Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

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

1249 programs

Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Business Investment Fund
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU) (NNI)
Funding for large business ventures in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Economic Foundations Fund
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU) (NNI)
Funding for Nunavut economic development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Structural Projects Policy
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Funding for structuring community projects in MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Student Work Placement Program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports paid student work placements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for NWT entrepreneurs and small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Canada
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Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI), Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Funding for NWT micro-business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Support for self-employment
Government of Québec
Money for unemployed workers to start a business in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations – Funding for infrastructures supporting private innovation (PSO, component 4b)
Government of Québec
Funding for private innovation infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for the Operating Costs of Organizations (PSO, Component 1)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for research and innovation organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Synchronex
CCTT Network - Synchronex
Innovation support across Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for a new financial services corporation
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for eligible financial services companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for biodiesel production in Quebec
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for eligible biodiesel production in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for Quebec pyrolytic oil producers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for employers paying social charges on employee tips
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
TCA Opportunities Fund
Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Short-term collaborative research and knowledge mobilization
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $75,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and Climate
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Funding
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), Government of Alberta
Transnational clean energy innovation call
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Readiness Level-Up Program
Labs4
Commercialization training for researcher-entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound — Business Development Programs
The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound
Business support for start-ups and small firms
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The seeder
ARBRE-ÉVOLUTION
Eco-education funding for schools
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $17,500
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
The Upside Foundation of Canada — Equity Pledge Program
The Upside Foundation of Canada
Equity pledge support for Canadian founders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
$5,000 support for student entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
thriveFORWARD
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Baie-James
Funding for tourism consulting projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Town of Kelvington Business Incentives
Town of Kelvington
Tax incentives for commercial development in Kelvington
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Kelvington, Saskatchewan, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Town of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre - Business Support Services
Town of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC)
Free business support for local entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
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Trade Commissioner Service — Canada Tariff Finder
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Export Development Canada (EDC)
Free tariff lookup for Canadian businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Trade Market Intelligence Service
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Market research support in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Trail Blazer
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Training for early-stage startups in Northwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Transformation Storytelling Fellowship
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)
A storytelling fellowship for systems change
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Transition+ Program
Propulsion Quebec
Personalized support for EST market entry
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy
Trucking HR Canada
Wage subsidies for student work placements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
True North Sustainable Food Fund - Impact
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Supports clean-technology food demonstration projects
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
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La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Support for young agricultural succession
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund
Val-Saint-François RCM
Non-repayable funding for eco-responsible equipment and leasehold improvements
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Venture Capital Corporation
Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance
Equity investments for BC businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
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ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
ventureLAB
AI acceleration program for startups and scale-ups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ventureLAB — Investment Readiness
ventureLAB
Capital support for hardtech and deeptech startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Government of Ontario, VERGE Capital
Loans for impact-driven ventures in Southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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
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
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
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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
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
PE, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WEOC National Loan Program
Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)
Financing support for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
WinterTech Development
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for winter mobility technology development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 33.333336% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, 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 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
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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
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
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Xecs Call 6 – 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International RD&I support for electronics collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
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
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
NL, Canada
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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
Yukon, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aquaculture Loan Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
Quebec, 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
Timeline
Closing date : September 18, 2026
Canada
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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 : 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
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon
ADDF Drug Development RFP
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF)
Supports early Alzheimer’s therapeutic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 14, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards
Algonquin College
Student aid through bursaries and awards
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
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
Timeline
Open Date : March 31, 2026 · Closing date : September 25, 2026
Canada
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Catalyst and Transformation Fund
Cultural Careers Council Ontario (WIC)
Funding for creative sector restructuring
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : July 20, 2026 · Closing date : August 28, 2026
Ontario, 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
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
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026 · Closing date : September 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Community Project Grant Program
Town of Grimsby
Funding for local community projects in Grimsby
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 4, 2026 · Closing date : September 4, 2026
Grimsby, 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
Timeline
Open Date : June 26, 2026 · Closing date : September 15, 2026
Canada
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Eurostars
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International SME-led R&D innovation support
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $3,000,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2026 · Closing date : September 10, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon
Financial Incentives (Community Grants, CIP, Event Tourism Grants)
Town of Bracebridge
Local funding for community and property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 24,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
Bracebridge, Ontario, 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
Timeline
Open Date : April 20, 2026 · Closing date : September 15, 2026
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
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
BC, Canada
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PRIMA — Critical and Strategic Minerals
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Circular innovation for critical minerals
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre
City of Hamilton
Training and mentorship for new Hamilton businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : September 7, 2026
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
The Accelerator
Fast Forward (ffwd)
Support for early-stage tech and AI-powered nonprofits
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $25,000
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Timeline
Open Date : August 17, 2026 · Closing date : September 7, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
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
Timeline
Open Date : September 28, 2026 · Closing date : October 23, 2026
Montmagny, Quebec, 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
Timeline
Open Date : August 31, 2026 · Closing date : September 25, 2026
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
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
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
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative AI commercialization in Canadian manufacturing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,200,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
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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
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
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds Écoleader — Specific location support – Component 2 business collaboration
Le Fonds Écoleader
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
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
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Data-driven strategy.
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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
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
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R
innovÉÉ
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
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
Quebec, Canada
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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
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
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
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
Quebec, Canada
Platform
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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
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
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
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 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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
Quebec, Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Business Investment Fund

Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Economic Foundations Fund

Structural Projects Policy

Student Work Placement Program

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

Data-driven strategy.

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

Support for self-employment

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

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

Synchronex

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Tax credit for a new financial services corporation

Tax credit for biodiesel production in Quebec

Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec

Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses

TCA Opportunities Fund

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Technology Funding

Technology Readiness Level-Up Program

The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound — Business Development Programs

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The Upside Foundation of Canada — Equity Pledge Program

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Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship

thriveFORWARD

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services

Town of Kelvington Business Incentives

Town of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre - Business Support Services

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Trade Commissioner Service — Canada Tariff Finder

Trade Market Intelligence Service

Trail Blazer

Transformation Storytelling Fellowship

Transition+ Program

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Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy

True North Sustainable Food Fund - Impact

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Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund

Venture Capital Corporation

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ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

ventureLAB — Investment Readiness

VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund

VERGE Capital — Startup Fund

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

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Vince Catalli Scholarship for Innovation in Sustainable Architecture

Web Presence Assistance

WEOC National Loan Program

WinterTech Development

Women in Business Program

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World Trade Centre Winnipeg — Business Resources

WTC Toronto — Growth Development Program

Xecs Call 6 – 2026

Xecs Call on Quantum – 2026

YMCA Business Planning Program

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Youth in Movement Towards Employment

Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program

Aquaculture Loan Program

CRIAQ International

Zensurance Small Business Grant

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eCommerce North Innovator Challenge

Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program

ADDF Drug Development RFP

Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards

Biotech – September 2026

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Catalyst and Transformation Fund

Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 1: NSERC Alliance (Universities)

Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)

Community Project Grant Program

e-Auto Challenge program

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