Grants and Funding for Young Entrepreneurs in Canada for 2026
Financial support helps young entrepreneurs build and expand their businesses.
Starting a business can be challenging for young entrepreneurs. Support programs help them overcome financial barriers.
1327 programs available
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : November 23, 2021
- Maximum amount : 11,000 $
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : November 23, 2021
Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 51% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 9,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Laurier-Station, Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Laurier-Station, Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 14,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : November 1, 2023
- Maximum amount : 500 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : November 1, 2023
Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : June 1, 2032
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : June 1, 2032
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : June 1, 2032
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : June 1, 2032
Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : June 1, 2032
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : June 1, 2032
Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Closing date : June 1, 2032
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Closing date : June 1, 2032
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Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : February 15, 2027
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : February 15, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : February 15, 2027
- From $1,000 to $4,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : February 15, 2027
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2027
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : November 17, 2020
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : November 17, 2020
- Up to 45% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
NB, Canada
Closing date : February 1, 2027
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Closing date : February 1, 2027
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Construction
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Construction
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ADM Fund / 375 idea
Empower your entrepreneurial journey with the Fonds ADM / 375 idées program's generous funding!
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2017
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2017
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2027
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2027
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : September 1, 2026
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : September 1, 2026
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2027
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2027
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2027
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Alberta, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2027
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2027
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2027
- From $250 to $50,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2027
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
- Maximum amount : 80 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2027
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2027
Grant and FundingOpen
AIDA Fund
Funding for young Quebec classical artists
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 5, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 5, 2026
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
ACanada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Apprenticeship START
Funding for Nova Scotia apprenticeship hiring and retention
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy
Wage subsidy for Newfoundland and Labrador apprentices to gain work experience
- Maximum amount : 14 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Yukon, Canada
Closing date : July 8, 2026
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, Yukon, Canada
Closing date : July 8, 2026
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Types of eligible projects
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Canada
Closing date : September 21, 2026
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Closing date : September 21, 2026
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2024
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2024
Expert AdviceOpen
CanCOVID
Multidisciplinary COVID-19 knowledge network
Canada
Open Date : April 10, 2020
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : April 10, 2020
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
Supports northern economic development and infrastructure readiness
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : July 21, 2021
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : July 21, 2021
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : July 21, 2021
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : July 21, 2021
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Quebec, Canada
Closing date : July 20, 2026
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : July 20, 2026
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Fort Frances, Kenora, Ontario
Open Date : March 1, 2024
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Fort Frances, Kenora, Ontario
Open Date : March 1, 2024
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Types of eligible projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Youth Loan
Business loans for young Atlantic Canadians
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Types of eligible projects
COntario, Canada
Open Date : April 7, 2025
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 7, 2025
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2026
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : August 31, 2023
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : August 31, 2023
CDawson Creek, BC, Canada
Closing date : September 1, 2026
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Dawson Creek, BC, Canada
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
- From $10,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
NS, Canada
Open Date : July 13, 2023
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
NS, Canada
Open Date : July 13, 2023
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2003
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2003
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2003
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2003
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Créavenir
Business start-up and growth financing support
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Laval, Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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