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.

1249 programs

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FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Support for Collective Innovation in Packaging Eco-design
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Off-Site Construction Challenge
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for innovative off-site residential construction
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Funding for collaborative AI healthcare projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SynergiQc program for biopharmaceutical research
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
Collaborative biopharmaceutical R&D funding in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AcceleratiON Program
Ontario Creates, Scale AI Cluster
Supports Black and Indigenous-owned music businesses in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $20,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Ontario, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Biomed Propulsion Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Life sciences financing for Quebec growth companies
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
BizPaL
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Business permit and licence information service
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Call for investments VRQ
Axelys
Supports research-based startups with convertible financing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects – Technology showcase
Entreprendre Sherbrooke
Supports Sherbrooke businesses showcasing innovative industrial technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supporting digital and industrial innovation in construction retrofits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 850,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
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Idea to Innovation Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Technology transfer opportunities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation Scouting Fund
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Funds pilot collaborations to validate foodtech solutions with industry partners
Eligible Funding
From $12,000 to $75,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program — Cleantech (Global Markets)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canadian SMEs piloting cleantech with international partners
Eligible Funding
From $75,000 to $700,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Digital development of a company
Laurentides Tourism
Supports digital transformation projects for tourism businesses in Laurentides
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $95,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
Recyc-Québec
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
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Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 3
Recyc-Québec
Support for beverage container reuse and recycling
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ), Axelys
Supports research-based scientific ventures in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic sectors
PROMPT
Supports collaborative innovation projects in Quebec strategic technology sectors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media
Revenu Québec, Investissement Québec (IQ)
Refundable support for print media digital transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
VRQ call for projects
Axelys
Funding for research commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
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Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP) — Building Companies
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Support for Ontario bioscience companies raising capital
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
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DIANA — Challenge Call
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA)
Accelerates dual-use technology solutions for critical NATO challenges
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $400,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company
Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED)
Supports digital development for tourism businesses in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Supports development of connected vehicle and smart mobility technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canada–Germany quantum R&D partnerships for commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 700,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
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Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Ontario EV co-investment for technology development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
AI innovation support for Quebec business consortia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component
PROMPT
Supports Quebec SMEs developing innovative GHG reduction technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — Quantum Technologies
PROMPT
Supports collaborative quantum technology research projects among Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Singapore fintech - Canadian Technology Accelerator
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
No-cost business development support for Canadian fintech entering Singapore
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Business growth — Éco-Capitale
Quebec City
Funding for eco-responsible business transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Quebec City
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Semiconductor R&D Partnering Delegation to France
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Supports Canadian SMEs partnering in France for semiconductor R&D
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Mentorship program accelerating early-stage foodtech companies in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
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Co-op Housing Development Program
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Supports affordable rental co-operative housing
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PSO-v2A
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports collaborative research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
eCommerce North Tech Accelerator
Elevate Talent
Accelerator supporting Canadian tech startups in ecommerce innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Elevate Women+
Elevate Talent
Supports women and gender-diverse founders scaling tech startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for organizations supporting business growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
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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Financial support for aspiring farmers
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Support for young Quebec farmers
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $65,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Game Changer Pitch Competition
Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)
Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Genome British Columbia
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta
Genome Canada, Genome Alberta
Funding for genomics commercialization partnerships
Eligible Funding
From $300,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants for women entrepreneurs
J. Armand Bombardier Foundation (FJAB)
Excellence Grants for Québec Entrepreneurial Women in Key Sectors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
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Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Finances real estate projects for social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Business support policy (PSE)
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Financial support for business startups, succession, and expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Les Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Innovate BC, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)
Government of British Columbia (BC), Innovate BC
Wage subsidy for B.C. tech hiring
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
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Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Support for Quebec quantum technology innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
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
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding for collaborative aerospace innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Accommodation
Laurentides Tourism
Supports tourism accommodation development in Laurentides
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $95,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Laurentides Tourism
Supports sustainable development of tourism initiatives in the Laurentides
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $95,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban Expansion
Laval Economique
Property tax relief for Laval businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for greenhouse growth and modernization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA)
MRC Arthabaska
Support for starting or acquiring a business
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada
MRC Arthabaska
Funding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
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MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
MRC Arthabaska
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
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Propulsion Funds
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Supports innovation and productivity growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
MRC Charlevoix
Support for collective projects in Charlevoix
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund
MRC Charlevoix-Est
Support for tourism innovation and seasonal diversification
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
MRC Charlevoix-Est
Funding for local vitality projects in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
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MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
MRC des Appalaches
Funding for structuring local and regional projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Entrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $75,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Fund to help architectural design companies conquer new markets
MRC de L'Islet
Funding to help architectural design firms reach new markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
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MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)
MRC de L'Islet
Support for self-employed business start-up
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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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
Quebec, Canada
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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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses
PME MTL (PME)
Support for distinctive Saint-Hubert business projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Project Seed Funding in Grid Innovation
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Supports Alberta SMEs advancing grid innovation
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
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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
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for Quebec arts and crafts business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
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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
Quebec, Canada
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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
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2027 · Closing date : February 9, 2027
Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Business planning and training support
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $9,500 · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant 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
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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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
Canada
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
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
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta health technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate
Alberta Innovates
Support for Alberta health technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Applied materials R&D for energy and defence
Eligible Funding
From $1,500,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advancing Canada’s Engagement in Horizon Europe
Mitacs
Supports Canadian Horizon Europe collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Supports Ontario agri-food business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Agricultural technology licensing for commercial partners
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
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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
Saskatchewan, Canada
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
Alberta, Canada
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
Alberta, Canada
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
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Free accelerator support for scaling Alberta businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada

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