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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.

1253 programs
  • Mirabel Economique logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Mirabel, Quebec, Canada
  • Genome Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Genome Canada

    Funds public-private genomics innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $300,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ID Gatineau — FDEES

    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
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants

    Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 4, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Innovation asset collective (IAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    IP financing - Associate members of CAI

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Innovation asset collective (IAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    IP financing - Full members of 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • La Ruche logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    La Ruche — FMC+

    Supports innovative waste reduction projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $25,000 · Up to 1% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
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  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Abitibi (CLD) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

    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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — CRÉAVENIR Program

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Abitibi-Ouest logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Emergence Fund

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Abitibi-Ouest logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds

    Repayable financing for local business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Abitibi-Ouest logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Social Economy Fund

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Acton logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Acton — PDZA

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Arthabaska - Honorary loan

    Short-term financing for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska logo
    Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Arthabaska - Local Investment Fund (FLI)

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Rio Tinto Alcan Diversification Fund

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Beauharnois, Quebec, Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — Créavenir

    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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Futurpreneur Canada logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — Futurpreneur

    Startup financing for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — Succession Component

    Financing for business succession acquisitions
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Créavenir program

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Bécancour logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Bécancour logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)

    Loans for Bécancour businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $100,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Bécancour logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Bellechasse logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Bellechasse logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    Succession financing for Bellechasse entrepreneurs
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Bellechasse logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    Funding options for Bellechasse applicants
    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
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Bellechasse logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)

    Support for rural collective initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% 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
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Caniapiscau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Caniapiscau — FDE

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Charlevoix — FQM Business Succession Fund

    Support for business succession and transfer
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

    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
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund

    Support for collective projects in Charlevoix
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Coaticook logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Coaticook logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

    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
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Economic development support for local businesses and organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Management of companies and enterprises, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Avignon logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    Local business financing for growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de D'Autray logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de D'Autray logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

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

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de L'Assomption logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Mékinac logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4

    Funding for local territorial vitality projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Mékinac logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    Local Funds support sustainable business development in Mékinac
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Montcalm logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS

    Local financing for business development and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Montcalm logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Thérèse de Blainville logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 1, 2023
    Blainville, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Chenaux logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Chenaux logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Domaine-du-Roy logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund

    Support for local business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Drummond logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

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

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Granit logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC du Granit — FLI

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC du Haut-Richelieu logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC du Haut-Richelieu — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Project

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de La Haute-Yamaska logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3

    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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Kamouraska logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Saint-Pascal, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC L'Érable logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

    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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC L'Érable logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC L'Islet — FEEL

    Support for business development in L'Islet region
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)

    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
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund

    Support for local services in MRC de L’Islet
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
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  • 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Business support (PSE)

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Jacques-Cartier logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Jacques-Cartier logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund

    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
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC La Jacques-Cartier logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Young Promoters Fund (JP)

    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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Matanie (DEM) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Matane, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Matanie (DEM) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Matane, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Matanie (DEM) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program

    Financial support for business growth in La Matanie
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Matane, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Matanie (DEM) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Matanie — Local Investment Funds

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada