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Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonForest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedCAEHM - The regular investment fund
Financing for entrepreneurs at different stages
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSupport Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for the Operating Costs of Organizations (PSO, Component 1)
Funding for research and innovation organizations
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenInvestment Attraction Fund
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL), Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Industry, Energy and TechnologyNewfoundland and Labrador investment attraction fund
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenQuebec International — Starting a business and making it grow
Business startup and growth support
Grant and FundingClosedSeafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
Expert AdviceOpenKCFI – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Kitikmeot/Cambridge Bay
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedDrilling Technology Challenge
Funding for innovative drilling technology projects advancing emissions reductionEligible Funding- From $250,000 to $8,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenBioCreate Program
Funding and mentorship for Ontario biotech SMEs
Grant and FundingOpenWeb Presence Assistance
Financial assistance for PEI organizations to develop or upgrade websites
Grant and FundingOpenCQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Expert AdviceOpenAccelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
Grant and FundingClosedMRC des Appalaches - Economic Diversification Fund (FDE)
Supports economic diversification and business development in the region
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedRegional Relief and Recovery Fund – Community Futures Stream
Financial support for COVID-19-affected rural businesses
Expert AdviceOpenInnovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in PEI
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Prince Edward Island
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25
Honouring top Canadian innovators in food technology sector
Grant and FundingOpenPrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Funding to support business growth in the PrairiesEligible Funding- 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDéveloppement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PCDT
Convertible financing for tourism development projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedRelève Alimentaire Québec Award
Awards recognizing emerging leaders in Quebec's food industry
Grant and FundingOpenNRCAN — National Energy Systems Modelling
Supporting national energy systems modelling for emission reductions- Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNGen — Pilot Projects
Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedGeniuses in business
Entrepreneurial competition supporting student innovation and commercialization skillsDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
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- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Emerging Innovators Challenge
SME-led clean technology funding in AlbertaEligible Funding- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation 
Expert AdviceOpenCBDC Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative
Financing and support for SMEs in Southwest NB
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedFishing Licence Loan Program
Loan to purchase fishing licence and gear in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenAlberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedPRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projectsEligible 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 projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpenBig Future Innovation Grant
Alberta innovation grants for eligible small businesses
Grant and FundingOpenAlberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Voucher for advanced stage development in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosedPierre Péladeau Scholarships
Funding and support for innovative university student entrepreneurs in Quebec- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Reshaping Energy Systems
Funding for Alberta energy system innovationEligible Funding- From $250,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation 
Grant and FundingOpenNewfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Industry, Energy and TechnologySupports Newfoundland and Labrador businesses to innovate and expand marketsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Jobs and Growth Fund in British Columbia
Supports growth and job creation in British Columbia 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedGreen Jobs Internship Program
Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resources- Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
CNBSC – Baffin, Nunavut
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Baffin/Iqaluit 
Grant and FundingClosedSmall Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund
Financing for business training and aftercare in Nunavut- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Catalyst and Transformation Fund
Funding for creative sector restructuring 
Tax CreditsClosedNew Small Business Tax Deduction
Tax credit for newly incorporated Nova Scotia businesses
Expert AdviceOpenBusiness and Community Services
Business advice and community planning in the Patricia Region, Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenINVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Financial aid to start a business in Northern OntarioEligible 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 projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Tax CreditsOpenAlberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)
Refundable tax credit for Alberta R&D investments
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMicrocrédit Montréal — Loans for entrepreneurs
Microloans for entrepreneurs in Montreal
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
Grant and FundingOpenAtlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Funding to study ecosystem impacts on Atlantic fisheries- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems
Collaborative ECS R&D funding for SMEs 
Other SupportOpenBusiness Link — Market Research Services
Research services for small businesses in AlbertaAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingClosedCMTN Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships
Student awards and bursaries for CMTN learners
Expert AdviceOpenOBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Partnerships for Canadian health technology companies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFuturpreneur Canada Start-Up Program
Financing for young entrepreneurs
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpenNBIF Innovation Voucher
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
Grant and FundingClosedObtain the rebate through your dealer
Funding for eligible new electric vehicles- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Loans and support for entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Prairies provinces - Grant and FundingClosed
Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship
Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies - Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Microcrédit Charlevoix - Digital strategy fund
Loan support for digital strategy projects 
Other SupportOpenDoing Business with the Government — British Columbia
Opportunities to sell to the Government of British Columbia
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenVERGE Capital — Startup Fund
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario- Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program
Supports innovation for sustainable water solutions 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenFinancial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings
Support for preserving community housing buildings
Grant and FundingOpenEmerging Opportunities Program
Supports innovation and growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Regular loan
Financing for business growth projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedWorld Trade Centre Winnipeg — Business Resources
Business support for growth and trade expansion
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedi.d.e.a. Fund
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedDehcho Business Development Centre - Business Financing
Business loans for Dehcho small businesses
Grant and FundingOpenREGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Money to support business growth in Quebec- Grant and FundingOpen
Rental Cost Assistance
Contribution to cover Prince Edward Island (PEI) business rental costs 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSmall Business Assistance
Loan for Prince Edward Island (PEI) businesses to acquire, expand, manage debt or build retail malls- Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)
Funding for digital clean energy technology developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenWomen in Business Program
Financing and support for Indigenous women entrepreneurs- Tax CreditsOpen
Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate
Tax rebate for advanced marine technology companies 
Grant and FundingClosedEmerging approaches for reducing landfill methane emissions
Funding for landfill methane monitoring pilotsFind tailored funding for your business
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Grant and FundingArchivedTourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting
Funding for tourism accommodation projects in Baie-James
Tax CreditsClosedEquity Tax Credit for Community Economic Development Investment Funds
Tax credit for community investment financing
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosedventureLAB — Accelerate AI
AI acceleration program for Canadian startups- Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Funding available for starting and expanding a business
Financing for business startup and growth 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenArctic Infrastructure Fund
Funding for Arctic transportation infrastructure- Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
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Funding for early-stage health innovation scale-up 
Grant and FundingOpenOCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Supports Ontario SMEs to implement DMAP-recommended digital technologies
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenMRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)
Financial and technical support for new businesses
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenEntreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie
Supports young entrepreneurs with credit and business guidance
Grant and FundingClosedACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector- Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations
Funding for health solutions in Alberta - Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growthEligible 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 projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation - Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia 
Expert AdviceClosedTrade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators
International acceleration support for small technology firms
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenSFU VentureLabs
Scale-up support for science, cleantech and deeptech startups
Grant and FundingClosedTurn to excellence!
Recognizing excellence among young, innovative agricultural entrepreneurs- Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Tax credits for B.C. small business investmentEligible Funding- From $25,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation 
Grant and FundingOpenPublic transit development assistance program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for urban public transit
Supports urban public transit development and greenhouse gas reduction- Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Supports Ontario SMEs to strengthen supply chains and expand markets - Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program
Funding for methane reduction technologies 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025
Funding for restoring idle agricultural land- Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Supports Alberta tech SMEs to commercialize innovative, market-ready technologies