Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026
Launch Your Business with Financial Support
Startup grants provide essential financial support. They enable entrepreneurs to bring their projects to life while reducing financial risks.
1026 opportunities available

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund
MRC Beauce-SartiganSupports early-stage Beauce-Sartigan agricultural businesses with microcredit
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Papineau — New Entrepreneur Fund (FNE)
MRC PapineauFinancial aid for new entrepreneurs in Papineau MRC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Support for Structuring Projects
MRC L'Île-d'OrléansStructural projects funding for L'Île-d'Orléans community development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD)
MRC TémiscouataFinancial Incentive for Agricultural Land Revitalization
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC CharlevoixSupports entrepreneurship and economic growth with risk capital
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy
City of Montreal (MTL)Montréal subsidizes sustainable industrial building tax increases
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
MRC ArthabaskaFLS offers financial and technical support to eligible businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Créavenir program
MRC Beauce-SartiganFinancing 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

Grant and FundingClosed
Social Economy Development Fund
MRC PapineauThe Social Economy Development Fund (FDÉS) provides significant non-repayable grants to support innovative projects by non-profits, cooperatives, and social enterprises in the MRC de Papineau.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- 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
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion
MRC CharlevoixFinancial aid for business startups and expansion in Charlevoix
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Innovate BCMoney to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)
MRC BécancourLocal 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund
Laval EconomiqueFinancial aid for non-profits and cooperatives launching in Laval
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingArchived
Business growth — Éco-Capitale
Quebec City (FLI)Support sustainable development projects that implement eco-responsible practices, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
MRC L'ÉrableFLS supports business start-up, expansion, and consolidation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund
Saint-Joseph-du-LacSupports local environmentally responsible and collective impact initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix — FQM Business Succession Fund
MRC CharlevoixFinancial support program for entrepreneurial transition and acquisition
Eligible Funding
- 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

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs
MRC de MaskinongéYouth Entrepreneur Fund supports young business creation and acquisition
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 14,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)Funding for international industrial R&D
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Rivière-du-Loup — FLI/FLS Fund and FLI Succession Fund
MRC Rivière-du-LoupInvestment loans fostering entrepreneurship in Rivière-du-Loup
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund
MRC Thérèse de BlainvilleSupports social economy and sustainable development business projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 70% 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
CommercializationInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
MRC de Sept-RivièresFinancial support for business development in Sept-Rivières region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC La Jacques-CartierLocal Investment Fund supports business growth and entrepreneurship
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Expert business and technical advice
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC des Chenaux — Young Promoters Fund
MRC des ChenauxSupport for young entrepreneurs in MRC des Chenaux
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 11,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)Supports entrepreneurs acquiring businesses for succession and ownership transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Les Appalaches — FRR Part 2
MRC des AppalachesSupporting local and regional development in the Appalaches
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
ConscienceSupports open science partnerships for preclinical drug development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund
Laval EconomiqueSupports 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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Investment Fund Loan
MRC TémiscamingueBusiness project support and flexible financial aid program
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 3
MRC des Collines-de-l'OutaouaisInnovative project support for regional development initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Regional Beautification Fund of La Côte-de-Beaupré
MRC La Côte-de-BeaupréBusiness development and financing solutions for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Les Moulins — Social Economy Enterprise Fund
MRC Les MoulinsSupports social economy enterprises in development and expansion
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Arthabaska - Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC ArthabaskaFinancial and technical support for business growth and startups
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
City of Rouyn-NorandaOffers business loans up to $250,000 from FLI-FLS
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC de MékinacLocal 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

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC des Collines-de-l'OutaouaisLocal funds support sustainable business development in the Outaouais
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% 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
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Quebec's Greenhouse Industry Development Support Program 2020-2024
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $600,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
eCommerce North Innovator Challenge
Elevate TalentFour-week accelerator for early-stage e-commerce business growth
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Social Economy Fund
MRC Abitibi-OuestSocial Economy Fund supports collective entrepreneurship in Abitibi-Ouest
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
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC du Rocher-PercéSupports business development and growth in the MRC du Rocher-Percé
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Government of SaskatchewanTax incentive for commercializing innovative intellectual property in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Business support (PSE)
MRC La Haute-Côte-NordSupports 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

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream
MRC La MatanieGrant 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

Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MTRIC — INNOV-R
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Youth Initiative Fund (YIF)
MRC de L'IsletYouth initiatives fund for social, cultural, and environmental support
Eligible Funding
- From $2 to $5,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
MRC CharlevoixFunding support for viable social economy enterprises projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Funding for collaborative innovation projects of two or more SMEs (or one SME and one startup)
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC L'ÉrableLocal Investment Fund: financial aid for business growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan
MRC TémiscamingueFlexible financial aid for business development and succession
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC Caniapiscau — Support for self-employment (STA)
MRC de CaniapiscauSupport for eligible self-employed aspiring entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports Quebec aerospace companies in innovative transport technology development
Eligible Funding
- From $4 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE
MRC Les BasquesNon-repayable financial support for business creation, growth and succession
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program
Génome QuébecSupports commercialization of genomics research through industry collaboration
Eligible Funding
- From $300,000 to $900,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program
MRC DrummondBusiness 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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS
MRC de D'AutraySupporting 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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce Sartigan — Young Promoters Fund (YP)
MRC Beauce-SartiganSupport for young entrepreneurs starting or acquiring a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
MRC L'Île-d'OrléansSupport for entrepreneurship and social economy businesses in L'Île-d'Orléans
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund
MRC Rimouski-NeigetteFLI/FLS funds support Quebec economic impact projects
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)Financial support for strategic business development in Joliette
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
Business BuyoutInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS
MRC PortneufJoint Investment Policy supporting Quebec enterprises and employment
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects
MRC Charlevoix-EstSupport for structural projects to revitalize communities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)
Government of OntarioFunding for Ontario agri-food research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices
NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic DevelopmentFinancial support for rural businesses advancing automation and digitalization
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $5,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — FEEL
MRC de L'IsletSupport 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

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
MRC Fjord-du-SaguenayEntrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Sherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Ville de SherbrookeFinancial aid for Sherbrooke business development and job creation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund
MRC des EtcheminsInvestment loans for business growth and development in MRC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component
MRC BécancourInvestment loans for new, developing, or acquiring businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $75,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Young Promoters Fund (JP)
MRC La Jacques-CartierFunding 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

Grant and FundingOpen
DEPS — Young Promoters Fund
Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)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

Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)Supporting feasibility studies for circular metal transformation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Fund FLI – Succession Stream
MRC La Vallée-de-l'OrFLI program supports business ownership transition and acquisition
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy
MRC des EtcheminsNon-repayable financial support for eligible business projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)
MRC AvignonBusiness financing for development and job creation in Avignon
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Financial support for aspiring farmers
La Financière agricole (FADQ)Money for aspiring farmers in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports innovative agritechnology projects in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)
MRC La MatanieFinancial aid for sustainable business development in MRC La Matanie
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)
MRC de LotbinièreFinancial assistance for businesses in Lotbinière région
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Les Moulins — Futurpreneur Canada
MRC Les MoulinsProvides financial and mentorship support for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund
MRC Beauce-CentreFinancial support for emerging businesses in Beauce-Centre
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — FDEES
ID GatineauSupports innovative social economy projects in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $30,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
MRC Charlevoix-EstVitalization Fund supporting Charlevoix-Est's economic revitalization projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
MRC CharlevoixFinancial support for innovative economic development projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Rive-Nord — Financing for businesses
CAE Rive-NordBusiness financing solutions for short-term growth and working capital
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC AbitibiLocal entrepreneurial loans for economic resilience and growth
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $35,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Maskinongé — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC de MaskinongéFunding support for Quebec startups and business expansion
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment
MRC La Côte-de-BeaupréSupport for viable and profitable self-employment business projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Start-up
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)Loan to grow a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
eCommerce North Tech Accelerator
Elevate TalentAccelerator supporting Canadian tech startups in ecommerce innovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
Recyc-QuébecFunding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions
MT LabTourism Innovation Program fosters solutions in Quebec industry
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation
Enbridge Gas QuebecSupports innovative projects for natural gas efficiency and GHG reduction
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
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)
MRC des ChenauxEconomic diversification fund for SMEs in MRC des Chenaux
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,950 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Futurpreneur
MRC Beauce-CentreFinancing for young entrepreneurs with mentorship and BDC partnership
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $60,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-MadeleineSupports business development and employment in Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Expert AdviceOpen
MRC Papineau — Consultancy fund (FEC)
MRC PapineauNon-recurrent fund for specialized professional services assistance
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation