Discover Loans and Capital Investments Available to Companies in Canada

Supports export diversification with financial services and expert guidance

Eligible Funding

From $250,000 to $1,000,000

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Commercialization

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)

Supports Québec exporters impacted by new U.S. tariffs

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Commercialization

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

ESSOR – Component 2: Support for investment projects promoting productivity and business expansion

Supports business productivity and expansion through technological investment

Eligible Funding

Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M

Financing for French-language feature films

Eligible Funding

From $250,000 to $500,000
Up to 33% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Types of eligible projects

Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon

Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2

Fund to renovate hotels and create new tourist accommodation facilities in Quebec

Eligible Funding

From $100,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation

Business Growth

Business growth in Canada is significantly influenced by venture capital, a dynamic force driving the advancement and innovation of Canadian enterprises, especially those in the small and tech-oriented sectors.

By providing crucial equity capital, venture capital serves as an essential alternative to conventional debt financing methods such as bank loans, enabling businesses with promising growth prospects to scale and innovate. Venture capitalists, comprising private investors and specialized funds, are dedicated to identifying and funding ventures with the potential for substantial financial returns. These investors are instrumental across Ontario and the broader Canadian landscape, filling a critical role by fostering the emergence of innovative technologies, products, and services while effectively complementing government support initiatives.

The infusion of venture capital into Canadian businesses addresses key financial challenges, including the need for expansion capital, equipment acquisition, and operational expense management. Beyond mere financial backing, venture capital investors bring a wealth of expertise, mentorship, and an expansive industry network, paving the way for startups and growth-stage companies to penetrate viable markets and achieve sustained expansion. To aid businesses in leveraging this funding avenue, a variety of programs and informational resources are readily accessible, offering guidance on navigating the venture capital investment process. This ecosystem ensures that Canadian companies are well-prepared to compete in a global market, harnessing the power of innovation to secure their growth and success.

Real Investments

Real investments in Canada encompass a broad spectrum of opportunities, from equity and venture capital to debt financing and government grants, tailored to support the diverse needs of Canadian businesses. These investments are crucial in providing the capital necessary for businesses to innovate, grow, and compete in both local and global markets. Particularly for small and tech-based companies, access to such financing can be the difference between stagnation and expansion. Ontario, as a hub of Canadian innovation, showcases a variety of financing options, including private equity, venture capital funds, and loans, all designed to facilitate business development and technological advancement.

Canadian companies, especially those in emerging tech sectors, benefit from a mix of government-supported programs and private investments to fund their projects, procure state-of-the-art equipment, and cover operational costs. This blend of support helps bridge the gap between innovative ideas and their market-ready applications, enabling businesses to navigate financial barriers and focus on long-term growth and development. Learning how to effectively leverage these investment options—whether it's equity for a share of ownership or debt that must be repaid—allows companies to strategically fund their expansion while maintaining control over their projects. Moreover, the wide array of investments in real estate and beyond ensures that Canadian enterprises have the necessary resources to innovate and thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace.

Long-Term Solutions

Long-term solutions in the Canadian business landscape are anchored in a strategic mix of capital investment, equity, and debt financing, aimed at fostering sustainable growth and innovation. These solutions provide businesses, especially small and tech-based enterprises in Ontario and across Canada, with the necessary resources to embark on development projects, access new markets, and cover essential working costs. The cornerstone of these long-term strategies involves leveraging a combination of private investments from venture capitalists, government grants, and loans from financial institutions to build a robust financial foundation that supports ongoing development and market expansion.

By accessing diverse funding sources, Canadian companies can invest in cutting-edge technology, purchase critical equipment, and finance innovative solutions that address real-world challenges. This approach not only helps businesses scale effectively but also ensures they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global market. Education and awareness about these financing options are crucial, as they enable companies to navigate the complexities of capital acquisition, from understanding the terms of equity financing to managing the repayment of debt. Government programs and private sector initiatives play a pivotal role in providing this support, offering a wide range of funding opportunities designed to meet the long-term needs of Canadian businesses. Through these strategic investments in technology, equipment, and innovative projects, companies can achieve sustainable growth and contribute significantly to the nation's economic prosperity.

Canadian Capital

Canadian capital encompasses a broad spectrum of financial resources and investment mechanisms designed to fuel business growth, innovation, and development across the nation. From Ontario's tech startups to small businesses in remote communities, access to capital in the form of equity, loans, and grants enables Canadian companies to embark on new projects, leverage technology, and innovate solutions that meet market demands. This capital comes from a variety of sources including private investors, venture capital funds, government programs, and traditional bank financing, offering both debt and equity options to suit the diverse needs of businesses.The landscape of Canadian capital is characterized by its support for both the immediate and long-term needs of companies, facilitating the purchase of essential equipment, covering working costs, and supporting expansive growth projects. Government-backed loans and grants, alongside private sector investments, provide a solid foundation for businesses to access the necessary funds for development. This multi-faceted approach helps bridge the gap between innovative ideas and their practical implementation, ensuring that Canadian businesses have the financial support to thrive in a competitive global market. Learning how to effectively navigate this landscape of financing options is crucial for companies aiming to maximize their growth potential and drive innovation within their industries.

Development Support

Development support in Canada is a multifaceted framework designed to propel businesses forward through various forms of financial assistance and guidance. This support structure integrates capital investment, equity financing, debt instruments, and government-backed loans and grants, aimed specifically at nurturing small and medium-sized enterprises, including those in the tech and innovation sectors. Canadian companies benefit from this comprehensive ecosystem, which provides the necessary funding to cover operational costs, invest in new technology, acquire equipment, and initiate growth-centric projects.

In Ontario and across Canada, development support extends beyond mere financial aid, encompassing programs that offer education on accessing venture capital, navigating private investments, and leveraging public funding opportunities. These programs are crucial for businesses looking to understand the landscape of Canadian capital, enabling them to choose the most suitable financing options for their unique needs, whether that involves taking on debt with manageable repayment terms or diluting equity in exchange for substantial investment.

The goal of development support in Canada is to help businesses overcome the challenges associated with market entry and expansion, fostering a climate of innovation and growth. By providing access to a wide array of investment opportunities and financial resources, alongside practical learning tools, Canadian businesses are better equipped to develop market-based solutions, drive innovation, and achieve long-term success in a competitive global landscape.

Funding Support

Government initiatives are crucial in bolstering the ecosystem for tech companies and other sectors by facilitating access to investment, loans, and grants. These funding mechanisms are tailored to support the real-world application of innovative technology solutions, helping to defray the substantial costs associated with research, development, and equipment procurement. By offering a mix of funding options, from short-term projects to long-term development endeavors, government programs aim to stimulate market readiness and adoption of cutting-edge technologies. This strategic investment in the industry not only aids individual companies in overcoming financial barriers but also propels the entire sector forward by encouraging the creation and commercialization of innovative, solution-based technologies that can meet current and future market demands.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Farm Equipment Financing

Financing for agricultural equipment

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Women Entrepreneur Program

Support for women in agriculture, agribusiness and food and beverage

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon

Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1

Loans to develop Quebec tourist attractions

Eligible Funding

From $150,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business project loans

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

Loans to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario

Eligible Funding

From $500,000 to $500,000
Up to 15% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector

Financing to accelerate growth in Quebec

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation

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Across the Canadian entrepreneurial landscape, one paradox persists: billions of dollars are available every year in public funding and government grants, yet a large percentage of those funds remain unclaimed. Why? Because accessing them feels like trying to crack a bureaucratic code written in a foreign language.

Public funding is real—but it hides behind administrative red tape, eligibility mazes, fluctuating deadlines, and cryptic forms. The result? Thousands of businesses miss out on critical financial support, not because they’re unworthy, but because the system wasn’t built for speed, clarity, or accessibility.

That’s the problem helloDarwin set out to solve with its grant platform—a tool designed not only to uncover hidden opportunities but to turn them into engines for business growth.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Impulsion Fund

Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE)

Early-stage funding for high-potential innovative Quebec startups

Eligible Funding

From $250,000 to $2,000,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Black Entrepreneurship Program — Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund

Financial help for Black entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

From $10,000 to $250,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund

Filaction

Loans to Black Community businesses in Quebec

Eligible Funding

From $50,000 to $500,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund

Innovation Canada

Loans for women entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Futurpreneur

Futurpreneur Canada

Futurpreneur assists young entrepreneurs with resources and mentorship

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $60,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

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Unlock Your Business’s Full Potential with Government Grants and Financial Aid

Are you looking for ways to secure funding for your business and reduce costs? Government grants, subsidies, and financial aid programs offer valuable opportunities for companies across various industries. Whether you’re a startup, an established small business, or a growing enterprise, you may be eligible for non-repayable grants, tax credits, and financial assistance to support your projects.

Discover How Much Grant Funding Your Business Can Access

Many businesses miss out on free funding opportunities simply because they don’t know they exist. That’s why we’ve created a free grant estimator—a powerful tool designed to help you identify available grant amounts based on your company’s profile, sector, and project type. In just a few clicks, you can gain insights into the financial aid programs that match your business needs.Our estimator scans a wide range of government grants, including:

Innovation and R&D grants for companies developing new products, services, or technologies.
Export and international expansion subsidies to help businesses enter new markets.
Workforce development funding for training, hiring, and upskilling employees.
Green energy and sustainability grants for eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient projects.
Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Canada Small Business Financing Loan (CSBFL)

Innovation Canada

Canadian program improves small business financing access

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

ESSOR – Component 3: Support for investment projects to reduce environmental footprint

Financial support for reducing environmental footprints of Quebec businesses

Eligible Funding

Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

Production program — French market budgets $3.5M+

Financing for high-budget French-language feature films

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 3,500,000 $
Up to 49% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Protect Ontario Financing Program

Financial support for Ontario businesses facing tariff-related challenges

Eligible Funding

Minimum amount : 250,000 $

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan

Export Development Canada (EDC)

Loan to buy an existing business

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

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Unlock Your Business’s Full Potential with Government Grants and Financial Aid

Discover How Much Grant Funding Your Business Can Access

Innovation and R&D grants for companies developing new products, services, or technologies.
Export and international expansion subsidies to help businesses enter new markets.
Workforce development funding for training, hiring, and upskilling employees.
Green energy and sustainability grants for eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient projects.
Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)

Gouvernement du Québec

Funding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector

Eligible Funding

From $100,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries

Types of eligible projects

Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

EDC — Structured and Project Finance

Financing for large-scale international infrastructure projects

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL)

Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV)

Financing support for large Canadian enterprises facing tariff impacts

Eligible Funding

Minimum amount : 60,000,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+

Financing for high-budget English-language feature films

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
Up to 39% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Telefilm Canada — Marketing program

Financial support for marketing and distribution of feature films

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

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Imagine this: a fast-growing technology startup in Montreal is ready to expand internationally. They’ve built a solid team, developed an innovative SaaS product, and attracted their first round of investors. But as they prepare to hire new talent and scale operations abroad, they face a familiar roadblock—budget constraints. What they don’t realize is that there are government grants that could cover up to 75% of their next hire's salary and fund a good portion of their export marketing campaign. The only problem? They don’t know these programs exist, and even if they did, they wouldn’t know where to start.

This is exactly the problem helloDarwin set out to solve.

In Canada, there are thousands of grant programs available to support business development, innovation, sustainability, digitalization, and more. Yet navigating this ecosystem is like walking through a maze: confusing, technical, time-consuming, and—more often than not—discouraging. The result? Countless companies leave money on the table every year.

helloDarwin’s grant platform is flipping the script by turning complexity into clarity and making funding a strategic advantage for Canadian businesses of all sizes.

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Call for investments VRQ

Axelys

Supports Quebec research-based startups in early-stage company development

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

CANtrade™

Nventure

Flexible financing supporting Northumberland business growth and market expansion

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $150,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation

Supports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

FTQ — Bioenergy

Solidarity Funds (FTQ)

Financing and support for biomethanization projects in Quebec

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Trade Disruption Customer Support program

Centre de tranfer d'entreprise du Québec (CTEQ)

Financial support for Canadian agriculture facing trade disruptions

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Commercialization

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In today’s fast-paced economic environment, where innovation, digital transformation, and competitiveness require ongoing investment, grants and public funding are crucial tools for business success. However, despite the abundance of available programs, many businesses underuse them—often due to their complexity, lack of awareness, or the administrative burden required to apply.

That’s where helloDarwin’s grant platform comes in: a centralized, intelligent, and guided solution designed to help companies gain faster, easier access to the financial support they’re entitled to.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Circular Economy Fund

Fondaction

Canada's first investment fund for circular economy startups

Eligible Funding

From $250,000 to $2,000,000

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Quebec Business Transfer Fund

Loan for buyers in Quebec

Eligible Funding

From $50,000 to $1,000,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Biomed Propulsion Program

Supports life sciences companies for commercialization and job creation

Eligible Funding

From $2,500,000 to $10
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

PARESAU – Component 2 : Emergency financing for strategic companies

Emergency funding for strategic businesses in financial distress

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Duo grand V

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Flexible funding and tech support for sustainable innovation projects

Eligible Funding

From $250,000 to $250,000

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 ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation

Business Growth

Real Investments

Long-Term Solutions

Canadian Capital

Development Support

Funding Support

Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream

Funding to reduce GHG emissions with renewables and grid modernization

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Public administration

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneur Program

National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)

Supporting Indigenous women with business financing and training

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG)

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Supports apprentices financially during technical training in Red Seal trades

Eligible Funding

From $1,000 to $2,000

Eligible Industries

Construction
Manufacturing
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Tech Companies

Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)

Loans for businesses in the technology sector

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyInnovation

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP) — Building Companies

Business assistance for health science companies

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Technology

Access over 4000 different funding opportunities

Try the helloDarwin platform today and find programs that fit your needs

The helloDarwin application makes it easy to unlock grants so your business can grow faster—with less hassle and more impact.

That’s the problem helloDarwin set out to solve with its grant platform—a tool designed not only to uncover hidden opportunities but to turn them into engines for business growth.

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3: Project Implementation, It's time to take action!

NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development

Financial support for industrial productivity and digital transformation projects

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing

Types of eligible projects

Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Crop Inputs

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)

Financing for crop inputs

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Innovation and Growth Fund

MRC Domaine-du-Roy

Fonds offers growth loans for innovative business development

Eligible Funding

From $500,000 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Joliette — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)

Investment support for economic development in Joliette

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS

MRC Les Moulins

Investment fund supporting business startup and expansion phases

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Discover how much grant funding is available for your business

Subsidize your projects with grants!

Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

Unlock Your Business’s Full Potential with Government Grants and Financial Aid

Discover How Much Grant Funding Your Business Can Access

Innovation and R&D grants for companies developing new products, services, or technologies.
Export and international expansion subsidies to help businesses enter new markets.
Workforce development funding for training, hiring, and upskilling employees.
Green energy and sustainability grants for eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient projects.
Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or

Local investment fund policy for business support and financing

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $300,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus

Boosts international potential of Quebec French-language television productions

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Types of eligible projects

Commercialization

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord

Economic support for sustainable business development in MRC

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Business purchase or transfer loan

Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)

Business purchase or transfer financing

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan

Enhance business efficiency through financing equipment and technology investments

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Technology

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your grant funding opportunities

Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

Unlock Your Business’s Full Potential with Government Grants and Financial Aid

Discover How Much Grant Funding Your Business Can Access

Innovation and R&D grants for companies developing new products, services, or technologies.
Export and international expansion subsidies to help businesses enter new markets.
Workforce development funding for training, hiring, and upskilling employees.
Green energy and sustainability grants for eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient projects.
Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

DEL — Share Capital

Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)

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Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund

Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska

Interest-free financial assistance for agricultural businesses in Haute-Yamaska

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationEnvironment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Business Succession Loan

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)

Flexible financial aid for business start-up and development

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $150,000
Up to 20% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Local investment fund (FLI)

Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession

City of Rouyn-Noranda

FLI-FLS funds projects and entrepreneurial succession in Rouyn-Noranda

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 5% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Find tailored funding for your business

Discover more grants on the helloDarwin platform

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MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Papineau

Investment program for business development in Quebec

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Charlevoix-Est

Charlevoix-Est supports local entrepreneurship and economic development

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)

Funding for new tourism projects in Beauce-Sartigan

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

Commercialization

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève)

Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)

Interest-free loan to support business succession in Bellechasse

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

DEL — Digital Transformation Loan

The Digital Transformation Loan offers up to $50,000 in term loans and up to $20,000 in conditionally non-repayable financing to enhance business productivity through new technologies.

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyDigital Transformation

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Mosaic Fund

Filaction

Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

From $50,000 to $500,000

Eligible Industries

Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds

Loans for Quebec start-ups and growing companies

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Arthabaska - Honorary loan

MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce

Young entrepreneurs' short-term loan, Victoriaville region support

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 15,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Futurpreneur

Funding support for young Canadian entrepreneurs aged 18-39

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 60,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund

Supports early-stage Beauce-Sartigan agricultural businesses with microcredit

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Types of eligible projects

Commercialization

Business Growth

Real Investments

Long-Term Solutions

Canadian Capital

Development Support

Funding Support

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Local funds - EXPANSION component

Beauce-Sartigan business expansion financial support program

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade

Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Charlevoix

Supports entrepreneurship and economic growth with risk capital

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 225,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)

FLS offers financial and technical support to eligible businesses

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $40,000

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Créavenir program

Financing and support for young entrepreneurs lacking guarantees

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)

Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)

Local Solidarity Fund loans for eligible Quebec businesses

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $100,000
Up to 10% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationBusiness Buyout

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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

MRC Domaine-du-Roy

Local Investment Fund for business project development

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)

MRC L'Érable

FLS supports business start-up, expansion, and consolidation

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Rivière-du-Loup — FLI/FLS Fund and FLI Succession Fund

MRC Rivière-du-Loup

Investment loans fostering entrepreneurship in Rivière-du-Loup

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 1% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)

MRC de Sept-Rivières

Financial support for business development in Sept-Rivières region

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

MRC La Jacques-Cartier

Local Investment Fund supports business growth and entrepreneurship

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $50,000
Up to 15% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

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Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

DEL — Business Acquisition Loan

Supports entrepreneurs acquiring businesses for succession and ownership transfer

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Investment Fund Loan

Business project support and flexible financial aid program

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $150,000

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Regional Beautification Fund of La Côte-de-Beaupré

Business development and financing solutions for entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Arthabaska - Local Investment Fund (FLI)

MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais

Financial and technical support for business growth and startups

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $40,000

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds

City of Rouyn-Noranda

Offers business loans up to $250,000 from FLI-FLS

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

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Innovation and R&D grants for companies developing new products, services, or technologies.
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Green energy and sustainability grants for eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient projects.
Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC de Mékinac

Local Funds support sustainable business development in Mékinac

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

Local funds support sustainable business development in the Outaouais

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Management of companies and enterprises
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC du Rocher-Percé

Supports business development and growth in the MRC du Rocher-Percé

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream

MRC La Matanie

Grant program offers financial support for business development activities

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $

Eligible Industries

Retail trade
Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Charlevoix — Local Investment Fund (FLI) “Succession” Stream

MRC Charlevoix

Charlevoix economic grants supporting startups and business expansion

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce Sartigan — Local funds - RELIEF component

Supports business succession in Beauce-Sartigan through financial aid

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

MRC Charlevoix

Funding support for viable social economy enterprises projects

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

MRC L'Érable

Local Investment Fund: financial aid for business growth

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan

Flexible financial aid for business development and succession

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $150,000
Up to 20% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program

MRC Drummond

Business financing demystified for tailored entrepreneurial support

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 51% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation

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MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS

MRC de D'Autray

Supporting business development through proactive financial solutions

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)

Social enterprise funding to improve quality of life

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce Sartigan — Young Promoters Fund (YP)

Support for young entrepreneurs starting or acquiring a business

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund

MRC Rimouski-Neigette

FLI/FLS funds support Quebec economic impact projects

Eligible Funding

From $10,000 to $150,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS

MRC Portneuf

Joint Investment Policy supporting Quebec enterprises and employment

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Business Growth

Real Investments

Long-Term Solutions

Canadian Capital

Development Support

Funding Support

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC du Granit — FLI

MRC du Granit

Supports local entrepreneurs with access to various financial aids

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment

MRC de Caniapiscau

Funding for Quebec businesses and economic initiatives

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Sherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

Ville de Sherbrooke

Financial aid for Sherbrooke business development and job creation

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE

MRC Les Basques

CLD des Basques supports business startup and growth

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Commercialization

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund

MRC des Etchemins

Investment loans for business growth and development in MRC

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Access over 4000 different funding opportunities

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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component

Investment loans for new, developing, or acquiring businesses

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $75,000
Up to 10% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Fund FLI – Succession Stream

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or

FLI program supports business ownership transition and acquisition

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan

Personalized support for business projects and funding assistance

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $150,000

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)

MRC Avignon

Business financing for development and job creation in Avignon

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Equipment Purchase Loan

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

Flexible government financing for equipment and business modernization

Eligible Funding

Up to 125% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing

Types of eligible projects

Technology

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Green energy and sustainability grants for eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient projects.
Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Shelter Enhancement Program – Renovation

Funding for on-reserve shelter repairs for domestic violence victims

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 60,000 $

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)

MRC de Lotbinière

Financial assistance for businesses in Lotbinière région

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)

MRC de Minganie

Financial and technical support for startups and business growth

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CAE Rive-Nord — Financing for businesses

CAE Rive-Nord

Business financing solutions for short-term growth and working capital

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Abitibi

Local entrepreneurial loans for economic resilience and growth

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $35,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your grant funding opportunities

Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

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Discover How Much Grant Funding Your Business Can Access

Innovation and R&D grants for companies developing new products, services, or technologies.
Export and international expansion subsidies to help businesses enter new markets.
Workforce development funding for training, hiring, and upskilling employees.
Green energy and sustainability grants for eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient projects.
Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Fund for tourism and cultural events (FÉTC)

Tourism and cultural events fund for Beauce-Sartigan nonprofits

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Maskinongé — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC de Maskinongé

Funding support for Quebec startups and business expansion

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Start-up

Sofiac energy performance

Loan to grow a business

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation

Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Sofiac — Risk-free energy transition

Supports business energy transition projects with risk-free investment

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Real estate and rental and leasing
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce-Centre — Futurpreneur

Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Financing for young entrepreneurs with mentorship and BDC partnership

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $60,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Find tailored funding for your business

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Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

Supports business development and employment in Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund

MRC de Matawinie

Investment support for business development in Matawinie

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan

CAE Beauce-Chaudière

Quasi-equity loans supporting business projects in Beauce-Chaudière

Eligible Funding

From $100,000 to $300,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS

MRC de L'Assomption

Supports business growth and job creation in Quebec

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce-Centre — Créavenir

Créavenir offers credit and support for young entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

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MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Futurpreneur Canada

Funding, mentorship, and tools for young Canadian entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Funding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 60,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FLI-FLS

Financial support for business projects in Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 200,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Témiscouata — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Témiscouata

Investment funds supporting Quebec's economic and employment development

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Lotbinière — Triple F

MRC de Lotbinière

Financial aid for businesses excluding pre-startup phase

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Growth

Real Investments

Long-Term Solutions

Canadian Capital

Development Support

Funding Support

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)

MRC de Sept-Rivières

Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

Local funds support startups and expanding businesses with loans

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)

Financial support for business development in Bellechasse

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 49% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB)

Agri-food financial aid for small Bellechasse enterprises

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Types of eligible projects

Commercialization

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Local Investment Fund Loan

Personalized business support and flexible financial assistance

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $150,000

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP)

Interest-free financial aid for young Quebec entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Ventures at Coralus

Coralus

Funding and support for women and non-binary entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

Up to 45% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Environment and ClimateInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds

MRC Abitibi-Ouest

Investment fund for economic impact businesses in Abitibi-Ouest

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Commercialization

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bécancour — Local investment fund (FLI) - “new business” component

MRC Thérèse de Blainville

Investment loan for Quebec manufacturing startups under two years

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program

MRC La Matanie

DEM offers financial support for sustainable business development

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $

Eligible Industries

Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation

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Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS

Financial support for business development in Thérèse-De Blainville

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Drummond — Local investment funds and local solidarity funds

MRC Drummond

Development funding for eligible Quebec manufacturing businesses

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC des Chenaux

Investment policy for supporting Quebec's economic development

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC La Matapédia — FLI-FLS

MRC La Matapédia

Local Investment Funds for economic development in La Matapédia

Eligible Funding

From $1,000 to $150,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Fonds Émergence Estrie — Financing

MicroEntreprendre

Regional microloans for Estrie entrepreneurial projects

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

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Green energy and sustainability grants for eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient projects.
Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC de Roussillon

Supports entrepreneurial growth and economic development in Quebec

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $250,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce-Centre — Local Investment Funds (FLI-FLS)

FLI-FLS supports businesses in Beauce-Centre with funding

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC du Granit — FIL

MRC du Granit

Local investment fund supporting entrepreneurial development in Granit

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans

Loans for projects by Montreal-based businesses

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Community Credit Fund (CCF)

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Community Fund aids those ineligible for traditional credit

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 2% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Matanie — Local Investment Funds

MRC La Matanie

Financial support for project development in La Matanie

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $

Eligible Industries

Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET

Tourism project loan with potential to convert to funding

Eligible Funding

From $10,000 to $250,000
Up to 15% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds

MRC des Appalaches

Local Investment Funds support entrepreneurial projects through loans

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

MRC Abitibi

Financial support for businesses in Abitibi for growth

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $35,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Business to be acquired” component

Thetford Region Economic Development Corporation (SDE)

Supports business acquisitions through term loans for eligible sectors

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS

MRC de Coaticook

Supports economic development for enterprises in Coaticook region

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon

Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund

Ville de La Tuque

Local Investment Funds support local entrepreneurship in Quebec

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC L'Érable — FLI - Social economy development

MRC L'Érable

Social economy project funding up to $25,000

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Haut-Richelieu — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC du Haut-Richelieu

Investment support for businesses in MRC Haut-Richelieu

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay

Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in Quebec

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Business Growth

Real Investments

Long-Term Solutions

Canadian Capital

Development Support

Funding Support

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

Quebec City

Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

Business loans for startups, growth, and productivity in Thetford

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction

Types of eligible projects

Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Project Financing

MRC Vallée de la Gatineau

Project financing for Quebec entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

Program fosters economic development and employment growth in Québec

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Developing business” component

MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry

Development loans for Quebec manufacturing businesses

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation

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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)

Ville de Lévis

Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Rio Tinto Alcan Diversification Fund

Supports business development and workforce retention in Beauharnois-Salaberry

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Black Entrepreneur Startup Program

Futurpreneur Canada

Supporting young Black entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship and resources

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC de La Haute-Yamaska

Financial support for local business sustainability and growth

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)

MRC de Montmagny

Regional and rural development grant for Quebec municipalities

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade

Types of eligible projects

Business BuyoutInnovation

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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Microcredit Fund – Microcredit Côte-de-Beaupré / Charlevoix

MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville

Empowerment through microcredit for Côte-de-Beaupré entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

Investment support for sustainable economic growth in Quebec

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)

MRC de Lotbinière

Local investment funds for enterprise financial assistance

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce

Support for job creation and business growth in Nouvelle-Beauce

Eligible Funding

From $10,000 to $250,000

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

PME MTL — New Community Businesses

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

Money for community-based businesses in Montreal

Eligible Funding

From $23,000 to $23,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

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Green energy and sustainability grants for eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient projects.
Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)

MRC de L'Islet

Local funds support business startup, expansion, and consolidation

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)

Tourism Relief Fund offers financial support for tourism growth

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSTE

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Supports business transfers in Vaudreuil-Soulanges region

Eligible Funding

From $25,000 to $150,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce-Centre — Succession Component

Interest-free loan for business acquisition of minimum 25%

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $25,000
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Compétivert — Funding Solution

MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry

Funding for Quebec businesses

Eligible Funding

Minimum amount : 50,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyInnovation

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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

Support for business development and job creation in Beauharnois-Salaberry

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $150,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Tourist Loan

MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce

Offer supporting tourism business growth and diversification

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services

Types of eligible projects

Innovation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir

Financial support for young entrepreneurs in Nouvelle-Beauce

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

DEL — Commercialization Loan

Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)

Supports business commercialization and market entry activities

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Commercialization

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Technology

Loan to purchase or upgrade technology

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyDigital Transformation

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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS

MRC Montcalm

Investment support for economic growth in the Montcalm region

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Succession Stream

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)

Interest-free loan supporting youth acquiring 25% business ownership

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Shawinigan — Transfer Strategy Fund

SADC Shawinigan

Business Transfer Fund offers loans for company ownership transitions

Eligible Funding

From $10,000 to $50,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession

City of Rouyn-Noranda

Funding tools for enterprise growth in Rouyn-Noranda

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 5% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Les Basques — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Les Basques

Entrepreneurial support and financial aid for businesses

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

Business Growth

Real Investments

Long-Term Solutions

Canadian Capital

Development Support

Funding Support

Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

Next Generation of Jobs Fund

Supports green job creation and environmental sustainability in Ontario

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)

Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans

Ulnooweg

Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions

Efficiency Nova Scotia

Rebates and financing for small business energy upgrades

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Retail trade

Types of eligible projects

Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings

Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)

Supports preservation and improvement of social and community housing

Eligible Funding

Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Real estate and rental and leasing
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Environment and Climate

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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC General Business Loan

Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated

Rural Atlantic Canada business loan

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Kitikmeot Community Futures

Business loans and advice in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 450,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Micro-Loan Program

Government of Prince Edward Island

Micro-loans for PEI entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 15,000 $

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Indian Business Corporation Services

Indian Business Corporation

Loans for First Nations' businesses in British Columbia

Eligible Funding

Up to 10% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Community Futures Program

Nventure

Provides business loans and support for economic development

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation

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Innovation and R&D grants for companies developing new products, services, or technologies.
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Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)

Export Development Canada (EDC)

Low-interest financing for energy-efficient building retrofits in Toronto

Eligible Funding

Up to 100% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

EDC — Buyer financing

Flexible financing for your international buyers

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Wholesale trade

Types of eligible projects

Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

Supports Ontario SMEs to strengthen supply chains and expand markets

Eligible Funding

From $200,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

Taking Action on Tower Renewal Program (TATR)

Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC)

Supports energy-efficient retrofits for Toronto rental apartment buildings

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Real estate and rental and leasing

Types of eligible projects

Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Inclusive Women Venture Capital Initiative

Innovation Canada

Financial support to increase representation of women in the venture capital industry

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesInnovation

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Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Baffin Business Development — Financial Assistance

Loans for Baffin Island businesses

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

High-Rise Retrofit Improvement Support Program (Hi-RIS)

Financing for energy-efficient retrofits in older Toronto apartment buildings

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $

Eligible Industries

Real estate and rental and leasing

Types of eligible projects

Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Home Energy Loan Program

Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc. (SIEF)

Low-interest financing for Toronto homeowners' energy-efficient home upgrades

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 125,000 $

Eligible Industries

Real estate and rental and leasing

Types of eligible projects

Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Commercial/Agriculture Loans

Commercial and agricultural First Nations business loans in Saskatchewan

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Types of eligible projects

Commercialization

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district

Quebec City

Financial support for business development projects in Saint-Roch

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan

Loan for Indigenous entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 350,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman Resources

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Acquisition Loan +

Supports equipment acquisition for businesses operating over three years

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 120% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC Youth Loan

Government of British Columbia

Business loans for young Atlantic Canadians

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Commercialization

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Capital Investment

Funding for manufacturing modernization and job creation in B.C

Eligible Funding

Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

ADM Fund / 375 idea

City of Montreal (MTL)

Empower your entrepreneurial journey with the Fonds ADM / 375 idées program's generous funding!

