Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

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

1253 programs

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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
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital 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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Défi OSEntreprendre
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support for Quebec start-up entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)
Supports new on-farm climate practices
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : April 10, 2026
Alberta, Canada
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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
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Renfrew County Community Development Fund
Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)
Term loans for eligible local SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
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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
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
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
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
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
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
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
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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
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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
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
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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
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
CommercializationInnovation
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
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 8, 2019 · Closing date : March 31, 2029
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
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
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Saskatchewan, Canada
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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
TechnologyInnovation
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
CommercializationInnovation
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
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
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
Canada
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
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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
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
Canada
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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
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital 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
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Open Date : October 14, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
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
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
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
PE, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board (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
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, Canada
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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
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Sprout Ideas Fellowship
Sprout Ideas
Youth fellowship for community project support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Starter Company Plus - Brantford
City of Brantford
Business support and startup funding for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Starter Company Plus - Chatham-Kent
Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK)
Business training and startup support for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Starter Company Plus - Elgin/St. Thomas
Elgin/St. Thomas Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC)
Training and funding for new and expanding businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Starter Home Incentive Program
City of Cold Lake
Financial support for new Starter Homes in Cold Lake
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program
Startup Canada
Empowering underserved entrepreneurs across Canada
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Startup Zone Accelerator Program
Startup Zone
Training to help you build your PEI start-up
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
PE, Canada
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Startup Zone Resident Company Program
Startup Zone
Support to start or grow a PEI business
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
PE, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Station C – Affordability Program for Industrial Startups
PME MTL
Patient financing for manufacturing startups
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $75,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
STEP Market Access Program
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP)
Funding to help Saskatchewan businesses market domestically and internationally
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
STEP Market Intelligence Services
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP)
International intelligence for Saskatchewan businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Nunavut, Canada
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Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Economic Foundations Fund
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU) (NNI)
Funding for Nunavut economic development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Structural Projects Policy
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Funding for structuring community projects in MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Student Work Placement Program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports paid student work placements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for NWT entrepreneurs and small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI), Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Funding for NWT micro-business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NT, Canada
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Support for self-employment
Government of Québec
Money for unemployed workers to start a business in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations – Funding for infrastructures supporting private innovation (PSO, component 4b)
Government of Québec
Funding for private innovation infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for the Operating Costs of Organizations (PSO, Component 1)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for research and innovation organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
CCTT Network - Synchronex
Innovation support across Quebec
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for a new financial services corporation
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for eligible financial services companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for biodiesel production in Quebec
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for eligible biodiesel production in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for Quebec pyrolytic oil producers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for employers paying social charges on employee tips
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
TCA Opportunities Fund
Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Short-term collaborative research and knowledge mobilization
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $75,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Funding
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), Government of Alberta
Transnational clean energy innovation call
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Readiness Level-Up Program
Labs4
Commercialization training for researcher-entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound — Business Development Programs
The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound
Business support for start-ups and small firms
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
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ARBRE-ÉVOLUTION
Eco-education funding for schools
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $17,500
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
The Upside Foundation of Canada — Equity Pledge Program
The Upside Foundation of Canada
Equity pledge support for Canadian founders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
$5,000 support for student entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
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Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Baie-James
Funding for tourism consulting projects
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Town of Kelvington Business Incentives
Town of Kelvington
Tax incentives for commercial development in Kelvington
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Kelvington, Saskatchewan, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Town of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre - Business Support Services
Town of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC)
Free business support for local entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, 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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Trade Market Intelligence Service
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Market research support in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
NS, Canada
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Trail Blazer
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Training for early-stage startups in Northwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Transformation Storytelling Fellowship
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)
A storytelling fellowship for systems change
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Transition+ Program
Propulsion Quebec
Personalized support for EST market entry
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy
Trucking HR Canada
Wage subsidies for student work placements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
True North Sustainable Food Fund - Impact
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Supports clean-technology food demonstration projects
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
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La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Support for young agricultural succession
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund
Val-Saint-François RCM
Non-repayable funding for eco-responsible equipment and leasehold improvements
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 ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Venture Capital Corporation
Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance
Equity investments for BC businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
ventureLAB
AI acceleration program for startups and scale-ups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ventureLAB — Investment Readiness
ventureLAB
Capital support for hardtech and deeptech startups
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Markham, Ontario, Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

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

Quebec International — Set up or expand a business

Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Défi OSEntreprendre

RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)

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

Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA

Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces

Renfrew County Community Development Fund

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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

Revenu Québec — Assistance program for SMEs

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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)

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan

Data-driven strategy.

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Regular loan

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Youth Strategy Fund

SADC Maria-Chapdelaine — Digital Strategy Loan

SADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund

SADC Shawinigan — Green Strategy Fund

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SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program

SAJE (Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment)

Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII)

Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)

Saskatchewan Product Development Program (PDP)

Discovery at scale.

Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit

Saskatchewan Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Tax Credit

Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)

Science & Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs

Scotiabank — Credit Line for business

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Scotiabank — Term Loan for business

Scotians Global Advisors Program

Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)

Self Employment Training

Self-Employ PEI

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Self-Employment Benefit — Workforce Expansion

Self-Employment Program

Services aux entrepreneurs - Montérégie

SFU 4D LABS

SheBoot Founder Readiness Webinar Series

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Shine Foundation — Shine Dreams Program

SIF — Business Innovation and Growth projects

SK Startup Institute — Business Advising

Small Business Assistance

Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program

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Small Business Loan Guarantee Program

Small Enterprise Co-operative Placement Assistance Program (SECPAP)

Southgate Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

Sprout Ideas Fellowship

Starter Company Plus - Brantford

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Starter Company Plus - Chatham-Kent

Starter Company Plus - Elgin/St. Thomas

Starter Home Incentive Program

Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program

Startup Zone Accelerator Program

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Startup Zone Resident Company Program

Station C – Affordability Program for Industrial Startups

STEP Market Access Program

STEP Market Intelligence Services

Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Business Investment Fund

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Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Economic Foundations Fund