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

Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for organizations supporting business growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 20, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Game Changer Pitch Competition
Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)
Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 8, 2025
Closing date : October 17, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Genome British Columbia
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 24, 2025
Closing date : September 8, 2025
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta
Genome Canada, Genome Alberta
Funding for genomics commercialization partnerships
Eligible Funding
From $300,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : May 6, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants for women entrepreneurs
J. Armand Bombardier Foundation (FJAB)
Excellence Grants for Québec Entrepreneurial Women in Key Sectors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2024
Closing date : January 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Finances real estate projects for social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 8, 2025
Closing date : October 24, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Business support policy (PSE)
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Financial support for business startups, succession, and expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : January 31, 2025
Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 1, 2026
Closing date : March 30, 2026
Les Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Innovate BC, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 8, 2024
Closing date : September 16, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)
Government of British Columbia (BC), Innovate BC
Wage subsidy for B.C. tech hiring
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : October 20, 2023
BC, 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.
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Support for Quebec quantum technology innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Timeline
Closing date : May 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 31, 2024
Closing date : May 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding for collaborative aerospace innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : December 8, 2025
Closing date : February 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Attractions, activities, and amenities
Laurentides Tourism
Supports mountain tourism development and transformation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Accommodation
Laurentides Tourism
Supports tourism accommodation development in Laurentides
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $95,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Laurentides Tourism
Supports sustainable development of tourism initiatives in the Laurentides
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $95,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban Expansion
Laval Economique
Property tax relief for Laval businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Platform
Your AI grant expert.
Meet Charles. An AI trained specifically for grants. Get instant answers to complex qualification questions.
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for greenhouse growth and modernization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 27, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds
MRC Abitibi-Ouest (MRC)
Repayable financing for local business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Propulsion Funds
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Supports innovation and productivity growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 20, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)
MRC de Bellechasse
Support for rural collective initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Charlevoix — FQM Business Succession Fund
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Support for business succession and transfer
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Support for collective projects in Charlevoix
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Non-repayable support for business start-up and expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Funding for business project feasibility and expert analysis
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : April 30, 2024
Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Support for tourism innovation and seasonal diversification
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 2, 2025
Closing date : November 12, 2025
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Financial support for community structuring projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Platform
Never miss an opportunity.
Funding cycles open and close within days. Our real-time engine monitors policy changes and alerts you as soon as a new matching opportunity appears.
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Funding for local vitality projects in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 5, 2023
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais (MRC)
Economic development support for local businesses and organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2013
Closing date : October 2, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
MRC de Mékinac
Funding for local territorial vitality projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2020
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS
MRC Montcalm (MRC)
Local financing for business development and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 28, 2023
Closing date : May 20, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC de Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
MRC de Montmagny (MRC)
Funding for territorial development and vitalization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2020
Closing date : December 31, 2024
Montmagny, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
MRC des Appalaches (MRC)
Funding for structuring local projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : February 16, 2024
Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC des Chenaux (MRC)
Business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 20, 2023
Closing date : September 20, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Support for local business development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC du Rocher-Percé
Business funding for local growth projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 28, 2025
Closing date : November 27, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Entrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $75,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 17, 2017
Closing date : February 13, 2021
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.
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
Funding for local business start-ups and social economy projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 8, 2023
Closing date : February 8, 2025
Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Support for Structuring Projects
MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
Support for local structuring projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 8, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — FEEL
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Support for business development in L'Islet region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Fund to help architectural design companies conquer new markets
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Funding to help architectural design firms reach new markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Support for local services in MRC de L’Islet
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Support for self-employed business start-up
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
Supports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : September 19, 2023
Closing date : January 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
MRC La Jacques-Cartier
Support for regional economic development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : September 22, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC La Matapédia — FLI-FLS
MRC La Matapédia (MRC)
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $150,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : April 1, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - 2024 Business Support Policy
MRC La Matapédia (MRC)
Business funding for local growth projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 17, 2021
Closing date : May 1, 2024
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.
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Les Basques — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Les Basques (CLD)
Term financing for business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : January 22, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation
MRC des Etchemins (MRC)
Supporting nature-based tourism projects in Les Etchemins
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : August 30, 2024
Closing date : December 20, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Maskinongé — Futurpreneur Canada
MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
Startup financing and mentorship for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART
MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
Non-repayable support for regional business growth
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $150,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 19, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)
MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
Funding for social economy projects in Maskinongé
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
MRC Portneuf
Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2018
Closing date : January 23, 2019
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD)
MRC Témiscouata (MRC)
Funding for restoring underused farmland
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,500 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : May 24, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
MRC Témiscouata (MRC)
Support for innovative acériculture projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 218,798 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : November 24, 2021
Closing date : December 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 27, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for circular economy feasibility studies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 3, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Platform
Your AI grant expert.
Meet Charles. An AI trained specifically for grants. Get instant answers to complex qualification questions.
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 10, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance
Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED), Tourisme Baie-James
Support for northern tourism projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for Ontario agri-food innovation projects
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $200,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 15, 2024
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Project Seed Funding in Grid Innovation
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Supports Alberta SMEs advancing grid innovation
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $150,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports collaborative biofood innovation projects between Quebec companies and researchers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 27% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2
Government of Québec
Renewable gas project support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices
NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
Financial support for rural businesses advancing automation and digitalization
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $5,000
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole
Support for social economy business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Social Economy Development Fund
MRC Papineau (MRC)
Funding for social economy projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for Quebec arts and crafts business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : September 22, 2025
Closing date : October 23, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Platform
Never miss an opportunity.
Funding cycles open and close within days. Our real-time engine monitors policy changes and alerts you as soon as a new matching opportunity appears.
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for mobilising projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports collaborative innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 15, 2023
Closing date : April 1, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy
City of Montreal (MTL)
Support for sustainable industrial building projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Quantum Technologies innovation funding program
PROMPT
Collaborative quantum R&D support for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 23, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 2 - Support for projects and the development of innovative businesses
MT Lab, Government of Québec
Quebec's initiative to foster innovation in tourism industry
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 3 - Networking with regional innovation organisations
MT Lab, Government of Québec
Tourism innovation support for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2020
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
International partnering support for Canadian innovators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 19, 2026
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund
Ville de La Tuque
Local financing for entrepreneurship and business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2025
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bottom-up international project call
Eligible Funding
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for farm business planning and training
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $9,500
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : December 8, 2025
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
10 000 $ to start a research project
Esplanade
Research collaboration funding for Quebec startups
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
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 SupportClosed
2025 City of Pembroke Private Property Tree Planting Incentive Program
City of Pembroke
Tree planting rebate for Pembroke property owners
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2026 Ocean Startup Challenge
Ocean Startup Project (OSP)
Ocean startup competition for early-stage innovators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
AC:Incubate
The Accelerator Centre
Incubation support for early-stage tech startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta health technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access
Alberta Innovates
Support for Alberta health technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate
Alberta Innovates
Support for Alberta health technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Consulting services - Quebec
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM)
Expert advice for your business in Western Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA - Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports AI commercialization and adoption
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Free bilingual business guidance for Atlantic entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 27, 2024
Closing date : July 9, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, 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.
Grant and FundingClosed
Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Applied materials R&D for energy and defence
Eligible Funding
From $1,500,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advancing Canada’s Engagement in Horizon Europe
Mitacs
Supports Canadian Horizon Europe collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 25, 2025
Closing date : September 29, 2025
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA)
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Financing for Beauharnois business projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Beauharnois, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Affordable Housing Fund
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Funding for affordable and community housing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Real estate and rental and leasing
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Innovation
Township of Huron-Kinloss
Funding for innovative agri-food business improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Market Development and Access
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Money for New Brunswick agrifood businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 4: Strategic Projects
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Strategic water infrastructure support for agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agtech Growth Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
Funding for agtech R&D projects in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 30, 2024
Closing date : October 31, 2024
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing
Akaitcho Business Development Corporation
Business financing and support for local small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Dettah, N’dilo, Yellowknife, NT
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Alberta
Supports Alberta producers in implementing sustainable land management practices
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $300,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : February 1, 2025
Closing date : January 31, 2026
Alberta, Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow

Game Changer Pitch Competition

Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002

Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta

Grants for women entrepreneurs

Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program

Îles-de-la-madeleine — Business support policy (PSE)

Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2

Innovate BC — Ignite Program

Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)

Discovery at scale.

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4

Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies

La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Attractions, activities, and amenities

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Accommodation

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Structuring the regional tourism offering

Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban Expansion

Your AI grant expert.

MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Propulsion Funds

MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)

MRC Charlevoix — FQM Business Succession Fund

MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund

MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion

MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects

Never miss an opportunity.

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund

MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4

MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS

MRC de Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)

MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2

MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund

MRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)

Data-driven strategy.

MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund

MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Support for Structuring Projects

MRC L'Islet — FEEL

MRC L'Islet — Fund to help architectural design companies conquer new markets

MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund

MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund

MRC La Matapédia — FLI-FLS

MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - 2024 Business Support Policy

Discovery at scale.

MRC Les Basques — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation

MRC Maskinongé — Futurpreneur Canada

MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART

MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)

MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD)

MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund

MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies

Your AI grant expert.

Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance

Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)

Project Seed Funding in Grid Innovation

PSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects

Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2

Rural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES

Social Economy Development Fund

SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2

Never miss an opportunity.

Support for mobilising projects

Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy