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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.

1249 programs
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

    Government of Ontario
    Supports trade resilience and market diversification in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 23, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Outaouais Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

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

    Outaouais Tourism
    Funding for tourism development projects in Outaouais
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $90,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship

    Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
    Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
    Eligible Funding
    From $35,000 to $70,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    OVIN — TalentEdge Internship

    Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
    Supports Ontario automotive and mobility internships
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $60,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Payroll tax credit – CFI

    Revenu Québec
    Payroll tax incentive for international financial sector employers in Montreal
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PEI - Export Trade Assistance

    Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
    Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    PE, Canada
  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Pitch Kitchener

    City of Kitchener
    Innovative city service solutions for startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

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  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — Solidarity Fund

    PME MTL (PME)
    Loans for Quebec social economy enterprises and co-operatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Prairie Agtech Validation Program

    Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
    Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Première Ovation - Multi Arts

    Quebec City, Première Ovation
    Support for emerging multidisciplinary artists
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec City, Wendake, Quebec
  • Fonds RISQ (RISQ) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Prêt de prédémarrage

    Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
    Pre-startup financing for social economy businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    PSO – Organic food

    Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ)
    Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 27% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Quebec City — Business Loans — Start-Up

    Quebec City
    Funding to launch a business in Québec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
    Supports regional economic development and diversification in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Québec International logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    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
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    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
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

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  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    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
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation — Business Financing

    Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)
    Business financing for local companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    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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  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre

    City of Trois-Rivières
    Financial support for downtown business development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Finance and insurance, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • Rise logo
    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
    Ontario, Canada
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  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    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
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC) logo
    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Regular loan

    SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
    Business financing for growth and relocation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada

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  • SADC Shawinigan (SADC) logo
    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
    Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
  • SADC Shawinigan (SADC) logo
    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
    Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
  • SADC Shawinigan (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Shawinigan — SADC Fund

    SADC Shawinigan (SADC)
    Loan financing for business growth in Shawinigan
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
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  • Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program

    Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
    Support for greener business development in 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
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    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
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 8, 2019 · Closing date : March 31, 2029
    Saskatchewan, Canada

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  • Scotiabank logo
    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
    Canada
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    Discovery at scale.

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  • Scotiabank logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Scotiabank — Term Loan for business

    Scotiabank
    Financing for fixed asset purchases with competitive interest rates
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Canada
  • microbusiness logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Self Employment Training

    microbusiness
    Free online self-employment training for Albertans
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    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
    PE, Canada

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  • Simon Fraser University 4D LABS logo
    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
    BC, Canada
  • Simon Fraser University VentureLabs logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    SFU VentureLabs

    Simon Fraser University VentureLabs
    IP education, mentorship and funding for startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    BC, NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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  • SheBoot logo
    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
    Canada
  • Shine Foundation logo
    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
    Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    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
    PE, Canada

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  • Township of Southgate logo
    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
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  • Sprout Ideas logo
    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
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Brantford logo
    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
  • City of Cold Lake logo
    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

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  • Startup Canada logo
    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
    Canada
  • Startup Zone logo
    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
    PE, Canada
  • Startup Zone logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    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
    PE, Canada