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Commercialization Grants in Atlantic Canada for 2026

Across Atlantic Canada, organizations can access commercialization grants that fund market validation, go‑to‑market planning, pilot projects, and product launches in 2026. Programs span federal agencies like ACOA and NRC IRAP and provincial partners in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. This directory explains eligibility, activities, funding structures, and application practices for SMEs, startups, and non‑profits.

135 programs
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed

    NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program

    New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
    Free CleanTech accelerator support for New Brunswick startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund

    New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
    Funding for cleantech innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program

    New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
    Funding for early-stage emissions-reduction technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    NBIF Venture Capital Fund

    New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
    Venture capital for high-risk, growth oriented New Brunswick companies
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    New Brunswick Film Tax Credit

    Government of New Brunswick
    Refundable tax credit for film production
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada

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  • Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Newfoundland and Labrador interactive digital media tax credit

    Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC)
    Tax credit for interactive digital media production in Newfoundland and Labrador
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NL, Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund

    Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
    Supports transformative, innovative projects in Nova Scotia's seafood and agriculture
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $1,125,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nova Scotia Seafood Innovation and Technology Adoption Program (NS-ITAP)

    Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
    Funding for Nova Scotia seafood innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 99,900 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Nova Scotia Talent Trust (NSTT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nova Scotia Talent Trust Scholarship

    Nova Scotia Talent Trust (NSTT)
    Scholarship support for emerging Nova Scotia artists
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Large-scale offshore marine testing facility
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    St. John's, NL, Canada
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  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Organic Industry Development - Implementation of Strategic Initiatives

    Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
    Funding to support organic farming in Prince Edward Island
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness

    Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
    Funding to help Prince Edward Island organic businesses increase market share
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)

    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Supports PEI potato sector modernization and diversification
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses

    Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
    Support for agri-food product and market growth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    PE, Canada

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  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations

    Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
    Supports agricultural organizations developing new products and markets
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Rediscover Main Streets

    Government of Canada
    Community funding for vibrant main streets
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $500,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Short Film Venture Program

    Government of New Brunswick
    Assists emerging New Brunswick filmmakers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    NB, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Strategic Industry Growth Initiative (SIGI)

    Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
    Support for agriculture and agri-food industry growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, PE, Canada
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  • Canada's History Society logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The John Bragg Award for Atlantic Canada

    Canada's History Society
    Funding for Atlantic Canadian history projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses

    Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
    Funding for tourism product diversification and marketing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    NL, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada

    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Supports tourism adaptation and recovery
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Value-adding Equipment Program

    Government of Nova Scotia
    Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada

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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    AgriStability — New Brunswick

    Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
    Margin-based support for agricultural producers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $ · 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
    NB, Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring

    LearnSphere
    Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 16,250 $ · Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    E-tools for Exporting

    LearnSphere
    Money to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $15,000 · Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Expert AdviceUnknown

    Europe Market Development Program

    Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
    Development support for Atlantic exporting companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesUnknown

    Invest Nova Scotia — Incubation

    Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
    Facility support for emerging technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Market Development and Access

    Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
    Funding for emerging market opportunities in New Brunswick agriculture
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 45,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesUnknown

    NRC — Marine research station

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Marine research facility in Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada