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.

1320 programs available

Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Siakam EdTech Engine
PS43 Foundation (PS43)
Accelerator for North American EdTech startups
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $30,000
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 11, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Small Business BC
Small Business BC
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2024
Closing date : August 16, 2024
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 $
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2021
Closing date : March 31, 2022
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 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2022
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
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : April 30, 2023
NL, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Small Enterprise Co-operative Placement Assistance Program (SECPAP)
Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)
Wage subsidy for small business co-op placements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NL, 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
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 23, 2025
Closing date : November 14, 2025
BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International collaborative R&D for advanced manufacturing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 10, 2025
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
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2015
Closing date : March 31, 2019
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec crafts businesses and their market presence
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 22, 2026
Closing date : October 22, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Southgate Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Township of Southgate
Matching incentives for property revitalization projects
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
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
Timeline
Open Date : April 15, 2026
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sprout Ideas Fellowship
Sprout Ideas
Youth fellowship for community project support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, 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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
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 FundingClosed
Starter Company Plus - Chatham-Kent
Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK)
Business training and startup support 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
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 25, 2026
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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 FundingClosed
Starter Company Plus — Northern York Region
Regional Municipality of York
Entrepreneur support and startup funding in York Region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 26, 2026
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
Canada
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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
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Closing date : July 9, 2024
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Structural Projects Policy
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
Funding for structuring community projects in MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for NWT entrepreneurs and small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI), Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Funding for NWT micro-business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
NT, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support for technological entrepreneurship
Alberta Innovates
Support for technological entrepreneurship in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations – Funding for infrastructures supporting private innovation (PSO, component 4b)
Government of Québec
Funding for private innovation infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e
Government of Québec
Funding for collaborative research and innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for the Operating Costs of Organizations (PSO, Component 1)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for research and innovation organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for certification of designated products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $100,000
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Funding for agri-food innovation and productivity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : November 6, 2023
Closing date : January 12, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec
Investissement Québec (IQ), Revenu Québec
Refundable tax credit for maritime regions
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
TCA Opportunities Fund
Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Short-term collaborative research and knowledge mobilization support
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $75,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Technology Readiness Level-Up Program
Labs4
Commercialization training for researcher-entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 29, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Terro X
Laval Economique
Acceleration and networking for tech startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
The Accelerator
Fast Forward (ffwd)
Support for tech nonprofits to scale impact
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $25,000
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Timeline
Closing date : September 8, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The aquahacking challenge
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), AQUAACTION
Free water innovation program with seed funding
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $25,000
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 6, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound — Business Development Programs
The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound
Business support for start-ups and small firms
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The seeder
ARBRE-ÉVOLUTION
Eco-education funding for schools
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $17,500
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
The Upside Foundation of Canada — Equity Pledge Program
The Upside Foundation of Canada
Equity pledge support for Canadian founders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
$5,000 support for student entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
thriveFORWARD
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Time without limits: Developing tactical-grade clocks for GPS-denied environments in the North
Government of Canada
Funding for tactical-grade clock development
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 22, 2025
Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Tourism Digital Assistance Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Tourism Nova Scotia
Funding for digital marketing in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 16, 2026
NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for tourism product development and marketing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : January 17, 2024
NT, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Town of Kelvington Business Incentives
Town of Kelvington
Tax incentives for commercial development in Kelvington
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Kelvington, Saskatchewan, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Town of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre - Business Support Services
Town of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC)
Free business support for local entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators
Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Business acceleration in global tech hubs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Timeline
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Closing date : March 19, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Transformation Storytelling Fellowship
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)
A storytelling fellowship for systems change
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Transition+ Program
Propulsion Quebec
Personalized support for EST market entry
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
True north precision: Low cost drones with laser ranging
Government of Canada
Low-cost drone solutions for precision rangefinding
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Support for young agricultural succession
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $7,000
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 1, 2025
Closing date : April 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Valoris Foundation Scholarships - Community Leadership
Valoris Foundation of Prescott‑Russell
Scholarships for community-minded youth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Venture Capital Corporation
Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance
Equity investments for BC businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Venture Investment Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC)
Preferred equity investment in Northwest Territories businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,100 $
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
NT, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosed
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
ventureLAB
AI acceleration program for startups and scale-ups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 2, 2023
Closing date : August 6, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Video Games Business Development Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for B.C. game studio growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : August 26, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Vince Catalli Scholarship for Innovation in Sustainable Architecture
Irac Foundation (RAIC)
Support for emerging Canadian architects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Western Accelerator
Morrissette Entrepreneurship
Startup accelerator for high-growth ventures
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : June 22, 2026
London, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
WinterTech Development
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for winter mobility technology development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 33.333336% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Closing date : November 7, 2023
Ontario, Canada
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
World Trade Centre Winnipeg — Business Resources
World Trade Centre Winnipeg
Business support for growth and trade expansion
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Xecs (XECS)
Collaborative electronics systems innovation support
Eligible Funding
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 16, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Xecs Call on Quantum – 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International funding for applied quantum R&D
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth in Movement Towards Employment
Government of Québec
Skills and work experience support for young people
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,400 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Spark Tourism Micro-grant
Government of Yukon
Funding for new Yukon tourism experiences
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $5,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Closing date : June 15, 2026
Yukon, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
YWCA Hamilton
YWCA Hamilton
Business support for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 27, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Aquaculture Loan Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : May 21, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
AI commercialization for advanced manufacturing
Eligible Funding
From $525,000 to $2,100,000
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 9, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company
Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED)
Supports digital development for tourism businesses in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingArchived
Business growth — Éco-Capitale
Quebec City
Funding for eco-responsible business transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Quebec City
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA)
MRC Arthabaska (MRC)
Support for starting or acquiring a business
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada
MRC Arthabaska (MRC)
Funding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
MRC Arthabaska (MRC)
Support for young entrepreneurs and business acquisition
Eligible Funding
From $4,000 to $8,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Accelerate HER PEI
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association (PEIBWA)
Mentorship program for women-led PEI businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Supports Ontario agri-food business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchived
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Free accelerator support for scaling Alberta businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy
Alberta Innovates
Supports bioenergy and circular innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership (ITP) Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
Alberta Innovates
Support for sustainable land and biodiversity innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
BDIC — Standby Letters of Credit
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC)
Flexible financial support helping NWT businesses start, grow, and thrive
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,100 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
NT, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 16, 2023
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-Japan co-innovation support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 19, 2025
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for Canada-Japan innovation partnerships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 25, 2026
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsArchived
CBDC Social Enterprise Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
NS, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSE
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Supports entrepreneurs with non-repayable financial contributions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Support for innovation and business growth
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsArchived
Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprises
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Incentives to grow new business in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox
Government of Canada
Corrosion detection technologies for naval ships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsArchived
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
Grant and FundingArchived
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 FundingArchived
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
Grant and FundingArchived
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
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
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 FundingExpert AdviceArchived
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 FundingArchived
MRC des Appalaches - Economic Diversification Fund (FDE)
MRC des Appalaches (MRC)
Supports economic diversification and business development in the region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 2, 2018
Closing date : March 31, 2022
Quebec, Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Siakam EdTech Engine

Small Business BC

Small Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund

Small Business Support Program — Small Business Opportunities Fund

Small Business Tax Credit

Small Enterprise Co-operative Placement Assistance Program (SECPAP)

Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal

SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing

SME in action

SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4

Discovery at scale.

Southgate Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

Sport Development Grant

Sprout Ideas Fellowship

SSRIA – Business Growth Program

Starter Company Plus - Brantford

Starter Company Plus - Chatham-Kent

Starter Company Plus - Elgin/St. Thomas

Starter Company Plus - Huron County

Starter Company Plus — Northern York Region

Startup Global Pitch Competition

Your AI grant expert.

STEP Market Access Program

Structural Projects Policy

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business

Support for technological entrepreneurship

Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations – Funding for infrastructures supporting private innovation (PSO, component 4b)

Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e

Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for the Operating Costs of Organizations (PSO, Component 1)

Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3

Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)

Never miss an opportunity.

Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement

Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec

TCA Opportunities Fund

Technology Readiness Level-Up Program

Terro X

The Accelerator

The aquahacking challenge

The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound — Business Development Programs

The seeder

The Upside Foundation of Canada — Equity Pledge Program

Data-driven strategy.

Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship

thriveFORWARD

Time without limits: Developing tactical-grade clocks for GPS-denied environments in the North

Tourism Digital Assistance Program

Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance

Town of Kelvington Business Incentives

Town of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre - Business Support Services

Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators

Transformation Storytelling Fellowship

Transition+ Program

Discovery at scale.

True north precision: Low cost drones with laser ranging

Turn to excellence!

Valoris Foundation Scholarships - Community Leadership

Venture Capital Corporation

Venture Investment Program

ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

Video Games Business Development Program

Vince Catalli Scholarship for Innovation in Sustainable Architecture

Western Accelerator

WinterTech Development

Your AI grant expert.

World Trade Centre Winnipeg — Business Resources

Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems

Xecs Call on Quantum – 2026

Youth in Movement Towards Employment

Yukon Spark Tourism Micro-grant

YWCA Hamilton

Aquaculture Loan Program

NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company

Business growth — Éco-Capitale

Never miss an opportunity.

Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA)