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.

1253 programs

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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
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Affordable Housing Fund
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Funding for affordable and community housing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
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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
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 4: Strategic Projects
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Strategic water infrastructure support for agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AIDA Fund
Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC)
Funding for young Quebec classical artists
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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 — Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for bitumen upgrading technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
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
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for methane reduction technologies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for lower-emission hydrocarbon recovery technologies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
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Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
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
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program
Alberta Innovates
Supports innovation for sustainable water solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Refundable tax credit for Alberta R&D investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 800,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
Programs and financing for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Collaborative research support for Quebec startups and SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Anges Québec Capital Fund
Anges Québec
Angel investment for innovative Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Animikii Inc — Technology and Entrepreneurship Scholarships
Animikii Inc
Funding for Indigenous youth in tech and entrepreneurship
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 15, 2026 · Closing date : October 15, 2026
Canada
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Madiro
Funding for early-stage health innovation scale-up
Eligible Funding
From $75,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AQT - Young Enterprise Awards
Association québecoise des technologies (AQT)
Support for young Quebec tech companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Aquanation
AQUAACTION
Network for water technology innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Canada
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ARBJ — Business start-up, expansion and succession program (PDERE)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Supports business start-up, expansion, and succession activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Supports pre-start-up business activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Strategic financing for large regional projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Arctic Infrastructure Fund
Transport Canada (TC)
Funding for Arctic transport infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 4, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arthur Erickson Foundation — Education Funding
Arthur Erickson Foundation
Supports architectural education and research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
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AscendBio
Invest Nova Scotia
Scale industrial biotech and agritech in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Cape Breton, NS, Canada
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Asia Market Development Program
Invest Nova Scotia
Market entry support for Atlantic exporters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 24,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : August 18, 2021
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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Baffin Business Development — Business Counseling
Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC)
Business counseling for business growth and expansion
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Nunavut, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Baffin Business Development — Financial Assistance
Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC)
Loans for Baffin Island businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program
BC Hydro (BCH)
Rebates for residential solar and battery systems
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
BC, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
BC Tech Growth Programs
BC Tech Association
Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Customized growth financing without ownership dilution
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $35,000,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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BDC Defence Platform
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Support for Canadian defence-focused businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Working Capital Term Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Flexible financing for business cash flow
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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BDIC-NWT — Working Capital Guarantee
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC)
Loan guarantee for Northwest Territories businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,100 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Big Future Innovation Grant
Credit Unions of Alberta
Alberta innovation grants for eligible small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 21, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector
Lactech
Supporting young dairy producers with financial assistance for business projects
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
Quebec, Canada
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Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Bright Beacon Foundation — General Funding
Bright Beacon Foundation
Capital and training for underrepresented founders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia film and television tax credit
Creative BC
Refundable B.C. production tax credit
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia interactive digital media tax credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), BC Ministry of Finance
Refundable support for interactive digital media developers
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia mining exploration tax credit
BC Ministry of Finance, Government of British Columbia (BC), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Refundable tax support for mining exploration
Eligible Funding
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
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Build Canada Homes - Investment Policy Framework
Government of Canada
Federal support for affordable housing projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Finance and insurance, Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
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Business Accelerator Loan Program (BALP)
TD Bank (TD)
Guaranteed financing to support small business operating cash flow needs
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $500,000 · Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Government of Ontario
Tailored advisory support for Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business Advisory Supports
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Funding for professional business support services
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $30,000 · Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business and Community Services
Patricia Area Community Endeavours (PACE)
Business advice and community planning in the Patricia Region, Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Grants for growth and innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for business growth in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Development Program (BDP)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financial support for business growth in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NL, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Business Link — Market Research Services
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Free market research support for small businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business Link — One-on-one advice
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Free personalized guidance for Alberta businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Alberta, Canada
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Business Navigators - NS
Government of Nova Scotia
Business startup support in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CAAIN — 2025 Broadacre Cropping Program
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Funding for collaborative innovation in large-scale Canadian crop production
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CAAIN — Clean Agtech Validation and Integration Program
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Support for clean agtech validation and commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : May 20, 2026
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Green Strategy Financing
CAE Beauce-Chaudière (CAE)
Eco-friendly business financing with favorable loan terms
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan
CAE Beauce-Chaudière (CAE)
Business loan for growth and transition projects
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Transfer Strategy Financing
CAE Beauce-Chaudière (CAE)
Financing for business succession and acquisition
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy
CAE Rive-Nord (ITMAV)
Youth financing for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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CAEHM - Formations
CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE)
Business support and training for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
CAEHM - Mentorat
CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE)
Entrepreneur mentoring for business growth
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAEHM - Prêt d'urgence
CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE)
Financing for business emergencies and growth
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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CAEHM - Support
CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE)
Entrepreneur support in Haute-Montérégie
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker
CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE)
Financing support for self-employed entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAEHM - The regular investment fund
CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE)
Financing for entrepreneurs at different stages
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Canada Business — Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC)
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,100 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online
Innovation Canada
Financing to help SMEs adopt e-commerce
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,400 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Canada
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Canada Foundation for Innovation - Northern Fund
Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF), Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Research infrastructure for Northern Canada
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $2,500,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Closing date : February 29, 2028
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Learning Bond
CMTN Foundation (CMTN), Department of Social Development New Brunswick
Education savings support for children
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Program Innovation ecosystem projects and activities
Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Supports ocean innovation ecosystem projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
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Canada's Smartest Kitchen
Holland College
Custom food innovation services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canadian Angel Investment Foundation — Non-Dilutive Financing Program
Canadian Angel Investment Foundation (CAIF)
Non-dilutive financing for grant activation
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $75,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Platform
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Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Northern economic development and infrastructure support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Capital Support for Young Farmers
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Loan moratorium for agricultural succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 65,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
CBDC Business Atlantic Forum
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Free Atlantic Canada business marketplace
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Business counselling
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Business counselling in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Chaleur Future Entrepreneur Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Loan for young entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
NB, Canada
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Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Community Development Fund
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financial assistance for Atlantic Canadian non-profit associations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 225,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Drive
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC General Business Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Rural Atlantic Canada business loan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Immigrant Loan program — Pilot Project
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Loans and support for immigrant entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Innovation Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financing for technology adoption and business innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Kick$tart
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC), Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC)
Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Micro-Loan Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Micro-loan for Nova Scotia entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Shelburne, NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Self Employment Assistance (Atlantic Region)
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for unemployed Atlantic Canadians to launch a business
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financial support for Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financing and support for SMEs in Southwest NB
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NS, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Youth Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Business loans for young Atlantic Canadians
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
CDEM — Mentoring
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
Mentoring for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CDEM — Self-Employment Benefit Program
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
Money and help for unemployed Francophone Manitoban start-ups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CED — Business Information Services
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Referral and market information services
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Funding to recover Quebec's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada

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AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts

AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts

Affordable Housing Fund

Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund

Agri-Food Innovation

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Agri-Food Market Development and Access

Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agricultural Producers)

Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 4: Strategic Projects

AIDA Fund

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Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing

Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program

Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals

Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program

Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program

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Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)

Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program

Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs

AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects

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Anges Québec Capital Fund

Animikii Inc — Technology and Entrepreneurship Scholarships

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AQT - Young Enterprise Awards

Aquanation

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

ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE)

ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)

Arctic Infrastructure Fund

Arthur Erickson Foundation — Education Funding

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AscendBio

Asia Market Development Program

Baffin Business Development — Business Counseling

Baffin Business Development — Financial Assistance

BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program

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BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

BC Tech Growth Programs

BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital

BDC Defence Platform

BDC Financing — Working Capital Term Loan

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BDIC-NWT — Working Capital Guarantee

Big Future Innovation Grant

Bioindustrial Innovation Canada

Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector

Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada

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Bright Beacon Foundation — General Funding

British Columbia film and television tax credit

British Columbia interactive digital media tax credit

British Columbia mining exploration tax credit

Build Canada Homes - Investment Policy Framework

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Business Accelerator Loan Program (BALP)

Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses

Business Advisory Supports

Business and Community Services

Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program

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Business Development Program — Commercial Component

Business Development Program (BDP)

Business Investment Program — Equity Investment

Business Link — Market Research Services

Business Link — One-on-one advice

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CAAIN — 2025 Broadacre Cropping Program

CAAIN — Clean Agtech Validation and Integration Program

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Green Strategy Financing

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan

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CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Transfer Strategy Financing