Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Startup grants provide essential financial support. They enable entrepreneurs to bring their projects to life while reducing financial risks.

1244 programs

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Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Collaborative aquaculture research support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Arctic Infrastructure Fund
Transport Canada (TC)
Funding for Arctic transport infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean
City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Support for office establishment in Old Saint-Jean
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
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Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Autonomous Disinfection Robot Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for autonomous disinfection robot solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Ontario, Canada
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BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Capital Investment
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for manufacturing growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
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BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Capital and expertise to expand your business
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BDIC — Standby Letters of Credit
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC)
Flexible financial support helping NWT businesses start, grow, and thrive
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,100 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
NT, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
BDIC — Term Loans
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC)
Term loans for Northwest Territories businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BioCreate Program
Ontario Genomics
Business support for Ontario biotech start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Biotech – September 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International biotech R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses lemaire
Fondation de la Famille Lemaire (FFL)
Scholarships for entrepreneur-students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed
Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bringing Circularity to Life in the Bioeconomy: From Envisioning to Planning
Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports feasibility studies for innovative circular economy projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Grants and Funding Opportunities
Municipality of Huron East
Municipal funding for business and property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
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Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
City of Toronto
Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Call for bilateral cooperation projects Quebec-Cameroon
Government of Québec
Support for Quebec-Cameroon entrepreneurial cooperation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Call for Projects in Innovation for the Benefit of Nature — 4th Stream
Government of Québec
Support for Quebec innovation abroad
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Call for Proposals in Technology Leadership
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Supports digital tech commercialization and growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Canada - Manitoba Job Grant
Government of Manitoba
Discontinued support for Manitoba employer training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – Japan 3+2 collaborative call for proposals on AI and automation solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-Japan collaborative R&D for agricultural AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Canada – South Korea 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bilateral industrial R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations
Government of Canada
Funding for professional arts presentation venues
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada call for projects number 7
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Collaborative international R&D support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online
Innovation Canada
Financing to help SMEs adopt e-commerce
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,400 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-Japan co-innovation support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for Canada-Japan innovation partnerships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Canada–UK 2023-24 critical minerals sustainability and circularity
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-UK critical minerals R&D support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Supports Canadian agtech SMEs in R&D collaboration with Brazil
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Canadian Civic Essay Contest 2026
GLOCAL Foundation of Canada (GLOCAL)
National civic essay contest for young Canadians
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canadian cleantech mining innovators expanding into Australia and Indonesia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Financing for Quebec social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Care Camps Foundation Grant
Care Camps of Canada
Funding for pediatric oncology camps
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed
Catalyst and Transformation Fund
Cultural Careers Council Ontario (WIC)
Funding for creative sector restructuring
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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CBDC Social Enterprise Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CBDC Young Millionaires Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Youth entrepreneurship support in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Funding to recover Quebec's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CED support for incubators and accelerators 2024–2028 - Call for proposals
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for Quebec startup incubators and accelerators
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $500,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Recognizing promising Canadian foodtech companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Circular Initiatives Awards
Circular Québec
Recognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Climate Action Grants
Clean Foundation
Youth-led climate action projects in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOther SupportClosed
Clean Growth Hub
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Federal clean technology support and advice hub
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Other SupportClosed
CleanBC — Go Electric Other Rebates
Go Electric BC, Plug In BC
Point-of-sale rebates for commercial zero-emission vehicles
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 33.329998% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : December 10, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CME’s Technology Investment Program
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
Direct financial assistance for manufacturers in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 1: NSERC Alliance (Universities)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
University-industry R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $100,000 · Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
College-industry applied R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $80,000 · Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Community Futures Saskatchewan — Self-Employment for the Unemployed
Community Futures Saskatchewan
Business start-up help for unemployed people in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Newspapers — Business Innovation — Canada Periodical Fund
Government of Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Innovation funding for Canadian community newspapers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
Canada
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Community Project Grant Program
Town of Grimsby
Funding for local community projects in Grimsby
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition
City of Montreal
Funding for ecological transition business projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
Support for collaborative biopharmaceutical AI projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
CQRDA — Providers-Clients
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Joint innovation support for Quebec aluminum partners
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creation Grants
Canadian Roots Exchange
Funding for Indigenous youth-led community projects
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Creative Destruction Lab Next Gen Computing Stream
Creative destruction lab (CDL)
Mentorship for technical founders in advanced computing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Industry Organizations Project Grant
Alberta Media Fund (AMF), Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Government of Alberta
Support for Alberta cultural industry projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Défi osentreprendre
OSEntreprendre
Quebec entrepreneurial recognition across four streams
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $12,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Quebec City
Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSE
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Supports entrepreneurs with non-repayable financial contributions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Support for innovation and business growth
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOther SupportClosed
Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)
CANARIE
Free cloud resources for Canadian businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Health Sandbox
Alberta Innovates
Accelerates digital health technology adoption in Alberta clinical settings
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative
Danone Institute of North America
Support for sustainable food systems projects
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $60,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to non-profits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
NS, Canada
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Disruptive Technology Solutions for Cell and Gene Therapy Challenge program — Call for proposals: RNA-based therapeutics for neurological disorders
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative support for RNA therapeutics research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Drilling Technology Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Advanced drilling technologies for emissions reduction
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $8,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
e-Auto Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative support for electric vehicle technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF)
Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for early-stage research commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition — Competition Awards
Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition
Awards for emerging Canadian vocalists
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $11,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Supports regional businesses in market diversification and expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprises
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Incentives to grow new business in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) - Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic diversification and business development in targeted regions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic diversification and business development in MRC des Sources
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Edge Fund
City of Edmonton
Supports Edmonton businesses to start, scale, and innovate
Eligible Funding
From $75,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Supports Nova Scotia farms adopting energy-efficient practices
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Emerging Renewable Power Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for emerging renewable electricity projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateCommercialization
Alberta, NS, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed
ENCQOR 5G at MaRS
MaRS Discovery District
Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
ventureLAB
Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Accelerator for UBC research-based ventures
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT — Hosting
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
Tourism funding for sustainable regional development
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $100,000 · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International disaster resilience innovation funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eurostars
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International SME-led R&D innovation support
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $3,000,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Timeline
Open Date : December 17, 2026 · Closing date : March 4, 2027
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Export+ Fund
Laval Economique
Funding for Laval export expansion projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Laval, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox (QCS)
FABrIC
Support for Canadian quantum computing projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fast Track to the EIC Accelerator
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Fast-track access to EIC Accelerator
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative
EU Member States, Iceland, Israel, Norway, Switzerland, Türkiye, United Kingdom
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Closed support for Nordic biofood projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Financial Incentives (Community Grants, CIP, Event Tourism Grants)
Town of Bracebridge
Local funding for community and property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 24,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fishing Licence Loan Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loan to purchase fishing licence and gear in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
NS, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Food & Agriculture Startup Competition
Grow-NY
Competition for food and agtech startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FoodTech Next
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Funding for foodtech demonstration and pilot projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $250,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Government of Ontario
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
France and South Korea call for projects 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D cooperation for innovation
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $3,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gen AI Call for Projects
Scale AI Cluster
Supports collaborative generative AI projects improving operational productivity in Canada
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Other SupportClosed
Geniuses in business
Acfas
Student innovation commercialization competition
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Ontario Genomics, Genome Canada
Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $6,000,000 · Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Germany and Israel call for projects 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Cross-border R&D call for German and Israeli companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 560,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Globalstars
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D cooperation for innovative market-ready technologies
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $3,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Go-To-Market Microgrant
Innovate BC
Funding for early market launch and sales growth
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $50,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program

Arctic Infrastructure Fund

Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean

Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions

Autonomous Disinfection Robot Challenge

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BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Capital Investment

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BioCreate Program

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Bourses lemaire

Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada

Bringing Circularity to Life in the Bioeconomy: From Envisioning to Planning

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Call for bilateral cooperation projects Quebec-Cameroon

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Call for Projects in Innovation for the Benefit of Nature — 4th Stream

Call for Proposals in Technology Leadership

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Canada – Japan 3+2 collaborative call for proposals on AI and automation solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience

Canada – South Korea 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals

Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations

Canada call for projects number 7

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Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online

Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program

Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026

Canada–UK 2023-24 critical minerals sustainability and circularity

Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil

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Canadian Civic Essay Contest 2026

Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia

Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1

Care Camps Foundation Grant

Catalyst and Transformation Fund

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CBDC Social Enterprise Loan

CBDC Young Millionaires Program

CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream

CED support for incubators and accelerators 2024–2028 - Call for proposals

CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25

Discovery at scale.

Circular Initiatives Awards

Clean Climate Action Grants

Clean Growth Hub

CleanBC — Go Electric Other Rebates

CME’s Technology Investment Program

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Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 1: NSERC Alliance (Universities)

Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)

Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2

Community Futures Saskatchewan — Self-Employment for the Unemployed

Community Newspapers — Business Innovation — Canada Periodical Fund

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Community Project Grant Program

Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition

CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

CQRDA — Providers-Clients

Creation Grants

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Cultural Industry Organizations Project Grant

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Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSE

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Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE

Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)

Digital Health Sandbox

DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative

Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits

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Disruptive Technology Solutions for Cell and Gene Therapy Challenge program — Call for proposals: RNA-based therapeutics for neurological disorders