Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Funding for social economy non-profits

Eligible Funding: From $1,000 to $10,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure: Social economy enterprise

Quebec, Canada

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MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3

Business support funding for accompaniment projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 3,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects: Human ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Social economy enterprise

Quebec, Canada

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MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 4

Non-repayable support for MRC-linked business projects

Eligible Funding: From $1,000 to $10,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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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: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital 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 Maskinongé — Business Succession

MRC de Maskinongé

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

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

MRC de Maskinongé

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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund

MRC de Matawinie (SADC)

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: Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation

Quebec, Canada

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

MRC de Minganie

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: TechnologyBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Social economy enterprise

Quebec, Canada

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: InnovationBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

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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

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MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)

MRC Vallée de la Gatineau

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: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

MRC Portneuf

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: InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS

MRC Portneuf

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: TechnologyBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital 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 Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund

MRC Rimouski-Neigette

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: Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit

Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Rivière-du-Loup — FLI/FLS Fund and FLI Succession Fund

MRC Rivière-du-Loup

Local financing for business investment projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada

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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: Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure: Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise

Quebec, Canada

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

MRC de Sept-Rivières

Financing for business development projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital 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 Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)

MRC de Sept-Rivières

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

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MRC Témiscamingue — Créavenir - Desjardins

MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)

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 — Investment Fund Loan

MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)

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

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MRC Témiscamingue — Local Investment Fund Loan

MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)

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

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MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund

MRC Témiscouata

Support for innovative acériculture projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 218,798 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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: Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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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: InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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

Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Business financing for growth and succession

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: TechnologyBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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NRC IRAP – Advisory services

National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Expert business and technical advice

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

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Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)

Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)

Funding for Ontario agri-food innovation projects

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: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

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OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics

Optech

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: InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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PADAAR — Measure 4075 – On-farm or indoor demonstrations

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)

Supports regional agricultural and agri-food development

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Types of eligible projects: Technology
Legal Structure: Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline: Closing date : February 15, 2027

Quebec, Canada

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PME MTL – Young Business Fund

PME MTL

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

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PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest

PME MTL

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

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PME MTL — New Community Businesses

PME MTL

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

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RCM de la Mitis — FLI/FLS

La Mitis RCM

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

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

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu

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: TechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure: Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

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

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu

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: InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure: Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

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Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund

Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA)

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: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession

CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)

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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession

CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)

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: Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise

Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)

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: TechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business

Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada

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Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 1: Business Creation or Acquisition

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole, Services Québec, MRC des Maskoutains

Business creation and acquisition support

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

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Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 2: Social Economy Enterprise Development

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole, MRC des Maskoutains

Support for social economy business development

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

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Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund

Saint-Joseph-du-Lac

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

Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)

Government of Saskatchewan

Tax incentive for IP commercialization

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Closing date : June 30, 2027

Saskatchewan, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

Ville de Sherbrooke

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: InnovationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

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Social Economy Development Fund

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

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

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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: InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Canada

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Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support

La Financière agricole (FADQ)

Up to $15,000 for eligible agricultural growth 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

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Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy

City of Montreal

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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Technology Leadership: Genomics stream

Protein Industries Canada (PIC)

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

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Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund

Ville de La Tuque

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: Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise

La Tuque, Quebec, Canada

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

Ville de La Tuque

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

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

MRC Domaine-du-Roy

Local business financing for growth and succession

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Business BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Asset Based Lending

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)

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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2025 City of Pembroke Private Property Tree Planting Incentive Program

City of Pembroke

Tree planting rebate for Pembroke property owners

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 150 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Environment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Quebec, Canada

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AC:Incubate

The Accelerator Centre

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

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Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program

Accelerate Okanagan (AO)

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

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Accelerate Okanagan — Startup Basics

Accelerate Okanagan (AO)

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

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Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program

Accelerate Okanagan (AO)

Cohort-based startup mentorship and training

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Timeline: Open Date : February 3, 2026

BC, Canada

Expert AdviceOpen

Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies

adMare Bioinnovations

Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : August 20, 2021

Quebec, Canada

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AccelerateIP

New Ventures BC (NVBC)

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

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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: TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Alberta, Canada

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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: TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Alberta, Canada

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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: TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Closing date : November 27, 2026

Alberta, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

ACCFutures — ACC Term

ACCFutures

Flexible business loans for growth and expansion

Eligible Funding: From $20,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup

ACCFutures

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: Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

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ACOA - Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative

Supports AI commercialization and adoption

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Public administration
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit

NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

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ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick

Free bilingual business information and referrals

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

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ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador

Free bilingual business information and referrals

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise

NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

Expert AdviceOpen

ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia

Free bilingual business guidance and referrals

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Business BuyoutCommercialization

NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

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ACOA Business Information Services — Prince Edward Island

Government of Québec, Agriconseils

Business guidance and referral support for entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects

NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

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Grant and FundingOpen

Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 2

Agriculture for Life

Enhancing HR skills in agriculture to reduce worker turnover

Eligible Funding: From $5,000 to $30,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: Human Resources
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Timeline: Open Date : June 18, 2026

Alberta, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen

Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate

Innovation PEI (PEI)

Tax rebate for advanced marine technology companies

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : July 3, 2015

PE, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities

Supports information sharing and business co-development activities

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 9,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit
Timeline: Closing date : December 16, 2027

Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA)

Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)

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: Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure: Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit

Beauharnois, Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°

Aéro Montreal

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

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Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°

Aéro Montreal

Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : July 27, 2020

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen

Aerospace Tax Holiday

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)

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

Grant and FundingOpen

AFA — Dr. MacEwan Literary Arts Scholarship

Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)

Annual support for young Albertan writers

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship
Timeline: Closing date : March 2, 2027

Alberta, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts

Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)

Support for young Alberta performing artists

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline: Closing date : March 1, 2027

Alberta, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts

Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)

Funding for young Alberta visual artists

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline: Closing date : March 1, 2027

Alberta, Canada

Need help applying for grants for startups?

Get guidance to assess program fit, required documents, and the steps involved in applying.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund

Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio

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: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Saskatchewan, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Agri-Food Innovation

Township of Huron-Kinloss

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: InnovationConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Agri-Food Market Development and Access

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)

Money for New Brunswick agrifood businesses

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 45,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

NB, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)

Financing for agricultural development in New Brunswick

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects: Business Buyout
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, For-profit business

NB, Canada

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agricultural Producers)

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)

Supports PEI agriculture research and innovation

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

PE, Canada

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AIDA Fund

Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC)

Funding for young Quebec classical artists

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Timeline: Closing date : February 5, 2027

Quebec, Canada

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Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing

Akaitcho Business Development Corporation

Business financing and support for local small businesses

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries: Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: For-profit business

NT, Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals

Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates

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: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Alberta, Canada

Expert AdviceOpen

Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)

Business coaching and innovation support for Alberta companies

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Alberta, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program