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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.

1320 programs available
  • 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
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS

    Local financing for business projects in La Vallée-de-l'Or
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $150,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 17, 2023
    Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Les Moulins (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Mascouche, Terrebonne, Quebec
  • MRC Les Moulins (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Les Moulins — Futurpreneur Canada

    Funding support for young entrepreneurs in Les Moulins
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Les Moulins (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Les Moulins — Social Economy Enterprise Fund

    Supports 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
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Lotbinière (MRC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Lotbinière (MRC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)

    Financing for business projects in Lotbinière
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Lotbinière (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Lotbinière — Triple F

    Financing for business transfer and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Laurier-Station, Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Papineau (MRC) 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
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 16, 2023
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 13, 2023
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 5, 2023
    Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Sept-Rivières (MRC) 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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Business Registry

    Online business filing and registry services
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 21, 2021
    Quebec, 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
    Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds

    Loans for Quebec start-ups and growing companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL – Young Business Fund

    Support for young Montréal businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) 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 $10,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund

    Loans for Montreal innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) 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
    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada

    Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    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
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    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
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • Promotion Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support

    Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Saguenay, 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
    Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)

    Tax incentive for IP commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Thetford Region Economic Development Corporation logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

    Business financing for growth and succession in Thetford
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Strategic Science Fund (SSF)

    Mobilizes research to enhance Canada's scientific 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
    Canada
  • Coralus logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ventures at Coralus

    Community capital for impact-driven ventures
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    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
    BC, Canada
  • 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
    Ontario, Canada
  • ACCFutures logo
    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
    Ontario, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ADM Fund / 375 idea

    Empower your entrepreneurial journey with the Fonds ADM / 375 idées program's generous funding!
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2017
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Educational services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    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
    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
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 27, 2020
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    PE, 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
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program

    Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 105,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2023
    Alberta, Canada