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.

1249 programs

Grant and FundingClosed
HIPP Entrepreneur Business Pitch Competition
Town of Hanover
Business pitch competition for Hanover entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $1,160 to $8,085
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Hanover, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici
Entreprendre Ici
Supports ethnocultural entrepreneurs creating businesses in Québec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
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i.d.e.a. Fund
TechAlliance, Innovation Factory, WEtech Alliance
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox
Government of Canada
Corrosion detection technologies for naval ships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
NS, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Innovate BC
Support for B.C. SMEs piloting new technology
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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
TechnologyInnovation
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Fund
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI), Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Support to commercialize innovative products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
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Innovation Growth Program
Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN), Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
Support for innovative product commercialization in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Innovation Guelph
Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
AI monitoring for RCMP detainee safety
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
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
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Quantum repeaters for scalable quantum networks and distributed sensing
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canadian quantum network innovation support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
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Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Low-cost Canadian solutions to deter vehicle theft
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
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
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
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
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innowwide call 4 2025 — 4th Innowwide call for market feasibility projects
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International market feasibility support for innovative SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
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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
Grant and FundingClosed
Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
NS, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
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
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
Quebec, Canada
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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
Saskatchewan, Canada
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
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program
J. Armand Bombardier Foundation (FJAB)
Bursaries for recognized study programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
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
NS, Canada
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
Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Canada
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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
Nunavut, Canada
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
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
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
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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
Laval, Quebec, Canada
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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
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
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Accessibility Fund
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Housing (MHRC), Manitoba Accessibility Office
Funding for Manitoba accessibility improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Winnipeg, Manitoba, 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
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
Quebec, Canada
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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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
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
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MIP LONDON 2026 – SODEC Offer for Quebec Participants
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for Quebec companies attending MIP London
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
Quebec, 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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
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
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
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
BC, 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
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
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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
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
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
BC, 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
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
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
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
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
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, 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
Yellowknife, NT, 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
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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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
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
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
BC, 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
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
Ontario, Canada
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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
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
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
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
Quebec, 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
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
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Quebec Creative Pavilion at Cannes Film Market
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Access to the Quebec Creative Pavilion in Cannes
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Canada
Platform
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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
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
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Community Futures Stream
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Financial support for COVID-19-affected rural businesses
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
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
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
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
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
Saskatchewan, Canada
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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
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
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
Canada
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
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
BC, Canada
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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
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
Nunavut, Canada
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
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
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
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
Quebec, Canada

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