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Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN)

Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN) (GTN)

Funding for greenhouse technology innovation

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Ontario, Canada

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Hardware Catalyst Initiative

ventureLAB

No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

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Healthy Communities Initiative Regions

Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)

Supports healthier, safer communities

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 60,400,000 $
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

HIPP Entrepreneur Business Pitch Competition

Town of Hanover

Business pitch competition for Hanover entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding: From $1,160 to $8,085
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Hanover, Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici

Entreprendre Ici

Supports ethnocultural entrepreneurs creating businesses in Québec

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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Human Analogue Studies 2026

Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

Funding for human spaceflight analogue research

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries: Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit

Canada

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i.d.e.a. Fund

TechAlliance, Innovation Factory, WEtech Alliance

Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox

Government of Canada

Corrosion detection technologies for naval ships

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 12,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects: Technology

NS, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Impulsion SME

Investissement Québec (IQ)

Access to investment capital

Eligible Funding: From $250,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund

Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation

Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Human ResourcesConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

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Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF)

Laidlaw Foundation (LF)

Funding for Indigenous youth-led cultural projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Environment and Climate
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)

Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program

Government of British Columbia (BC), Innovate BC

Support for B.C. SMEs piloting new technology

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects: TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa

Innovate Niagara

Paused pathway for immigrant entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure: For-profit business

St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets

Government of Canada

Support for collaborative 5G defence research

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: Public or Parapublic institution

Canada

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Innovation Fund

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI), Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)

Support to commercialize innovative products

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

NB, PE, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation Growth Program

Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN), Manitoba Housing (MHRC)

Support for innovative product commercialization in Manitoba

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program

Innovation Guelph

Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

Other SupportClosed

Innovative Solutions Canada - Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

AI monitoring for RCMP detainee safety

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries: Public administration
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Innovative Solutions Canada - Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

Proof-of-feasibility funding for PFAS destruction solutions

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

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Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Transport Canada (TC)

Low-cost Canadian solutions to deter vehicle theft

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating

National Research Council Canada (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Zero-emissions industrial process heating solutions

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

innovÉÉ — Accord

innovÉÉ

Funding collaborative research and innovation in Quebec sectors

Eligible Funding: From $100,000 to $350,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

Quebec, Canada

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innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

innovÉÉ

Collaborative AI R&D funding for Quebec companies

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Innowwide call 4 2025 — 4th Innowwide call for market feasibility projects

Eureka Network (EUREKA)

International market feasibility support for innovative SMEs

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization

Canada

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Intermunicipalités

Réseau Québec-France

Youth work exchange between Québec and France

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 1,400 $
Eligible Industries: Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Quebec, Canada

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Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia

Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

NS, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Invest Ottawa ElevateIP

Invest Ottawa (IO)

Supports intellectual property protection and growth

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

Partnering and CollaborationClosed

Investment Readiness

Eureka Network (EUREKA)

Connects innovators with corporate investors

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Technology

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Irrigation Program — Irrigation Development Program

Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)

Support for irrigation infrastructure development

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business

Saskatchewan, Canada

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Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program

Government of Saskatchewan

Supports efficient irrigation system upgrades

Eligible Funding: From $250 to $50,000 · Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects: TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business

Saskatchewan, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program

J. Armand Bombardier Foundation (FJAB)

Bursaries for recognized study programs

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries: Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund

Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCFNS)

Supports rural climate action

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects: Environment and Climate
Legal Structure: Non-profit

NS, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Jobber Grants

Jobber

Funding for growing home service businesses

Eligible Funding: From $10,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries: Construction
Types of eligible projects: Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses

Kakivak Association

Financial assistance for Inuit entrepreneurs to start or grow businesses

Eligible Funding: Up to 81% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Nunavut, Canada

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Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities

Mitacs

Research support for children with disabilities

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

BC, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Kincardine Start-up Space Leasehold Improvement Program CIP

Municipality of Kincardine

Funding for downtown leasehold improvements and accessibility upgrades

Eligible Funding: From $500 to $50 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Kincardine, Tiverton, Ontario

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Launch Export Atlantic Incubator

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia

Export readiness support for Atlantic businesses

Eligible Funding: Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects: Business Buyout
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund

Laval Economique

Consulting support for social economy enterprises in Laval

Eligible Funding: From $5,000 to $15,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Human Resources
Legal Structure: Social economy enterprise

Laval, Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

Le programme aquaentrepreneur

AQUAACTION

Commercial support for water technology companies

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
Types of eligible projects: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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Life Science Fellowships

Alberta Innovates

Support for life science startup commercialization

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Alberta, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Live Music

Creative BC

Supports live music capacity building across BC

Eligible Funding: From $2,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit

BC, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Matching Investment Fund

Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)

Funding for dairy product development

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)

Collaborative AI and quantum innovation support

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: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

MEDTEQ+ — Vitrine d’innovation en santé

Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)

Supports Quebec health technology companies advancing innovative solutions

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP)

Apeetogosan

Supports Métis entrepreneurs in Alberta with business start-up funding

Eligible Funding: Minimum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Business Buyout
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Alberta, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Mineral Exploration Support Program For Critical And Strategic Minerals

Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)

Supports critical minerals exploration projects in Quebec

Eligible Funding: From $50,000 to $400,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects: Environment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

Mobility Call for Projects under the France-Québec Year of Innovation

Government of Québec

Support for France-Quebec innovation mobility

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 2,400 $
Eligible Industries: Public administration
Types of eligible projects: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Mobility Unlimited Hub with the Toyota Mobility Foundation

MaRS Discovery District

Support for active mobility ventures

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization

Canada

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Créavenir

Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)

Financial support and guidance for young entrepreneurs in Beauharnois-Salaberry

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Business Buyout
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Quebec, Canada

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MRC des Appalaches - Economic Diversification Fund (FDE)

MRC des Appalaches

Supports economic diversification and business development in the region

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOther SupportClosed

MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)

MRC L'Érable

Financial and technical support for new businesses

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Business Buyout
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

MTRIC — Start Program

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)

Advance metal transformation processes and products

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOther SupportClosed

Municipality of Kincardine - Community Improvement Plan Grants

Municipality of Kincardine

Funding for Kincardine development and improvement projects

Eligible Funding: From $500 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Kincardine, Tiverton, Ontario

Grant and FundingClosed

Music Company

Creative BC

Supports B.C. music companies’ business development

Eligible Funding: From $2,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

BC, Canada

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Music Industry Initiatives

Creative BC

Supports music industry development in BC

Eligible Funding: From $2,000 to $60,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

BC, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Muskoka Starter Company Plus

Town of Bracebridge

Funding and mentorship for growing businesses

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Innovation

Ontario, Canada

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

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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

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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

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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

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New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program (NEFBA)

Government of British Columbia (BC)

Funding for new farm business growth and infrastructure

Eligible Funding: From $1,250 to $15,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects: TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure: Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business

BC, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

New Ventures BC Competition

Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC (NVBC)

Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia

Eligible Funding: From $200 to $250,000
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects: TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, For-profit business

BC, Canada

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Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program

LatAm Startups

Accelerator for newcomer-led Canadian tech companies

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: TechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)

Support for Canadian advanced manufacturing clusters

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Canada

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NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)

Collaborative funding for sustainable manufacturing projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 5,250,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: Social economy enterprise

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Niagara Falls Starter Company Plus

City of Niagara Falls

Business startup and growth support in Ontario

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Business Buyout

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

NOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP)

Township of Schreiber

Support for Northern Ontario businesses adapting to COVID-19

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

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Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)

Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

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Nova Grants

The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF)

Funding for innovative community programs

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries: Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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NRCAN — National Energy Systems Modelling

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Supporting national energy systems modelling for emission reductions

Eligible Funding: From $300,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : March 31, 2029

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Nunavut Entrepreneurship Incentive

Government of Nunavut

Financial support for new entrepreneurs in Nunavut

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Business Buyout

Nunavut, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

NWT Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Program

Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)

Funding for youth-led water stewardship projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 3,500 $
Eligible Industries: Public administration
Types of eligible projects: Environment and Climate
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Yellowknife, NT, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)

Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)

Supporting French-language arts presenters in Ontario

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Ontario, Canada

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Ocean Supercluster

Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)

Co-investment for collaborative ocean projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 400,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

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OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)

