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.

1021 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Cybersecurity in satellite systems
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Satellite cybersecurity prototype funding for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 4, 2026
Closing date : July 2, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Proof-of-feasibility funding for PFAS destruction solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 9, 2024
Closing date : November 20, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Development of a transportable Optical Ground Station
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Transportable Arctic optical communications system
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 21, 2026
Closing date : July 2, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - High-performance battery cells for aviation electric propulsion in Arctic operations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Develop battery cells for Arctic aviation propulsion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 4, 2026
Closing date : July 2, 2026
Canada
Other SupportClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Inclusive industrial protective headwear
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Inclusive headwear solution for industrial safety
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 10, 2024
Closing date : August 21, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Quantum repeaters for scalable quantum networks and distributed sensing
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canadian quantum network innovation support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 21, 2026
Closing date : July 2, 2026
Canada
Other SupportClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Trust and verification in digital government
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Pre-commercial digital trust prototypes for government
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 27, 2026
Closing date : June 17, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Promotes innovation to prevent vehicle theft in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 14, 2024
Closing date : September 25, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Virtual and physical training system for semi-autonomous teleoperated manipulators
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Robotic teleoperation training system development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : May 21, 2026
Closing date : June 18, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Zero-emissions industrial process heating solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 18, 2024
Closing date : September 5, 2024
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment
innovÉÉ
Support for mobility demonstration projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 3, 2021
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
innovÉÉ
Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
INOVAIT Pilot Fund
INOVAIT Canada
Collaborative AI-driven image-guided therapy funding
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $150,000
Up to 33.329998% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 26, 2026
Closing date : March 11, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Intellectual Property Ontario
Government of Ontario
IP support and funding for Ontario applicants
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
International customer workshop on software innovation in smart health – June 15 and 16, 2022
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for Canadian smart health SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 11, 2022
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Intrapreneurship program
Venture for Canada (VFC)
Paid student talent for innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,320 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Invest Nova Scotia — Export Accelerator for Diverse-Owned Businesses
Invest Nova Scotia
Supports diverse-owned Nova Scotia businesses expanding into Canadian markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,750 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 9, 2026
Closing date : July 14, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports transformative forest-sector capital projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 25, 2026
Closing date : April 27, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1
Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)
Digital transformation support for construction organizations
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 28, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Island Community Food Security Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports local food security and community education
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 15, 2025
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
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ITEA3 Project Outline Days smart mobility mission to Amsterdam – September 2 to 6, 2019
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canadian smart mobility mission for collaborative partnering
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 22, 2019
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Job Creation Partnerships (JCP)
Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
Work experience support for job seekers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : June 15, 2025
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream
Inspirit Foundation
Support for independent journalism in Canada
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Supports SME access to lab services
Eligible Funding
From $12,000 to $60,000
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Le programme aquaentrepreneur
AQUAACTION
Commercial support for water technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Life Science Fellowships
Alberta Innovates
Support for life science startup commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 30, 2021
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects
Library and Archives Canada (LAC)
Supports Indigenous heritage digitization and capacity building
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : December 11, 2023
Closing date : January 24, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Local food security infrastructure support
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $100,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : January 13, 2025
Closing date : March 1, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
Contract opportunities for SK technology companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2023
Closing date : January 31, 2024
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba, Manitoba Finance
Refundable tax credit for community enterprise investment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45 $
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Security Rebate for Businesses
Government of Manitoba
Funding for business security upgrades and repairs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 22, 2024
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 1: Improving labor productivity in crop production
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports farm productivity improvements in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : December 10, 2024
Closing date : February 7, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Matching Investment Fund
Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
Funding for dairy product development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2025
Closing date : June 30, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Materials for Clean Fuels Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative clean fuels materials research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
Main, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
IP strategy support for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Up to 0.7% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — New Collaboration
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Collaborative metal R&D support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Multinational Corporate Collaboration Program: biomanufacturing and health sciences—spring 2024
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative R&D support for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 12, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal Agricultural Grant
The County Foundation
Funding support for local agricultural operations
Eligible Funding
From $1,250 to $2,000
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : December 16, 2025
Closing date : January 20, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Municipal Grant Application Form – Facility Waived Fees
Town of Pelham
Waived facility fees for community events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 27, 2025
Pelham, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Music PEI Funding Program
Music PEI
Support for PEI music company development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2024
PE, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Musicaction
Financial aid for music career and business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Incubator project
Musicaction
Music project support for artists
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 4, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 - Career development in a target market
Musicaction
International career development support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : May 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
My Main Street - Business Sustainability & Community Activator Initiatives
My Main Street
Funding for southern Ontario main streets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Health care and social assistance
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Native Women’s Association of Canada — National Apprenticeships Program
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Inclusive apprenticeship hiring support across Canada
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $20,000
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funding for nature-based emissions reduction projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 75,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2025
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for cleantech innovation projects
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $250,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 13, 2026
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Neighbourhood Planting Program
City of Toronto
Community support for tree planting events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : July 9, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Network Projects — Canada and Singapore call for projects 2025
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D cooperation for Canadian and Singaporean firms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2025
Closing date : September 15, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Funding for Arctic research collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2024
Canada
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Tax CreditsClosed
New Small Business Tax Deduction
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NB), Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Tax relief for eligible new Nova Scotia businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Additive Manufacturing (AM) Demonstration Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Additive manufacturing support for Canadian companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Advanced manufacturing funding for homebuilding innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,700,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : September 26, 2024
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 37% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Quantum Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Commercializing quantum solutions for advanced manufacturing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2023
Closing date : November 29, 2023
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding collaborative projects for transformative advanced manufacturing in Canada
Eligible Funding
From $600,000 to $3,200,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 19, 2025
Closing date : September 23, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Support for Canadian advanced manufacturing clusters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 5, 2024
Closing date : November 8, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Support for EV value-chain manufacturing scale-up
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,960,000 $
Up to 0.37% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 15, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $250,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
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Northern Ontario Defence Opportunities (NODO) Program
The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound
Defence sector support for Northern Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NRC — Security and Disruptive Technologies Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Research support for quantum innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
Financial and business support for businesses in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
From $150,000 to $2,000,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 9, 2024
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NWT Arts Business Support Fund
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Funding for arts business growth in the NWT
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 14, 2026
Closing date : April 14, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Media Arts Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Funding for Ontario media arts projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Support for Ontario critical technology innovation
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : June 28, 2024
Closing date : June 28, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Ontario, Canada
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OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Supports Ontario SMEs with digital modernization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF — Live Music
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Funding for live music events in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $125,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : August 19, 2024
Closing date : October 17, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Ontario Creates
Funding for Ontario music industry initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $300,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : October 23, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario
Cost-shared biosecurity support for agri-food businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 19, 2023
Closing date : January 6, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Support for Ontario automotive suppliers' modernization efforts
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Closing date : June 18, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Supports early-stage project development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 23, 2024
Closing date : December 16, 2024
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for dairy processing equipment upgrades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 2, 2024
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Government of Ontario
Early mineral exploration funding in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 215,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Ontario Small Beer Manufacturers' Tax Credit
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario
Refundable tax credit for Ontario beer manufacturers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF)
Government of Ontario
Funding for sustainable transit service expansion
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2024
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Organic Industry Development — Specialized Equipment
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for specialized equipment in Prince Edward Island for organic farming
Eligible Funding
From $400 to $60,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF)
Multi-year support for Indigenous-led capacity building
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 175,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 30, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Capital Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding to improve community spaces
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $200,000
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 4, 2026
Closing date : March 4, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Scale a proven community project for families
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 8, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Family Innovations Test Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Family-led innovation funding for Ontario groups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 8, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for connected vehicle innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Timeline
Closing date : January 19, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Free procurement support for businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Funding to recover Canada’s aerospace sector in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Business scale-up support for BC organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 26, 2023
Closing date : December 14, 2023
BC, Canada
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Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly practices
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Supporting collaborative industrial research to cut GHGs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2024
Closing date : October 31, 2024
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Support for innovation projects with post-secondary partners
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 20, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program
Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
Supports Canadian plant-based innovation and local supply chain resilience
Eligible Funding
From $37,500 to $150,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : October 7, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Quantum Internetworking Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for collaborative quantum networking projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 3, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)
Government of Ontario
Support for racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : October 30, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy
Government of Saskatchewan
Money for employee training in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $5,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in British Columbia
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports AI commercialization and adoption in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
BC, Canada

Small Business Grants in Canada for 2026

Innovative Solutions Canada - Cybersecurity in satellite systems

Innovative Solutions Canada - Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media

Innovative Solutions Canada - Development of a transportable Optical Ground Station

Innovative Solutions Canada - High-performance battery cells for aviation electric propulsion in Arctic operations

Innovative Solutions Canada - Inclusive industrial protective headwear

Innovative Solutions Canada - Quantum repeaters for scalable quantum networks and distributed sensing

Innovative Solutions Canada - Trust and verification in digital government

Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention

Innovative Solutions Canada - Virtual and physical training system for semi-autonomous teleoperated manipulators

Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating

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INOVAIT Pilot Fund

Intellectual Property Ontario

International customer workshop on software innovation in smart health – June 15 and 16, 2022

Intrapreneurship program

Invest Nova Scotia — Export Accelerator for Diverse-Owned Businesses

Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects

Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1

Island Community Food Security Program

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ITEA3 Project Outline Days smart mobility mission to Amsterdam – September 2 to 6, 2019

Job Creation Partnerships (JCP)

Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream

Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)

Le programme aquaentrepreneur

Life Science Fellowships

Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects

Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects

Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)

Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit

Never miss an opportunity.

Manitoba Security Rebate for Businesses

MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 1: Improving labor productivity in crop production

Matching Investment Fund

Materials for Clean Fuels Challenge program

MomentumPI – Intellectual property support

MTRIC — New Collaboration

Multinational Corporate Collaboration Program: biomanufacturing and health sciences—spring 2024

Municipal Agricultural Grant

Municipal Grant Application Form – Facility Waived Fees

Music PEI Funding Program

Data-driven strategy.

Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development

Musicaction — Incubator project

Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 - Career development in a target market

My Main Street - Business Sustainability & Community Activator Initiatives

Native Women’s Association of Canada — National Apprenticeships Program

Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund

NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund

Neighbourhood Planting Program

Network Projects — Canada and Singapore call for projects 2025

New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream

Discovery at scale.

New Small Business Tax Deduction

NGen — Additive Manufacturing (AM) Demonstration Program

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Quantum Program

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program

NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program

NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)

NGen — Feasibility Studies

NGen — Pilot Projects

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Northern Ontario Defence Opportunities (NODO) Program

NRC — Security and Disruptive Technologies Research Centre

Nunavut Business Credit Corporation

NWT Arts Business Support Fund

OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects

OAC — Literary Organizations Projects

OAC — Media Arts Projects

OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)

OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program

OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)

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OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)

OMIF — Live Music