Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Startup grants provide essential financial support. They enable entrepreneurs to bring their projects to life while reducing financial risks.

1320 programs available

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
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
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
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
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2021
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
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
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
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
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, Yukon, 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
Timeline
Open Date : August 18, 2021
NB, NL, NS, PE, 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
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for Atlantic fish and seafood sector projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports innovation, infrastructure, and science partnerships in Atlantic fisheries
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Support for Atlantic fisheries innovation and research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
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
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
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 17, 2026
BC, Canada
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
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
BC, Canada
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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
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : June 27, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Capital and expertise to expand your business
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 8, 2020
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
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
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
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
Grant and FundingOpen
BioCreate Program
Ontario Genomics
Business support for Ontario biotech start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, 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
Timeline
Open Date : July 21, 2023
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
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
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
Canada
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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
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
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for business growth in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 0.75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
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
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
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
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
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
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
NS, Canada
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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 : August 14, 2026
Closing date : August 14, 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
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
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
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
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada – Japan 3+2 collaborative call for proposals on AI and automation solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-Japan collaborative R&D for agricultural AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 26, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Brand
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Government-backed branding for export-ready Canadian food businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada call for projects number 7
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Collaborative international R&D support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : March 16, 2026
Closing date : August 27, 2026
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
Canada Foundation for Innovation - Northern Fund
Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF), Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Funding for Northern research infrastructure
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $2,500,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : February 29, 2028
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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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
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
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
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Supports northern economic development and infrastructure readiness
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
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Catalyst and Transformation Fund
Cultural Careers Council Ontario (WIC)
Funding for creative sector restructuring
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
CBDC Business Atlantic Forum
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Buy or sell an Atlantic Canadian business
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
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
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
NB, Canada
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
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
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
NS, Canada
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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
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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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
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
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
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
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CBDC Young Millionaires Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Youth entrepreneurship support in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
PE, 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
NS, Canada
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
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
Manitoba, Canada
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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
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
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services
Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal (CEIM)
Expertise for Quebec start-up companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medecine (CCRM)
Help to commercialize cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicine technologies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Centre for Drug Research and Development
adMare Bioinnovations
Life sciences collaboration and facilities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ChangeMakers Micro Grant Program
Helping Hands
Support for youth-led community projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $5,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : April 7, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Operations Patient Capital Loan
Chantier de l'économie sociale
Financial products to support social economy enterprises in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $250,000
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : August 18, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans
Chantier de l'économie sociale
Loans for social economy real estate projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $1,500,000
Up to 31% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 18, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
City of Brantford - New Industrial Sector Financial Incentives
City of Brantford
Financial support for eligible industrial projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network
Ville de Lévis
Quebec supports entrepreneurs with unified regional business services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Levis, Quebec, Canada
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
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Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Clean Growth Hub
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Federal clean technology support and advice hub
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Clean tech scale-up
Alacrity Canada
Help to scale a British Columbia clean tech company
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
BC, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
CNBSC – Baffin, Nunavut
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI)
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Baffin/Iqaluit
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Nunavut, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive
Government of Manitoba
Tax credit for hiring co-op graduates
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2003
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 1: NSERC Alliance (Universities)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
University-industry R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $100,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
College-industry applied R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $80,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin Business Advisors
Columbia Basin Trust
Business advice and learning for Columbia Basin firms
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : May 5, 2022
BC, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin RevUp
Columbia Basin Trust, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Business advisory support for Columbia Basin entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : May 6, 2022
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Business Improvement Grant Program
City of Temiskaming Shores
Funding for local business improvement projects
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 19, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Alberta — Financial Supports
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Community Futures Alberta
Funding for rural SMEs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Alberta, Canada
Platform
Discovery at scale.
Filter thousands of active funding opportunities with granular precision. Our explorer instantly matches your company profile with regional and national credits.
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures British Columbia
Community Futures British Columbia
Business financing and support services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Community Futures Ontario (CFO)
Repayable financing for small businesses and social enterprises
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Community Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services
Community Futures Ontario (CFO)
Business services for Ontario small businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Program
Nventure
Alternative financing for Northumberland businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Program Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Community Futures Association (NWTCFA)
Northwest Territories business loans and counselling
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding to boost growth of businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Corporations Canada — Starting a Business
Government of Canada
Incorporate your business
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : November 20, 2023
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)
Support for collaborative biopharmaceutical AI projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
CRC Office of Business Development
Communications Research Centre Canada
Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program

Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)

Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs

Anges Québec Capital Fund

Animikii Inc — Technology and Entrepreneurship Scholarships

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

ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE)

ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)

Arctic Infrastructure Fund

Discovery at scale.

Asia Market Development Program

Asset Based Lending

Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding

Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation

Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships

Baffin Business Development — Business Counseling

Baffin Business Development — Financial Assistance

BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program

BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

BC Tech Growth Programs

Your AI grant expert.

BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital

BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing

BDC Financing — Working Capital Term Loan

BDIC-NWT — Working Capital Guarantee

Big Future Innovation Grant

BioCreate Program

Bioindustrial Innovation Canada

British Columbia interactive digital media tax credit

British Columbia mining exploration tax credit

Business Accelerator Loan Program (BALP)

Never miss an opportunity.

Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses

Business Advisory Supports

Business and Community Services

Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program

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

Business Navigators - NS

Data-driven strategy.

CAAIN — Clean Agtech Validation and Integration Program

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Green Strategy Financing

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Transfer Strategy Financing

CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy

Canada – Japan 3+2 collaborative call for proposals on AI and automation solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience

Canada Brand

Canada Business — Northwest Territories

Canada call for projects number 7

Canada Foundation for Innovation - Northern Fund

Discovery at scale.

Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Program Innovation ecosystem projects and activities

Canada's Smartest Kitchen

CanNor — IDEANorth

Catalyst and Transformation Fund

CBDC Business Atlantic Forum

CBDC Business counselling

CBDC Chaleur Future Entrepreneur Loan

CBDC Community Development Fund

CBDC Drive

CBDC General Business Loan

Your AI grant expert.

CBDC Immigrant Loan program — Pilot Project

CBDC Innovation Loan

CBDC Kick$tart

CBDC Micro-Loan Program

CBDC Self Employment Assistance (Atlantic Region)

CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program

CBDC Young Millionaires Program

CBDC Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative

CBDC Youth Loan

CDEM — Mentoring

Never miss an opportunity.

CDEM — Self-Employment Benefit Program

CED — Business Information Services