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Discover Loans and Capital Investments in Culture in Canada

Loans and capital investments fuel growth and innovation in Canada's cultural sector, supporting creative projects and cultural enterprises.

In Canada, loans and capital investments provide essential financial support for cultural organizations and creative projects, fostering innovation and sustainability within the arts sector. These funds help cultural enterprises grow, enhancing their contributions to the country's rich and diverse cultural landscape.

151 programs available
  • Desjardins logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon

    Startup in residence

    Desjardins
    Investment-focused accelerator for Canadian tech startups
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon

    Production program — French market budgets $3.5M+

    Telefilm Canada
    Funding for Canadian feature films in production
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,500,000 $
    • Up to 49% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
    Support for commercialization projects
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    Government of Québec
    Funding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector
    Quebec, Canada
    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Telefilm Canada — Marketing program

    Telefilm Canada
    Support for marketing Canadian feature films
    Canada
    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
    Canada
  • Fondaction logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Circular Economy Fund

    Fondaction, Recyc-Québec (RECYC-)
    Funding for early-stage circular economy companies
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $2,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Financing — Technology

    Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
    Loan to purchase or upgrade technology
    Canada
    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
    Canada
  • Ville de Lévis logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)

    Ville de Lévis
    Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs
    Levis, Quebec, Canada
    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
    Levis, Quebec, Canada
  • Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET

    Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
    Support for tourism business development
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Filaction logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Mosaic Fund

    Filaction
    Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Bellechasse logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    MRC de Bellechasse
    Repayable financing for business growth
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $100,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Caniapiscau (MRC) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Caniapiscau — FDE

    MRC de Caniapiscau (MRC)
    Funding for business development and job creation
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 80% 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
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Coaticook (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS

    MRC de Coaticook (MRC)
    Supports economic development for enterprises in Coaticook region
    Quebec, Canada
    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS

    MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC)
    Financial support for business development in Thérèse-De Blainville
    Blainville, Quebec, Canada
    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
    Blainville, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Drummond logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program

    MRC Drummond
    Business financing demystified for tailored entrepreneurial support
    Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
    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
    Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Community Support Fund (CSF)

    MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
    Funding for community-driven local initiatives
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3

    MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
    Non-repayable support for innovation and growth
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
    Financing for business development projects
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré, Développement Côte-de-Beaupré
    Financial support for local business start-up and growth
    Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
    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
    Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
  • Développement Côte-de-Beaupré logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
    Microcredit for business development support
    Quebec, Canada
    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
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
    Economic support for sustainable business development in MRC
    Quebec, Canada
    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Matanie (DEM) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program

    MRC La Matanie (DEM)
    Financial support for business growth in La Matanie
    Matane, Quebec, Canada
    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 Buyout
    Matane, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY)
    Business financing for growth and succession
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • 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
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Matawinie (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund

    MRC de Matawinie (SADC)
    Financing for business growth and succession
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Matawinie (SADC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund

    MRC de Matawinie (SADC)
    Funding for tourism development projects
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Rimouski-Neigette logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund

    MRC Rimouski-Neigette
    Financing for business growth and succession
    Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
    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
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Sept-Rivières (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)

    MRC de Sept-Rivières (MRC)
    Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects
    Quebec, Canada
    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
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund

    PME MTL (PME)
    Loans for Montreal innovation projects
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    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
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
    Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
    Financing for business growth and succession
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Tourist Loan

    SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
    Tourism financing for local business growth
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Thetford Region Economic Development Corporation logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

    Thetford Region Economic Development Corporation
    Business loans for startups, growth, and productivity in Thetford
    Quebec, Canada
    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
    Financial support for tourism adaptation and growth
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
    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
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Coralus logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ventures at Coralus

    Coralus
    Community capital for impact-driven ventures
    Ontario, Canada
    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
    Ontario, Canada
  • MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
    Local business financing for growth and succession
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Capital — Venture Capital

    Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
    Venture capital for Canadian technology companies
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages

    Canada Media Fund (CMF)
    Funding for diverse-language audiovisual projects
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 49 $
    • Up to 84% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Business Investment Program — Equity Investment

    Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
    Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
    NL, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    NL, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Development and Predevelopment Funding

    Canada Media Fund (CMF)
    Funding for linear project development and predevelopment
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • FinDev Canada (DFIC) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FinDev Canada Financing and Investment

    FinDev Canada (DFIC)
    Financing and investment for development-focused businesses
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FTQ — Business Financing

    Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
    Tailored financing for Québec businesses
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Invest Nova Scotia — Investment

    Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
    Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
    NS, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    NS, Canada
  • Invest Ontario logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)

    Invest Ontario
    Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Investment Accelerator Fund

    MaRS Discovery District
    Early-stage capital for technology founders
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Ontario, Canada
  • Kakivak Association logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans

    Kakivak Association
    Loans for Inuit business in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
    Nunavut, Canada
    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
    Nunavut, Canada
  • MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program

    MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC)
    Financial support for businesses in Blainville
    Blainville, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Blainville, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2

    MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
    Funding for social economy business projects
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund

    MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
    Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
    Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    NBIF Startup Investment Fund

    New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
    Pre-seed investment for New Brunswick startups
    NB, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    NB, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)

    Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
    Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Rise logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rise — Small Business Lending

    Rise
    Low-interest loans and mentorship for small businesses
    Ontario, Canada
    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
    Ontario, Canada
  • Rogers Group of Funds (RGF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rogers Series Fund

    Rogers Group of Funds (RGF)
    Funding for Canadian TV series production
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)

    CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
    Financing for business growth and succession
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • 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
    Business Buyout
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan

    SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
    Digital financing for business transformation
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • SADC Shawinigan (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund

    SADC Shawinigan (SADC)
    Financing for digital transition projects
    Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
  • SOCCA (SOCCA) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses

    SOCCA (SOCCA)
    Term loan for Indigenous-led business projects
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

    Quebec City
    Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
    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
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Production program — Indigenous stream

    Telefilm Canada
    Funding for Canadian feature film production
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $4,000,000
    • Up to 49% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+

    Telefilm Canada
    Funding for Canadian feature film production
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
    • Up to 49% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M

    Telefilm Canada
    Support for Canadian feature film production
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
    • Up to 49% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation

    PME MTL (PME)
    Supports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    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
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
    Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Abitibi-Ouest (MRC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest (MRC)
    Repayable financing for local business growth
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais (MRC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 2

    MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais (MRC)
    Funding for structuring local development projects
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Montcalm (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS

    MRC Montcalm (MRC)
    Financing for business growth and succession
    Quebec, Canada
    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
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Chenaux (MRC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

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

    MRC des Chenaux (MRC)
    Business financing for growth and succession
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Les Basques (CLD) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

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

    MRC Les Basques (CLD)
    Term financing for business growth
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    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 BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Montmagny (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)

    MRC de Montmagny (MRC)
    Funding for territorial development and vitalization
    Montmagny, Quebec, Canada
    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
    Montmagny, Quebec, Canada
  • Lake of Bays Township logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Lake of Bays Township
    Financial support for property and business improvements
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    BDC Industries — Creation and culture

    Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
    Specialized financing for creative and cultural businesses
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Township of Wellington North logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Business Facade Improvement Opportunity

    Township of Wellington North
    Interest-free façade improvement support for businesses
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kawartha Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    City of Kawartha Lakes Strategic Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    City of Kawartha Lakes
    Funding for business and property improvements
    Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership

    Canada Media Fund (CMF)
    Support for exporting Canadian television content
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $300,000
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Independent Production Fund (IPF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Cogeco television production program

    Independent Production Fund (IPF)
    Funding for Canadian fiction television series
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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