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 7,500 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Innovation

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Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans

Kakivak Association

Loans for Inuit business in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 8% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)

Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in the Prairie region

Eligible Funding

Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing

Types of eligible projects

Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Pivot to Grow loan

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Financing to support Canadian exporters impacted by U.S. tariffs

Eligible Funding

From $350,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Investment Attraction Fund

Newfoundland and Labrador investment attraction fund

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

DEL — Loan for Growing Collective Enterprises

Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)

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Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Growth

Real Investments

Long-Term Solutions

Canadian Capital

Development Support

Funding Support

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC Immigrant Loan program — Pilot Project

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)

Loans for immigrants to start businesses with support services

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rise — Small Business Lending

Rise

Business loans for entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $

Eligible Industries

Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

PrairiesCan — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

Loans and support for entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Prairies provinces

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MicroEntreprendre Laval — Financing for entrepreneurs

MicroEntreprendre

Microcredit and support for underrepresented Laval entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

From $500 to $20,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

BDIC — Term Loans

Government of the Northwest Territories

Term loans for Northwest Territories businesses

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Digital Transformation

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BDC Capital — Venture Capital

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)

Venture Capital financing for Canadian entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

TechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Nunavut Business Credit Corporation

Government of Nunavut

Financial and business support for businesses in Nunavut

Eligible Funding

From $150,000 to $2,000,000

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

Training and coaching for entrepreneurs with disabilities in Alberta

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Innovation

Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Financing

Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan (WESK)

Loans for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Indigenous Business Advisory Centres

Government of British Columbia

Expert advice for British Columbian Indigenous entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Types of eligible projects

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Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation

Community Futures Eastern Ontario (CFEO)

Funds for innovative SMEs in southern Ontario

Eligible Funding

From $150,000 to $500,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan

CAE Beauce-Chaudière

Loan for business startup and expansion in Beauce-Chaudière

Eligible Funding

From $25,000 to $300,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC Kick$tart

Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Anges Québec Capital Fund

Anges Québec

Angel investment for innovative Quebec companies

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

VERGE Capital — Startup Fund

Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationEnvironment and Climate

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Export and international expansion subsidies to help businesses enter new markets.
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Green energy and sustainability grants for eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient projects.
Startup and entrepreneur support programs for new businesses seeking capital and resources.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

ESSOR – Component 4: Supporting the internationalization of companies

Export Development Canada (EDC)

Supports Quebec companies in global supply chain integration

Eligible Funding

Up to 70% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

EDC — Credit Insurance

Credit insurance against unpaid invoices

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Commercialization

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Entrepreneur Loan Program

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)

Loans for Manitoba First Nations entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Small Business Loan

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)

Flexible financing for small business operations and growth initiatives

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 350,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program

Lytton Business Restart Program aids in economic recovery efforts

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $

Eligible Industries

Retail trade
Health care and social assistance
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

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SADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund

SADC Shawinigan

Digital Strategy Fund supports tech transition with loans

Eligible Funding

From $10,000 to $50,000

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Types of eligible projects

Digital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Baffin Business Development — Business Counseling

Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC)

Baffin Island business counselling

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

TACC Conventional Loan

Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation

Conventional business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Maria-Chapdelaine — Regular Fund Loan

SADC Maria-Chapdelaine

Tailored loan for business projects in Maria-Chapdelaine

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $150,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

FTQ — Regional Funds

Solidarity Funds (FTQ)

Offers tailored financing and support for regional SME growth

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationBusiness Buyout

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Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie

Entreprendre Sherbrooke

Supports young entrepreneurs with credit and business guidance

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 15,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir

MRC Deux-Montagnes

Financial support and guidance for young entrepreneurs' business projects

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Food & Beverage Financing

Financing for food and beverage production or processing

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade

Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Loan The Developer

Financing available for business development and job growth

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 2% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund

Chantier de l'économie sociale

Helps facilitate SME transfers with beneficial financing options

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Business Buyout

Business Growth

Real Investments

Long-Term Solutions

Canadian Capital

Development Support

Funding Support

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Shawinigan — Green Strategy Fund

SADC Shawinigan

Green Strategy Fund supports sustainable business projects in Shawinigan

Eligible Funding

From $10,000 to $50,000

Eligible Industries

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Types of eligible projects

Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans

Loans for social economy real estate projects in Quebec

Eligible Funding

From $50,000 to $1,500,000
Up to 31% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationConstruction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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