Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

1524 programs

Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medecine (CCRM)
Help to commercialize cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicine technologies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Centre for Drug Research and Development
adMare Bioinnovations
Life sciences collaboration and facilities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
CFI — Research Facilities Navigator
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Connects users with research facilities across Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans
Chantier de l'économie sociale
Loans for social economy real estate projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $2,500,000 · Up to 31% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
City of Elliot Lake
Municipal incentives for business and property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network
Ville de Lévis
Quebec supports entrepreneurs with unified regional business services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Levis, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program
Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA)
Tax abatement incentive to encourage business in Saskatoon
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Clean tech scale-up
Alacrity Canada
Help to scale a British Columbia clean tech company
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CMF — Commercial Projects Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Supporting interactive digital media with commercial potential
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : August 4, 2026 · Closing date : December 8, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CMF — Distributor Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Production financing through distributor commitments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 49% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : April 14, 2026 · Closing date : December 8, 2026
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
CMF — Iteration Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Supports new content for successful IDM projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : October 28, 2026 · Closing date : December 8, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CMF-Quebecor — Fund Intellectual Properties Intended for International Markets Production Support Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF), Quebecor Fund
Supports French-language TV projects for global markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen
Collaborative research and development projects
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : June 19, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
College-Industry Innovation (CII) Grant
Alberta Municipal Affairs, Government of Alberta
Supports research infrastructure and innovation capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Commercial Fishery Support (CFSP) Pilot Program
Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Support for commercial fisheries in the NWT
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateCommercialization
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026 · Closing date : April 1, 2027
NT, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Commercial/Agriculture Loans
Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc. (SIEF)
Development loans for First Nation businesses in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Community Climate Adaptation Fund
Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Supports community-based climate adaptation projects
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports Prairie community economic development and diversification
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen
Community Futures Program Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Community Futures Association (NWTCFA)
Northwest Territories business loans and counselling
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Business planning help for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Community Opportunity Readiness
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Supports First Nation and Inuit economic development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Partnership Fund (CPP)
Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Funding for community initiatives in Strathroy-Caradoc
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Government of Yukon
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 375,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Yukon, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Consulting Advisory Services
Metro Business Opportunities, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Consulting support for SMEs and nonprofits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Consulting Services Program 2023-2028 (Agriconseils Network)
Laval Economique
Funding for agricultural consulting services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Lanaudière, Laval, Montreal, Quebec
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Grant and FundingOpen
Coolest Thing I've Ever Made - Season 2
Bell Fund
Funding for Canadian series production
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life
Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Support for official-language minority community development
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Copyright
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Information on copyright registration and services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural 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
Expert AdviceOpen
COREX Program
Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce (FCCQ), Government of Québec
Help for Quebec businesses to export to the northeast United States
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Côte-de-Beaupré AGRO Fund
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Financing support for agricultural businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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CQRDA — INITI-AL
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Small-scale aluminium R&D support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Craft & Visual Arts Production
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for commercial craft and visual arts production
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : May 27, 2026 · Closing date : February 3, 2027
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Travel support for Indigenous arts activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : September 23, 2020
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Creative Entrepreneurship Program
Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
Resources for Cape Breton Island and Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, craft entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NS, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Creative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities of Nova Scotia
Export support for creative businesses and nonprofits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program
Government of Québec
Funding for municipal cultural partnership agreements
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Customized Products and Services
Statistics Canada
Tailored statistical support for organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Deduction for copyright income
Government of Québec
Annual deduction on eligible copyright income
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Deduction for foreign producer and foreign personnel holding a key position in a foreign production filmed in Québec
Government of Québec
Tax deduction for eligible foreign film professionals in Québec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Defence Engagement Program — Targeted Engagement Grant Program
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding for defence and security policy projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Loan for Growing Collective Enterprises
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)
Financing for growing collective enterprises
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Social economy enterprise
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Working Capital Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), Longueuil City
Working capital financing for business operations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesCommercialization
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Delta
Northern Innovation Network (NIN)
Strategic co-investment for scaling tech companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEPS — Local Investment Fund
MRC de Pierre-De Saurel, Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS)
Financing for business start-up and growth
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Development and Predevelopment Funding
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for linear project development and predevelopment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 84% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman ResourcesCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : April 14, 2026 · Closing date : December 8, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Direct Lending
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Direct financing for global expansion
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceOther SupportOpen
District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow
District3
Montréal innovation hub
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Online procurement marketplace for suppliers and buyers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Don Haig Award
Hot Docs
Support for independent filmmakers and producers
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre Foundation — General Funding
Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre Foundation (DBMF)
Funding to improve geriatric residents’ quality of life
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen
Earth Tech: Adapt
Earth Tech: Adapt
Climate adaptation support for scalable Canadian ventures
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
EARTH University Canada Foundation — General Funding
EARTH University Canada Foundation (EARTH)
Education and training support for agriculture initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ecofuel fund
Fonds Ecofuel
Clean tech investment for early-stage companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 1
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Funding for small business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Yukon, Canada
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Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Funding for medium-sized business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Operating support for export and investment organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOther SupportOpen
EDC — Company InSight
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Research international companies before partnering
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Equity capital for diverse exporters
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : April 28, 2022
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen
EDC — Indigenous Business
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Export support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Eligibility Certificate – New Corporation Dedicated to the Commercialization of Intellectual Property
Government of Québec
Tax holiday for IP commercialization
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
EMAP/EforE PEI
LearnSphere
Support for PEI SMEs expanding export marketing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Opportunities Program
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Alberta
Supports innovation and growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Energy Innovation Program — Testing Facilities Call for Proposals
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports shared testing infrastructure for energy innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Timeline
Open Date : June 23, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie
Entreprendre Sherbrooke
Support for business start-ups with financing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides
CDE of the Laurentians (CDE)
Funding for business projects in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Equity Investors Incentive
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funds for PEI businesses to attract investors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Eureka Clusters
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International SMART R&D call
Eligible Funding
From $20,000,000 to $70,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Timeline
Open Date : June 23, 2026 · Closing date : January 26, 2027
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Eurêka Investment Fund
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports commercialization of Quebec public research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
EUREKA!
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International R&D collaboration for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationOpen
EURIMAGES – European Cinema Support Fund
Telefilm Canada
Funding for eligible European co-productions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Evol — Conventional loan
Evol
Loans for diversified and inclusive Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $450,000 · Up to 5% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : February 16, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Evol — Conventional loans for women entrepreneurs
Evol
Loan fund for women entrepreneurs focused on sustainable development
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent
Strategic export support for advanced technology SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOther SupportOpen
Export Distribution Centre Program
Government of Canada
GST/HST relief for export-oriented businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Export Funding NB
LearnSphere
Money to enhance export marketing for New Brunswick businesses
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000 · Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Export Market Access Program (EMAP)
LearnSphere
Money to enhance export marketing for Prince Edward Island businesses
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000 · Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
PE, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Farm Land and Buildings Financing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Flexible financing for farm land and buildings
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
FAST IMPACT (Innovative Methods to Advance Angelman Syndrome Treatments Towards Clinical Trials) Award
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)
Translational funding for Angelman syndrome research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
FAST Postdoctoral Fellowship
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)
Postdoctoral research funding for Angelman syndrome
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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FAST-Trac Award
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)
Funding for translational Angelman syndrome research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
AI adoption support for businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : October 13, 2026 · Closing date : January 19, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Film — Promotional Travel Assistance
Government of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Supports New Brunswick producers’ travel to key film industry events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOther SupportOpen
Filmmaker Assistance Program (FAP)
National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
Post-production support for independent Canadian filmmakers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Support for fisheries business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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FinDev Canada Financing and Investment
FinDev Canada (DFIC)
Private sector development finance in developing countries
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program
First Book Canada
Access books and resources for children in need
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutCommercialization
NS, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
First Citizens Fund — Business Loan Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (BC) (NEDC)
Business financing for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,175 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Flow Capital — General Funding
Fiera Capital Foundation
Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies
Eligible Funding
From $2,000,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
FMO - Research funding
Eye Disease Foundation (FMO)
Supports eye and vision research projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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Fonds marguerite monastesse
Quebec Foundation for the Blind (FAQ)
Funding for inclusive recreational and educational projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Support for first-time business start-up and growth
Eligible Funding
From $8,000 to $10,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Food Development Centre
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba
Support for food product development in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Food Product Development Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funding for food product and process development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Food Ventures Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NS, Canada
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Expert AdviceOpen
Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars
Foodpreneur Advantage
Food and beverage start-up education webinars
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Foresight Canada Capital Support Programs
Foresight Canada
Capital support for fundraising readiness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Government of Ontario
Supports Ontario forest biomass initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Government of Ontario
Strategic funding for Ontario forest sector projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)
Support for wood manufacturers and processors across Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Open Date : March 24, 2026
Ontario, Canada

Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine

Centre for Drug Research and Development

CFI — Research Facilities Navigator

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

City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

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City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network

City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program

Clean tech scale-up

CMF — Commercial Projects Program

CMF — Distributor Program

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CMF — Iteration Program

CMF-Quebecor — Fund Intellectual Properties Intended for International Markets Production Support Program

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College-Industry Innovation (CII) Grant

Commercial Fishery Support (CFSP) Pilot Program

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Commercial/Agriculture Loans

Community Climate Adaptation Fund

Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces

Community Futures Program Northwest Territories

Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services

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Community Opportunity Readiness

Community Partnership Fund (CPP)

Community Tourism Destination Development Fund

Consulting Advisory Services

Consulting Services Program 2023-2028 (Agriconseils Network)

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Coolest Thing I've Ever Made - Season 2

Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life

Copyright

COREX Program

Côte-de-Beaupré AGRO Fund

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CQRDA — INITI-AL

CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Craft & Visual Arts Production

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel

Creative Entrepreneurship Program

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Creative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia

Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program

Customized Products and Services

Deduction for copyright income

Deduction for foreign producer and foreign personnel holding a key position in a foreign production filmed in Québec

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Defence Engagement Program — Targeted Engagement Grant Program

DEL — Loan for Growing Collective Enterprises

DEL — Working Capital Loan

Delta

DEPS — Local Investment Fund

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Development and Predevelopment Funding

Direct Lending

District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow

Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia

Don Haig Award

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Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre Foundation — General Funding

Earth Tech: Adapt

EARTH University Canada Foundation — General Funding

Ecofuel fund

Economic Development Fund — Tier 1

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Economic Development Fund — Tier 2

Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations

EDC — Company InSight

EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program

EDC — Indigenous Business

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Eligibility Certificate – New Corporation Dedicated to the Commercialization of Intellectual Property

EMAP/EforE PEI

Emerging Opportunities Program

Energy Innovation Program — Testing Facilities Call for Proposals

Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie

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Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides