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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PCDT
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Convertible financing for tourism development projects
Quebec, Canada
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
Tax CreditsOpen
Direct Equity Tax Credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for Newfoundland and Labrador investors
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
NL, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow
District3
Montréal innovation hub
Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 1
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Funding for small business projects in Yukon
Yukon, Canada
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
Yukon, Canada
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
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
EDC — Company InSight
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Research international companies before partnering
Canada
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
Canada
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
PE, Canada
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
Alberta, Canada
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
NB, Canada
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 FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie
Entreprendre Sherbrooke
Support for business start-ups with financing
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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
PE, Canada
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
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : November 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : November 1, 2026
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR – Component 4: Supporting the internationalization of companies
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports Quebec companies in global supply chain integration
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
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
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International clean-tech collaborative R&D support
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
Government of Nova Scotia, Tourism Nova Scotia
How to grow your N.S. business by developing tourism experiences
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent
Market expansion support for advanced technology firms
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
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)
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Local business support across Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Government of Québec
Supports northern Quebec biofood development initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Financing of Refundable Tax Credits
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec
Tax credit advance loan in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
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
Manitoba, Canada
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
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds Mon virage écologique
Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières (IDETR)
Funding for eco-friendly business improvements
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
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
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Food Product Development Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funding for food product and process development
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
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
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Government of Ontario
Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : November 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 130,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : November 30, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Government of Ontario
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : December 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : December 1, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)
Funding for collaborative forestry projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 24, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 24, 2026
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Local Funds
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
Local financing for Quebec SMEs to start, grow, and modernize
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle
Futurpreneur Canada
Flexible financing for side businesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Futurpreneur Canada Start-Up Program
Futurpreneur Canada
Financing and mentorship for young entrepreneurs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
General Business Loans
Two Rivers Community Development Centre
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,150,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Genome Funding Opportunities
Genome British Columbia
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,750,000 $
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
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $6,000,000
- Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
ventureLAB
No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 5, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 5, 2024
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Human Analogue Studies 2026
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Funding for human spaceflight analogue research
Canada
Closing date : October 29, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : October 29, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund
ID Gatineau
Non-repayable financial support for business growth in Gatineau
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund
ID Gatineau
Non-repayable funding for Gatineau economic diversification
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Impact Canada Challenge Hub
Impact Canada
Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
Canada
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
NS, 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
NS, 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
Supports Manitoba business expansions through customized employee training assistance
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa
Innovate Niagara
Establish your start-up in Canada with Innovate Niagara's support
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 10, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 10, 2026
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators
Canada
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
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
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Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in MB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
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
NB, Canada
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
NL, Canada
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
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
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
NT, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
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
PE, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
PE, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in SK
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
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
Yukon, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : December 14, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : December 14, 2022
Other SupportOpen
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program
Innovation Guelph
National accelerator for women-led scale-ups
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Innovation Guelph
Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups
Ontario, Canada
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
NS, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovator Membership Program
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Business support for innovative entrepreneurs
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 31, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 31, 2023
Grant and FundingOpen
Intellectual Property Fund (IP Fund)
Ontario Creates
Funding for Ontario screen content development and production
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 14, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 14, 2026
Other SupportOpen
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
Assess international qualifications against Alberta standards
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growth
Ontario, Canada
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
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
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
Ontario, Canada
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
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
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
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
NS, Canada
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
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Payroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
Ontario, Canada
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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
Invest Ottawa (IO)
Expert advice for high-growth technology firms
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Invest Ottawa Ignition Program
Invest Ottawa (IO)
10-week bootcamp for tech startups
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform
Invest Ottawa (IO), Communitech, City of Ottawa, MaRS Discovery District
Growth support for high-potential tech companies
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Investment Accelerator Fund
MaRS Discovery District
Early-stage capital for Ontario tech founders
Ontario, Canada
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
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program
Government of Saskatchewan
Supports efficient irrigation system upgrades
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : May 16, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Eligible Funding
- From $250 to $50,000
- Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : May 16, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2028
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
NL, Canada
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
Nunavut, Canada
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
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Nunavut, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
KCFI – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI)
Business financing and support in Kitikmeot
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Kitikmeot Community Futures
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI)
Business loans and advice in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Nunavut, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Kivalliq Business Development Centre
Kivalliq Business Development Centre (KBDC)
Financing and business guidance in the Kivalliq region
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Launch Export Atlantic Incubator
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Export readiness support for Atlantic businesses
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Launch Lab
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Laval Économique — Local Investment Fund
Laval Economique
Loans for business growth in Laval
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Tax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing
Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice
Flexible financing for business growth
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Life Sciences Innovation Fund
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Money for human health related solutions
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 26, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 26, 2023
Expert AdviceOpen
LRCC — Business Advisory
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Advisory services for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Financing for Red River Métis businesses in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,999 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program
Government of Manitoba
Supports hosting international buyers in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Expert AdviceOpen
Market Validation Training Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC (NVBC)
Free online training for early-stage startups
BC, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Grant and FundingOpen
Marketing Support Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funding for PEI exporters’ marketing and market expansion activities
PE, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 16,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
PE, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
MaRS — Supply AI
MaRS Discovery District
Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
MaRS Growth Acceleration Program
MaRS Discovery District
Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MaRS Momentum
MaRS Discovery District
Strategic support for scaling high-growth companies
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Expert AdviceOpen
MEDTEQ+ — Innovation Acceleration Program (IAM)
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Personalized coaching for Canadian medtech SMEs to commercialize innovations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada

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