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Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Startup grants provide essential financial support. They enable entrepreneurs to bring their projects to life while reducing financial risks.

1245 programs
  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
    Supports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Matapédia logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - 2024 Business Support Policy

    MRC La Matapédia
    Business funding for local growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Etchemins logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation

    MRC des Etchemins
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Maskinongé logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC Maskinongé — Futurpreneur Canada

    MRC de Maskinongé
    Startup financing and mentorship for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Maskinongé logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART

    MRC de Maskinongé
    Non-repayable support for regional business growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $150,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada

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  • MRC de Maskinongé logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)

    MRC de Maskinongé
    Funding for social economy projects in Maskinongé
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscouata logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD)

    MRC Témiscouata
    Funding for restoring underused farmland
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 12,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies

    Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
    Funding for circular economy feasibility studies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance

    Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED), Tourisme Baie-James
    Support for northern tourism projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 400,000 $ · Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses

    PME MTL
    Support for distinctive Saint-Hubert business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    PSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects

    Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ)
    Supports collaborative biofood innovation projects between Quebec companies and researchers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 27% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
    Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2

    Government of Québec
    Renewable gas project support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada

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  • NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices

    NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
    Financial support for rural businesses advancing automation and digitalization
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $5,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Summer Company

    Government of Ontario
    Student summer business support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    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
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MT Lab logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions

    MT Lab, Government of Québec
    Tourism Innovation Program fosters solutions in Quebec industry
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MT Lab logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 2 - Support for projects and the development of innovative businesses

    MT Lab, Government of Québec
    Quebec's initiative to foster innovation in tourism industry
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 90,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MT Lab logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 3 - Networking with regional innovation organisations

    MT Lab, Government of Québec
    Tourism innovation support for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Coralus logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Ventures at Coralus

    Coralus
    Community capital for impact-driven ventures
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 45% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2027 · Closing date : February 9, 2027
    Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Esplanade logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    10 000 $ to start a research project

    Esplanade
    Research collaboration funding for Quebec startups
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada

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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    International biotech R&D cooperation for innovative commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
  • Ocean Startup Project (OSP) logo
    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
  • Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association (PEIBWA) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Accelerate HER PEI

    Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association (PEIBWA)
    Mentorship program for women-led PEI businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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  • Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    ADDF Drug Development RFP

    Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF)
    Supports early Alzheimer’s therapeutic development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    ADM Fund / 375 idea

    PME MTL
    Empower your entrepreneurial journey with the Fonds ADM / 375 idées program's generous funding!
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Mitacs logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Advancing Canada’s Engagement in Horizon Europe

    Mitacs
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Affordable Housing Fund

    Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
    Funding for affordable and community housing
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada

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  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Agtech Growth Fund

    Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
    Funding for agtech R&D projects in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 450,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta — Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)

    Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Alberta
    Supports Alberta producers in implementing sustainable land management practices
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $300,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program

    Alberta Innovates
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program

    Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
    Non-dilutive funding for Alberta digital tech SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy

    Alberta Innovates
    Supports bioenergy and circular innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding for bitumen upgrading technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada

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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    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
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Supports Alberta health innovation platforms
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations

    Alberta Innovates, Government of Alberta
    Funding for health solutions in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership (ITP) Program

    Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
    Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program

    Alberta Innovates
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding for methane reduction technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    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 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada

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  • Government of Alberta logo
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding for lower-emission hydrocarbon recovery technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding for technology-focused networking events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm

    Alberta Innovates
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program

    Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant

    Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Media Fund (AMF), Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
    Closed support for cultural industry projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Algonquin College logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards

    Algonquin College
    Student aid through bursaries and awards
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : December 22, 2026 · Closing date : January 20, 2027
    Ontario, Canada
  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Arctic Infrastructure Fund

    Transport Canada (TC)
    Funding for Arctic transport infrastructure
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
  • Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ascension competition

    Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ)
    Pitch competition for early-stage Quebec startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada

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  • City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean

    City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
    Support for office establishment in Old Saint-Jean
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions

    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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  • Ontario Genomics logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BioCreate Program

    Ontario Genomics
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Biotech – September 2026

    Eureka Network (EUREKA)
    International biotech R&D collaboration support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative
    Canada

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  • Fondation de la Famille Lemaire (FFL) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Bourses lemaire

    Fondation de la Famille Lemaire (FFL)
    Scholarships for entrepreneur-students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Bringing Circularity to Life in the Bioeconomy: From Envisioning to Planning

    Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ)
    Supports feasibility studies for innovative circular economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Municipality of Huron East logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Grants and Funding Opportunities

    Municipality of Huron East
    Municipal funding for business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program

    City of Toronto
    Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for bilateral cooperation projects Quebec-Cameroon

    Government of Québec
    Support for Quebec-Cameroon entrepreneurial cooperation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Projects in Innovation for the Benefit of Nature — 4th Stream

    Government of Québec
    Support for Quebec innovation abroad
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals in Technology Leadership

    Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
    Supports digital tech commercialization and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada

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  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada - Manitoba Job Grant

    Government of Manitoba
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada – Japan 3+2 collaborative call for proposals on AI and automation solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Canada-Japan collaborative R&D for agricultural AI
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Canada – South Korea 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Bilateral industrial R&D collaboration support
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada call for projects number 7

    Eureka Network (EUREKA)
    Collaborative international R&D support for SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Canada-Japan co-innovation support for SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Support for Canada-Japan innovation partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Canada–UK 2023-24 critical minerals sustainability and circularity

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Canada-UK critical minerals R&D support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil

    Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
    Supports Canadian agtech SMEs in R&D collaboration with Brazil
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • GLOCAL Foundation of Canada (GLOCAL) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canadian Civic Essay Contest 2026

    GLOCAL Foundation of Canada (GLOCAL)
    National civic essay contest for young Canadians
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada

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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Supports Canadian cleantech mining innovators expanding into Australia and Indonesia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Financing for Quebec social economy enterprises
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Care Camps of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Care Camps Foundation Grant

    Care Camps of Canada
    Funding for pediatric oncology camps
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Cultural Careers Council Ontario (WIC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Catalyst and Transformation Fund

    Cultural Careers Council Ontario (WIC)
    Funding for creative sector restructuring
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CBDC Social Enterprise Loan

    Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
    Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    NS, Canada