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.

1245 programs

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 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 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
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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
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
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
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 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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
The seeder
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
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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
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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
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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
Expert AdviceOpen
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
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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 : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
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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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Government of Ontario, VERGE Capital
Loans for impact-driven ventures in Southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Startup Fund
Government of Ontario, VERGE Capital
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
Ville de La Tuque
Funding for local vitality projects
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
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Web Presence Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Financial assistance for PEI organizations to develop or upgrade websites
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
PE, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WEOC National Loan Program
Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)
Financing support for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
West Island Angels
PME MTL
Equity investment and investor matching for promising West Island businesses.
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Women in Business Program
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Financing and support for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : December 21, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
World Trade Centre Winnipeg — Business Resources
World Trade Centre Winnipeg
Business support for growth and trade expansion
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
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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WTC Toronto — Growth Development Program
World Trade Centre Toronto
Leadership program for AI transformation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : May 16, 2022
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Xecs Call 6 – 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International RD&I support for electronics collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : June 22, 2026 · Closing date : January 21, 2027
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Xecs Call on Quantum – 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International funding for applied quantum R&D
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : June 23, 2026 · Closing date : November 26, 2026
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
YMCA Business Planning Program
YMCA of Northeast Avalon
Start-up business planning help in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Youth in Movement Towards Employment
Government of Québec
Skills and work experience support for young people
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,400 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
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Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Yukon business loan guarantee
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $100,000 · Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Innovative Solutions Canada - Program
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding for Canadian SMEs to develop and test innovations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : September 23, 2026 · Closing date : October 21, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Innovation program — Call for First-time Adopter Projects
Investissement Québec (IQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Support for Quebec startups and early adopters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : November 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
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
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $300,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Timeline
Closing date : October 23, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Innovative Solutions Canada - Challenge Stream for innovators
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports Canadian SMEs developing solutions for federal challenges
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : September 23, 2026 · Closing date : October 21, 2026
Canada
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Call for projects – Technology showcase and adaptation of an innovation to a new market
Entreprendre Sherbrooke
Support for the commercialization of innovations in Sherbrooke
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : September 17, 2026 · Closing date : October 12, 2026
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
PRIMA — Call for Projects
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for collaborative advanced materials R&D projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Closing date : October 26, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments
Tourisme Baie-James
Support for tourism digital transformation
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $200,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism
Tourism development support in Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Closing date : October 30, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
innovÉÉ
Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : November 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Business planning and training support
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $9,500 · Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : September 15, 2026 · Closing date : October 20, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Animikii Inc — Technology and Entrepreneurship Scholarships
Animikii Inc
Funding for Indigenous youth in tech and entrepreneurship
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 15, 2026 · Closing date : October 15, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Quebec City
Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Timeline
Closing date : October 28, 2026
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon
Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International disaster resilience innovation funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : June 7, 2026 · Closing date : October 26, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Government of Ontario
Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 130,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : October 16, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Human Analogue Studies 2026
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Funding for human spaceflight analogue research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : October 29, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpenClosing Soon
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Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Connects innovators with corporate investors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Open Date : June 15, 2026 · Closing date : October 22, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Kincardine Start-up Space Leasehold Improvement Program CIP
Municipality of Kincardine
Funding for downtown leasehold improvements and accessibility upgrades
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $50 · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : October 16, 2026
Kincardine, Tiverton, Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Live Music
Creative BC
Supports live music capacity building across BC
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : August 26, 2026 · Closing date : October 7, 2026
BC, Canada
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Municipality of Kincardine - Community Improvement Plan Grants
Municipality of Kincardine
Funding for Kincardine development and improvement projects
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : October 16, 2026
Kincardine, Tiverton, Ontario
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OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
OMIF — Live Music
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Supports live music events in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $125,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : October 22, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Ontario Forest Biomass Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario forest biomass projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Ontario Music Investment Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario music business growth
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : October 29, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : October 30, 2026
BC, Canada
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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
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : October 16, 2026
Quebec City, Wendake, Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Supporting collaborative industrial research to cut GHGs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : November 2, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
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 · Closing date : October 15, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpening Soon
Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre
City of Hamilton
Training and mentorship for new Hamilton businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : October 26, 2026
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended
Innovation Program — Stream 2 – Support for mobilising projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Collaborative innovation support for aerospace technologies
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies
City of Montreal
Supports Montréal start-ups testing innovative solutions with partner organizations
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative AI commercialization in Canadian manufacturing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,200,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CFIN Innovation Booster
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Funding to advance and commercialize food innovation
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Artificial intelligence (AI)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports testing innovative AI prototypes for Canadian government needs
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
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 1
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Eco-design support for recyclable food packaging
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Fonds Écoleader — Specific location support – Component 2 business collaboration
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Funding for eco-responsible and clean tech implementation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds Écoleader — Specific implementation support
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Supports eco-responsible practices and clean technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 80,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ElevateIP
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Innovation Canada
Supports startups with IP strategy and protection
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Real-world evaluation of innovative Quebec health technologies
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)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
AgriInnovate Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Repayable support for commercial-ready agri-food innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors
Government of Québec, innovÉÉ
Collaborative innovation funding for Quebec's strategic sectors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R
innovÉÉ
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Advancing Accessibility Standards Research
Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC)
Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - 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
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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)
Support for business clusters to develop large-scale innovation projects
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Southgate Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

Sprout Ideas Fellowship

Starter Company Plus - Chatham-Kent

Starter Home Incentive Program

Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program

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Startup Zone Accelerator Program

Startup Zone Resident Company Program

Station C – Affordability Program for Industrial Startups

STEP Market Intelligence Services

Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Business Investment Fund

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Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Economic Foundations Fund

Structural Projects Policy

Student Work Placement Program

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business

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Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations – Funding for infrastructures supporting private innovation (PSO, component 4b)

Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for the Operating Costs of Organizations (PSO, Component 1)

Synchronex

Tax credit for a new financial services corporation

Tax credit for biodiesel production in Quebec

Data-driven strategy.

Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec

Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses

TCA Opportunities Fund

Technology Funding

Technology Readiness Level-Up Program

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The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound — Business Development Programs

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The Upside Foundation of Canada — Equity Pledge Program

Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services

Discovery at scale.

Town of Kelvington Business Incentives

Town of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre - Business Support Services

Trade Commissioner Service — Canada Tariff Finder

Trade Market Intelligence Service

Trail Blazer

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Transformation Storytelling Fellowship

Transition+ Program

Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy

Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund

Venture Capital Corporation

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ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

ventureLAB — Investment Readiness

VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund

VERGE Capital — Startup Fund

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality

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Web Presence Assistance

WEOC National Loan Program

West Island Angels

Women in Business Program

World Trade Centre Winnipeg — Business Resources

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WTC Toronto — Growth Development Program

Xecs Call 6 – 2026

Xecs Call on Quantum – 2026

YMCA Business Planning Program

Youth in Movement Towards Employment

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Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program

Innovative Solutions Canada - Program

Innovation program — Call for First-time Adopter Projects

Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects

Innovative Solutions Canada - Challenge Stream for innovators

Data-driven strategy.

Call for projects – Technology showcase and adaptation of an innovation to a new market

PRIMA — Call for Projects

Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments

Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities

innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants

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B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program