Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

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

1253 programs

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
Grant and FundingOpen
Vince Catalli Scholarship for Innovation in Sustainable Architecture
Irac Foundation (RAIC)
Support for emerging Canadian architects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
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
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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
Grant and FundingOpen
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
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Xecs Call 6 – 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International RD&I support for electronics collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 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
Closing date : March 5, 2027
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
Grant and FundingOpen
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
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METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF)
Support for methane technology demonstrations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : September 29, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Zensurance Small Business Grant
Zensurance
Helps Canadian small businesses thrive and grow
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Closing date : September 18, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
eCommerce North Innovator Challenge
Elevate Talent
Free six-week e-commerce challenge
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Open Date : August 14, 2026 · Closing date : September 21, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program
Génome Québec, Genome Canada
Supports genomics R&D for commercialization
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $300,000 · Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)
MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry
Supports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,584,870 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : October 3, 2022 · Closing date : October 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards
Algonquin College
Student aid through bursaries and awards
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Open Date : August 17, 2026 · Closing date : September 22, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon
Biotech – September 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International biotech R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative
Timeline
Open Date : March 31, 2026 · Closing date : September 25, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 1: NSERC Alliance (Universities)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
University-industry R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $100,000 · Up to 66.67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026 · Closing date : September 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
College-industry applied R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $80,000 · Up to 66.67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026 · Closing date : September 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
e-Auto Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative support for electric vehicle technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : June 26, 2026 · Closing date : September 15, 2026
Canada
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Fast Track to the EIC Accelerator
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Fast-track access to EIC Accelerator
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative
Timeline
Open Date : August 31, 2026 · Closing date : September 25, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Globalstars
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D cooperation for innovative market-ready technologies
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $3,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Open Date : April 20, 2026 · Closing date : September 15, 2026
Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
MEDTEQ+ — Impact
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Rural Ontario Development Program – Funding for Rural Businesses
Government of Ontario
Funding for rural business growth in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000 · Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : August 17, 2026 · Closing date : October 1, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Small Business Success Grant
Small Business Success Grant Program
Funding for Canadian small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : September 23, 2026
Canada
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MRC de Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
MRC de Montmagny
Territorial projects and community vitality support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Open Date : September 28, 2026 · Closing date : October 23, 2026
Montmagny, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec crafts businesses and their market presence
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : September 22, 2026 · Closing date : October 22, 2026
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingSuspended
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
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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
Grant and FundingClosed
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
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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
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
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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
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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, 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
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Venture for Canada — Internship Program
Venture for Canada (VFC)
Wage support for student internships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Social economy enterprise
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
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CELTIC-NEXT – Next Generation Communications Autumn 2025 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative ICT R&D support for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
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
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)
Canadian Heritage
Support for online disinformation research and civic action
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
DEL — Expertise Financing Grant
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), Longueuil City
Specialized support for business project expertise
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PME MTL — Industrial and sustainable development investment fund
PME MTL
Funding for innovation and sustainable business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Montreal, Quebec, 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
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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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
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SynergiQc program for biopharmaceutical research
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
Collaborative biopharmaceutical R&D funding in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Ontario, 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
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Call for investments VRQ
Axelys
Supports research-based startups with convertible financing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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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
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CRIAQ International
Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
Supports international collaborative aerospace R&D commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, 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
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program — Cleantech (Global Markets)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canadian SMEs piloting cleantech with international partners
Eligible Funding
From $75,000 to $700,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
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
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
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 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Strategic sectors
PROMPT
Supports collaborative innovation projects in Quebec strategic technology sectors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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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
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
VRQ call for projects
Axelys
Funding for research commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
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 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP) — Building Companies
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Support for Ontario bioscience companies raising capital
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Interactive Digital Media Fund — Production
Ontario Creates
Archived support for interactive digital media projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company
Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED)
Supports digital development for tourism businesses in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, 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
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
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
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
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
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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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
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Business growth — Éco-Capitale
Quebec City
Funding for eco-responsible business transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Quebec City
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
Quebec City, Quebec, 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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Semiconductor R&D Partnering Delegation to France
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Supports Canadian SMEs partnering in France for semiconductor R&D
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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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
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Co-op Housing Development Program
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Supports affordable rental co-operative housing
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative
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
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, 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
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Elevate Women+
Elevate Talent
Supports women and gender-diverse founders scaling tech startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Canada

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