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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.

896 opportunities available
MRC Les Moulins — Social Economy Enterprise Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Les Moulins — Social Economy Enterprise Fund

MRC Les Moulins
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
MRC Arthabaska - Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Arthabaska - Local Investment Fund (FLI)

MRC Arthabaska
Financial 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
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

City of Rouyn-Noranda
Offers 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
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Tourism project loan with potential to convert to funding
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

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

MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais
Local 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
MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses
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
eCommerce North Innovator Challenge
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

eCommerce North Innovator Challenge

Elevate Talent
Four-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
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Social Economy Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Social Economy Fund

MRC Abitibi-Ouest
Social 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
MRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC du Rocher-Percé
Supports 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
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)

Government of Saskatchewan
Tax 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
PME MTL – Young Business Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

PME MTL – Young Business Fund

PME MTL
Subsidy for young businesses in Montreal
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MTRIC — INNOV-R
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
MRC L'Islet — Youth Initiative Fund (YIF)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — Youth Initiative Fund (YIF)

MRC de L'Islet
Youth 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
MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

MRC Charlevoix
Funding 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
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
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), Gouvernment of Québec
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
MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

MRC L'Érable
Local 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
MRC Maskinongé — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

MRC de Maskinongé
Funding support for Quebec startups and business expansion
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan

MRC Témiscamingue
Flexible 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
Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies

Investissement Québec (IQ), Gouvernment of Québec
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
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions

MT Lab, Gouvernment of Québec
Tourism 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
MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program

MRC Drummond
Business financing demystified for tailored entrepreneurial support
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS

MRC de D'Autray
Supporting business development through proactive financial solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)

MRC de Maskinongé
Social Economy Fund supports community-focused entrepreneurial projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program

Génome Québec, Genome Canada
Supports 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
MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund

MRC Rimouski-Neigette
FLI/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

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MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)
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
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Support 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
Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for Ontario agri-food research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
MRC Caniapiscau — Support for self-employment (STA)
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

MRC Caniapiscau — Support for self-employment (STA)

MRC de Caniapiscau
Support for eligible self-employed aspiring entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
MRC L'Islet — FEEL
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — FEEL

MRC de L'Islet
Support for business development in L'Islet region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

MRC Bécancour
Investment 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
Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2

Gouvernment of Québec
Funding for Renewable Natural Gas projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
DEPS — Young Promoters Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

DEPS — Young Promoters Fund

Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS), MRC de Pierre-De Saurel
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
MRC Papineau — Consultancy fund (FEC)
Expert AdviceOpen

MRC Papineau — Consultancy fund (FEC)

MRC Papineau
Non-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
MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
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
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Fund FLI – Succession Stream
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Fund FLI – Succession Stream

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
FLI 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
MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

MRC Avignon
Business 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
Financial support for aspiring farmers
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial support for aspiring farmers

Gouvernment of Québec
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
Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies

Investissement Québec (IQ), Gouvernment of Québec
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
eCommerce North Tech Accelerator
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

eCommerce North Tech Accelerator

Elevate Talent
Accelerator 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
MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)

MRC de Lotbinière
Financial assistance for businesses in Lotbinière région
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Innovation funding for sustainable tourism in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
MRC Les Moulins — Futurpreneur Canada
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Les Moulins — Futurpreneur Canada

MRC Les Moulins
Provides 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
ID Gatineau — FDEES
Grant and FundingOpen

ID Gatineau — FDEES

ID Gatineau
Supports 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
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund

MRC Charlevoix
Financial 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
CAE Rive-Nord — Financing for businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CAE Rive-Nord — Financing for businesses

CAE Rive-Nord (ITMAV)
Business 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
MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Abitibi
Local entrepreneurial loans for economic resilience and growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $35,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Business Registry
Other SupportOpen

Ontario Business Registry

Government of Ontario (ON)
Ontario's online business registry
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BDC Financing — Start-up
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Start-up

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Government of Canada (GC)
Loan to grow a business
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)

MRC des Chenaux
Economic 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

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Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Supports 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
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan

CAE Beauce-Chaudière
Quasi-equity loans supporting business projects in Beauce-Chaudière
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC De D'Autray — Business Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC De D'Autray — Business Development Program

MRC de D'Autray
Financial support for business start-up, expansion, acquisition and succession
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS

MRC de L'Assomption
Supports business growth and job creation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Grant and FundingArchived

MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)

MRC Arthabaska
Entrepreneur assistance program for young business development in Arthabaska
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Business support policy (PSE)
Grant and FundingClosed

Îles-de-la-madeleine — Business support policy (PSE)

Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Financial support for business startups, succession, and expansion
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses

PME MTL
Funding and support for innovative retail projects in Villeray
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FLI-FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FLI-FLS

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Financial support for business projects in Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
CQRDA — PSO-v2A
Grant and FundingClosed

CQRDA — PSO-v2A

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Financial support for collaborative research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $350,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Gouvernment of Québec
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Technology Leadership: Genomics stream
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Technology Leadership: Genomics stream

Protein Industries Canada
Supports commercialization of genomics-driven crop variety innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)
Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)
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
CRIBIQ — INNOV-R
Grant and FundingClosed

CRIBIQ — INNOV-R

Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Innovative GHG reduction through collaboration in bioeconomy in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Game Changer Pitch Competition
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Game Changer Pitch Competition

Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)
Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)
Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)​
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpening Soon

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

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)
Supports social enterprise development through technical and financial assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
MRC Lotbinière — Triple F
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Lotbinière — Triple F

MRC de Lotbinière
Financial aid for businesses excluding pre-startup phase
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon

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

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)
Financial support for business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
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
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

MRC de Bellechasse (MRC)
Financial support for business development in Bellechasse
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Elevate Women+
Grant and FundingOpen

Elevate Women+

Elevate Talent
Supports women and gender-diverse founders in Canadian tech entrepreneurship
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

MRC de Bellechasse (MRC)
Agri-food financial aid for small Bellechasse enterprises
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban Expansion
Tax CreditsClosed

Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban Expansion

Laval Economique
Property tax credit for non-residential construction or renovations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Project Seed Funding in Grid Innovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Project Seed Funding in Grid Innovation

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Supports Alberta SMEs advancing innovations in energy grid modernization
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Grant and FundingOpen

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

Ville de La Tuque
Local and regional development support through MRC priorities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness Buyout

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MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
MRC Maskinongé — Business Succession
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

MRC Maskinongé — Business Succession

MRC de Maskinongé
Financial aid for regional business succession support
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Local investment funds (FLI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)
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
RCM de la Mitis — FLI/FLS
Grant and FundingOpen

RCM de la Mitis — FLI/FLS

La Mitis RCM (MRC)
Financial support for local economic development and job creation projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
MRC Témiscamingue — Local Investment Fund Loan
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Local Investment Fund Loan

MRC Témiscamingue
Personalized business support and flexible financial assistance
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)
Grant and FundingOpen

Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)

Mirabel Economique
Funds innovation for Mirabel businesses' productivity enhancement
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP)

MRC de Bellechasse (MRC)
Interest-free financial aid for young Quebec entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3

MRC du Haut-Richelieu
Supports innovation in civil security and advanced logistics
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,139,780 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
La Ruche — FMC+
Grant and FundingOpen

La Ruche — FMC+

La Ruche, Recyc-Québec
Supports innovative waste reduction and eco-friendly projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ventures at Coralus
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Ventures at Coralus

Coralus
Funding and support for women and non-binary entrepreneurs
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
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds

MRC Abitibi-Ouest
Investment fund for economic impact businesses in Abitibi-Ouest
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1

MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville
Support fund for startup business development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Bécancour — Local investment fund (FLI) - “new business” component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

MRC Bécancour
Investment loan for Quebec manufacturing startups under two years
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002

Genome British Columbia
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS

MRC Thérèse de Blainville
Financial support for business development in Thérèse-De Blainville
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Attractions, activities, and amenities
Grant and FundingClosed

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Attractions, activities, and amenities

Laurentides Tourism
Supports sustainable tourism development projects in the Laurentians region
Eligible Funding
  • From $30,000 to $95,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

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

MRC des Chenaux
Investment policy for supporting Quebec's economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Fonds Émergence Estrie — Financing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Fonds Émergence Estrie — Financing

MicroEntreprendre
Regional microloans for Estrie entrepreneurial projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC La Matapédia — FLI-FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC La Matapédia — FLI-FLS

MRC La Matapédia
Local Investment Funds for economic development in La Matapédia
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

MRC de Roussillon
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
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
Innovation fund for regional economic development and agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans

PME MTL
Loans for projects by Montreal-based businesses
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
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support
Grant and FundingOpen

Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support

Gouvernment of Québec
Money for supply-management production in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Caniapiscau — FDE

MRC de Caniapiscau
Caniapiscau supports entrepreneurial and social economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
True North
Grant and FundingClosed

True North

Purolator
Financial support and recognition for outstanding Canadian small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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