Critical technology internships for Ontario SMEs

Eligible Funding: From $10,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

OMIF — Live Music

Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates

Supports live music events in Ontario

Eligible Funding: From $10,000 to $125,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Human Resources
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative — Applied Research Stream

Government of Ontario

Ontario agri-food research support

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Music Investment Fund

Ontario Creates

Supports Ontario music business growth

Eligible Funding: From $10,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Ontario, Canada

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Grant and FundingClosed

Open Innovation Program

Government of British Columbia (BC), B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)

Funding for BC-based innovators

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Eligible Industries: Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

BC, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)

Support for business growth in British Columbia

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

BC, Canada

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

PacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)

Business scale-up support for BC organizations

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

BC, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic

Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)

Funding for collaborative aerospace R&D projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects: InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

PEI Business Women's Association — Micro-Grant

Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association (PEIBWA)

Non-repayable funding for women-led businesses in PEI

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

PE, Canada

Platform

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Funding cycles open and close within days. Our real-time engine monitors policy changes and alerts you as soon as a new matching opportunity appears.

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed

Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition

Nventure

Competition for policing technology innovators

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Policy Development Contribution Program

Public Safety Canada (PSC)

Support for Red Flag law awareness projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries: Public administration
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Première Ovation - Multi Arts

Quebec City, Première Ovation

Support for emerging multidisciplinary artists

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit

Quebec City, Wendake, Quebec

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)

Funding for collaborative AI and quantum 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: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — Critical and Strategic Minerals

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)

Circular innovation for critical minerals

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnology

Quebec, Canada

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Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

PRIMA — INNOV-R

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)

Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure: Public or Parapublic institution

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — INNOV-R SME

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)

Supporting collaborative industrial research to cut GHGs

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 450,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)

Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)

Supports feasibility studies for circular economy projects in Québec

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOther SupportClosed

Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association

Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association (PEIBWA)

Non-repayable support for women entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

PE, Canada

Platform

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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

Grant and FundingClosed

Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)

UAS Centre of Excellence

Non-repayable financial support for strategic sector development

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: Innovation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed

Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund — Emerging Publishers Stream

Ontario Creates

Marketing support for Ontario publishers

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

Quantum Quebec

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)

Supports innovation projects in quantum science and technology

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects: InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Expert AdviceClosed

Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1

Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)

Digital transition support for Quebec construction organizations

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Construction
Types of eligible projects: Digital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Canada for 2026

Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN)

Hardware Catalyst Initiative

Healthy Communities Initiative Regions

HIPP Entrepreneur Business Pitch Competition

Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici

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Human Analogue Studies 2026

i.d.e.a. Fund

IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox

Impulsion SME

Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund

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Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF)

Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program

Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program

Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets

Data-driven strategy.

Innovation Fund

Innovation Growth Program

Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program

Innovative Solutions Canada - Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution

Innovative Solutions Canada - Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media

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Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention

Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating

innovÉÉ — Accord

innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Innowwide call 4 2025 — 4th Innowwide call for market feasibility projects

Discovery at scale.

Intermunicipalités

Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

Invest Ottawa ElevateIP

Investment Readiness

Irrigation Program — Irrigation Development Program

Turn funding opportunities for startups into strong applications

Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program

J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program

Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund

Jobber Grants

Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses

Your AI grant expert.

Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities

Kincardine Start-up Space Leasehold Improvement Program CIP

Launch Export Atlantic Incubator

Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund

Le programme aquaentrepreneur

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Life Science Fellowships

Live Music

Matching Investment Fund

MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

MEDTEQ+ — Vitrine d’innovation en santé

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Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP)

Mineral Exploration Support Program For Critical And Strategic Minerals

Mobility Call for Projects under the France-Québec Year of Innovation

Mobility Unlimited Hub with the Toyota Mobility Foundation

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Créavenir

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MRC des Appalaches - Economic Diversification Fund (FDE)

MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)

MTRIC — Start Program

Municipality of Kincardine - Community Improvement Plan Grants

Music Company

Data-driven strategy.

Music Industry Initiatives

Muskoka Starter Company Plus

NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program

NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund

NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program

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NBIF Venture Capital Fund

New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program (NEFBA)

New Ventures BC Competition

Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program

NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program

Discovery at scale.

NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge