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

Grant and FundingClosed
BDIC — Standby Letters of Credit
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC)
Flexible financial support helping NWT businesses start, grow, and thrive
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,100 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
NT, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
BDIC — Term Loans
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC)
Term loans for Northwest Territories businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BioCreate Program
Ontario Genomics
Business support for Ontario biotech start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses lemaire
Fondation de la Famille Lemaire (FFL)
Scholarships for entrepreneur-students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bringing Circularity to Life in the Bioeconomy: From Envisioning to Planning
Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports feasibility studies for innovative circular economy projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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Business Grants and Funding Opportunities
Municipality of Huron East
Municipal funding for business and property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
City of Toronto
Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Business Navigators - NB
Government of New Brunswick, Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB)
Help understanding business regulations in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
NB, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for bilateral cooperation projects Quebec-Cameroon
Government of Québec
Support for Quebec-Cameroon entrepreneurial cooperation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Call for Projects in Innovation for the Benefit of Nature — 4th Stream
Government of Québec
Support for Quebec innovation abroad
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Technology Leadership
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Supports digital tech commercialization and growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada - Manitoba Job Grant
Government of Manitoba
Discontinued support for Manitoba employer training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – Japan 3+2 collaborative call for proposals on AI and automation solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-Japan collaborative R&D for agricultural AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada – South Korea 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bilateral industrial R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations
Government of Canada
Funding for professional arts presentation venues
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Collaborative international R&D support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-Japan co-innovation support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for Canada-Japan innovation partnerships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–UK 2023-24 critical minerals sustainability and circularity
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-UK critical minerals R&D support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Supports Canadian agtech SMEs in R&D collaboration with Brazil
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Civic Essay Contest 2026
GLOCAL Foundation of Canada (GLOCAL)
National civic essay contest for young Canadians
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canadian cleantech mining innovators expanding into Australia and Indonesia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Financing for Quebec social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Care Camps Foundation Grant
Care Camps of Canada
Funding for pediatric oncology camps
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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Catalyst and Transformation Fund
Cultural Careers Council Ontario (WIC)
Funding for creative sector restructuring
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
CBDC Social Enterprise Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CBDC Young Millionaires Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Youth entrepreneurship support in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
PE, Canada
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CDEM — Training
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
Business start-up training for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CED support for incubators and accelerators 2024–2028 - Call for proposals
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for Quebec startup incubators and accelerators
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $500,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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Centech Acceleration
Centech
Free startup acceleration support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Recognizing promising Canadian foodtech companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Other SupportClosed
Circular Initiatives Awards
Circular Québec
Recognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Climate Action Grants
Clean Foundation
Youth-led climate action projects in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CME’s Technology Investment Program
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
Direct financial assistance for manufacturers in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
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
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Community Futures Saskatchewan — Self-Employment for the Unemployed
Community Futures Saskatchewan
Business start-up help for unemployed people in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Newspapers — Business Innovation — Canada Periodical Fund
Government of Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Innovation funding for Canadian community newspapers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Project Grant Program
Town of Grimsby
Funding for local community projects in Grimsby
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition
City of Montreal
Funding for ecological transition business projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
Support for collaborative biopharmaceutical AI projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
CQRDA — Providers-Clients
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Joint innovation support for Quebec aluminum partners
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creation Grants
Canadian Roots Exchange
Funding for Indigenous youth-led community projects
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Creative Destruction Lab Next Gen Computing Stream
Creative destruction lab (CDL)
Mentorship for technical founders in advanced computing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Industry Organizations Project Grant
Alberta Media Fund (AMF), Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Government of Alberta
Support for Alberta cultural industry projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
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Défi osentreprendre
OSEntreprendre
Quebec entrepreneurial recognition across four streams
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $12,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSE
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Supports entrepreneurs with non-repayable financial contributions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Support for innovation and business growth
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)
CANARIE
Free cloud resources for Canadian businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Health Sandbox
Alberta Innovates
Accelerates digital health technology adoption in Alberta clinical settings
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative
Danone Institute of North America
Support for sustainable food systems projects
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $60,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to non-profits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
NS, Canada
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
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, 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
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
NS, Canada
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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
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprises
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Incentives to grow new business in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NL, 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
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
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
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Alberta, NS, Saskatchewan, Canada
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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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Toronto, 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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
ventureLAB
Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Accelerator for UBC research-based ventures
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, 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
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eurostars
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International SME-led R&D innovation support
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $3,000,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : December 17, 2026 · Closing date : March 4, 2027
Canada
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
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Laval, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox (QCS)
FABrIC
Support for Canadian quantum computing projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Closed support for Nordic biofood projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Financial Incentives (Community Grants, CIP, Event Tourism Grants)
Town of Bracebridge
Local funding for community and property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 24,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Bracebridge, Ontario, 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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
NS, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Food & Agriculture Startup Competition
Grow-NY
Competition for food and agtech startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Chatham-Kent, 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
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Government of Ontario
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, 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)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Other SupportClosed
Geniuses in business
Acfas
Student innovation commercialization competition
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Ontario Genomics, Genome Canada
Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $6,000,000 · Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Germany and Israel call for projects 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Cross-border R&D call for German and Israeli companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 560,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN)
Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN) (GTN)
Funding for greenhouse technology innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, 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
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, 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 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox
Government of Canada
Corrosion detection technologies for naval ships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
NS, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Impulsion SME
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Access to investment capital
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, 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
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF)
Laidlaw Foundation (LF)
Funding for Indigenous youth-led cultural projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, 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 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa
Innovate Niagara
Paused pathway for immigrant entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
St. Catharines, Ontario, 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
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, PE, Canada
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
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Innovation Guelph
Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, 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 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

BDIC — Standby Letters of Credit

BDIC — Term Loans

BioCreate Program

Bourses lemaire

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

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Business Grants and Funding Opportunities

Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program

Business Navigators - NB

Call for bilateral cooperation projects Quebec-Cameroon

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

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

Call for Proposals in Technology Leadership

Canada - Manitoba Job Grant

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

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

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Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations

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Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program

Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026

Canada–UK 2023-24 critical minerals sustainability and circularity

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Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil

Canadian Civic Essay Contest 2026

Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia

Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1

Care Camps Foundation Grant

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Catalyst and Transformation Fund

CBDC Social Enterprise Loan

CBDC Young Millionaires Program

CDEM — Training

CED support for incubators and accelerators 2024–2028 - Call for proposals

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Centech Acceleration

CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25

Circular Initiatives Awards

Clean Climate Action Grants

CME’s Technology Investment Program

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Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2

Community Futures Saskatchewan — Self-Employment for the Unemployed

Community Newspapers — Business Innovation — Canada Periodical Fund

Community Project Grant Program

Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition

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CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

CQRDA — Providers-Clients

Creation Grants

Creative Destruction Lab Next Gen Computing Stream

Cultural Industry Organizations Project Grant

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Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSE

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE

Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)

Digital Health Sandbox

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DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative

Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits

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

Drilling Technology Challenge

Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF)

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Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition — Competition Awards

ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3

Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprises

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

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

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Edmonton Edge Fund

Emerging Innovators Challenge

Emerging Renewable Power Program

ENCQOR 5G at MaRS

Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions