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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.

179 programs
  • Township of Southgate logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Southgate Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Matching incentives for property revitalization projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $50,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Sprout Ideas logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sprout Ideas Fellowship

    Youth fellowship for community project support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Brantford logo
    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
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  • Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    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
    Ontario, Canada
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  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    ventureLAB — 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
    Ontario, Canada
  • ventureLAB logo
    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
    Markham, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    VERGE 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
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    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
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Women in Business Program

    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
  • Cultural Careers Council Ontario (WIC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon

    Catalyst and Transformation Fund

    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
  • 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
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  • 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
  • Town of Grimsby logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Community Project Grant Program

    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
  • 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
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  • 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
    Ontario, Canada
  • 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
    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
    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
    Ontario, Canada
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  • 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
    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
    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
    Ontario, Canada
  • 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
    Ontario, Canada
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  • 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
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    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
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Enterprise Renfrew County — General Funding

    Business coaching and funding support for small businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    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
    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
    Ontario, Canada
  • 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
    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
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  • 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
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    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
    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
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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  • 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
    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
    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
    Ontario, Canada
  • 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
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    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
    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
    Ontario, 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
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • 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
    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
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  • 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
    Markham, Ontario, Canada
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  • 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
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Morrissette Entrepreneurship logo
    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
    London, Ontario, Canada
  • YWCA Hamilton logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    YWCA Hamilton

    Business support for women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    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
    Ontario, Canada