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.

1245 programs

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
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
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
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
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP)
Apeetogosan
Supports Métis entrepreneurs in Alberta with business start-up funding
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mineral Exploration Support Program For Critical And Strategic Minerals
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)
Supports critical minerals exploration projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $400,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mobility Call for Projects under the France-Québec Year of Innovation
Government of Québec
Support for France-Quebec innovation mobility
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,400 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mobility Unlimited Hub with the Toyota Mobility Foundation
MaRS Discovery District
Support for active mobility ventures
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Créavenir
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Financial support and guidance for young entrepreneurs in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
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MRC des Appalaches - Economic Diversification Fund (FDE)
MRC des Appalaches
Supports economic diversification and business development in the region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)
MRC L'Érable
Financial and technical support for new businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — Start Program
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Advance metal transformation processes and products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Music Company
Creative BC
Supports B.C. music companies’ business development
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Music Industry Initiatives
Creative BC
Supports music industry development in BC
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $60,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Muskoka Starter Company Plus
Town of Bracebridge
Funding and mentorship for growing businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Free CleanTech accelerator support for New Brunswick startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for cleantech innovation projects
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for early-stage emissions-reduction technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
NB, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
NBIF Venture Capital Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Venture capital for high-risk, growth oriented New Brunswick companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, Canada
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New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program (NEFBA)
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for new farm business growth and infrastructure
Eligible Funding
From $1,250 to $15,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
New Ventures BC Competition
Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC (NVBC)
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $200 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
LatAm Startups
Accelerator for newcomer-led Canadian tech companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Support for Canadian advanced manufacturing clusters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $250,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Collaborative funding for sustainable manufacturing projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,250,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Social economy enterprise
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Niagara Falls Starter Company Plus
City of Niagara Falls
Business startup and growth support in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP)
Township of Schreiber
Support for Northern Ontario businesses adapting to COVID-19
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern and Regional Economic Development Program
Government of Alberta
Supports regional economic development projects in Alberta
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $300,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Nova Grants
The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF)
Funding for innovative community programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NRCAN — National Energy Systems Modelling
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supporting national energy systems modelling for emission reductions
Eligible Funding
From $300,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : March 31, 2029
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nunavut Entrepreneurship Incentive
Government of Nunavut
Financial support for new entrepreneurs in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NWT Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Funding for youth-led water stewardship projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,500 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supporting French-language arts presenters in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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Ocean Supercluster
Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Co-investment for collaborative ocean projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Critical technology internships for Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative — Applied Research Stream
Government of Ontario
Ontario agri-food research support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Open Innovation Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)
Funding for BC-based innovators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Business scale-up support for BC organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic
Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
Funding for collaborative aerospace R&D projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PEI Business Women's Association — Micro-Grant
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association (PEIBWA)
Non-repayable funding for women-led businesses in PEI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
PE, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition
Nventure
Competition for policing technology innovators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Policy Development Contribution Program
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Support for Red Flag law awareness projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projects
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
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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PRIMA — Critical and Strategic Minerals
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Circular innovation for critical minerals
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Supports feasibility studies for circular economy projects in Québec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association (PEIBWA)
Non-repayable support for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)
UAS Centre of Excellence
Non-repayable financial support for strategic sector development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund — Emerging Publishers Stream
Ontario Creates
Marketing support for Ontario publishers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quantum Quebec
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports innovation projects in quantum science and technology
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1
Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)
Digital transition support for Quebec construction organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 2
Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)
Digital transition support for Quebec construction organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Quebec International — International recruiting
Québec International
International recruitment support in Québec City
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rapid Response Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Support for Canadian COVID-19 manufacturing solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Hamilton, Milton, Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards
Futurpreneur Canada
Funding support for early-stage business launch
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Défi OSEntreprendre
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support for Quebec start-up entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Recovery Benefit (Part 15, Income Tax Act, RSBC 1996, c.215)
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Eligible tax relief for BC individuals
Eligible Funding
From $10 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Supporting digital transformation in tourism for sustainable growth
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $95,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
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Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Community Futures Stream
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Financial support for COVID-19-affected rural businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Relève Alimentaire Québec Award
Initia Foundation
Awards for Quebec food industry leaders
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Renfrew County Community Development Fund
Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)
Term loans for eligible local SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans
Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Reshaping Energy Systems
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), Government of Alberta
Funding for Alberta energy system innovation
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Rural Alberta Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP)
Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA)
Free coaching for rural Alberta entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Association Partnership Program
City of Ottawa
Supports rural Ottawa organizations with project-based financial assistance
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Ontario Development Program – Funding for Rural Businesses
Government of Ontario
Funding for rural business growth in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000 · Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 18, 2027 · Closing date : February 25, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
SADC Shawinigan — SADC Fund
SADC Shawinigan (SADC)
Loan financing for business growth in Shawinigan
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Platform
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Sarnia-Lambton Starter Company Plus
Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP)
Funding and mentorship for local business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Saskatchewan Young Entrepreneur Bursary
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce (SCC)
Supports young Saskatchewan entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Seafood Accelerator Program — Market Access Food Safety Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports seafood market access through food safety support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Self-Employment Assistance
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour (NL), Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Funding to support self-employment job creation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Shift Impact Grant
Shift
Funding for tech-driven climate action
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Siakam EdTech Engine
PS43 Foundation (PS43)
Accelerator for North American EdTech startups
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Small Business BC
Small Business BC
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU) (NNI)
Financing for business training and aftercare in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Kugluktuk, Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Small Business Opportunities Fund
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU) (NNI)
Funding to start or grow a business in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Nunavut, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Small Business Tax Credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC)
Reduced tax rate for Newfoundland and Labrador small business
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NL, Canada
Platform
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Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)
Validating smart agriculture technologies for market adoption
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SME in action
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec SMEs in productivity, growth, and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 1: Specialized support for social economy enterprises
Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
Specialized support for social economy enterprise development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3
Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
Supports collaborative projects among Quebec social economy organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Space Technology Development Program
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Funding for space technology development
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Sport Development Grant
Sport Manitoba, Town of Oakville
Support for local sport development initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : April 14, 2027 · Closing date : May 31, 2027
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Springboard Atlantic — Atlantic IP Advantage
Springboard Atlantic
IP support for Atlantic start-ups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
SSRIA – Business Growth Program
Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)
Business growth support for cleantech ventures
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
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Starter Company Plus - Brantford
City of Brantford
Business support and startup funding for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Starter Company Plus - Elgin/St. Thomas
Elgin/St. Thomas Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC)
Training and funding for new and expanding businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
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Starter Company Plus - Huron County
County of Huron
Training and mentorship for small business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Starter Company Plus - Markham
City of Markham
Business support and funding for Markham entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Starter Company Plus - Peterborough
Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Entrepreneur training with mentorship and micro-grant support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines
City of St. Catharines
Training and mentorship for new businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Starter Company PLUS - Windsor-Essex
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (SBEC)
Business start-up and growth support for Windsor-Essex entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Starter Company Plus — Northern York Region
Regional Municipality of York
Entrepreneur support and startup funding in York Region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Startup Global Pitch Competition
Startup Canada
Support for Canadian businesses expanding internationally
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
STEP Market Access Program
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP)
Funding to help Saskatchewan businesses market domestically and internationally
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for emerging artists in the capital aged 18 to 35 years
Première Ovation
Support for emerging artists in Québec and Wendake
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Support for self-employment
Government of Québec
Money for unemployed workers to start a business in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Le programme aquaentrepreneur

Life Science Fellowships

Matching Investment Fund

MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

MEDTEQ+ — Vitrine d’innovation en santé

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Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP)

Mineral Exploration Support Program For Critical And Strategic Minerals

Mobility Call for Projects under the France-Québec Year of Innovation

Mobility Unlimited Hub with the Toyota Mobility Foundation

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Créavenir

Discovery at scale.

MRC des Appalaches - Economic Diversification Fund (FDE)

MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)

MTRIC — Start Program

Music Company

Music Industry Initiatives

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Muskoka Starter Company Plus

NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program

NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund

NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program

NBIF Venture Capital Fund

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New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program (NEFBA)

New Ventures BC Competition

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NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program

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NOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP)

Northern and Regional Economic Development Program

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NRCAN — National Energy Systems Modelling

Nunavut Entrepreneurship Incentive

NWT Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Program

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Ocean Supercluster

OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)

Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative — Applied Research Stream

Open Innovation Program

PacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)

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PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic

PEI Business Women's Association — Micro-Grant

Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition

Policy Development Contribution Program

PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies

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PRIMA — Critical and Strategic Minerals

PRIMA — INNOV-R

PRIMA — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies

Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association

Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)

Discovery at scale.

Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund — Emerging Publishers Stream

Quantum Quebec

Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1

Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 2

Quebec International — International recruiting

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Rapid Response Challenge

RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Défi OSEntreprendre

Recovery Benefit (Part 15, Income Tax Act, RSBC 1996, c.215)

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Attractions, activities and facilities

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Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Community Futures Stream

Relève Alimentaire Québec Award

Renfrew County Community Development Fund

Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans

Reshaping Energy Systems

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Rural Alberta Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP)