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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

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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

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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: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

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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

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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: InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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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

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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: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Quebec, Canada

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Municipality of Kincardine - Community Improvement Plan Grants

Municipality of Kincardine

Funding for Kincardine development and improvement projects

Eligible Funding: From $500 to $50,000 · 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

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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: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

BC, Canada

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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: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

BC, Canada

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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

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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: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

NB, Canada

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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: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

NB, Canada

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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: TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution

NB, Canada

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NBIF Venture Capital Fund

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)

Venture capital for high-risk, growth oriented New Brunswick companies

Eligible Funding: Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

NB, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

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: TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, For-profit business

BC, Canada

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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: TechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
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: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Canada

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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: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
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: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: Social economy enterprise

Canada

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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

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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

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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: InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

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: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
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

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OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)

Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Toronto, Ontario, 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

Grant and FundingClosed

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

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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

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OMIF — Live Music

Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates

Supports live music events in Ontario

Eligible Funding: From $10,000 to $125,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Human Resources
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

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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: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)

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: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

BC, Canada

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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: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

BC, Canada

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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: InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
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

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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: InnovationCommercialization
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

Grant and FundingClosed

Première Ovation - Multi Arts

Quebec City, Première Ovation

Support for emerging multidisciplinary artists

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit

Quebec City, Wendake, Quebec

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: InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

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: InnovationTechnology

Quebec, Canada

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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: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
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: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative

Quebec, Canada

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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

Grant and FundingClosed

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

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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: InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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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

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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

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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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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: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

Hamilton, Milton, Ontario

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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

Grant and FundingClosed

RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)

Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)

Supports new on-farm climate practices

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects: Environment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Alberta, 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

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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: InnovationBusiness Buyout
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: InnovationTechnology

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

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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: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Alberta, Canada

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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: InnovationCommercializationDigital 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: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
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: Construction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline: Open Date : January 18, 2027 · Closing date : February 25, 2027

Ontario, Canada

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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

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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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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: InnovationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

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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

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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

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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

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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: Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

NL, Canada

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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: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business

BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada

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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: InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital 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

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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: InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure: Social economy enterprise

Quebec, Canada

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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: InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Canada

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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

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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: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
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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