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Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

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

1244 programs
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)

    Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
    College-industry applied R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $80,000 · Up to 66.67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Grimsby logo
    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
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Montreal logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Roots Exchange logo
    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

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  • OSEntreprendre logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
  • Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • CANARIE logo
    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
    InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Danone Institute of North America logo
    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
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    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
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada

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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    e-Auto Challenge program

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Collaborative support for electric vehicle technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    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
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  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Edmonton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Edmonton Edge Fund

    City of Edmonton
    Supports Edmonton businesses to start, scale, and innovate
    Eligible Funding
    From $75,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Innovators Challenge

    Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    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
    Environment and ClimateCommercialization
    Alberta, NS, Saskatchewan, Canada

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  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ENCQOR 5G at MaRS

    MaRS Discovery District
    Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    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
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • ventureLAB logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • University of British Columbia (UBC) logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est logo
    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
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  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    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
    InnovationCommercialization
    Timeline
    Open Date : December 17, 2026 · Closing date : March 4, 2027
    Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    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
  • FABrIC logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Fast Track to the EIC Accelerator

    Eureka Network (EUREKA)
    Fast-track access to EIC Accelerator
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative
    EU Member States, Iceland, Israel, Norway, Switzerland, Türkiye, United Kingdom
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    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

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  • Town of Bracebridge logo
    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
  • FortisBC logo
    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
  • Grow-NY logo
    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
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) logo
    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
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
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  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    France and South Korea call for projects 2026

    Eureka Network (EUREKA)
    International R&D cooperation for innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $3,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Canada
  • Scale AI Cluster logo
    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
  • Acfas logo
    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

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  • Ontario Genomics logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Globalstars

    Eureka Network (EUREKA)
    International R&D cooperation for innovative market-ready technologies
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $3,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Innovate BC logo
    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
  • Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN) (GTN) logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
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  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Hardware Catalyst Initiative

    ventureLAB
    No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Healthy Communities Initiative Regions

    Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)
    Supports healthier, safer communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,400,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Hanover logo
    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
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Hanover, Ontario, Canada
  • Entreprendre Ici logo
    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
  • TechAlliance logo
    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
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Government of Canada logo
    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
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    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
  • Government of Ontario logo
    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
    Human ResourcesConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Laidlaw Foundation (LF) logo
    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
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    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
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    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
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Innovate Niagara logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    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
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

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

    Government of Canada
    Support for collaborative 5G defence research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, PE, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    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
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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  • Innovation Guelph logo
    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
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovative Solutions Canada - Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media

    Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Proof-of-feasibility funding for PFAS destruction solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating

    National Research Council Canada (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Zero-emissions industrial process heating solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    innovÉÉ — Accord

    innovÉÉ
    Funding collaborative research and innovation in Quebec sectors
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $350,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    innovÉÉ
    Collaborative AI R&D funding for Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Quebec, Canada
  • Réseau Québec-France logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Intermunicipalités

    Réseau Québec-France
    Youth work exchange between Québec and France
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,400 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

    Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
    Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Invest Ottawa (IO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Invest Ottawa ElevateIP

    Invest Ottawa (IO)
    Supports intellectual property protection and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    Investment Readiness

    Eureka Network (EUREKA)
    Connects innovators with corporate investors
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Irrigation Program — Irrigation Development Program

    Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
    Support for irrigation infrastructure development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program

    Government of Saskatchewan
    Supports efficient irrigation system upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $50,000 · Up to 30.000002% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCFNS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund

    Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCFNS)
    Supports rural climate action
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Jobber logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Jobber Grants

    Jobber
    Funding for growing home service businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Kakivak Association logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses

    Kakivak Association
    Financial assistance for Inuit entrepreneurs to start or grow businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 81% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Mitacs logo
    Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities

    Mitacs
    Research support for children with disabilities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada

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  • Municipality of Kincardine logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Kincardine Start-up Space Leasehold Improvement Program CIP

    Municipality of Kincardine
    Funding for downtown leasehold improvements and accessibility upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $50 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Kincardine, Tiverton, Ontario
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Supports SME access to lab services
    Eligible Funding
    From $12,000 to $60,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed

    Launch Export Atlantic Incubator

    Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
    Export readiness support for Atlantic businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund

    Laval Economique
    Consulting support for social economy enterprises in Laval
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $15,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • AQUAACTION logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Le programme aquaentrepreneur

    AQUAACTION
    Commercial support for water technology companies
    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
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed

    Life Science Fellowships

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for life science startup commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Live Music

    Creative BC
    Supports live music capacity building across BC
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Matching Investment Fund

    Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
    Funding for dairy product development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    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
    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    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
    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada