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

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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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
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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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Yukon, Canada
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Innovation Factory — Support for Startups
Innovation Factory
Free advisory support for Ontario startups
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets
Government of Canada
Support for collaborative 5G defence research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Enterprise Program
Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS)
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : May 31, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
innovÉÉ
Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% 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
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Quebec, 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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : December 16, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Intellectual Property Ontario
Government of Ontario
IP support and funding for Ontario applicants
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
International credential assessment service
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Intrapreneurship program
Venture for Canada (VFC)
Paid talent for innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,320 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NS, Canada
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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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
Invest Ottawa (IO)
Fast-track success for tech startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Ignition Program
Invest Ottawa (IO)
Bootcamp for validating tech startup ideas
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Invest Ottawa IO Flex
Invest Ottawa (IO)
Flexible startup support for tech founders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Invest Ottawa IP Assist
Invest Ottawa (IO)
IP support for Eastern Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NL, Canada
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JACOBB Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
JACOBB Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
Assistance and solutions in applied artificial intelligence
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 28, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
JEDI — Indigenous Business Incubator Program
Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
Training and support for Indigenous startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Open Date : December 4, 2023
NB, 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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Nunavut, Canada
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KCFI – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI)
Business financing and support in Kitikmeot
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Nunavut, Canada
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Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Kitikmeot Community Futures
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI)
Business loans and advice in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Kivalliq Business Development Centre
Kivalliq Business Development Centre (KBDC)
Business support and financing solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Launch Lab
Subsidized advisory support for businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Laval Économique — Local Investment Fund
Laval Economique
Flexible financing for Laval businesses
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $250,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Laval, Quebec, Canada
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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
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Lever Loan Guarantee
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Support for new agricultural business start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Life Sciences Innovation Fund
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Early-stage investment for Ontario life sciences start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : January 26, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Life Sciences Venture Fund
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Early-stage life sciences investment support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Link North - BOOST Funding
Link North
Funding for business launch and growth support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Location-achat - access a farm
Investment Fund for Agricultural Succession (FIRA)
Access farmland without an upfront down payment
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
LRCC — Business Advisory
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Advisory services for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Financing for Red River Métis businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 99,999 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
Contract opportunities for SK technology companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Accessibility Fund
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Housing (MHRC), Manitoba Accessibility Office
Funding for Manitoba accessibility improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : October 5, 2026 · Closing date : November 27, 2026
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba, Manitoba Finance
Refundable tax credit for community investment
Eligible Funding
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program (SBVCTC)
Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN), Manitoba Housing (MHRC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Manitoba Finance
Tax credit for investing in Manitoba small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Marine biotechnology innovation support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Open Date : October 29, 2020
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Marketing Support Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funding for PEI exporters’ marketing and market expansion activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 16,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
MaRS — Supply AI
MaRS Discovery District
Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Expert AdviceOpen
MaRS Growth Acceleration Program
MaRS Discovery District
Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs
McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
Startup support through mentorship and acceleration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MEDTEQ+ — Impact
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : April 16, 2027
Quebec, Canada
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship Awards
Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)
Awards for entrepreneurial Memorial students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
NL, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Micro-Loan Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Finance PEI
Micro-loans for PEI entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
PE, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Microcrédit
Québec Loan Fund
Financing for viable business start-up or growth projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Microcrédit Charlevoix - Digital strategy fund
Microfinance institution
Loan support for digital strategy projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Microcrédit KRTB - Aide au plan d'affaires
Microcrédit KRTB (KRTB)
Business planning and financing support for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Microcrédit KRTB - Term loan
Microcrédit KRTB (KRTB)
Flexible business term loan for local companies
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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MicroEntreprendre
MicroEntreprendre
Microcredit support for Quebec entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Millworks - Centre for Entrepreneurship — Business Development Services
Millworks - Centre for Entrepreneurship
Free business counselling and mentorship support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Minto Interior Improvement Grant
Town of Minto
Supports interior improvements for commercial spaces
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Mitacs — Accelerate Entrepreneur
Mitacs
Supports entrepreneurs commercializing start-up research
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Montréal Microcredit — Term Loan
Montréal Microcredit
Repayable financing with personalized business support
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — Structuring projects
MRC de Caniapiscau
Funding for structuring local community projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program
MRC de D'Autray
Economic development support for businesses in MRC de D’Autray
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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MRC de D’Autray — Self-Employment Support Measure (STA)
MRC de D'Autray
Self-employment support for eligible individuals launching businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3
MRC de Manicouagan
Support for territorial development and local vitality
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Open Date : April 15, 2025 · Closing date : March 19, 2027
Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Créavenir
MRC Thérèse de Blainville
Financial support and guidance for young entrepreneurs launching businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
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MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program
MRC Thérèse de Blainville, City of Blainville
Financial support for businesses in Blainville
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Blainville, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir
MRC Deux-Montagnes
Local financing and support for businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Financial support for rural and business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for business start-up and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for social economy business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Legal Structure
Social economy enterprise
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
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MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Support for young entrepreneurs in business start-up
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025
MRC La Matapédia
Funding for restoring idle agricultural land
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Nouvelle-Beauce entrepreneurial web
MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce, Développement économique Nouvelle-Beauce (DENB)
Networking and support for young businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,500 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Funding for local vitalization projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
Platform
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Thérèse de Blainville — Business start-up fund
MRC Thérèse de Blainville
Supports new entrepreneurs to start or acquire a business
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MTRIC — New Collaboration
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Collaborative metal R&D support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Multi-Species Research and Development Fund
Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
Non-repayable support for aquaculture R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Municipality of Trent Lakes — Community Improvement Plan Funding
Municipality of Trent Lakes
Funding for Buckhorn business improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NADF Financing
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous business and economic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
NBIF Innovation Voucher
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $80,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : August 9, 2023
NB, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
NBIF Startup Investment Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Pre-seed investment for New Brunswick startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board (NB), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Fully refundable R&D tax credit for New Brunswick corporations
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
New Small Business Tax Deduction
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NB), Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Tax relief for eligible new Nova Scotia businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC (NVBC)
Distance accelerator for early-stage technology in BC
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
BC, Canada
Platform
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Grant and FundingOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology
Supports Newfoundland and Labrador businesses to innovate and expand markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
NL, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador research and development tax credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Newfoundland & Labrador
Provides a refundable tax credit for eligible R&D in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NL, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador Venture Capital Tax Credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC)
Non-refundable tax credit for venture capital investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NEXT Program - New Entrepreneurial eXploration Training
Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Training and support for displaced workers to start a business
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
NGen — Additive Manufacturing (AM) Demonstration Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Additive manufacturing support for Canadian companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway
Government of Québec, Indigenous Tourism Québec (ITQ)
Tourism project support north of the 49th parallel
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports food initiatives in Canada's North
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Northern Ontario Angels
Northern Ontario Angels (NOA)
Northern Ontario investor and entrepreneur network
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for innovative Nova Scotia investors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 112,500 $ · Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia venture capital tax credit
Government of Nova Scotia
Tax credit for venture capital investors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NS, Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in SK

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon

Innovation Factory — Support for Startups

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets

Innovative Enterprise Program

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Innovator Membership Program

innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Intellectual Property Fund (IP Fund)

Intellectual Property Ontario

International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

Data-driven strategy.

Intrapreneurship program

INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream

INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream

Invest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives

Invest Nova Scotia — Incubation

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Invest Nova Scotia — Investment

Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate

Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)

Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program

Invest Ottawa Ignition Program

Discovery at scale.

Invest Ottawa IO Flex

Invest Ottawa IP Assist

Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform

Investment Accelerator Fund

Investment Attraction Fund

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JACOBB Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence

JEDI — Indigenous Business Incubator Program

JobsNL Wage Subsidy

Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans

KCFI – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

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Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund

Kitikmeot Community Futures

Kivalliq Business Development Centre

Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)

Laval Économique — Local Investment Fund

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Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing

Lever Loan Guarantee

Life Sciences Innovation Fund

Life Sciences Venture Fund

Link North - BOOST Funding

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Location-achat - access a farm

LRCC — Business Advisory

LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program

Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)

Manitoba Accessibility Fund

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Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit

Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program (SBVCTC)

Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)

Marketing Support Program

MaRS — Supply AI

Data-driven strategy.

MaRS Growth Acceleration Program

McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs

MEDTEQ+ — Impact

MEDTEQ+ — Innovation Acceleration Program (IAM)

Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship Awards

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Micro-Loan Program

Microcrédit

Microcrédit Charlevoix - Digital strategy fund

Microcrédit KRTB - Aide au plan d'affaires

Microcrédit KRTB - Term loan

Discovery at scale.

MicroEntreprendre

Millworks - Centre for Entrepreneurship — Business Development Services

Minto Interior Improvement Grant

Mitacs — Accelerate Entrepreneur

Montréal Microcredit — Term Loan

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MRC Caniapiscau — Structuring projects