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FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario
Funding for businesses in southern Ontario by FedDev Ontario.
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 125,000 - $ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The FedDev Ontario grant program supports incorporated businesses in Southern Ontario by providing no-interest, repayable contributions ranging from $125,000 to $10 million per project. Eligible activities include developing, commercializing, or producing innovative products, processes, and services, improving productivity and competitiveness, and scaling up or expanding to develop new business opportunities. The program prioritizes projects focused on clean economic growth, business development, technological innovation, and industrial transition.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 125,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development, commercialization, or production of innovative products, processes, and services.
- Improvement of productivity, capacity, and competitiveness.
- Scaling up and expanding to create new business opportunities, enter new markets, or reach new customers.
- Projects supporting clean economic growth and the greening of the economy.
- Projects contributing to emissions reductions and creating sustainable and green jobs.
- Accelerating business development and growth for growth companies.
- Projects in cutting-edge sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, medical technologies, digital health, and agri-tech.
- Support for industrial transition by adopting new technologies and innovations to improve competitiveness in traditional sectors.
- Projects supporting the transition to zero-emission vehicles and housing manufacturing innovation.
- Initiatives promoting inclusive growth and regional coverage, creating opportunities for underrepresented groups and fostering growth in various communities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated businesses that develop, commercialize, or produce innovative products, processes, and services
- Companies improving productivity, capacity, and competitiveness
- Businesses focused on scaling-up and expanding to develop new business opportunities, enter new markets, or reach new customers
- Projects in clean economic growth supporting greening the economy and sustainable, green job creation
- Growth companies accelerating business development and growth
- Businesses engaged in cutting-edge sectors like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, medical technologies, digital health, and agri-tech
- Projects supporting industrial transition to adopt new technologies and innovations
Eligible expenses
FedDev Ontario supports projects that drive innovation and competitiveness in key areas, focusing on sustainable growth and technological advancement. Eligible activities aim to enhance productivity, market reach, and the adoption of new technologies.
- Development, commercialization, or production of innovative products, processes, and services.
- Enhancement of productivity, capacity, and competitiveness of businesses.
- Scaling up and expanding business operations to access new markets and customer bases.
- Projects supporting clean economic growth, such as those contributing to emissions reduction and creating green jobs.
- Initiatives focused on accelerating business growth and development.
- Projects involving cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, medical technologies, digital health, and agri-tech.
- Support for industrial transition by adopting new technologies and innovations in traditional sectors.
- Projects promoting the transition to zero-emission vehicles and innovative housing manufacturing.
Eligible geographic areas
- Southern Ontario
Additional information
- FedDev Ontario prioritizes projects that support inclusive growth and regional coverage, structuring investments to promote equitable growth across urban, small, and rural communities.
- Applicants can contact FedDev Ontario for assistance with the application process, emphasizing a client-focused approach to program delivery.
- Individuals are encouraged to express interest and discuss their project needs with FedDev Ontario before applications open.
- The program supports initiatives that create opportunities for underrepresented groups.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario?
The FedDev Ontario grant program supports incorporated businesses in Southern Ontario by providing no-interest, repayable contributions ranging from $125,000 to $10 million per project. Eligible activities include developing, commercializing, or producing innovative products, processes, and services, improving productivity and competitiveness, and scaling up or expanding to develop new business opportunities. The program prioritizes projects focused on clean economic growth, business development, technological innovation, and industrial transition.
How much funding can be received?
FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario Funds up to $10,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario program?
To be eligible for the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario program, you must:
Must be an incorporated business.
Focus on developing, commercializing, or producing innovative products, processes, and services.
Enhance productivity, capacity, competitiveness, scale-up, and develop new business opportunities.
What expenses are eligible under FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario?
Development, commercialization, or production of innovative products, processes, and services.
Improvement of productivity, capacity, and competitiveness.
Scaling up and expanding to create new business opportunities, enter new markets, or reach new customers.
Projects supporting clean economic growth and the greening of the economy.
Projects contributing to emissions reductions and creating sustainable and green jobs.
Accelerating business development and growth for growth companies.
Projects in cutting-edge sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, medical technologies, digital health, and agri-tech.
Support for industrial transition by adopting new technologies and innovations to improve competitiveness in traditional sectors.
Projects supporting the transition to zero-emission vehicles and housing manufacturing innovation.
Initiatives promoting inclusive growth and regional coverage, creating opportunities for underrepresented groups and fostering growth in various communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario?
You can contact Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) by email at info@feddevontario.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-593-5505.
Where is the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario available?
The FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario a grant, loan, or tax credit?
FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario is a Grant and Funding