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Fund your projects in professional services

Investments in software, cybersecurity, recruiting, training, and market development can open the door to grants. helloDarwin helps identify the right programs for your industry.
Professional services
What makes funding in professional services complex
Professional services firms often need to combine expenses, sector proof, intake dates, and economic objectives to secure the right funding.
Varied expenses
Equipment, technology, training, hiring, energy efficiency, or expansion can fall under different programs.
Sector-specific proof
Programs need to understand the context in professional services, the budget, outcomes, and operational risks.
Timing requirements
Many programs require applications before the purchase, signature, or project start.

Grants in professional services

Professional services firms can access programs to modernize operations, develop markets, improve productivity, or reduce costs.
ESSOR – Component 1A logo
Open
Funding for feasibility studies and investment planning
Quebec, Canada
Closes on March 31, 2027
Up to 50,000 $
CanExport SMEs logo
Open
Supports Canadian SMEs’ export activities in new international markets
Canada
Closes on August 31, 2026
Up to 50,000 $

Accepted grant applications for professional services firms

See how we helped companies in your industry fund projects with relevant grants and programs.
Accepted$1M+
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$250K-$500K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$250K-$500K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Pivot to Grow loan

Operational modernization with new tools

Accepted$250K-$500K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

Accepted$100K-$250K
2026
Professional, scientific and technical services

Term Loans

Facility improvement to strengthen operations

Accepted$100K-$250K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Development of E-Business Tax Credit (CDAE)

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

Accepted$50K-$100K
2026
Professional, scientific and technical services

Non-refundable contributions

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$50K-$100K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Défi-Québec, Sustainable City

Market-oriented research and development

Accepted$50K-$100K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV

Commercial expansion into new markets

Accepted$50K-$100K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

ISED — Artificial intelligence (AI)

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

Accepted$50K-$100K
2024
Professional, scientific and technical services

NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$50K-$100K
2023
Professional, scientific and technical services

PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

Accepted$50K-$100K
2023
Professional, scientific and technical services

PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund

Operational modernization with new tools

Accepted$25K-$50K
2026
Professional, scientific and technical services

CanExport SMEs

Structured export plan to accelerate growth

Accepted$25K-$50K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Innovative Solutions Canada Program

Applied innovation project with commercial potential

Accepted$25K-$50K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$25K-$50K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

SCALE AI — Acceleration

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

Accepted$25K-$50K
2024
Professional, scientific and technical services

Call for projects: Innovation and growth

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

Accepted$25K-$50K
2024
Professional, scientific and technical services

Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici

Product development to create a competitive advantage

Accepted$25K-$50K
2024
Professional, scientific and technical services

NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$10K-$25K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Startup in residence

Team expansion to support growth

Accepted$10K-$25K
2024
Professional, scientific and technical services

CDAP — Youth Wage Subsidies

Operational modernization with new tools

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Visées program — Training

Team expansion to support growth

AcceptedUnder $10K
2024
Professional, scientific and technical services

Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

AcceptedUnder $10K
2024
Professional, scientific and technical services

Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

Frequently asked questions

Need help deciding what applies to your business? Talk to an expert and get a clearer next step.

Can professional services firms qualify for funding?

Yes, especially for digital transformation, AI and automation, workforce training, export development, productivity tools, hiring, and commercialization projects with clear expenses and outcomes.

What should a services firm define before applying?

Define the business problem, the tool or service being implemented, the internal team involved, expected efficiency gains, training needs, and how the project supports growth or capacity.

How does helloDarwin help professional services teams?

We help translate knowledge-work projects into fundable files by clarifying eligible expenses, measurable gains, program fit, and the difference between operational improvements and innovation work.