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.

1320 programs available

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Relève Alimentaire Québec Award
Initia Foundation
Awards for Quebec food industry leaders
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 16, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Seafood Accelerator Program — Market Access Food Safety Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports seafood market access through food safety support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Starter Company Plus - Markham
City of Markham
Business support and funding for Markham entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2026
Closing date : August 9, 2026
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Starter Company Plus - Peterborough
Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Entrepreneur training with mentorship and micro-grant support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : August 5, 2026
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines
City of St. Catharines
Training and mentorship for new businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : July 6, 2026
Closing date : August 6, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening 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
Timeline
Open Date : August 17, 2026
Closing date : October 23, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
CQRDA — INNOV-R SME
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Innovative projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports Quebec food processing development projects
Eligible Funding
From $7,500 to $150,000
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program
Foodpreneur Advantage
Hybrid scale-up support for food businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 11, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpening Soon
MTRIC — INNOV-R
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Supports collective entrepreneurship in the Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support for commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, 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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingSuspended
Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies
City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports Montréal start-ups testing innovative solutions with partner organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Health care and social assistance
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PSCE – Component 2
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Non-repayable support for market diversification
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $60,000
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for collaborative AI-driven advanced manufacturing projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,200,000 $
Up to 0.4% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 17, 2025
Closing date : July 17, 2025
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
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 7, 2025
Closing date : August 12, 2025
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 $
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 27, 2025
Closing date : July 22, 2025
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
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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PAMT — Workplace Apprenticeship
Government of Québec
On-the-job trade training with workplace mentorship
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds Écoleader — Specific implementation support
Le Fonds Écoleader
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AI Compute Access Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding for Canadian AI compute access
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 2
Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)
Digital support for Quebec construction firms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 25, 2026
Closing date : March 27, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
LogisVert — Financial assistance for installers
Hydro-Québec, Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Hydro-Québec Foundation for the Environment
Reimbursement for installing eligible energy-efficient heating systems
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 54,000 $
Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Support for evaluating innovative health technologies
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $700,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : March 13, 2026
Closing date : April 17, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Offensive Tr@ns Num
Association for the Development of Research and Innovation of Quebec (ADRIQ)
Digital transformation support for Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 20, 2025
Closing date : October 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation
Government of Québec
Supports innovation jobs for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 1, 2024
Quebec, Canada
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Advancing Accessibility Standards Research
Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC)
Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 15, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriInsurance
Agricorp, Government of New Brunswick
Bee colony protection against overwinter losses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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 $
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 3, 2025
Closing date : August 14, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Venture for Canada — Internship Program
Venture for Canada (VFC)
Wage subsidies for student internships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 7, 2025
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
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship
Government of Québec
Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CELTIC-NEXT – Next Generation Communications Autumn 2025 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Funding for collaborative ICT R&D projects for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 24, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for collaborative projects in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports proximity marketing and agritourism initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : June 26, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Timeline
Closing date : October 13, 2023
Quebec, Canada
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Private sector support program for the deployment of public fast charging stations
Government of Québec
Financial support for installing public fast-charging stations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : October 28, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Periodical Fund — Business Innovation
Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Funding for periodical publishing innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 12, 2024
Closing date : July 13, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)
Canadian Heritage
Support for online disinformation research and civic action
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 22, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
DEL — Expertise Financing Grant
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), Longueuil City
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Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Support for Collective Innovation in Packaging Eco-design
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for innovation projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Innovation projects support for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 16, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
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National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for soil health equipment projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Up to 0.65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : February 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2
MT Lab
Funding for innovative tourism projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Up to 0.75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : May 21, 2025
Closing date : June 25, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions
Government of Québec
Support strategic sector and regional development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Support for innovation projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports innovation projects from planning to showcase
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 16, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security
Department of National Defence (DND)
Defence innovation support for Canadian solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Off-Site Construction Challenge
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for innovative off-site residential construction
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 27, 2026
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Funding for collaborative AI healthcare projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 14, 2023
Closing date : October 13, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AcceleratiON Program
Ontario Creates, Scale AI Cluster
Supports Black and Indigenous-owned music businesses in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $20,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Timeline
Closing date : November 13, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aero Montreal — Eco-Responsibility
Aéro Montreal
Supports Quebec aerospace SMEs with ESG transition support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Biomed Propulsion Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Life sciences financing for Quebec growth companies
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 12, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
BizPaL
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Online business permit finder
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Closing date : January 15, 2024
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Call for investments VRQ
Axelys
Supports research-based startups with convertible financing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 17, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects – Technology showcase
Entreprendre Sherbrooke
Supports Sherbrooke businesses showcasing innovative industrial technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 28, 2025
Closing date : November 20, 2025
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supporting digital and industrial innovation in construction retrofits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 850,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 17, 2025
Closing date : September 4, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2023
Closing date : September 5, 2023
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (IFIT) — Business projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)
Financial assistance for forestry projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Up to 0.3% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 21, 2025
Closing date : April 29, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grains Innovation Fund
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO)
Supports innovation and market growth for Ontario grain projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Idea to Innovation Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Technology transfer opportunities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 22, 2025
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation Scouting Fund
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Funds pilot collaborations to validate foodtech solutions with industry partners
Eligible Funding
From $12,000 to $75,000
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 7, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Digital development of a company
Laurentides Tourism
Supports digital transformation projects for tourism businesses in Laurentides
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $95,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for agroenvironmental innovation and knowledge transfer
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 107,950 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF)
Funding for methane reduction technology demonstrations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 24, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator
MTL + ECOMMERCE (MTL+)
Support Quebec SMEs in digital transformation and growth
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund
PME MTL (PME)
Supports innovation and sustainable business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 0.8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports regional economic diversification and local development
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
Recyc-Québec
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Closing date : February 28, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 3
Recyc-Québec
Support for beverage container reuse and recycling
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 28, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ), Axelys
Supports research-based scientific ventures in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 4, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Startup in residence
Desjardins
Acceleration and investment for tech startups
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media
Revenu Québec, Investissement Québec (IQ)
Refundable support for print media digital transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : March 28, 2018
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
The Brome-Missisquoi CLD
MRC Brome-Missisquoi
Free business support for regional entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
VRQ call for projects
Axelys
Funding for research commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $50,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 17, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — Artificial intelligence
PROMPT
Collaborative AI research for Quebec business consortia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP) — Building Companies
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Support for health science companies raising capital
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
DIANA — Challenge Call
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA)
Accelerates dual-use technology solutions for critical NATO challenges
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $400,000
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 11, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Production
Ontario Creates
Archived support for interactive digital media projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 29, 2024
Closing date : December 18, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Supports development of connected vehicle and smart mobility technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Open Date : September 7, 2022
Closing date : February 9, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canada–Germany quantum R&D partnerships for commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 700,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 19, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Ontario EV co-investment for technology development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Closing date : November 7, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
AI innovation support for Quebec business consortia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component
PROMPT
Supports Quebec SMEs developing innovative GHG reduction technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 9, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — Quantum Technologies
PROMPT
Supports collaborative quantum technology research projects among Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : December 8, 2025
Closing date : February 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Platform
Discovery at scale.
Filter thousands of active funding opportunities with granular precision. Our explorer instantly matches your company profile with regional and national credits.
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Singapore fintech - Canadian Technology Accelerator
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
No-cost business development support for Canadian fintech entering Singapore
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 19, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Triple-P
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION)
Funding for innovative productivity and process upgrades
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $10,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : July 8, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
APCHQ — Co-op Housing Development Program
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Supports co-op rental housing development
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports innovative agritechnology projects in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 25, 2024
Closing date : October 29, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Mentorship program accelerating early-stage foodtech companies in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 2, 2026
Closing date : March 13, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PSO-v2A
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports collaborative research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 11, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CRIBIQ — INNOV-R
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Collaborative projects to reduce greenhouse gases
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 27, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
Conscience
Supports open science drug development partnerships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
eCommerce North Innovator Challenge
Elevate Talent
Free six-week e-commerce challenge
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 17, 2025
Closing date : October 23, 2025
Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
eCommerce North Tech Accelerator
Elevate Talent
Accelerator supporting Canadian tech startups in ecommerce innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 7, 2025
Closing date : August 28, 2025
Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Relève Alimentaire Québec Award

Seafood Accelerator Program — Market Access Food Safety Program

Starter Company Plus - Markham

Starter Company Plus - Peterborough

Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines

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

CQRDA — INNOV-R SME

MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management

The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program

MTRIC — INNOV-R

Discovery at scale.

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)​

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)

Innovation Program — Stream 2 – Support for mobilising projects

Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies

PSCE – Component 2

NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)

CFIN Innovation Booster

Innovative Solutions Canada - Artificial intelligence (AI)

FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 1

Your AI grant expert.

PAMT — Workplace Apprenticeship

Fonds Écoleader — Specific implementation support

AI Compute Access Fund

Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 2

LogisVert — Financial assistance for installers

MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program

Offensive Tr@ns Num

Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors

InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R

NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation

Never miss an opportunity.

Advancing Accessibility Standards Research

AgriInsurance

Innovative Solutions Canada - Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence

Venture for Canada — Internship Program

Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 3

Call for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship

CELTIC-NEXT – Next Generation Communications Autumn 2025 call for proposals

Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1

MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2

MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Data-driven strategy.

Private sector support program for the deployment of public fast charging stations

Canada Periodical Fund — Business Innovation

Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)

DEL — Expertise Financing Grant

FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2

Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for innovation projects

iVisit

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.2

MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2

Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions

Discovery at scale.

Support for innovation projects

IDEaS - Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security

Energy Innovation Program — Off-Site Construction Challenge

MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

AcceleratiON Program

Aero Montreal — Eco-Responsibility

Biomed Propulsion Program

BizPaL

Call for investments VRQ

Call for projects – Technology showcase

Your AI grant expert.

Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals

CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (IFIT) — Business projects

Grains Innovation Fund

Idea to Innovation Grants

Innovation Scouting Fund

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Digital development of a company

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1

METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator

Never miss an opportunity.

PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund

QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)