Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Starter Company Plus - Brantford
Business support and startup funding for entrepreneurs
- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Startup Grants in Ontario in 2026
Ontario startup grants and funding can help founders launch, validate, hire, commercialize, and grow without relying only on equity. Compare support options for early-stage businesses, including grants, loans, tax credits, accelerators, and regional programs across Ontario.
182 programs
Grant and FundingOpenStarter Company Plus - Chatham-Kent
Business training and startup support for entrepreneurs- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenStarter Company Plus - Elgin/St. Thomas
Training and funding for new and expanding businesses- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Business Buyout
- Legal Structure
- Sole proprietorship
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenThe Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound — Business Development Programs
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
Expert AdviceOpenTown of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre - Business Support Services
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
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- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
- Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenventureLAB — Accelerate AI
AI acceleration program for startups and scale-ups- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ventureLAB — Investment Readiness
Capital support for hardtech and deeptech startups- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Markham, Ontario, Canada 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenVERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
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
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 - Platform
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenWomen in Business Program
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
Grant and FundingOpenWTC Toronto — Growth Development Program
Leadership program for AI transformation- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Types of eligible projects
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
- Timeline
- Open Date : May 16, 2022
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonAlgonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards
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 FundingOpenClosing SoonCollaborate 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
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonRural Ontario Development Program – Funding for Rural Businesses
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
Grant and FundingClosedInnovative Solutions Canada - Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence
AI solutions for research security and open-source intelligence advancement- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedAcceleratiON Program
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
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedCapital Access Advisory Program (CAAP) — Building Companies
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 FundingClosedInteractive Digital Media Fund — Production
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- Platform
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Grant and FundingClosedC/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedElectric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
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
- 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 SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedCFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario
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
Grant and FundingClosedFedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Funding for organizations supporting business growth- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosedVentures at Coralus
Community capital for impact-driven ventures- Eligible Funding
- Up to 45% of project cost
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
- Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2027 · Closing date : February 9, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedCanada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedAgri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
Supports Ontario agri-food business growth- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAutonomous Disinfection Robot Challenge
Funding for autonomous disinfection robot solutions- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
BC, Ontario, Canada
- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Platform
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Grant and FundingClosedBusiness Grants and Funding Opportunities
Municipal funding for business and property improvements- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedBusiness Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedCatalyst and Transformation Fund
Funding for creative sector restructuring- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedCME’s Technology Investment Program
Direct financial assistance for manufacturers in Southern Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
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Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Project Grant Program
Funding for local community projects in Grimsby- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedENCQOR 5G at MaRS
Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Toronto, Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators- Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedFinancial Incentives (Community Grants, CIP, Event Tourism Grants)
Local funding for community and property improvements- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 24,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation
Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program
Training and funding for growing food businesses- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada - Platform
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Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projects- Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $6,000,000 · Up to 1% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Researchers And FacilitiesClosedGreenhouse Technology Network (GTN)
Funding for greenhouse technology innovation- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedHIPP Entrepreneur Business Pitch Competition
Business pitch competition for Hanover entrepreneurs- Eligible Funding
- From $1,160 to $8,085
- Eligible Industries
- Retail trade, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Hanover, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedi.d.e.a. Fund
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
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Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic ReconciliationGrants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF)
Funding for Indigenous youth-led cultural projects- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and Climate
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedInnovate Niagara — Start-up Visa
Paused pathway for immigrant entrepreneurs- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceClosedInnovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Platform
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NGen — Pilot Projects
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing projects- Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $250,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedNiagara Falls Starter Company Plus
Business startup and growth support in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Business Buyout
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedNOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP)
Support for Northern Ontario businesses adapting to COVID-19- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development- Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% 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
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Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative — Applied Research Stream
Ontario agri-food research support- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedPitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition
Competition for policing technology innovators- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund — Emerging Publishers Stream
Marketing support for Ontario publishers- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rapid Response Challenge
Support for Canadian COVID-19 manufacturing solutions- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Hamilton, Milton, Ontario 
Grant and FundingClosedRBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards
Funding support for early-stage business launch- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Business Buyout
BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada- Platform
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Grant and FundingClosedRural Association Partnership Program
Supports rural Ottawa organizations with project-based financial assistance- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Eligible Industries
- Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)
Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedSarnia-Lambton Starter Company Plus
Funding and mentorship for local business growth- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Business Buyout
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedSiakam EdTech Engine
Accelerator for North American EdTech startups- Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $30,000
- Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Types of eligible projects
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedSmart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Validating smart agriculture technologies for market adoption- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
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Grant and FundingClosedStarter Company Plus - Huron County
Training and mentorship for small business growth- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Business Buyout
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedStarter Company Plus - Markham
Business support and funding for Markham entrepreneurs- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedStarter Company Plus - Peterborough
Entrepreneur training with mentorship and micro-grant support- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Business Buyout
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedStarter Company Plus - St. Catharines
Training and mentorship for new businesses- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Business Buyout
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedStarter Company PLUS - Windsor-Essex
Business start-up and growth support for Windsor-Essex entrepreneurs- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
- Types of eligible projects
- Business Buyout
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Platform
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Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedStarter Company Plus — Northern York Region
Entrepreneur support and startup funding in York Region- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedStarter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre
Training and mentorship for new Hamilton businesses- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements- Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $100,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
Funding for agri-food innovation and productivity- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
- Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $25,000
- Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
- Types of eligible projects
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
thriveFORWARD
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), NventureInnovation 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
- Legal Structure
- Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto- Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Toronto, Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedValoris Foundation Scholarships - Community Leadership
Scholarships for community-minded youth- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
London, Ontario, Canada- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
WinterTech Development
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
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Platform
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- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
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- Types of eligible projects
- Digital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedOntario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Supports Ontario bioindustrial cluster growth- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
