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.

1321 programs available

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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEPS — Local Investment Fund
MRC de Pierre-De Saurel (MRC)
Financing for business start-up and growth
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
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
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
e-Auto Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative support for electric vehicle technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 26, 2026
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 1
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Funding for small business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Funding for medium-sized business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Yukon, Canada
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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
Canada
Other SupportOpen
EDC — Account Performance Security Guarantee
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Free up collateral held against a standby letter of credit
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Canada
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
PE, Canada
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
Alberta, Canada
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
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Energy Innovation Program — Innovation Ecosystem Enablers – Call for proposals
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
Supports shared energy innovation infrastructure
Eligible Funding
From $1,000,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 23, 2026
Canada
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
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Entrepreneur Loan Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Finance PEI
Loan for PEI entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
PE, Canada
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
Timeline
Closing date : November 1, 2026
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Accelerator for UBC research-based ventures
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR – Component 4: Supporting the internationalization of companies
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports Quebec companies in international expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 0.1% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Êtes-vous business?
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Conseil économique et coopératif de la Saskatchewan (CECS)
Workshops help entrepreneurs analyze financial statements effectively
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International disaster resilience innovation funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 8, 2026
Closing date : October 26, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Eurostars
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Transnational innovation support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $3,000,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 10, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Supports workforce skills development through professional standards
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Farm fuel and rural utility programs
Government of Alberta
Rebates heating oil and propane costs for remote homes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,250 $
Up to 9% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : April 13, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Farmland Financing Program — Up to 450 Acres
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Finance PEI
Loan to purchase farmland in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fast Track to the EIC Accelerator
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Fast-track access to EIC Accelerator
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 2, 2026
Canada
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FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Business support network across Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Federation CJA Grants and Funding Opportunities
Federation CJA
Funding opportunities for Montreal’s Jewish community
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Closed support for Nordic biofood projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Financial Incentives (Community Grants, CIP, Event Tourism Grants)
Town of Bracebridge
Local funding for community and property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 24,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund - Aftercare Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Professional support for new businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Plan Assistance
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Funding for Manitoba First Nation business planning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
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
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
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
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Food Development Centre
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba
Support for food product development in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Manitoba, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Food Product Development Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funding for food product and process development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Government of Ontario
Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 130,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Government of Ontario
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : December 1, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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)
Funding for Ontario forest sector innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 24, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Local Funds
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
Local financing for Quebec SMEs to start, grow, and modernize
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Regional Funds
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
Tailored regional financing for Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Funding stream - Biofuels Production Incentive
Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
Supports biodiesel and renewable diesel production
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : January 5, 2026
Closing date : December 31, 2027
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer Program
Futurpreneur Canada
Startup financing and mentorship for newcomers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada
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
Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
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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
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Ontario Genomics, Genome Canada
Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $6,000,000
Up to 1% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Globalstars
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D collaboration for high-tech and sustainability
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $3,000,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN)
Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN) (GTN)
Funding for greenhouse technology innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
GreenShield Cares
Green Shield (GSC)
Community-based health support initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Alberta, BC, NS, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
ventureLAB
No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 5, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Human Analogue Studies 2026
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Funding for human spaceflight analogue research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 29, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund
ID Gatineau
Non-repayable financial support for business growth in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans 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
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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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
Canada
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
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
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
Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators
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
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in BC
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in MB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
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
NB, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NL, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
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
NT, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in PEI
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in SK
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Yukon, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Factory — Support for Startups
Innovation Factory
Free advisory support for Ontario startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : December 14, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Innovation Guelph
Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation Rebate Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia SMEs
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Enterprise Program
Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
Funding for robotization, automation, and business process projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 38,000 $
Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Innovator Membership Program
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Business support for innovative entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 31, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Intellectual Property Fund (IP Fund)
Ontario Creates
Funding for Ontario screen content development and production
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $500,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Timeline
Closing date : September 14, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
Assess international qualifications against Alberta standards
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports business relocation to Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Venture capital support for Nova Scotia start-ups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Incubation
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Facility support for emerging technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Performance-based support for growing Nova Scotia companies
Eligible Funding
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Invest Ontario
Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
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
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
Invest Ottawa (IO)
Growth support for innovative tech startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Ignition Program
Invest Ottawa (IO)
10-week bootcamp for tech startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform
Invest Ottawa (IO), Communitech, City of Ottawa, MaRS Discovery District
Growth support for high-potential tech companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Investment Accelerator Fund
MaRS Discovery District
Early-stage capital for Ontario tech founders
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Investment Attraction Fund
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL), Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology
Newfoundland and Labrador investment attraction fund
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
NL, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Investment Readiness
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Connects innovators with corporate investors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Closing date : September 8, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program
Government of Saskatchewan
Supports efficient irrigation system upgrades
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $50,000
Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 16, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program
J. Armand Bombardier Foundation (FJAB)
Bursaries for recognized study programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 14, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
JobsNL Wage Subsidy
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour (NL)
Wage subsidy to create new positions in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NL, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Kakivak Association
Loans for Inuit business in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

CRC Office of Business Development

DEPS — Local Investment Fund

DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund

Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Futurpreneur Canada

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PCDT

District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow

e-Auto Challenge program

Economic Development Fund — Tier 1

Economic Development Fund — Tier 2

Discovery at scale.

EDC — Company InSight

EDC — Account Performance Security Guarantee

Electric Vehicle Incentive

Emerging Opportunities Program

Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation

Energy Innovation Program — Innovation Ecosystem Enablers – Call for proposals

Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie

Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Propulsion Fund Sherbrooke

Entrepreneur Loan Program

Entrepreneurship scholarships

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Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch

ESSOR – Component 4: Supporting the internationalization of companies

Êtes-vous business?

Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026

Eurostars

Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component

Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies

Farm fuel and rural utility programs

Farmland Financing Program — Up to 450 Acres

Fast Track to the EIC Accelerator

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FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners

Federation CJA Grants and Funding Opportunities

Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products

Financial Incentives (Community Grants, CIP, Event Tourism Grants)

Financing of Refundable Tax Credits

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund - Aftercare Program

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Plan Assistance

Fonds Mon virage écologique

Food & Beverage Financing

Food Development Centre

Data-driven strategy.

Food Product Development Assistance

Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream

Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects

FTQ — Local Funds

FTQ — Regional Funds

Funding stream - Biofuels Production Incentive

Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer Program

Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle

General Business Loans

Discovery at scale.

Genome Funding Opportunities

Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)

Globalstars

Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN)

GreenShield Cares

Hardware Catalyst Initiative

Human Analogue Studies 2026

ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund

ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund

ID Gatineau — Local Fund

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Impact Canada Challenge Hub

Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing

Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans

Industry Expansion Program

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in BC

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in MB

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS

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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT