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.

1321 programs available

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Disruptive Technology Solutions for Cell and Gene Therapy Challenge program — Call for proposals: RNA-based therapeutics for neurological disorders
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative support for RNA therapeutics research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 15, 2023
Closing date : January 22, 2024
Canada
Other SupportClosed
Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Online procurement marketplace for suppliers and buyers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Down payment loan
Investment Fund for Agricultural Succession (FIRA)
Subordinate financing to complete your down payment
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Drilling Technology Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Advanced drilling technologies for emissions reduction
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $8,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : January 29, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Dual Fuel Rooftop Unit Rebates
FortisBC
Rebates for dual fuel rooftop units
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 225,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF)
Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for early-stage research commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 5, 2026
Closing date : February 9, 2026
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Early Stage Startup Stream
Parkdale Centre for Innovation
Online programs for early-stage founders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Earth Tech: Adapt
Earth Tech: Adapt
Climate adaptation support for Canadian startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition — Competition Awards
Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition
Awards for emerging Canadian vocalists
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $11,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : December 17, 2025
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Supports regional businesses in market diversification and expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : June 30, 2025
Closing date : September 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Ecofuel fund
Fonds Ecofuel
Clean tech investment for early-stage companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) - Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic diversification and business development in targeted regions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2017
Closing date : March 31, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic diversification and business development in MRC des Sources
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2017
Closing date : March 31, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Edge Fund
City of Edmonton
Supports Edmonton businesses to start, scale, and innovate
Eligible Funding
From $75,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Supports Nova Scotia farms adopting energy-efficient practices
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 14, 2023
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Emerging Renewable Power Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for emerging renewable electricity projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : April 20, 2018
Alberta, NS, Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Employee Share Purchase Tax Credit
Government of Manitoba
Employee ownership tax support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 202,500 $
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Management of companies and enterprises
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ENCQOR 5G at MaRS
MaRS Discovery District
Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy-Efficient Products Rebate Program
Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA)
Rebates for energy-efficient product purchases
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Canada
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Enterprise Renfrew County — General Funding
Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC)
Business coaching and funding support for small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2020
Closing date : March 31, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides
CDE of the Laurentians (CDE)
Funding for business projects in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT — Hosting
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
Tourism funding for sustainable regional development
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $100,000
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 8, 2025
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Equity Match Program
Stó:lō Community Futures (SCF)
Business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Equity Tax Credit for Community Economic Development Investment Funds
Government of Nova Scotia
Tax credit for community investment financing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Eurêka Investment Fund
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports commercialization of Quebec public research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EUREKA!
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports international R&D collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 19, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eurogia Cluster's 29th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative clean-tech R&D for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International clean-tech collaborative R&D support
Eligible Funding
Up to 1% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Export+ Fund
Laval Economique
Funding for Laval export expansion projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox (QCS)
FABrIC
Support for Canadian quantum computing projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : December 10, 2025
Closing date : January 19, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC)
Support for fisheries business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial support for small or startup businesses
FortisBC
Partial subscription support for small Indigenous businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fishing Licence Loan Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loan to purchase fishing licence and gear in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 21, 2024
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Flow Capital — General Funding
Fiera Capital Foundation
Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies
Eligible Funding
From $2,000,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC)
Support for first-time business start-up and growth
Eligible Funding
From $8,000 to $10,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Food & Agriculture Startup Competition
Grow-NY
Competition for food and agtech startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 1, 2026
Closing date : May 15, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Food Ventures Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program
Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK)
Training and funding for growing food businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
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Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars
Foodpreneur Advantage
Food and beverage start-up education webinars
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FoodTech Next
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Funding for foodtech demonstration and pilot projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $250,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 26, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Foresight Canada Capital Support Programs
Foresight Canada
Capital support for fundraising readiness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Forestry Financing
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Support for forest business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
France and South Korea call for projects 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D cooperation for innovation
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $3,000,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 13, 2026
Closing date : July 8, 2026
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Funding available for starting and expanding a business
Microfinance institution
Financing for business startup and growth
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of DIANA
Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding for Canadian DIANA innovators and accelerators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,371,948 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Funding Guide
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
Funding for rural development and business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gen AI Call for Projects
Scale AI Cluster
Supports collaborative generative AI projects improving operational productivity in Canada
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Other SupportClosed
Geniuses in business
Acfas
Student innovation commercialization competition
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : March 25, 2025
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Global Partnerships Initiative
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports international critical minerals collaboration
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Go-To-Market Microgrant
Innovate BC
Funding for early market launch and sales growth
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $50,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : November 17, 2025
Closing date : November 30, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Hats On For Awareness Awards & Grants
Hats On For Awareness (HOA)
Support for mental health and wellness initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Healthy Communities Initiative Regions
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)
Supports healthier, safer communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,400,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
HIPP Entrepreneur Business Pitch Competition
Town of Hanover
Business pitch competition for Hanover entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $1,160 to $8,085
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : October 25, 2024
Hanover, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici
Entreprendre Ici
Supports ethnocultural entrepreneurs creating businesses in Québec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 29, 2025
Closing date : August 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Huron-Kinloss Downtown Improvement Program
Township of Huron-Kinloss
Matched funding for downtown business improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
i.d.e.a. Fund
TechAlliance, Innovation Factory, WEtech Alliance
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 28, 2023
Closing date : April 18, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement
New Relationship Trust (NRT)
Funding for Indigenous cannabis projects in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Ontario, Canada
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Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF)
Laidlaw Foundation (LF)
Funding for Indigenous youth-led cultural projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : March 6, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Industrial Community Improvement Plan
Town of Greater Napanee
Supports industrial redevelopment and expansion
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Napanee, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Innovate BC
Support for B.C. SMEs piloting new technology
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 3, 2024
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa
Innovate Niagara
Support for immigrant entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2025
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy
Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
Revenue-based financing for social economy growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets
Government of Canada
Support for collaborative 5G defence research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Fund
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI), Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Support to commercialize innovative products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Growth Program
Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN), Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
Support for innovative product commercialization in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2024
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
AI monitoring for RCMP detainee safety
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 30, 2024
Closing date : September 10, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Proof-of-feasibility funding for PFAS destruction solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 9, 2024
Closing date : November 20, 2024
Canada
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Innovative Solutions Canada - Quantum repeaters for scalable quantum networks and distributed sensing
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canadian quantum network innovation support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 21, 2026
Closing date : July 2, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Promotes innovation to prevent vehicle theft in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 14, 2024
Closing date : September 25, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Zero-emissions industrial process heating solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 18, 2024
Closing date : September 5, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — Accord
innovÉÉ
Funding collaborative research and innovation in Quebec sectors
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $350,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 15, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
innovÉÉ
Collaborative AI R&D funding for Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 11, 2023
Closing date : April 15, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
innovÉÉ
Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innowwide call 4 2025 — 4th Innowwide call for market feasibility projects
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International market feasibility support for innovative SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : September 25, 2025
Closing date : November 25, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Intellectual Property Ontario
Government of Ontario
IP support and funding for Ontario applicants
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Intermunicipalités
Réseau Québec-France
Youth work exchange between Québec and France
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,400 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Intrapreneurship program
Venture for Canada (VFC)
Paid student talent for innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,320 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Grant and FundingClosed
Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : January 23, 2024
Closing date : February 17, 2024
NS, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Invest Ottawa IO Flex
Invest Ottawa (IO)
Flexible startup support for tech founders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports transformative forest-sector capital projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 25, 2026
Closing date : April 27, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1
Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)
Digital transformation support for construction organizations
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 28, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Irrigation Program — Irrigation Development Program
Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Support for irrigation infrastructure development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund
Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCFNS)
Supports rural climate action
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2025
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Jobber Grants
Jobber
Funding for growing home service businesses
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $100,000
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 17, 2026
Closing date : June 24, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
John Templeton Foundation Grants
John Templeton Foundation (JTF)
Supports research and public engagement projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities
Mitacs
Research support for children with disabilities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2022
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Supports SME access to lab services
Eligible Funding
From $12,000 to $60,000
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Platform
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Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Launch Export Atlantic Incubator
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Export readiness support for Atlantic businesses
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : July 3, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Le programme aquaentrepreneur
AQUAACTION
Commercial support for water technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Lever Loan Guarantee
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Support for new agricultural business start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Life Science Fellowships
Alberta Innovates
Support for life science startup commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 30, 2021
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Link North - BOOST Funding
Link North
Funding for business launch and growth support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Live Music
Creative BC
Supports B.C. live music and capacity building
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 26, 2026
Closing date : October 7, 2026
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Location-achat - access a farm
Investment Fund for Agricultural Succession (FIRA)
Access farmland without an upfront down payment
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
Contract opportunities for SK technology companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2023
Closing date : January 31, 2024
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Accessibility Fund
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Housing (MHRC), Manitoba Accessibility Office
Funding for Manitoba accessibility improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : February 20, 2026
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba, Manitoba Finance
Refundable tax credit for community enterprise investment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45 $
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Disruptive Technology Solutions for Cell and Gene Therapy Challenge program — Call for proposals: RNA-based therapeutics for neurological disorders

Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia

Down payment loan

Drilling Technology Challenge

Dual Fuel Rooftop Unit Rebates

Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF)

Early Stage Startup Stream

Earth Tech: Adapt

Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition — Competition Awards

ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3

Discovery at scale.

Ecofuel fund

Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) - Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions

Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory

Edmonton Edge Fund

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program

Emerging Innovators Challenge

Emerging Renewable Power Program

Employee Share Purchase Tax Credit

ENCQOR 5G at MaRS

Energy-Efficient Products Rebate Program

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Enterprise Renfrew County — General Funding

Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)

Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides

EPRTNT — Hosting

Equity Match Program

Equity Tax Credit for Community Economic Development Investment Funds

Eurêka Investment Fund

EUREKA!

Eurogia Cluster's 29th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies

Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies

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Export+ Fund

FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox (QCS)

Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé

Financial support for small or startup businesses

Fishing Licence Loan Program

Flow Capital — General Funding

Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie

Food & Agriculture Startup Competition

Food Ventures Program

Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program

Data-driven strategy.

Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars

FoodTech Next

Foresight Canada Capital Support Programs

Forestry Financing

France and South Korea call for projects 2026

Funding available for starting and expanding a business

Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of DIANA

Funding Guide

Gen AI Call for Projects

Geniuses in business

Discovery at scale.

Global Partnerships Initiative

Go-To-Market Microgrant

Hats On For Awareness Awards & Grants

Healthy Communities Initiative Regions

HIPP Entrepreneur Business Pitch Competition

Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici

Huron-Kinloss Downtown Improvement Program

i.d.e.a. Fund

Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement

Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund

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Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF)

Industrial Community Improvement Plan

Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program

Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa

Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets

Innovation Fund

Innovation Growth Program

Innovative Solutions Canada - Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution

Innovative Solutions Canada - Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media

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

Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention