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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.

183 programs
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    OMIF — Live Music

    Supports live music events in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $125,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 22, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Ontario Forest Biomass Program

    Funding for Ontario forest biomass projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 15, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Ontario Music Investment Fund

    Supports Ontario music business growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 29, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
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  • 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
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AcceleratiON 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
  • Zensurance logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Zensurance Small Business Grant

    Helps Canadian small businesses thrive and grow
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Interactive 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
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  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    C/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
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Electric 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
  • Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Triple-P

    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
  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    CFIN — 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
  • 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
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Summer Company

    Student summer business support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • Coralus logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Ventures 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
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada 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
  • Algonquin College logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Algonquin 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 : December 22, 2026 · Closing date : January 20, 2027
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Genomics logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BioCreate Program

    Business support for Ontario biotech start-ups
    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
  • Municipality of Huron East logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business 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
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business 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
  • Care Camps of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Care Camps Foundation Grant

    Funding for pediatric oncology camps
    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
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  • Cultural Careers Council Ontario (WIC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Catalyst 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
  • Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CME’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
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $100,000 · Up to 66.67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $80,000 · Up to 66.67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Grimsby logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community 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
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  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ENCQOR 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
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • 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
  • Town of Bracebridge logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Financial 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
  • Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) logo
    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
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
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  • Ontario Genomics logo
    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
  • Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN) (GTN) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Greenhouse 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
  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Hardware Catalyst Initiative

    No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Hanover logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    HIPP Entrepreneur Business Pitch Competition

    Business pitch competition for Hanover entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,160 to $8,085
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Hanover, Ontario, Canada
  • TechAlliance logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    i.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
    Ontario, Canada
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  • 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
  • Innovate Niagara logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Innovate 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
  • Innovation Guelph logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Innovation 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
  • Invest Ottawa (IO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Invest Ottawa ElevateIP

    Supports intellectual property protection and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of Bracebridge logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Muskoka Starter Company Plus

    Funding and mentorship for growing businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • LatAm Startups logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program

    Accelerator for newcomer-led Canadian tech companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
  • City of Niagara Falls logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Niagara 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
  • Township of Schreiber logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NOHFC 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
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  • Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) logo
    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
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects

    Supporting French-language arts presenters in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 12,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)

    Critical technology internships for Ontario SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • 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
  • Nventure logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Pitch 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
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  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    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
  • Futurpreneur Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RBC 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
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural 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
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  • Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) logo
    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
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural 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 : January 18, 2027 · Closing date : February 25, 2027
    Ontario, Canada
  • PS43 Foundation (PS43) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Siakam 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
  • Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Smart 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
    BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Brantford logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    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
  • County of Huron logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Starter 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
  • City of Markham logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Starter 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
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  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Starter 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (SBEC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Starter 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
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) logo
    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
  • Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable 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
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  • Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    thriveFORWARD

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    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
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Western Accelerator

    Startup accelerator for high-growth ventures
    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
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  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    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
  • YWCA Hamilton logo
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    YWCA Hamilton

    Business support for women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Ontario 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