Updated June 2026

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Launch Your Business with Financial Support

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

1186 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Collaborative AI and quantum innovation support
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : August 23, 2024
Closing date : April 15, 2025
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)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : August 23, 2024
Closing date : April 15, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — Vitrine d’innovation en santé
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Supports Quebec health technology companies advancing innovative solutions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship Awards
Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)
Awards for entrepreneurial Memorial students
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
NL, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Microcrédit
Québec Loan Fund
Financing for viable business start-up or growth projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Microcrédit Charlevoix - Digital strategy fund
Microfinance institution
Loan support for digital strategy projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Microcrédit KRTB - Aide au plan d'affaires
Microcrédit KRTB (KRTB)
Business planning and financing support for entrepreneurs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Microcrédit KRTB - Term loan
Microcrédit KRTB (KRTB)
Flexible business term loan for local companies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Millworks - Centre for Entrepreneurship — Business Development Services
Millworks - Centre for Entrepreneurship
Free business counselling and mentorship support
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mineral Exploration Support Program For Critical And Strategic Minerals
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF), Government of Québec
Supports critical minerals exploration projects in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $400,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ministerial initiative “Agricultural succession and entrepreneurship”
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Government of Québec
Supports young Quebecers starting or taking over agricultural businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MIP LONDON 2026 – SODEC Offer for Quebec Participants
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for Quebec companies attending MIP London
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : January 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : January 15, 2026
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Mitacs — Accelerate Entrepreneur
Mitacs
Funding to commercialize start-up research faster
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $7,500 to $7,500
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mobility Call for Projects under the France-Québec Year of Innovation
Government of Québec
Support for France-Quebec innovation mobility
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,400 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Mobility Unlimited Hub with the Toyota Mobility Foundation
MaRS Discovery District
Support for active mobility ventures
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
Main, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Support for innovative companies building IP strategy
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Funding for local vitalization projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Trent Lakes — Community Improvement Plan Funding
Municipality of Trent Lakes
Funding for Buckhorn business improvement projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Music Company
Creative BC
Supports B.C. music companies’ business development
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Free CleanTech accelerator support for New Brunswick startups
NB, Canada
Closing date : November 30, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NB, Canada
Closing date : November 30, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for cleantech innovation projects
Erin, Eston, Mission, NB
Closing date : March 13, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Erin, Eston, Mission, NB
Closing date : March 13, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for early-stage emissions-reduction technologies
NB, Canada
Closing date : November 10, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
NB, Canada
Closing date : November 10, 2025
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
NBIF Venture Capital Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Venture capital for high-risk, growth oriented New Brunswick companies
NB, Canada
Closing date : May 21, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
NB, Canada
Closing date : May 21, 2024
Tax CreditsClosed
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board (NB), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Fully refundable R&D tax credit in New Brunswick
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program (NEFBA)
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for new farm business growth and infrastructure
BC, Canada
Closing date : November 30, 2023
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $15,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : November 30, 2023
Tax CreditsClosed
New Small Business Tax Deduction
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NB), Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Tax relief for eligible new Nova Scotia businesses
NS, Canada
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Closing date : May 17, 2024
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Grant and FundingClosed
New Ventures BC Competition
Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC (NVBC)
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Open Date : July 1, 2024
Closing date : October 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- From $200 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
BC, Canada
Open Date : July 1, 2024
Closing date : October 31, 2024
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
NEXT Program - New Entrepreneurial eXploration Training
Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Training and support for displaced workers to start a business
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding collaborative projects for transformative advanced manufacturing in Canada
Canada
Open Date : September 19, 2025
Closing date : September 23, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $600,000 to $3,200,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Open Date : September 19, 2025
Closing date : September 23, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Support for Canadian advanced manufacturing clusters
Canada
Open Date : September 5, 2024
Closing date : November 8, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Open Date : September 5, 2024
Closing date : November 8, 2024
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Collaborative funding for sustainable manufacturing projects
Canada
Closing date : September 18, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,250,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : September 18, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
NOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP)
Township of Schreiber
Support for Northern Ontario businesses adapting to COVID-19
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2020
Closing date : December 31, 2020
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2020
Closing date : December 31, 2020
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern and Regional Economic Development Program
Government of Alberta
Supports regional economic development projects in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : September 3, 2025
Closing date : November 28, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $300,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : September 3, 2025
Closing date : November 28, 2025
Tax CreditsClosed
Nova Scotia Corporate Tax Reduction for New Small Businesses
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Government of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia corporate tax relief for new small businesses
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Nova Scotia venture capital tax credit
Government of Nova Scotia
Tax credit for venture capital investors
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NWT Arts Business Support Fund
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Funding for arts business growth in the NWT
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Obtain the rebate through your dealer
Government of Québec
Funding for eligible new electric vehicles
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Support for Ontario critical technology innovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 28, 2024
Closing date : June 28, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 28, 2024
Closing date : June 28, 2024
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for early mineral exploration in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Open Innovation Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)
Funding for BC-based innovators
BC, Canada
Open Date : January 16, 2023
Closing date : February 10, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : January 16, 2023
Closing date : February 10, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for BC business scale-up initiatives
BC, Canada
Open Date : October 26, 2023
Closing date : December 14, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : October 26, 2023
Closing date : December 14, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic
Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
Funding for collaborative aerospace R&D projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2021
Closing date : February 27, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2021
Closing date : February 27, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
PEI Business Women's Association — Micro-Grant
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association (PEIBWA)
Non-repayable funding for women-led businesses in PEI
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Pierre Péladeau Scholarships
AsterX
Support for student-led innovative start-ups in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : February 14, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : February 14, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Pitch Kitchener
City of Kitchener
Innovative city service solutions for startups
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition
Nventure
Competition for policing technology innovators
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : January 14, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : January 14, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Government of Nova Scotia
Interest rebate for new farm ownership
NS, Canada
Open Date : November 3, 2023
Closing date : February 15, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NS, Canada
Open Date : November 3, 2023
Closing date : February 15, 2024
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Prêt de prédémarrage
Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
Pre-startup financing for social economy businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 30, 2025
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)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 30, 2025
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : September 9, 2024
Closing date : October 15, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : September 9, 2024
Closing date : October 15, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2024
Closing date : October 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2024
Closing date : October 31, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Supports feasibility studies for circular economy projects in Québec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance
Rural Action Centre
Business guidance for rural PEI entrepreneurs
PE, Canada
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
PE, Canada
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Project funding and costs
Government of Ontario
Funding for rural Ontario business growth projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Quantum Leap
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)
Funds collaborative translational biopharmaceutical R&D between academia and industry
Canada
Closing date : May 30, 2024
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Closing date : May 30, 2024
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec Creative Pavilion at Cannes Film Market
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Access to the Quebec Creative Pavilion in Cannes
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : April 16, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : April 16, 2026
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow
Québec International
Business support for startups and growing companies
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rapid Response Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Support for Canadian COVID-19 manufacturing solutions
Hamilton, Milton
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Hamilton, Milton
Grant and FundingClosed
RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)
Supports new on-farm climate practices
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : January 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : January 31, 2025
Tax CreditsClosed
Recovery Benefit (Part 15, Income Tax Act, RSBC 1996, c.215)
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Recovery support for eligible BC individuals
BC, Canada
Closing date : June 30, 2021
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : June 30, 2021
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Development Program guidelines for business projects
Government of Ontario
Support for business growth in Eastern and Southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2019
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2019
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces
Government of Canada
Funding for quantum commercialization in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Community Futures Stream
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Financial support for COVID-19-affected rural businesses
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Relève Alimentaire Québec Award
Initia Foundation
Awards recognizing emerging leaders in Quebec’s food industry
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2025
Closing date : August 20, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2025
Closing date : August 20, 2025
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Renfrew County Community Development Fund
Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)
Non-repayable funding for local economic development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation — Business Financing
Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)
Business financing for local companies
Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans
Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : June 17, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : June 17, 2024
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Reshaping Energy Systems
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), Government of Alberta
Funding for Alberta energy system innovation
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2023
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre
City of Trois-Rivières
Financial support for downtown business development
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : July 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : July 31, 2024
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Rural Alberta Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP)
Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA)
Free coaching for rural Alberta entrepreneurs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Association Partnership Program
City of Ottawa
Supports rural Ottawa organizations with project-based financial assistance
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : April 24, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : April 24, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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Rural Ontario Development Program – Community Development
Government of Ontario
Funding for rural community development projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : August 17, 2026
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : August 17, 2026
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Ontario Development Program – Funding for Rural Businesses
Government of Ontario
Funding for rural business growth in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Ontario Development Program (ROD) Guidelines - Community Development
Government of Ontario
Funding for rural Ontario economic development projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 24, 2025
Closing date : September 24, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 24, 2025
Closing date : September 24, 2025
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
SADC Shawinigan — SADC Fund
SADC Shawinigan (SADC)
Loan financing for business growth in Shawinigan
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : December 1, 2023
Closing date : December 15, 2023
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : December 1, 2023
Closing date : December 15, 2023
Tax CreditsClosed
Saskatchewan Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Tax Credit
Ministry of Finance (SK)
Tax credit for Saskatchewan manufacturing investment
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $225,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
NS, Canada
Closing date : September 14, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,900 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
NS, Canada
Closing date : September 14, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Self-Employment Assistance
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour (NL), Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Funding to support self-employment job creation
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NL, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Services aux entrepreneurs - Montérégie
La Ruche, Evol
Microloans and support for Montérégie entrepreneurs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
SheBoot Founder Readiness Webinar Series
SheBoot
Webinars to prepare start-up founders for SheBoot
Canada
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Showcase or Sell Travel Grant
Creative Saskatchewan
Travel support for creative market opportunities
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : April 22, 2026
Closing date : May 22, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : April 22, 2026
Closing date : May 22, 2026
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Siakam EdTech Engine
PS43 Foundation (PS43)
Accelerator for North American EdTech startups
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : March 11, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : March 11, 2025
Expert AdviceClosed
Small Business BC
Small Business BC
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Open Date : July 1, 2024
Closing date : August 16, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Open Date : July 1, 2024
Closing date : August 16, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU) (NNI)
Financing for business training and aftercare in Nunavut
Kugluktuk, Nunavut, Canada
Open Date : November 1, 2021
Closing date : March 31, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Kugluktuk, Nunavut, Canada
Open Date : November 1, 2021
Closing date : March 31, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Small Business Opportunities Fund
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU) (NNI)
Funding to start or grow a business in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Nunavut, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2022
Tax CreditsClosed
Small Business Tax Credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC)
Reduced tax rate for Newfoundland and Labrador small business
NL, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : April 30, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
NL, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : April 30, 2023
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Small Enterprise Co-operative Placement Assistance Program (SECPAP)
Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)
Wage subsidy for small business co-op placements
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)
Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : September 23, 2025
Closing date : November 14, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : September 23, 2025
Closing date : November 14, 2025
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International collaborative R&D for advanced manufacturing
Canada
Closing date : April 10, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : April 10, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
SME in action
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec SMEs in productivity, growth, and competitiveness
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2015
Closing date : March 31, 2019
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2015
Closing date : March 31, 2019
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Southgate Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Township of Southgate
Matching incentives for property revitalization projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sport Development Grant
Sport Manitoba
Funding for local sport development initiatives
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : April 15, 2026
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : April 15, 2026
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
SSRIA – Business Growth Program
Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)
Business growth support for cleantech ventures
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : August 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : August 31, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
STEP Market Access Program
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP)
Funding to help Saskatchewan businesses market domestically and internationally
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Closing date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Closing date : July 9, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for NWT entrepreneurs and small businesses
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI), Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Funding for NWT micro-business projects
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024

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