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

Grant and FundingOpen
DEPS — Young Promoters Fund
Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS), MRC de Pierre-De Saurel (MRC)
Funding support for young Quebec entrepreneurs aged 18-39
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Funding for collective entrepreneurship projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FLI-FLS
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Funding for business projects in Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Support for tourism attractions and businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSTE
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Support for business transfers in Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $7,500
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Elevate Women+
Elevate Talent
Supports women and gender-diverse founders and investors in tech
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation
Enbridge Gas Quebec
Supports innovative natural gas efficiency projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Energy Affordability Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Free home energy upgrades for income-eligible Ontario households
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Fonds Émergence Estrie — Financing
MicroEntreprendre
Microcredit for startup, growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)
Mirabel Economique
Funds innovation for Mirabel businesses' productivity enhancement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Mirabel, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Genome Canada
Genome Canada
Supports genomics research and commercialization partnerships
Eligible Funding
From $300,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program
Génome Québec, Genome Canada
Supports genomics R&D for commercialization
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $300,000
Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ID Gatineau — FDEES
ID Gatineau
Support for social economy projects in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $30,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Expert business and technical advice
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
innovÉÉ
Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IP financing - Associate members of CAI
Innovation asset collective (IAC)
Funding support for IP strategy in data-driven cleantech SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IP financing - Full members of IAC
Innovation asset collective (IAC)
Supports IP financing for full members of the IAC
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
La Ruche — FMC+
La Ruche, Recyc-Québec
Supports innovative waste reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $25,000
Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund
Laval Economique
Supports new business creation and acquisition in Laval
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $25,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund
Laval Economique
Funding for collective enterprises in Laval
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC Abitibi (CLD)
Local financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $35,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Abitibi (CLD)
Local financing for business projects in Abitibi
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $35,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — CRÉAVENIR Program
Desjardins
Financing support for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Emergence Fund
MRC Abitibi-Ouest (MRC)
Support for preparatory stages of strategic projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Social Economy Fund
MRC Abitibi-Ouest (MRC)
Funding for social economy business start-up
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Acton — PDZA
MRC Acton
Agricultural development plan for local producers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Arthabaska - Honorary loan
MRC Arthabaska (MRC)
Short-term financing for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Arthabaska - Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC Arthabaska (MRC)
Term financing for business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
MRC Arthabaska (MRC)
Term financing for business start-ups and expansions
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Company succession
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Support for business succession projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Support for business development and job creation in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $250,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects
MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry (MRC)
Supports innovative projects to enhance local quality of life
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Rio Tinto Alcan Diversification Fund
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Supports business development in Beauharnois
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Beauharnois, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)
MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry (MRC)
Supports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,584,870 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 3, 2022
Closing date : October 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Créavenir
Desjardins
Financing support for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Futurpreneur
Futurpreneur Canada
Startup financing for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Local Investment Funds (FLI-FLS)
MRC Beauce-Centre
Local financing for business growth in Beauce-Centre
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund
MRC Beauce-Centre
Funding for Beauce-Centre business growth
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Succession Component
MRC Beauce-Centre
Financing for business succession acquisitions
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund
MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB)
Interest-free microloans for agricultural businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Community Credit Fund (CCF)
MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB)
Small loan for new business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Créavenir program
MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB)
Financing and support for young entrepreneurs lacking guarantees
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Futurpreneur Canada
MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB)
Financing and mentoring for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)
MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB)
Funding for new tourist attractions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component
MRC Bécancour (MRC)
Term financing for business growth and acquisitions
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $75,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Developing business” component
MRC Bécancour (MRC)
Financing for manufacturing development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local investment fund (FLI) - “new business” component
MRC Bécancour (MRC)
Financing for new manufacturing businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)
MRC Bécancour (MRC)
Local Solidarity Fund loans for eligible Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)
MRC Bécancour (MRC)
Grant support for social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB)
MRC de Bellechasse
Financing for Bellechasse agri-food businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève)
MRC de Bellechasse
Interest-free succession financing for businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Bellechasse
Repayable financing for business growth
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
MRC de Caniapiscau (MRC)
Funding for business development and job creation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Financial support for business succession services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Financial support for social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS
MRC de Coaticook (MRC)
Supports economic development for enterprises in Coaticook region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
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
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
MRC de Coaticook (MRC)
Coaticook business project funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)
MRC Avignon
Local financing for business development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS
MRC de D'Autray (MRC)
Supporting business development through proactive financial solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de D’Autray — Support program for emerging business projects
MRC de D'Autray (MRC)
Non-repayable aid for emerging business projects in D’Autray
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS
MRC de L'Assomption
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC de Mékinac
Local Funds support sustainable business development in Mékinac
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 22, 2018
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund
MRC Montcalm (MRC)
Funding for first-business startups and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS
MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC)
Financial support for business development in Thérèse-De Blainville
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Blainville, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund
MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC)
Funding for social economy and collective enterprise projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)
MRC des Chenaux (MRC)
Funding for innovative business diversification projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais (MRC)
Support for sustainable village-centre projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 15, 2028
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program
MRC Drummond
Business financing demystified for tailored entrepreneurial support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
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MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS)
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
Funding for regional social programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
Financial support for structuring local projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC du Granit — FLI
MRC du Granit
Supports local entrepreneurs with access to various financial aids
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC du Haut-Richelieu — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Project
MRC du Haut-Richelieu (MRC)
Funding for innovation in public safety and logistics
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $3,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Haut-Richelieu — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC du Haut-Richelieu (MRC)
Investment support for businesses in MRC Haut-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund
MRC de La Haute-Yamaska (MRC), Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska
Interest-free agricultural microloans for local businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de La Haute-Yamaska (MRC)
Financial support for local business sustainability and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Support for business establishment and launch
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
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MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Non-repayable support for innovation and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Joliette — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Investment support for economic development in Joliette
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)
MRC Kamouraska (MRC)
Non-repayable financial aid up to $5,000 for eligible projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Saint-Pascal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC L'Érable (MRC)
Financial support for business growth projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
MRC L'Érable (MRC)
Financial support for business growth and start-up
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Financing for business development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC L'Islet — Measures to help develop places in educational childcare services in a family environment
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Support for launching family childcare services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2021
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré, Développement Côte-de-Beaupré
Financial support for local business start-up and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Microcredit Fund – Microcredit Côte-de-Beaupré / Charlevoix
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Microcredit for business development support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Regional Beautification Fund of La Côte-de-Beaupré
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Funding for commercial beautification projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
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MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Financial support for self-employment start-up
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Business support (PSE)
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
Supports economic development in the Haute-Côte-Nord region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
Local business financing for economic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for preliminary studies and expertise funds for project implementation (PSEFE)
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
Support for preliminary studies and project implementation expertise
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC La Jacques-Cartier
Term financing for business development and succession
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $75,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund
MRC La Jacques-Cartier
Financial support for social economy organizations in La Jacques-Cartier
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Young Promoters Fund (JP)
MRC La Jacques-Cartier
Funding for young entrepreneurs in La Jacques-Cartier
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)
MRC La Matanie (DEM)
Non-repayable support for business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Matane, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream
MRC La Matanie (DEM)
Grant program offers financial support for business development activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Matane, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program
MRC La Matanie (DEM)
Financial support for business growth in La Matanie
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Matane, Quebec, Canada

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DEPS — Young Promoters Fund

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FLI-FLS

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSTE

Elevate Women+

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation

Energy Affordability Program

Fonds Émergence Estrie — Financing

Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)

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Genome Canada

Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program

ID Gatineau — FDEES

Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC

innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants

IP financing - Associate members of CAI

IP financing - Full members of IAC

La Ruche — FMC+

Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund

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Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund

MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — CRÉAVENIR Program

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Emergence Fund

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Social Economy Fund

MRC Acton — PDZA

MRC Arthabaska - Honorary loan

MRC Arthabaska - Local Investment Fund (FLI)

MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)

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MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Company succession

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Rio Tinto Alcan Diversification Fund

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)

MRC Beauce-Centre — Créavenir

MRC Beauce-Centre — Futurpreneur

MRC Beauce-Centre — Local Investment Funds (FLI-FLS)

MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund

MRC Beauce-Centre — Succession Component

Data-driven strategy.

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Community Credit Fund (CCF)

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Créavenir program

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Futurpreneur Canada

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)

MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component

MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Developing business” component

MRC Bécancour — Local investment fund (FLI) - “new business” component

MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)

MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)

Discovery at scale.

MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB)

MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève)

MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)

MRC Caniapiscau — FDE

MRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS

MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)

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MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS

MRC de D’Autray — Support program for emerging business projects

MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS

MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund

MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)

MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3

MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program

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MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS)

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)