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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.

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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Growth — Productivity and automation

    Supports industrial productivity through advanced technology funding
    Eligible Funding
    • From $75,000 to $500,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Career launcher logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Career launcher — ImpAct Internships

    Funds for sustainable development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Game Changer Pitch Competition

    Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program

    Finances real estate projects for social economy enterprises
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2

    Support for Quebec quantum technology innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3

    Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Quebec, Canada
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  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    innovÉÉ — SI2TEC

    Supports collaborative industrial innovation for circular economy transition
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)

    Support for young entrepreneurs and business acquisition
    Eligible Funding
    • From $4,000 to $8,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Bécancour (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)

    Business Support Fund for investment project preparation assistance
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Montmagny (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC de Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)

    Territorial projects and community vitality support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 28, 2026
    • Closing date : October 23, 2026
    Montmagny, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC des Etchemins (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation

    Supporting nature-based tourism projects in Les Etchemins
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Pontiac (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2

    Structuring project support in Pontiac
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Pontiac (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 3

    Support for MRC territorial identity projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Podium Manufacturier

    Supports Quebec manufacturing SMEs' performance and efficiency
    Eligible Funding
    • From $40,000 to $70,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Productivity - Small commercial companies

    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
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Summer Company

    Student summer business support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • PROMPT logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    The Quantum Technologies innovation funding program

    Collaborative quantum R&D support for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Purolator Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    True North

    Recognition and cash support for Canadian small businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG

    Supports community-led greening and public space improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    2 Billion Trees Program

    Tree planting support winding down
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts

    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
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging

    Supports technologies for healthy aging
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative

    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
  • Mitacs logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Advancing Canada’s Engagement in Horizon Europe

    Supports Canadian Horizon Europe collaboration
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program

    Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)

    Funding for digital clean energy technology development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates

    Support for commercialization-focused employee salaries
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 120,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program

    Support for Alberta SMEs hiring R&D expertise
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 105,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program

    Support for sustainable land and biodiversity innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program

    Supports Alberta tech companies developing innovative technology solutions
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program

    Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 105,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm

    Supports Alberta SMEs to commercialize innovative agri-tech solutions
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program

    Supports Alberta tech SMEs to commercialize innovative, market-ready technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,001 to $100,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Alberta, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund

    Supports aquatic invasive species prevention projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
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  • Atom Studio logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Atom Studio No Small Change

    Brand design support for emerging nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovate BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program

    Cost-shared funding for B.C. farms adopting new technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • From $300 to $150,000
    • Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    BC, Canada
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  • Halton Region (HATCH) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant

    Cost-shared training support for Ontario employers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Genomics logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BioCreate Program

    Business support for Ontario biotech start-ups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Ontario, Canada
  • Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program

    Funding and capacity building for Black-led nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $20,000
    • Up to 50% 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
    Human Resources
    Canada
  • Business for the Arts logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business / Arts - artsvest Regional

    Sponsorship capacity-building for cultural organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Efficiency Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Energy Rebates

    Rebates for commercial water heating upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    NS, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Foundations

    Funding for inclusive music business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    BC, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program

    Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • My Main Street logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Business Sustainability Initiative - My Main Street

    Funding for Southern Ontario main street businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CAAIN — 2026 CAAIN Open Competition

    Funding for collaborative agri-food innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program

    Funding for Alberta academic-industry technology collaboration
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada - Manitoba Job Grant

    Discontinued support for Manitoba employer training
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Manitoba, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development

    Canada-UK collaborative industrial R&D funding
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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