Small Business Grants in Canada for 2026

The Canadian government offers subsidies to support small businesses, fostering growth and innovation in the local economy. These subsidies provide financial assistance for various aspects such as research and development, expansion, and employee training.

1018 programs

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Virtual Canadian biomanufacturing R&D partnering mission to the United Kingdom
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Virtual biomanufacturing partnering mission for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Virtual Canadian nanotechnology in life sciences R&D partnering mission to Brazil – October 18 to 22, 2021
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Virtual R&D partnering mission to Brazil
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Volta AI
Volta, Scale AI Cluster, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for AI supply chain ventures
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 14,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Volunteer Alberta Screening Development Micro-Grant
Volunteer Alberta (VA)
Supports volunteer screening improvements for nonprofits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Funding for BC workforce research and planning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive
Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education (NS), Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Supports workforce development and productivity in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Xecs (XECS)
Collaborative electronics systems innovation support
Eligible Funding
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
ventureLAB
Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund
Government of Yukon
Money for film predevelopment stage
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $15,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Tourism Training Fund
Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon
Tourism training support in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Yukon, Canada
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YWCA Hamilton
YWCA Hamilton
Business support for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Capital Synergie
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 225,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : December 31, 2020
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Colleges and Institutes Canada
Support for hiring first-year apprentices
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
AI commercialization for advanced manufacturing
Eligible Funding
From $525,000 to $2,100,000
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
PROMPT
AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
PROMPT, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA
PROMPT
Collaborative AI innovation for Quebec business consortiums
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations (PSO)
PROMPT
Funds collaborative research with public partners in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Small Business Grants in Canada for 2026

Virtual Canadian biomanufacturing R&D partnering mission to the United Kingdom

Virtual Canadian nanotechnology in life sciences R&D partnering mission to Brazil – October 18 to 22, 2021

Volta AI

Volunteer Alberta Screening Development Micro-Grant

Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)

Find funding programs for SMB's that fit your project

Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive

Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions

Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund

Yukon Tourism Training Fund

Data-driven strategy.

YWCA Hamilton

Capital Synergie

Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program

NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024

The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope

Get grants for SMB's for your business

The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs

PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA

Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations (PSO)