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.

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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
France and South Korea call for projects 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D cooperation for innovation
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $3,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Funding available for starting and expanding a business
Microfinance institution
Financing for business startup and growth
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of DIANA
Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding for Canadian DIANA innovators and accelerators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,371,948 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Funding Guide
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Funding for rural development and business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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
From $5,000 to $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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
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
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Genome Funding Opportunities
Genome British Columbia
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
BC, Canada
Platform
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Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Global Partnerships Initiative
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports international critical minerals collaboration
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
GreenShield Cares
Green Shield (GSC)
Community-based health support initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Alberta, BC, NS, Ontario, Canada
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : February 5, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Hats On For Awareness Awards & Grants
Hats On For Awareness (HOA)
Support for mental health and wellness initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : October 29, 2026
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Huron-Kinloss Downtown Improvement Program
Township of Huron-Kinloss
Matched funding for downtown business improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ID Gatineau — Local Fund
ID Gatineau
Financing for business growth in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Impact Canada Challenge Hub
Impact Canada
Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing
Impact Atlantic
Loans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
NS, Canada
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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
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement
New Relationship Trust (NRT)
Funding for Indigenous cannabis projects in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Industrial Community Improvement Plan
Town of Greater Napanee
Supports industrial redevelopment and expansion
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Napanee, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Industry Expansion Program
Government of Manitoba
Customized support for Manitoba business expansion
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy
Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
Revenue-based financing for social economy growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NL, Canada
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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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Business support and government program guidance
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
PE, Canada
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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
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Yukon, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
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
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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
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
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
Expert AdviceOpen
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Kincardine Start-up Space Leasehold Improvement Program CIP
Municipality of Kincardine
Funding for downtown leasehold improvements and accessibility upgrades
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $50 · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : October 16, 2026
Kincardine, Tiverton, Ontario
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
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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
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
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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
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
Platform
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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
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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
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
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
Platform
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Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
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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
Grant and FundingOpen
Mobility Unlimited Hub with the Toyota Mobility Foundation
MaRS Discovery District
Support for active mobility ventures
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

France and South Korea call for projects 2026

FTQ — Local Funds

Funding available for starting and expanding a business

Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of DIANA

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Funding stream - Biofuels Production Incentive

Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer Program

Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle

General Business Loans

Genome Funding Opportunities

Data-driven strategy.

Global Partnerships Initiative

GreenShield Cares

Hardware Catalyst Initiative

Hats On For Awareness Awards & Grants

Human Analogue Studies 2026

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Huron-Kinloss Downtown Improvement Program

ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund

ID Gatineau — Local Fund

Impact Canada Challenge Hub

Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing

Discovery at scale.

Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans

Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement

Industrial Community Improvement Plan

Industry Expansion Program

Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy

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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in BC

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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL

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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)

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Intrapreneurship program

INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream

INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream

Invest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives

Invest Nova Scotia — Incubation

Data-driven strategy.

Invest Nova Scotia — Investment

Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate

Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)

Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program

Invest Ottawa Ignition Program

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Invest Ottawa IO Flex

Invest Ottawa IP Assist

Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform

Investment Accelerator Fund

Investment Attraction Fund

Discovery at scale.

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