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NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology

National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Housing technology testing and validation support

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Utilities, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre

National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Photonic device fabrication services

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Quebec, Canada

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NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant

National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Bioprocessing support for biologics and vaccines

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: Public or Parapublic institution

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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NRC — Compression and tension testing facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Rail vehicle structural testing services

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: Technology
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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NRC — Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre

National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Collaborate on energy, mining and environment R&D

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects: Environment and Climate
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Canada

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NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities

National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre

National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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NRC — Plant growth research facilities

National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Plant growth facilities in Saskatoon

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Saskatchewan, Canada

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NRC — Preclinical in vivo facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Preclinical in vivo facility for biologics and vaccines in Ottawa

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

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NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Applied research for printable electronics solutions

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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NUMERIA program

Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)

Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : July 31, 2023

Quebec, Canada

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Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program

Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC)

Rebate for film, TV and digital media production

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada

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NWT Arts Business Support Fund

Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)

Funding for arts business growth in the NWT

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship

NT, Canada

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OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)

Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)

Real-world evaluation for Canadian health technologies

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : August 1, 2022

Ontario, Canada

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Obtain the rebate through your dealer

Government of Québec

Funding for eligible new electric vehicles

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries: Public administration
Types of eligible projects: Environment and Climate

Quebec, Canada

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OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)

Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

OCLF — Small Business Loans

Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF)

Offers loans for small business startup or expansion

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)

Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Refundable tax credit for Ontario research contracts

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario credit union tax reduction

Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Tax reduction for eligible Ontario credit unions

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Financial cooperative

Ontario, Canada

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Ontario Export Services

Government of Ontario

Export support for Ontario companies

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

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Ontario Forest Biomass Program

Government of Ontario

Funding for Ontario forest biomass projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Commercialization

Ontario, Canada

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Ontario Made

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)

Branding and networking for Ontario-made products

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Non-profit

Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario small business deduction (SBD)

Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Reduces Ontario corporate tax for eligible CCPCs

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

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Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

Government of Ontario

Supports trade resilience and market diversification in Ontario

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : April 23, 2025

Ontario, Canada

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Opportunities New Brunswick — Mentorship

Government of New Brunswick, Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB)

Mentorship and connections in New Brunswick

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : July 9, 2024

NB, Canada

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Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities

Outaouais Tourism

Funding for tourism development projects in Outaouais

Eligible Funding: From $25,000 to $90,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation

Quebec, Canada

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OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)

Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships

Eligible Funding: From $35,000 to $70,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : May 6, 2022

Ontario, Canada

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OVIN — TalentEdge Internship

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)

Supports Ontario automotive and mobility internships

Eligible Funding: From $30,000 to $60,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution

Ontario, Canada

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PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)

Supports business recovery in Lytton, BC

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects: Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Timeline: Closing date : December 31, 2026

Lytton, BC, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Parkdale Centre for Innovation — Women Founders Stream

Parkdale Centre for Innovation

Online capacity building for women and non-binary founders

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

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PartÉS — Programme d’appui pour ressources techniques en économie sociale

Fonds RISQ (RISQ)

Technical support funding for social economy businesses

Eligible Funding: From $2,000 to $15,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: Construction and Renovation Commercialization
Timeline: Closing date : December 31, 2027

Canada

Tax CreditsOpen

Payroll tax credit – CFI

Revenu Québec

Payroll tax incentive for international financial sector employers in Montreal

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects: Human Resources
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

PEI - Export Trade Assistance

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)

Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 3,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, For-profit business

PE, Canada

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People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream

Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)

Wage subsidy to hire interns in Northern Ontario

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Human Resources
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Pitch Kitchener

City of Kitchener

Innovative city service solutions for startups

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Public administration
Types of eligible projects: InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

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Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant

Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)

Interest rebate for new farm ownership

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects: Business Buyout
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : April 1, 2026 · Closing date : February 15, 2027

NS, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

PME MTL — Solidarity Fund

PME MTL

Loans for Quebec social economy enterprises and co-operatives

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen

Prairie Agtech Validation Program

Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)

Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

PrairiesCan — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)

Loans and support for entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Prairies provinces

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Prêt de prédémarrage

Fonds RISQ (RISQ)

Pre-startup financing for social economy businesses

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries: Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects: Human ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative

Quebec, Canada

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PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)

Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Expert AdviceOpen

Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance

Rural Action Centre

Business guidance for PEI companies

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, For-profit business

PE, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)

Support for agri-food product and market growth

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

PE, Canada

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PSO – Organic food

Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ)

Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Quantum Leap

Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)

Connects Canadian innovators with pharma partners

Eligible Funding: From $500,000 to $1,500,000 · Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

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Quebec City — Business Loans — Start-Up

Quebec City

Funding to launch a business in Québec

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

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Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

Supports regional economic development and diversification in Quebec

Eligible Funding: Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ

Investissement Québec (IQ)

Support for companies designing innovative industrial projects

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Types of eligible projects: TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : August 11, 2023

Quebec, Canada

Expert AdviceOpen

Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice

Québec International

Business support services in Québec City

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationHuman Resources
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Expert AdviceOpen

Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world

Québec International

Export support for international market expansion

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : June 18, 2026

Quebec, Canada

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Quebec International — Set up or expand a business

Québec International

Business setup and expansion support in Québec City

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

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Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow

Québec International

Business support for startups and growing companies

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

Money to support business growth in Quebec

Eligible Funding: Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

Quebec, Canada

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Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Support for business growth and innovation

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)

Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces

Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)

Funding for quantum commercialization in Alberta

Eligible Funding: Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercialization

Alberta, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation — Business Financing

Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)

Business financing for local companies

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: InnovationBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Pembroke, Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Rental Cost Assistance

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)

Contribution to cover Prince Edward Island (PEI) business rental costs

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: For-profit business

PE, Canada

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b)

Government of Québec

Funding for collaborative research and innovation projects

Eligible Funding: From $100,000 to $9,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization

Quebec, Canada

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Réseau des SADC et CAE — Business Start-Up and Expansion

Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)

Personalized support for Quebec businesses

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Quebec, Canada

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Revenu Québec — Assistance program for SMEs

Revenu Québec

Tax support for small businesses

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre

City of Trois-Rivières

Financial support for downtown business development

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Retail trade, Finance and insurance, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rise — Small Business Lending

Rise

Low-interest loans and mentorship for small businesses

Eligible Funding: From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries: Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Business Buyout
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Rouyn-Noranda — FQM Business Succession Program

City of Rouyn-Noranda

Support for business succession professional services

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: Business Buyout
Legal Structure: Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline: Open Date : October 6, 2025

Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)

CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)

Support for business start-up and succession

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects: Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada

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SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)

Digital financing for business transformation

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries: Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: Digital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Regular loan

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)

Business financing for growth and relocation

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Youth Strategy Fund

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)

Youth financing for business projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Maria-Chapdelaine — Digital Strategy Loan

SADC Maria-Chapdelaine (SADC)

Digital Strategy Loan supports business digital transition efforts

Eligible Funding: From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Digital Transformation
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund

SADC Shawinigan (SADC)

Financing for digital transition projects

Eligible Funding: From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects: Digital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada

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SADC Shawinigan — Green Strategy Fund

SADC Shawinigan (SADC)

Loan support for sustainable business projects

Eligible Funding: From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries: Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects: Environment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada

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SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program

Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)

Support for greener business development in Quebec

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Types of eligible projects: Environment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Timeline: Open Date : May 12, 2023

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

SAJE (Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment)

Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)

Support for youth transitioning from care

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 11,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects

BC, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII)

Government of Saskatchewan

Transferable credits for critical minerals innovation

Eligible Funding: From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : August 1, 2024 · Closing date : March 31, 2029

Saskatchewan, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)

Government of Saskatchewan

Supports oil and gas innovation projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : July 8, 2019 · Closing date : March 31, 2029

Saskatchewan, Canada

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Saskatchewan Product Development Program (PDP)

Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)

Funding for Saskatchewan value-added agri-food innovation

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : July 9, 2024

Saskatchewan, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit

Government of Saskatchewan, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

R&D tax credit for Saskatchewan corporations

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Saskatchewan, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Tax Credit

Ministry of Finance (SK)

Tax credit for Saskatchewan manufacturing investment

Eligible Funding: From $25,000 to $225,000 · Up to 45% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercialization
Timeline: Closing date : June 30, 2029

Saskatchewan, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)

Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)

Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Saskatchewan, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Science & Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Funding for youth green jobs in natural resources

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities
Types of eligible projects: Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Canada

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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Scotiabank — Credit Line for business

Scotiabank

Flexible revolving credit to manage business cash flow needs

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Scotiabank — Term Loan for business

Scotiabank

Financing for fixed asset purchases with competitive interest rates

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries: Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects: Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit

Canada

Expert AdviceOpen

Scotians Global Advisors Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia

Advice for Nova Scotia exporters

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

NS, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation

Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 99,900 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative

NS, Canada

Expert AdviceOpen

Self Employment Training

microbusiness

Free online self-employment training for Albertans

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Construction, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects: Human Resources
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Alberta, Canada

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Self-Employ PEI

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Skills PEI

Supports unemployed individuals to start their own businesses

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries: Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects: Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

PE, Canada

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Self-Employment Benefit — Workforce Expansion

Government of New Brunswick, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (NB)

Financing for New Brunswick business start-ups

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Types of eligible projects: Human Resources
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship
Timeline: Open Date : July 9, 2024

NB, Canada

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Self-Employment Program

Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Department of Education (YK), Culture and Employment (YK), Government of Alberta

Money and training for self-employment in NWT

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 26,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Business Buyout
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship

NT, Canada

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Services aux entrepreneurs - Montérégie

La Ruche, Evol, Fonds d'Emprunt Montérégie

Microloans and support for Montérégie entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization

Quebec, Canada

Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

SFU 4D LABS

Simon Fraser University 4D LABS

Open-access materials research facility

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Educational services
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

BC, Canada

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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

SheBoot Founder Readiness Webinar Series

SheBoot

Webinars to prepare start-up founders for SheBoot

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Shine Foundation — Shine Dreams Program

Shine Foundation

Customized support for youth with severe disabilities

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

SIF — Business Innovation and Growth projects

Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

Funding for business innovation and growth projects

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business

Canada

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

SK Startup Institute — Business Advising

Government of Saskatchewan, SK Startup Institute

Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Saskatchewan, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Small Business Assistance

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Finance PEI

Loan for Prince Edward Island (PEI) businesses to acquire, expand, manage debt or build retail malls

Eligible Funding: Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, For-profit business

PE, Canada

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Tax CreditsOpen

Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program

Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board (NB), Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)

Tax credit for eligible New Brunswick investors

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

NB, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Small Business Loan Guarantee Program

Nova Scotia Co-operative Council

Financing for small businesses through credit unions

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Business Buyout
Legal Structure: Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise

NS, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Small Business Success Grant

Small Business Success Grant Program

Funding for Canadian small businesses

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Types of eligible projects: Human ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
Timeline: Closing date : December 21, 2026

Canada

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Small Enterprise Co-operative Placement Assistance Program (SECPAP)

Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)

Wage subsidy for small business co-op placements

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 8 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects: Human Resources

NL, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Southgate Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

Township of Southgate

Matching incentives for property revitalization projects

Eligible Funding: From $500 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects: Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation

Ontario, Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology

NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre

NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant

NRC — Compression and tension testing facility

NRC — Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre

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NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities

NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre

NRC — Plant growth research facilities

NRC — Preclinical in vivo facility

NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility

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NUMERIA program

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program

NWT Arts Business Support Fund

OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)

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OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)

OCLF — Small Business Loans

Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)

Ontario credit union tax reduction

Ontario Export Services

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Ontario Forest Biomass Program

Ontario Made

Ontario small business deduction (SBD)

Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

Opportunities New Brunswick — Mentorship

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Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities

OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship

OVIN — TalentEdge Internship

PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program

Parkdale Centre for Innovation — Women Founders Stream

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PartÉS — Programme d’appui pour ressources techniques en économie sociale

Payroll tax credit – CFI

PEI - Export Trade Assistance

People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream

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Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant

PME MTL — Solidarity Fund

Prairie Agtech Validation Program

PrairiesCan — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

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PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance

Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses

PSO – Organic food

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Quebec City — Business Loans — Start-Up

Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)

Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ

Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice

Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world

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Quebec International — Set up or expand a business

Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow

REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit

Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA

Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

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Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces

Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation — Business Financing

Rental Cost Assistance

Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b)

Réseau des SADC et CAE — Business Start-Up and Expansion

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Revenu Québec — Assistance program for SMEs

Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre

Rise — Small Business Lending

Rouyn-Noranda — FQM Business Succession Program

Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)

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SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan