Updated June 2026

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Launch Your Business with Financial Support

Startup grants provide essential financial support. They enable entrepreneurs to bring their projects to life while reducing financial risks.

1186 programs available

Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.
Saskatchewan, Canada
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
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive
Government of Saskatchewan
Tax credit for value-added agriculture investments
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : September 1, 2017
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : September 1, 2017
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Scotiabank — Credit Line for business
Scotiabank
Flexible revolving credit to manage business cash flow needs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Scotiabank — Term Loan for business
Scotiabank
Financing for fixed asset purchases with competitive interest rates
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Scotians Global Advisors Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Advice for Nova Scotia exporters
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program – Product Development and Technical Support
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood companies in product development and safety
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program — Market Access Food Safety Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports overcoming food safety barriers for market access
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Self Employment Training
microbusiness
Free online training for aspiring entrepreneurs
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : October 14, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Up to 86% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : October 14, 2025
Expert AdviceOpen
Self-Employ PEI
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Skills PEI
Supports unemployed individuals to start their own businesses
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
PE, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
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
NB, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NB, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
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
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 26,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Self-Employment Program (Nova Scotia)
Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
Training for unemployed workers to start a business in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
SFU VentureLabs
Simon Fraser University VentureLabs
IP education, mentorship and funding for startups
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, 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
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
SK Startup Institute — Business Advising
Government of Saskatchewan, SK Startup Institute
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
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
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
PE, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board (NB)
Tax credit to drive New Brunswick business investment
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
NB, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
Nova Scotia Co-operative Council
Financing for mission-based businesses in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SMEDCO Loan Programs
Government of Saskatchewan, SaskMétis Economic Development Corporation (SMEDCO)
Financing for Métis business growth in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts
Canada Post
Small business shipping discounts and tools
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII)
Community Futures Eastern Ontario (CFEO)
Financing for innovative SMEs in Southern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $150,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Space Technology Development Program
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Funding for space technology development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Starter Company Plus - Kingston
Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDC)
Business training and startup funding support
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : August 28, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : August 28, 2026
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Starter Home Incentive Program
City of Cold Lake
Financial support for new Starter Homes in Cold Lake
Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
Open Date : December 10, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
Open Date : December 10, 2024
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program
Startup Canada
Supporting underserved Canadian entrepreneurs with funding
Canada
Open Date : March 9, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Canada
Open Date : March 9, 2026
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Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Startup Zone Accelerator Program
Startup Zone
Training to help you build your PEI start-up
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
PE, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Startup Zone Resident Company Program
Startup Zone
Support to start or grow a PEI business
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
STEP Market Intelligence Services
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP)
International intelligence for Saskatchewan businesses
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Business Investment Fund
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU) (NNI)
Funding for large business ventures in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Economic Foundations Fund
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU) (NNI)
Funding for Nunavut economic development
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Support for self-employment
Government of Québec
Money for unemployed workers to start a business in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $100,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs
La Financière agricole (FADQ), Government of Québec
Support for productive and sustainable farm investments
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : November 17, 2020
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : November 17, 2020
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
CCTT Network - Synchronex
Innovation support across Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for a new financial services corporation
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for eligible financial services companies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for biodiesel production in Quebec
Revenu Québec, Government of Québec
Tax credit for eligible biodiesel production in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Revenu Québec, Government of Québec
Tax credit for Quebec pyrolytic oil producers
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for employers paying social charges on employee tips
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Quebec City
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 13, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 13, 2023
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Baie-James
Funding for tourism consulting projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Trade Commissioner Service — Canada Tariff Finder
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Export Development Canada (EDC)
Free tariff lookup for Canadian businesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Trade Market Intelligence Service
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Market research support in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Trail Blazer
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Training for early-stage startups in Northwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy
Trucking HR Canada
Wage subsidies for student work placements
Canada
Open Date : May 7, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Open Date : May 7, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund
Val-Saint-François RCM
Non-repayable funding for eco-responsible equipment and leasehold improvements
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $5,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program
WeBC
Empowering women entrepreneurs with financing and mentorship support
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
BC, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program
ventureLAB
Capital support for hardtech and deeptech startups
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Government of Ontario, VERGE Capital
Loans for impact-driven ventures in Southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Startup Fund
Government of Ontario, VERGE Capital
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
Ville de La Tuque
Funding for local vitality projects
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
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Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Water Incubation Program
2 Degrés
Water startup incubation in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Web Presence Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Financial assistance for PEI organizations to develop or upgrade websites
PE, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
PE, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WeBC — Business Loans for Youth
WeBC
Loans for young women entrepreneurs in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women in Business Program
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Financing and support for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : December 21, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : December 21, 2022
Expert AdviceOpen
YMCA Business Planning Program
YMCA of Northeast Avalon
Start-up business planning help in Newfoundland and Labrador
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
NL, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Youth Ventures NL
Youth Ventures NL
Business support for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Yukon business loan guarantee
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Yukon, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Collaborative innovation support for aerospace technologies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $4,000,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingSuspended
Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies
City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports Montréal start-ups testing innovative solutions with partner organizations
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) - Tax Incentive Program
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Scientific research and experimental development tax credit
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for collaborative AI-driven advanced manufacturing projects in Canada
Canada
Open Date : June 17, 2025
Closing date : July 17, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500,000 to $3,200,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Open Date : June 17, 2025
Closing date : July 17, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
CFIN Innovation Booster
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Funding to advance and commercialize food innovation
Canada
Open Date : July 7, 2025
Closing date : August 12, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : July 7, 2025
Closing date : August 12, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
ISED — Artificial intelligence (AI)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports testing innovative AI prototypes for Canadian government needs
Canada
Open Date : June 27, 2025
Closing date : July 22, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Open Date : June 27, 2025
Closing date : July 22, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 1
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Subsidy for ecodesign projects for recyclable food packaging and containers in Quebec.
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds Écoleader — Specific implementation support
Le Fonds Écoleader
Supports eco-responsible practices and clean technologies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Support for evaluating innovative health technologies
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : March 13, 2026
Closing date : April 17, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $700,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : March 13, 2026
Closing date : April 17, 2026
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Offensive Tr@ns Num
Association for the Development of Research and Innovation of Quebec (ADRIQ)
Digital transformation support for Quebec SMEs
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : May 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : May 1, 2026
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
AI solutions for Canadian energy innovation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R
innovÉÉ
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 20, 2025
Closing date : October 15, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 20, 2025
Closing date : October 15, 2025
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Starter Company Plus
City of Toronto
Training and funding for Toronto entrepreneurs
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Closing date : February 25, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Closing date : February 25, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation
Government of Québec
Supports innovation jobs for Quebec businesses
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : May 1, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : May 1, 2024
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
AgriInsurance
Agricorp, Government of New Brunswick
Production insurance for agricultural losses
Canada
Open Date : May 6, 2020
Closing date : April 28, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Open Date : May 6, 2020
Closing date : April 28, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports development of nutritious, health-enhancing food projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $300,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
ISDE — Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
AI solutions for research security and open-source intelligence advancement
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 3, 2025
Closing date : August 14, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 3, 2025
Closing date : August 14, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 3
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Government of Québec
Support for business clusters to develop large-scale innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Closing date : October 15, 2023
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship
Government of Québec
Supports collaborative AI innovation for Québec businesses
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 30, 2025
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
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CELTIC-NEXT – Next Generation Communications Autumn 2025 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Funding for collaborative ICT R&D projects for Canadian SMEs
Canada
Closing date : October 24, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Closing date : October 24, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Government of Québec
Funding for collaborative projects in AI
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding nutritious food development projects in Québec businesses
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : May 7, 2025
Closing date : September 30, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $7,500 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : May 7, 2025
Closing date : September 30, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation innovative collaborations in AI
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 13, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 13, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Private sector support program for the deployment of public fast charging stations
Government of Québec
Financial support for installing public fast-charging stations
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : June 30, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : June 30, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
DEL — Expertise Financing Grant
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), Longueuil City
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Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Tax CreditsClosed
Development of E-Business Tax Credit Integrating Artificial Intelligence (CDAEIA)
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec
Tax credit for AI-integrated digital business activities
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,571 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Support for Collective Innovation in Packaging Eco-design
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : May 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : May 31, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for innovation projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Innovation grant for Quebec's economic advancement
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 16, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 16, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
iVisit
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports projects to improve soil health and conservation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2
MT Lab
Funding for innovative tourism projects in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : May 21, 2025
Closing date : June 25, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : May 21, 2025
Closing date : June 25, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions
Government of Québec
Support the economic development of strategic sectors and regions
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for innovation projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding for product and process innovations in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : March 16, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : March 16, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)
Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding defence innovation and security solutions
Canada
Closing date : April 28, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Closing date : April 28, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Off-Site Construction Challenge
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for innovative off-site residential construction
Canada
Closing date : March 27, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Closing date : March 27, 2026
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Funding for collaborative AI healthcare projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : September 14, 2023
Closing date : October 13, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : September 14, 2023
Closing date : October 13, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
SynergiQc program for biopharmaceutical research
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
Funding for biopharmaceutical research collaborations
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : May 15, 2024
Closing date : August 15, 2024
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $7,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : May 15, 2024
Closing date : August 15, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
AcceleratiON Program
Ontario Creates, Scale AI Cluster
Supports Black and Indigenous-owned music businesses in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : November 13, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $20,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : November 13, 2025
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Aero Montreal — Eco-Responsibility
Aéro Montreal
Supports Quebec aerospace SMEs with ESG transition support
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Biomed Propulsion Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Life sciences financing for Quebec growth companies
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : November 12, 2024
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : November 12, 2024
Other SupportClosed
BizPaL
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Find the right permits and licenses for your business
Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Closing date : January 15, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Closing date : January 15, 2024
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Call for investments VRQ
Axelys
Supports Quebec research-based startups in early-stage company development
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects – Technology showcase
Entreprendre Sherbrooke
Supports Sherbrooke businesses showcasing innovative industrial technologies
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 28, 2025
Closing date : November 20, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 28, 2025
Closing date : November 20, 2025

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