Updated June 2026

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Launch Your Business with Financial Support

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

1186 programs available

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta tech companies developing innovative technology solutions
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Support for Alberta tech product commercialization
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 105,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for lower-emission hydrocarbon recovery technologies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm
Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta SMEs to commercialize innovative agri-tech solutions
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Alberta, Canada
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta tech SMEs to commercialize innovative, market-ready technologies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,001 to $100,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
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
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2021
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2021
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Anges Québec Capital Fund
Anges Québec
Angel investment for innovative Quebec companies
Quebec, Canada
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
Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
ARBJ — Business start-up, expansion and succession program (PDERE)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Supports business start-up, expansion, and succession activities
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Strategic financing for large regional projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Arctic Infrastructure Fund
Transport Canada (TC)
Funding for Arctic transportation infrastructure
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : March 4, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : March 4, 2026
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Asia Market Development Program
Invest Nova Scotia
Market entry support for Atlantic exporters
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : August 18, 2021
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 24,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : August 18, 2021
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Asset Based Lending
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
Tailored asset-based financing for business growth
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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
Nunavut, Canada
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
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Nunavut, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
BC, Canada
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
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
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
Canada
Open Date : June 27, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Open Date : June 27, 2022
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Grant and FundingOpen
BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Capital and expertise to expand your business
Canada
Open Date : October 8, 2020
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : October 8, 2020
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
NT, Canada
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
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
BioCreate Program
Ontario Genomics
Funding and mentorship for Ontario biotech SMEs
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
Canada
Open Date : July 21, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Open Date : July 21, 2023
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
BRIDGE Program
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), Government of Alberta
Business support for women entrepreneurs
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : April 28, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : April 28, 2026
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia interactive digital media tax credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), BC Ministry of Finance
Refundable support for interactive digital media developers
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Accelerator Loan Program (BALP)
TD Bank (TD)
Guaranteed financing to support small business operating cash flow needs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $500,000
- Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Government of Ontario
Tailored advisory support for Ontario SMEs
Ontario, Canada
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
BC, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $30,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Expert AdviceOpen
Business and Community Services
Patricia Area Community Endeavours (PACE)
Business advice and community planning in the Patricia Region, Ontario
Ontario, Canada
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), Government of Québec
Grants for growth and innovation in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for business growth in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program (BDP)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada
Financial support for business growth in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
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
NL, Canada
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
Alberta, Canada
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
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Business Navigators - NS
Government of Nova Scotia, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness
Guidance for starting a business in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Green Strategy Financing
CAE Beauce-Chaudière (CAE)
Eco-friendly business financing with favorable loan terms
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Canada Brand
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Government-backed branding for export-ready Canadian food businesses
Canada
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
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,100 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Program Innovation ecosystem projects and activities
Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Supports ocean innovation ecosystem projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
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Expert AdviceOpen
Canada's Smartest Kitchen
Holland College
Custom food product development support
PE, Canada
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
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Other SupportOpen
CBDC Business Atlantic Forum
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Buy or sell an Atlantic Canadian business
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Business counselling
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Business counselling in Atlantic Canada
NS, 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
NB, Canada
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
NS, Canada
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
NS, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC General Business Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Rural Atlantic Canada business loan
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Immigrant Loan program — Pilot Project
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Loans and support for immigrant entrepreneurs
NS, Canada
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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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
NS, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Micro-Loan Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Micro-loan for Nova Scotia entrepreneurs
Shelburne, NS, Canada
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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financing and support for SMEs in Southwest NB
NS, Canada
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
NS, Canada
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
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
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
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
CDEM — Training
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
Workshops for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CED — Business Information Services
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Get referrals and market data for your SME
Canada
Open Date : October 13, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : October 13, 2023
Expert AdviceOpen
CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services
Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal (CEIM)
Expertise for Quebec start-up companies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Quebec, 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
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : August 18, 2022
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $250,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : August 18, 2022
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
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : August 18, 2022
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 31% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : August 18, 2022
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
City of Brantford - New Industrial Sector Financial Incentives
City of Brantford
Financial support for eligible industrial projects
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2026
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Grant and FundingOpen
City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network
Ville de Lévis
Quebec supports entrepreneurs with unified regional business services
Levis, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Levis, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Clean Growth Hub
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Federal clean technology support and advice hub
Canada
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
BC, Canada
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
Nunavut, Canada
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
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2003
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2003
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin Business Advisors
Columbia Basin Trust
Business advice and training for Columbia Basin companies
BC, Canada
Open Date : May 5, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
BC, Canada
Open Date : May 5, 2022
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin RevUp
Columbia Basin Trust, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Business advisory support for Columbia Basin entrepreneurs
BC, Canada
Open Date : May 6, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Open Date : May 6, 2022
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Alberta — Financial Supports
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Community Futures Alberta
Funding for rural SMEs in Alberta
Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures British Columbia
Community Futures British Columbia
Loans for entrepreneurs in rural British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Community Futures Manitoba
Loans and advice for rural Manitoba entrepreneurs with disabilities
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Community Futures Network of Canada
Community Futures Network of Canada (CFNC)
Funding and support for rural SMEs
Canada
Open Date : April 29, 2020
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Canada
Open Date : April 29, 2020
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Community Futures Ontario (CFO)
Repayable financing for small businesses and social enterprises
Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
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
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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), Government of Québec
Funding to boost growth of businesses in Quebec
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Expert AdviceOpen
Corporations Canada — Starting a Business
Government of Canada
Incorporate your business
Canada
Open Date : November 20, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada
Open Date : November 20, 2023
Grant and FundingOpen
CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)
Support for collaborative AI and quantum innovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 15, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 15, 2025
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
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 15, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 15, 2025
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Créavenir
Desjardins
Business start-up and growth financing support
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
DELIA
Nventure
Funding program supporting women-owned businesses in Canada
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEPS — Local Investment Fund
MRC de Pierre-De Saurel (MRC)
Financing for business start-up and growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund
Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
Support for social economy projects and job creation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing
Desjardins
Customized agricultural financing and advisory support for farm businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Futurpreneur Canada
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Financing and mentoring for young entrepreneurs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada

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