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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.

1245 programs
  • MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · 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
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital 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 Maskinongé logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Maskinongé — Business Succession

    Business succession support for entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Maskinongé logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Maskinongé — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Funding for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Matawinie (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Minganie logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)

    Local financing for SME start-up and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 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
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Papineau logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (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
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Papineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Papineau — New Entrepreneur Fund (FNE)

    Startup funding for new businesses in Papineau
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Papineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)

    Funding for sustainable business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

    Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS

    Joint financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    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 Rimouski-Neigette logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund

    Financing for business growth and succession
    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
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Roussillon logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    Supports entrepreneurial growth and economic development in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $250,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Sept-Rivières logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)

    Financing for business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Sept-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)

    Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Témiscamingue — Créavenir - Desjardins

    Financing and support for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Témiscamingue — Investment Fund Loan

    Financing for business growth in Témiscamingue
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $150,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : June 1, 2032
    Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Témiscamingue — Local Investment Fund Loan

    Financing for business start-up and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $150,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : June 1, 2032
    Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 218,798 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Vallée de la Gatineau logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MTRIC — INNOV-R

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    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
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC IRAP – Advisory services

    Expert business and technical advice
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $200,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Optech logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics

    Accelerated R&D support for optics photonics and quantum innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL – Young Business Fund

    Startup support for Montréal businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest

    Support for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — New Community Businesses

    Money for community-based businesses in Montreal
    Eligible Funding
    From $23,000 to $23,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • La Mitis RCM logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    RCM de la Mitis — FLI/FLS

    Financial support for local economic development and job creation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Local investment funds (FLI)

    Business financing for startups, growth, and succession in Vallée-Du-Richelieu
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)​

    Supports collective entrepreneurship in the Vallée-du-Richelieu
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat

    Support for commercialization projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund

    Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession

    Financing for business succession in Rouyn-Noranda
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession

    Financing for business succession projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
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  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds

    Business financing for local development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $10,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
  • Saint-Joseph-du-Lac logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund

    Supports 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Quebec, Canada
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  • Ville de Sherbrooke logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Sherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

    Financial aid for Sherbrooke business development and job creation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Papineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social Economy Development Fund

    Funding for social economy projects
    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
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Strategic Science Fund (SSF)

    Supports science and innovation excellence
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support

    Support for productive sustainable agricultural investments
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy

    Support for sustainable industrial building projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • Protein Industries Canada (PIC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Technology Leadership: Genomics stream

    Commercializing genomics-driven crop innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Ville de La Tuque logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund

    Financing for local business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
  • Ville de La Tuque logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills

    Support for local business development in La Tuque
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Domaine-du-Roy logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

    Local business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Asset Based Lending

    Flexible financing for midsized and large companies
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 50,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • The Accelerator Centre logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    AC:Incubate

    Incubation support for early-stage tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Accelerate Okanagan (AO) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program

    Mentoring to grow a BC startup
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Accelerate Okanagan (AO) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    Accelerate Okanagan — Startup Basics

    Tools to develop an idea for a BC startup
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Accelerate Okanagan (AO) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program

    Cohort-based startup mentorship and training
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    BC, Canada
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  • adMare Bioinnovations logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies

    Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 20, 2021
    Quebec, Canada
  • New Ventures BC (NVBC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AccelerateIP

    IP education, mentorship and funding for startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts

    Competitive health-tech support for Alberta SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access

    Support for Alberta health technology market access
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate

    Competitive support for Alberta health technology validation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 27, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
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  • ACCFutures logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ACCFutures — ACC Term

    Flexible business loans for growth and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $300,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup

    Startup financing for businesses in Eastern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $300,000
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Innovation PEI (PEI) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate

    Tax rebate for advanced marine technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 3, 2015
    PE, Canada
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  • Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA)

    Financing for Beauharnois business projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $100,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit
    Beauharnois, Quebec, Canada
  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°

    Growth support for Québec aerospace SMEs expanding into global markets
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 63% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 27, 2020
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°

    Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 27, 2020
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Aerospace Tax Holiday

    No corporate tax for aerospace and defence employers in PEI
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    PE, Canada
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  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund

    Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $300,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Agri-Food Innovation

    Funding for innovative agri-food business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
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    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    PE, Canada
  • Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AIDA Fund

    Funding for young Quebec classical artists
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 5, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals

    Support for energy storage and critical minerals innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program

    Supports innovation for sustainable water solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs

    Programs and financing for women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Anges Québec logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Anges Québec Capital Fund

    Angel investment for innovative Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Madiro logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Apply for funding

    Funding for early-stage health innovation scale-up
    Eligible Funding
    From $75,000 to $1,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Association québecoise des technologies (AQT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AQT - Young Enterprise Awards

    Support for young Quebec tech companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • AQUAACTION logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Aquanation

    Network for water technology innovators
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ARBJ — Business start-up, expansion and succession program (PDERE)

    Supports business start-up, expansion, and succession activities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada