Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

1524 programs

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio
Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-food Development Support Program
La Mitis RCM
Financial support for agri-food projects in La Mitis
Eligible Funding
From $750 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateCommercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-food Funding
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Food Innovation
Township of Huron-Kinloss
Funding for innovative agri-food business improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Food Market Development and Access
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Money for New Brunswick agrifood businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NB, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for national assurance system projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2027
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsPartnering and CollaborationOpen
AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports agri-food innovation commercialization and adoption
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Investment
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports kosher and halal red meat exports
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2027
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports export promotion and market diversification
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : February 13, 2026 · Closing date : October 1, 2030
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program: Market Diversification for SMEs
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports small and medium-sized enterprises entering new markets
Eligible Funding
From $14,000 to $100,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
Timeline
Open Date : February 13, 2026 · Closing date : September 30, 2030
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — Manitoba
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Income support for farmers facing margin declines
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $3,000,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2027
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — Newfoundland and Labrador
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
Whole-farm income support for Canadian producers
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Whole-farm income support for Canadian producers
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AIDA Fund
Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC)
Funding for young Quebec classical artists
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : February 5, 2027
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation Grants
Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation (ACHF)
Supports innovative child health initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
Funding for Alberta exporters attending international trade events
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $15,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Beyond Combustion (BBC) Program
Alberta Innovates
Supports non-combustion oil sands technologies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Alberta Innovates
Support for energy storage and critical minerals innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships
Alberta Innovates
Undergraduate summer health research support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
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Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Business coaching and innovation support for Alberta companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ALÉGO Market Diversification Program
Commerce International Québec
Strategic support to diversify markets outside Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Alliance Advantage
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Partner-driven research collaboration support
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Alliance grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Partner-driven research funding for collaborations
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
American Literary Translators Association - Hong Kong Literature Translation Mentorship
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Global
Support for Hong Kong literature translation mentorships
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Amherst Economic Development Fund
CDE of the Laurentians (CDE)
Financial support for local business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Application, exchange and knowledge mobilization grants
Brain Canada Foundation
Supports brain research knowledge mobilization
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aquaculture Capital Equity Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Fisheries and Land Resources
Newfoundland and Labrador commercial aquaculture funding
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $250,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NL, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Aquanation
AQUAACTION
Network for water technology innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ARBJ — Business start-up, expansion and succession program (PDERE)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Supports business start-up, expansion, and succession activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Strategic financing for large regional projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Artistic shift
Organization
Support for emerging professional artists in Montérégie
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
AscendBio
Invest Nova Scotia
Scale industrial biotech and agritech in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Cape Breton, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ascension competition
Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ)
Pitch competition for early-stage Quebec startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Timeline
Closing date : December 7, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Asia Market Development Program
Invest Nova Scotia
Market entry support for Atlantic exporters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 24,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : August 18, 2021
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Support for Atlantic fisheries projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Helps Canada’s fish and seafood sector transition
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AtlanticOER Development Grants
AtlanticOER – REL Atlantique (REL)
Funding for open educational resource development
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $7,000
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2026 · Closing date : January 15, 2027
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Author Readings Program
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Supports author readings for host organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,200 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : July 2, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen
Baffin Business Development — Financial Assistance
Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC)
Loans for Baffin Island businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Nunavut, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Financial Management
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financial consulting for business projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Customized growth financing without ownership dilution
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $35,000,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen
BDC Defence Platform
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Support for Canadian defence-focused businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financing for Indigenous business growth
Eligible Funding
From $100,001 to $350,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Support for newcomer entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 21, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Book Publishing Grant — Market Demand Reprint Stream
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for high-demand book reprints
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : January 27, 2027
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
Bourses -- médecine dentaire
Fondation de l'Ordre des Dentistes du Québec (FODQ)
Funding for dental care access, research, and student awards
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Bright Beacon Foundation — General Funding
Bright Beacon Foundation
Capital and training for underrepresented founders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia Manufacturing and Processing Tax Credit
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Refundable tax relief for manufacturing investments
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for diverse-language audiovisual projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 49% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : April 14, 2026 · Closing date : December 8, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Support for English and French broadcaster productions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 84% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Government of Manitoba
Supports agri-processing modernization and capacity growth in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Accelerator Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)
Structuring financing to accelerate the growth of innovative businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Government of Ontario
Tailored advisory support for Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Improvement Grant
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for creative business growth and efficiency
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 22, 2026 · Closing date : February 3, 2027
Saskatchewan, Canada
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
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
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NL, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Term Loan
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Loan for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
NL, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Business Link — Market Research Services
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Free market research support for small businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Alberta, Canada
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Business Retention and Expansion Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC)
Newfoundland and Labrador business check-up
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Support Policy
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Financial support for business development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Buy and Upgrade Equipment Program
BC Hydro (BCH)
Business energy storage incentives
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Buyandsell.gc.ca — Procurement Assistance Canada Coaching Service
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Personalized procurement coaching for businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
CAAIN — Clean Agtech Validation and Integration Program
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Support for clean agtech validation and commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Timeline
Open Date : May 20, 2026
Canada
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CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Funding for livestock technology innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : May 5, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen
CAEHM - Support
CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE)
Entrepreneur support in Haute-Montérégie
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Acquisition and Market Development
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Support for visual artists’ production and market development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Circulation of Works in Quebec
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Support for circulating artistic works in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Dissemination of Works in Quebec - Digital and Visual Arts
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Support for arts dissemination and production in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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CALQ — Dissemination of Works in Quebec — Literature and Storytelling Organizations
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Touring support for literature and storytelling organizations in Québec
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Dissemination of Works Outside Quebec - Digital and Visual Arts
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Supports artistic dissemination outside Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Event and Public Presentation
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Support for artistic outreach and public presentation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Professional Development
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Promotes literature and storytelling
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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CALQ — Prospecting - Literature and Storytelling
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Funding for literature and storytelling prospecting
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Publication and Critical Documentation
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Arts publication and documentation support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Publication for Organizations
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Support for arts dissemination and publication
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Reception of Works from Outside Quebec - Digital and Visual Arts
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Support for works from outside Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Flexible aid for atypical career projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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CALQ — Travel
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Professional travel support for artists and curators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Canada Brand
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Government-backed branding for export-ready Canadian food businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program
Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Collaborative ocean technology commercialization support
Eligible Funding
From $400,000 to $400,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Canada's Smartest Kitchen
Holland College
Custom food innovation services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (2014-2019)
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Project funding for agricultural sector adaptation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Loan guarantee for farmers and co-operatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
InnovationBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative — University Partnership Program
Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CCAI)
Career apprenticeships for new graduates
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program
Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding to strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 700,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for fish and seafood businesses
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Northern economic development and infrastructure support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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CanNor Regional Defence Investment Initiative
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Support for defence supply-chain growth and regional innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOther SupportOpen
Canon Canada Donations and Sponsorships
Canon Canada Inc.
Support for Canadian charities and organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOther SupportOpen
CBDC Community Development Fund
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financial assistance for Atlantic Canadian non-profit associations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 225,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Innovation Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financing for technology adoption and business innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financial support for Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
NS, Canada
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CBDC Youth Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Business loans for young Atlantic Canadians
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CCC — International Prime Contractor
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Help Canadian firms sell to foreign governments
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CEDC Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC)
Funding for tourism projects and events in Thunder Bay
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services
Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal (CEIM)
Expertise for Quebec start-up companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Centech Acceleration
Centech
Free startup acceleration support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : October 6, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund

Agri-food Development Support Program

Agri-food Funding

Agri-Food Innovation

Agri-Food Market Development and Access

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Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)

AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit

AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption

AgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Investment

AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations

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AgriMarketing Program: Market Diversification for SMEs

AgriStability — Manitoba

AgriStability — Newfoundland and Labrador

AgriStability — Nova Scotia

AIDA Fund

Data-driven strategy.

Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation Grants

Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)

Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Beyond Combustion (BBC) Program

Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals

Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships

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Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)

ALÉGO Market Diversification Program

Alliance Advantage

Alliance grants

American Literary Translators Association - Hong Kong Literature Translation Mentorship

Discovery at scale.

Amherst Economic Development Fund

Application, exchange and knowledge mobilization grants

Aquaculture Capital Equity Program

Aquanation

ARBJ — Business start-up, expansion and succession program (PDERE)

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ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)

Artistic shift

AscendBio

Ascension competition

Asia Market Development Program

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Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure

Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships

AtlanticOER Development Grants

Author Readings Program

Baffin Business Development — Financial Assistance

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BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

BDC Advisory Services — Financial Management

BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital

BDC Defence Platform

BDC Financing — Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan

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BDC Financing — Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan

Bioindustrial Innovation Canada

Book Publishing Grant — Market Demand Reprint Stream

Bourses -- médecine dentaire

Bright Beacon Foundation — General Funding

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British Columbia Manufacturing and Processing Tax Credit

Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages

Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French

Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness

Business Accelerator Loan

Data-driven strategy.

Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses

Business Improvement Grant

Business Investment Program — Equity Investment

Business Investment Program — Term Loan

Business Link — Market Research Services

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Business Retention and Expansion Program

Business Support Policy

Buy and Upgrade Equipment Program

Buyandsell.gc.ca — Procurement Assistance Canada Coaching Service

CAAIN — Clean Agtech Validation and Integration Program

Discovery at scale.

CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025