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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.

1253 programs
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC) logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Genome British Columbia logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
  • Genome Canada logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada

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  • J. Armand Bombardier Foundation (FJAB) logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
  • Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Les Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
  • Innovate BC logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
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  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2

    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)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
    Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laurentides Tourism logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laurentides Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Arthabaska logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS) logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada

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  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion

    MRC Charlevoix
    Non-repayable support for business start-up and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects

    MRC Charlevoix
    Funding for business project feasibility and expert analysis
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Clermont, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects

    MRC Charlevoix-Est
    Financial support for community structuring projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Clermont, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC des Appalaches logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Rocher-Percé logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    MRC du Rocher-Percé
    Business funding for local growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC L'Île-d'Orléans logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund

    MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
    Funding for local business start-ups and social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC L'Île-d'Orléans logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

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

    MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
    Support for local structuring projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada

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  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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
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  • 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
  • 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

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  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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
  • Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, 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 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

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    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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    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
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada

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  • 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
  • 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
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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
  • 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

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  • 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 — 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
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  • 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
  • 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

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  • 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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    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 — 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
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    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
  • 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
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Collaborative aquaculture research support
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    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
  • 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

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  • 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