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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.

1245 programs
  • Innovation and Development Manicouagan logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Consulting services

    Innovation and Development Manicouagan
    Personalized support for business start-up
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Corporations Canada — Starting a Business

    Government of Canada
    Federal incorporation guidance and forms
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
  • Développement Côte-de-Beaupré logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Côte-de-Beaupré AGRO Fund

    Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
    Financing support for agricultural businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM) logo
    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)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
    Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Communications Research Centre Canada logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    CRC Office of Business Development

    Communications Research Centre Canada
    Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Créavenir

    Desjardins
    Funding and support for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Propulsion Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Défis Innovation Québec

    Propulsion Quebec
    Funding for Québec mobility innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada

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  • MRC de Pierre-De Saurel logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    DEPS — Local Investment Fund

    MRC de Pierre-De Saurel, Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS)
    Financing for business start-up and growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund

    Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS)
    Support for social economy projects and job creation
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing

    Desjardins
    Customized agricultural financing and advisory support for farm businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PCDT

    Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
    Convertible financing for tourism development projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $40,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Export Development Canada (EDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Direct Lending

    Export Development Canada (EDC)
    Direct financing for global expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • District3 logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow

    District3
    Montréal innovation hub
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada

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  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia

    Government of British Columbia (BC)
    Online procurement marketplace for suppliers and buyers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Investment Fund for Agricultural Succession (FIRA) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Down payment loan

    Investment Fund for Agricultural Succession (FIRA)
    Subordinate financing to complete your down payment
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Dual Fuel Rooftop Unit Rebates

    FortisBC
    Rebates for dual fuel rooftop units
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    BC, Canada
  • Parkdale Centre for Innovation logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Early Stage Startup Stream

    Parkdale Centre for Innovation
    Online programs for early-stage founders
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Earth Tech: Adapt

    Earth Tech: Adapt
    Climate adaptation support for scalable Canadian ventures
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Fonds Ecofuel logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ecofuel fund

    Fonds Ecofuel
    Clean tech investment for early-stage companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Export Development Canada (EDC) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    EDC — Company InSight

    Export Development Canada (EDC)
    Research international companies before partnering
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada

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  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Electric Vehicle Incentive

    Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
    Financial incentive for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle purchases
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Emerging Opportunities Program

    Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Alberta
    Supports innovation and growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Employee Share Purchase Tax Credit

    Government of Manitoba
    Tax credit for employee share ownership
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 202,500 $ · Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation

    Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
    Agri-innovation funding in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 90,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, Canada
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  • Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Energy-Efficient Products Rebate Program

    Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA)
    Rebates for energy-efficient product purchases
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    NT, Canada
  • Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Enterprise Renfrew County — General Funding

    Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC)
    Business coaching and funding support for small businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Ontario, Canada
  • Entreprendre Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie

    Entreprendre Sherbrooke
    Support for business start-ups with financing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
  • Entreprendre Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Propulsion Fund Sherbrooke

    Entreprendre Sherbrooke
    Non-repayable funding for Sherbrooke businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $20,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

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  • The Elders of Shawinigan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Entrepreneurship scholarships

    The Elders of Shawinigan
    Funding for young businesses in Shawinigan
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 8, 2026
    Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
  • Stó:lō Community Futures (SCF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Equity Match Program

    Stó:lō Community Futures (SCF)
    Business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Eurêka Investment Fund

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Supports commercialization of Quebec public research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies

    Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent
    Strategic export support for advanced technology SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Farm fuel and rural utility programs

    Government of Alberta
    Helps Albertans lower heating fuel costs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,250 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada

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  • Federation CJA logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Federation CJA Grants and Funding Opportunities

    Federation CJA
    Funding opportunities for Montreal’s Jewish community
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 24, 2025 · Closing date : June 16, 2027
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé

    MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
    Support for fisheries business development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Financing of Refundable Tax Credits

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Tax credit advance loan in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $50,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Fiera Capital Foundation logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Flow Capital — General Funding

    Fiera Capital Foundation
    Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000,000 to $10,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières (IDETR) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fonds Mon virage écologique

    Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières (IDETR)
    Funding for eco-friendly business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie

    MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
    Support for first-time business start-up and growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $8,000 to $10,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec

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  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Food & Beverage Financing

    Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
    Financing for food and beverage production or processing
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Food Ventures Program

    Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
    Supports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
  • Foodpreneur Advantage logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars

    Foodpreneur Advantage
    Food and beverage start-up education webinars
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Foresight Canada logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Foresight Canada Capital Support Programs

    Foresight Canada
    Capital support for fundraising readiness
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects

    Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)
    Support for wood manufacturers and processors across Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : March 24, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Forestry Financing

    La Financière agricole (FADQ)
    Loan guarantee for forestry businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FTQ — Local Funds

    Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
    Local financing for Quebec SMEs to start, grow, and modernize
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada

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  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Funding Guide

    MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
    Funding for rural development and business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Futurpreneur Canada logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer Program

    Futurpreneur Canada
    Startup financing and mentorship for newcomers
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Canada
  • Futurpreneur Canada logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle

    Futurpreneur Canada
    Flexible financing for side businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
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  • Two Rivers Community Development Centre logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    General Business Loans

    Two Rivers Community Development Centre
    Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,150,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Genome British Columbia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Genome Funding Opportunities

    Genome British Columbia
    Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Global Partnerships Initiative

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Supports international critical minerals collaboration
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Green Shield (GSC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    GreenShield Cares

    Green Shield (GSC)
    Community-based health support initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Alberta, BC, NS, Ontario, Canada

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  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Huron-Kinloss Downtown Improvement Program

    Township of Huron-Kinloss
    Matched funding for downtown business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund

    ID Gatineau
    Non-repayable funding for Gatineau economic diversification
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 15.000001% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ID Gatineau — Local Fund

    ID Gatineau
    Financing for business growth in Gatineau
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Impact Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Impact Canada Challenge Hub

    Impact Canada
    Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
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    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing

    Impact Atlantic
    Loans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    NS, Canada
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    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans

    Impact Atlantic
    Loans for entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    NS, Canada
  • New Relationship Trust (NRT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement

    New Relationship Trust (NRT)
    Funding for Indigenous cannabis projects in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Town of Greater Napanee logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Industrial Community Improvement Plan

    Town of Greater Napanee
    Supports industrial redevelopment and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Napanee, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Industry Expansion Program

    Government of Manitoba
    Customized support for Manitoba business expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Fonds RISQ (RISQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy

    Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
    Revenue-based financing for social economy growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada

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    Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB

    Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
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    Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT

    Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NT, Canada