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.

1022 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Community Building Fund - Operating Stream
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports operating viability for Ontario community-serving organizations
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $250,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund
PME MTL (PME)
Supports innovation and sustainable business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 0.8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports regional economic diversification and local development
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports B.C. firms facing tariff disruptions
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — Artificial intelligence
PROMPT
Collaborative AI research for Quebec business consortia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario
Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 21, 2024
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PSO SME
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for industrial research projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 23, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canada–Germany quantum R&D partnerships for commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 700,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 19, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CFIN Food Innovation Challenge
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Funding for collaborative food innovation projects
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 13, 2023
Closing date : October 29, 2023
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Ontario EV co-investment for technology development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Closing date : November 7, 2023
Ontario, Canada
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Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Accessible projects for workplaces and communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 28, 2024
Closing date : July 23, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund 2026 Call for Proposals
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for accessibility projects across Canada
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 16, 2026
Closing date : March 12, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component
PROMPT
Supports Quebec SMEs developing innovative GHG reduction technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 9, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Supports international advanced manufacturing R&D collaborations for innovative SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supporting women entrepreneurs in growth and market opportunities
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $100,000
Up to 10% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : November 15, 2018
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Biofood market development program — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for collective market development
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $750,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CACHE Challenges
Conscience
Computational drug discovery competition
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 10, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Empowering youth to improve accessibility for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 30, 2025
Closing date : November 3, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for organizations supporting business growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 20, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Game Changer Pitch Competition
Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)
Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 8, 2025
Closing date : October 17, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Finances real estate projects for social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 8, 2025
Closing date : October 24, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Support for Quebec quantum technology innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Timeline
Closing date : May 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 31, 2024
Closing date : May 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : December 8, 2025
Closing date : February 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for greenhouse growth and modernization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 27, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Bellechasse — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)
MRC de Bellechasse
Financial support for social economy business development in Bellechasse
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Support for cultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2024
La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Financial Assistance to Support Rental Housing
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Support for rental housing construction in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais (MRC)
Economic development support for local businesses and organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2013
Closing date : October 2, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
MRC de Mékinac
Funding for local territorial vitality projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2020
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC de Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
MRC de Montmagny (MRC)
Funding for territorial development and vitalization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2020
Closing date : December 31, 2024
Montmagny, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
MRC des Appalaches (MRC)
Funding for structuring local projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : February 16, 2024
Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3
MRC des Appalaches (MRC)
Support for major supra-local projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC des Chenaux (MRC)
Business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 20, 2023
Closing date : September 20, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais (MRC)
Funding for structuring local development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2021
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Entrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $75,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 17, 2017
Closing date : February 13, 2021
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Kamouraska — Regional Outreach Support Program (FRR-1)
MRC Kamouraska (MRC)
Funding for regional outreach projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2023
Closing date : August 1, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation
MRC Kamouraska (MRC)
Funding for innovative cultural projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 28, 2024
Unity, Quebec, Canada
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MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Support for Structuring Projects
MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
Support for local structuring projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 8, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Child development assistance measure for the south of the territory
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Support for youth-focused community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : May 20, 2022
Saint-Pamphile, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — FEEL
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Support for business development in L'Islet region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Support for local services in MRC de L’Islet
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Sectoral agreement for the development of culture in Chaudière-Appalaches
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Funding for cultural equipment and infrastructure
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 25, 2024
Levis, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
MRC La Jacques-Cartier
Support for regional economic development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : September 22, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC La Matapédia — FLI-FLS
MRC La Matapédia (MRC)
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $150,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : April 1, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation
MRC des Etchemins (MRC)
Supporting nature-based tourism projects in Les Etchemins
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : August 30, 2024
Closing date : December 20, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART
MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
Non-repayable support for regional business growth
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $150,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 19, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska (MRC)
Supports local development projects in Nicolet-Yamaska
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Nicolet, Quebec, Canada
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MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Signature project (FRR part 3)
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska (MRC)
Funding for local ecological transition projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : April 26, 2024
Nicolet, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
MRC Portneuf
Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2018
Closing date : January 23, 2019
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Témiscouata — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Témiscouata (MRC)
Local business financing support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 8, 2024
Closing date : April 8, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — INNOV-R SME
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Support for low-emission metal innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 16, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 27, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 10, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 1 : Supporting the development of entrepreneurship
Government of Québec
Supports entrepreneurship projects for Quebec organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Podium Manufacturier
Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Supports Quebec manufacturing SMEs' performance and efficiency
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $70,000
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 14, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Productivity - Small commercial companies
Quebec City
Funding support for Canadian business innovation and growth
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $25,000
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Open Date : November 23, 2023
Closing date : May 31, 2024
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Project Seed Funding in Grid Innovation
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Supports Alberta SMEs advancing grid innovation
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $150,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence
Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
AI co-investment for plant-based agrifood innovation
Eligible Funding
Up to 45% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : August 30, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business BC — Workplace Accessibility Grant
Small Business BC
Money for small business employers in BC
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 21, 2021
Closing date : March 31, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Social Economy Development Fund
MRC Papineau (MRC)
Funding for social economy projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Summer Company
Huron County Economic Development, Invest Ottawa (IO)
Summer support for student entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for mobilising projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports collaborative innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 15, 2023
Closing date : April 1, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support fund for the development of tourism offers
Société des Attractions Touristiques du Québec (SATQ)
$5M fund supporting Quebec tourism development initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $60,000
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : March 25, 2024
Closing date : May 11, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports reserved designation and promotional term projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : October 11, 2023
Closing date : March 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy
City of Montreal (MTL)
Support for sustainable industrial building projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Quantum Technologies innovation funding program
PROMPT
Collaborative quantum R&D support for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 23, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Tourism Growth Program (TGP) — Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Tourism support for Quebec organizations
Eligible Funding
From $60,000 to $250,000
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
International partnering support for Canadian innovators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 19, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
True North
Purolator Inc.
Recognition and cash support for Canadian small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : September 10, 2025
Closing date : November 5, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bottom-up international project call
Eligible Funding
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports employers in creating summer jobs for Canadian youth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG
City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports community-led greening and public space improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : June 15, 2025
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2 Billion Trees Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Tree planting support winding down
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : May 16, 2025
Closing date : September 18, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2020 Euripides²/PENTA ECS Brokerage Event – Mission to Brussels, Belgium
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Travel support for Canadian SME networking mission
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 22, 2019
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2020 Euripides²/PENTA synchronized call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Transnational R&D&I call for electronics projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 28, 2020
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance Program
Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO)
Disaster support for local authorities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Manitoba, Canada
Platform
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Grant and FundingClosed
2026 Ocean Startup Challenge
Ocean Startup Project (OSP)
Ocean startup competition for early-stage innovators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Indigenous Relations (AB)
Funding for Indigenous community-owned development
Eligible Funding
From $150,000 to $750,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : May 15, 2024
Closing date : September 15, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta health technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access
Alberta Innovates
Support for Alberta health technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging
Alberta Innovates
Supports technologies for healthy aging
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 12, 2024
Closing date : November 8, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate
Alberta Innovates
Support for Alberta health technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for aerospace recovery and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Active Communities Initiative
Government of Alberta, Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch
Supports developing and improving public community sport and recreation facilities
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $1,500,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advancing Canada’s Engagement in Horizon Europe
Mitacs
Supports Canadian Horizon Europe collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 25, 2025
Closing date : September 29, 2025
Canada
Platform
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE)
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Local business development financing
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $250,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Artist Manager Program Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for Alberta musicians' professional development at CMI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 2, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
AgriMarketing Program – Stream C: Market Development
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Support for agri-food market development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2017
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriMarketing Program: Market Diversification for SMEs
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports export diversification for agriculture
Eligible Funding
From $14,000 to $100,000
Up to 0.7% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : May 30, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Government of Alberta, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports Alberta value-added food and bio-industrial processors
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $250,000
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Support for commercialization-focused employee salaries
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : May 29, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)
Alberta Innovates
Funding for digital clean energy technology development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : November 27, 2023
Closing date : February 1, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates
Alberta Innovates
Support for commercialization-focused employee salaries
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 29, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta tech companies developing innovative technology solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 29, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 105,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 29, 2026
Alberta, Canada

