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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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Conseil économique et coopératif de la Saskatchewan (CECS)
Workshops help entrepreneurs analyze financial statements effectively
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International disaster resilience innovation funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 8, 2026 · Closing date : October 26, 2026
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Eurêka Investment Fund
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports commercialization of Quebec public research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Supports workforce skills development through professional standards
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent
Strategic export support for advanced technology SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Farm fuel and rural utility programs
Government of Alberta
Helps Albertans lower heating fuel costs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,250 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Farmland Financing Program — Up to 450 Acres
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Finance PEI
Loan to purchase farmland in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Business support network across Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Federation CJA Grants and Funding Opportunities
Federation CJA
Funding opportunities for Montreal’s Jewish community
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 24, 2025 · Closing date : October 16, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Financing of Refundable Tax Credits
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Tax credit advance loan in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $50,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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First Peoples Economic Growth Fund - Aftercare Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Professional support for new businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Plan Assistance
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Funding for Manitoba First Nation business planning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Fishing Licence Loan Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loan to purchase fishing licence and gear in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Flow Capital — General Funding
Fiera Capital Foundation
Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies
Eligible Funding
From $2,000,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds Mon virage écologique
Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières (IDETR)
Funding for eco-friendly business improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Support for first-time business start-up and growth
Eligible Funding
From $8,000 to $10,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Food & Beverage Financing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Financing for food and beverage production or processing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Food Development Centre
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba
Support for food product development in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Food Product Development Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funding for food product and process development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Food Ventures Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NS, Canada
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Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars
Foodpreneur Advantage
Food and beverage start-up education webinars
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Foresight Canada Capital Support Programs
Foresight Canada
Capital support for fundraising readiness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Government of Ontario
Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 130,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)
Support for wood manufacturers and processors across Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 24, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Forestry Financing
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Loan guarantee for forestry businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
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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
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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Funding stream - Biofuels Production Incentive
Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
Supports biodiesel and renewable diesel production
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : January 5, 2026 · Closing date : December 31, 2027
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer Program
Futurpreneur Canada
Startup financing and mentorship for newcomers
Eligible Funding
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
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
General Business Loans
Two Rivers Community Development Centre
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,150,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Genome Funding Opportunities
Genome British Columbia
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
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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
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Alberta, BC, NS, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
ventureLAB
No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 5, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
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
Timeline
Closing date : October 29, 2026
Canada
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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
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ID Gatineau — Local Fund
ID Gatineau
Financing for business growth in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Impact Canada Challenge Hub
Impact Canada
Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing
Impact Atlantic
Loans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
NS, Canada
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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
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Ontario, 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
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
Manitoba, Canada
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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
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in BC
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in MB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
NB, Canada
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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NL, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
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
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in PEI
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in SK
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Yukon, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Factory — Support for Startups
Innovation Factory
Free advisory support for Ontario startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
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
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation Rebate Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia SMEs
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NS, 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
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovator Membership Program
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Business support for innovative entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
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
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
Timeline
Closing date : December 16, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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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
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
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
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
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
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports business relocation to Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Venture capital support for Nova Scotia start-ups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Incubation
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Facility support for emerging technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Performance-based support for growing Nova Scotia companies
Eligible Funding
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Invest Ontario
Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Platform
Never miss an opportunity.
Funding cycles open and close within days. Our real-time engine monitors policy changes and alerts you as soon as a new matching opportunity appears.
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
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
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
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
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
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Investment Accelerator Fund
MaRS Discovery District
Early-stage capital for Ontario tech founders
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Find funding programs for startups that fit your project
Share your project context to review funding options that may match your goals.
Your email
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Investment Attraction Fund
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL), Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology
Newfoundland and Labrador investment attraction fund
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
NL, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1
Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)
Digital transition support for Quebec construction organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
JACOBB Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
JACOBB Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
Assistance and solutions in applied artificial intelligence
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
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
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
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
NL, 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.
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Kakivak Association
Loans for Inuit business in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
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
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
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
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
Nunavut, Canada
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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
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
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
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
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
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
Quebec, Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Êtes-vous business?

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

Eurêka Investment Fund

Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component

Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies

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Farm fuel and rural utility programs

Farmland Financing Program — Up to 450 Acres

FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners

Federation CJA Grants and Funding Opportunities

Financing of Refundable Tax Credits

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First Peoples Economic Growth Fund - Aftercare Program

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Plan Assistance

Fishing Licence Loan Program

Flow Capital — General Funding

Fonds Mon virage écologique

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

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Food Development Centre

Food Product Development Assistance

Food Ventures Program

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Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars

Foresight Canada Capital Support Programs

Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects

Forestry Financing

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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

Funding Guide

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Funding stream - Biofuels Production Incentive

Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer Program

Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle

General Business Loans

Genome Funding Opportunities

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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

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Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans

Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement

Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund

Industrial Community Improvement Plan

Industry Expansion Program

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Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in BC

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in MB

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB

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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON

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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in PEI

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

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Innovation Rebate Program