Small Business Grants in Canada for 2026

OTF — Community Building Fund - Operating Stream

PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund

QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia

PROMPT — Artificial intelligence

Food Safety and Growth Initiative

MTRIC — PSO SME

Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals

CFIN Food Innovation Challenge

Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2

Discovery at scale.

Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects

Enabling Accessibility Fund 2026 Call for Proposals

PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component

SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing

Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF)

Biofood market development program — Component 2

CACHE Challenges

Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component

FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow

Game Changer Pitch Competition

Your AI grant expert.

Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4

La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund

MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses

MRC Bellechasse — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Financial Assistance to Support Rental Housing

Never miss an opportunity.

MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4

MRC de Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)

MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2

MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3

MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)

MRC Kamouraska — Regional Outreach Support Program (FRR-1)

MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation

Data-driven strategy.

MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Support for Structuring Projects

MRC L'Islet — Child development assistance measure for the south of the territory

MRC L'Islet — FEEL

MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund

MRC L'Islet — Sectoral agreement for the development of culture in Chaudière-Appalaches

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund

MRC La Matapédia — FLI-FLS

MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation

MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART

MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)

Discovery at scale.

MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Signature project (FRR part 3)

MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

MRC Témiscouata — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MTRIC — INNOV-R SME

MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity

Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 1 : Supporting the development of entrepreneurship

Podium Manufacturier

Productivity - Small commercial companies

Your AI grant expert.

Project Seed Funding in Grid Innovation

Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence

Small Business BC — Workplace Accessibility Grant

Social Economy Development Fund

Summer Company

Support for mobilising projects

Support fund for the development of tourism offers

Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2

Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy

The Quantum Technologies innovation funding program

Never miss an opportunity.

Tourism Growth Program (TGP) — Quebec

Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)