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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
  • Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 2

    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
    Maximum amount : 50 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Quebec International — International recruiting

    Québec International
    International recruitment support in Québec City
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Rapid Response Challenge

    Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
    Support for Canadian COVID-19 manufacturing solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Hamilton, Milton, Ontario
  • Futurpreneur Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards

    Futurpreneur Canada
    Funding support for early-stage business launch
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada

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  • Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Attractions, activities and facilities

    Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
    Supporting digital transformation in tourism for sustainable growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $95,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Initia Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Relève Alimentaire Québec Award

    Initia Foundation
    Awards for Quebec food industry leaders
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Renfrew County Community Development Fund

    Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)
    Term loans for eligible local SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
  • Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans

    Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
    Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Reshaping Energy Systems

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), Government of Alberta
    Funding for Alberta energy system innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Association Partnership Program

    City of Ottawa
    Supports rural Ottawa organizations with project-based financial assistance
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)

    Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
    Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Ontario Development Program – Funding for Rural Businesses

    Government of Ontario
    Funding for rural business growth in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $10,000 · Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    Open Date : January 18, 2027 · Closing date : February 25, 2027
    Ontario, Canada
  • SADC Shawinigan (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    SADC Shawinigan — SADC Fund

    SADC Shawinigan (SADC)
    Loan financing for business growth in Shawinigan
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
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  • Shift logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Shift Impact Grant

    Shift
    Funding for tech-driven climate action
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • PS43 Foundation (PS43) logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportClosed

    Siakam EdTech Engine

    PS43 Foundation (PS43)
    Accelerator for North American EdTech startups
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $30,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Small Business BC logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Small Business BC

    Small Business BC
    Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Small Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund

    Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU) (NNI)
    Financing for business training and aftercare in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Kugluktuk, Nunavut, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Small Business Support Program — Small Business Opportunities Fund

    Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU) (NNI)
    Funding to start or grow a business in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Nunavut, Canada

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

    Small Business Tax Credit

    Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC)
    Reduced tax rate for Newfoundland and Labrador small business
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NL, Canada
  • Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal

    Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)
    Validating smart agriculture technologies for market adoption
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 1: Specialized support for social economy enterprises

    Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
    Specialized support for social economy enterprise development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3

    Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
    Supports collaborative projects among Quebec social economy organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canadian Space Agency (CSA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Space Technology Development Program

    Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
    Funding for space technology development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Sport Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sport Development Grant

    Sport Manitoba, Town of Oakville
    Support for local sport development initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 14, 2027 · Closing date : May 31, 2027
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA) logo
    Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed

    SSRIA – Business Growth Program

    Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)
    Business growth support for cleantech ventures
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • City of Brantford logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Starter Company Plus - Brantford

    City of Brantford
    Business support and startup funding for entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada

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  • County of Huron logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Starter Company Plus - Huron County

    County of Huron
    Training and mentorship for small business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Markham logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Starter Company Plus - Markham

    City of Markham
    Business support and funding for Markham entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Markham, Ontario, Canada
  • Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Starter Company Plus - Peterborough

    Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
    Entrepreneur training with mentorship and micro-grant support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOther SupportClosed

    Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines

    City of St. Catharines
    Training and mentorship for new businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (SBEC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Starter Company PLUS - Windsor-Essex

    Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (SBEC)
    Business start-up and growth support for Windsor-Essex entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Regional Municipality of York logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOther SupportClosed

    Starter Company Plus — Northern York Region

    Regional Municipality of York
    Entrepreneur support and startup funding in York Region
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Startup Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Startup Global Pitch Competition

    Startup Canada
    Support for Canadian businesses expanding internationally
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Support for self-employment

    Government of Québec
    Money for unemployed workers to start a business in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e

    Government of Québec
    Funding for collaborative research and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3

    Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
    Support for certification of designated products
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)

    Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Bioenterprise Canada
    Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
    Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $100,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement

    Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
    Funding for agri-food innovation and productivity
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec

    Investissement Québec (IQ), Revenu Québec
    Refundable tax credit for maritime regions
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 30.000002% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

    Quebec City
    Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Fast Forward (ffwd) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    The Accelerator

    Fast Forward (ffwd)
    Support for early-stage tech and AI-powered nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    thriveFORWARD

    Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
    Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada

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  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program

    City of Toronto
    Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Tourism Digital Assistance Program

    Government of Nova Scotia, Tourism Nova Scotia
    Funding for digital marketing in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance

    Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
    Funding for tourism product development and marketing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NT, Canada
  • Tourisme Baie-James logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting

    Tourisme Baie-James
    Funding for tourism accommodation projects in Baie-James
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $200,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services

    Tourisme Baie-James
    Funding for tourism consulting projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $50,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC) logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators

    Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
    Business acceleration in global tech hubs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    True North Sustainable Food Fund - Impact

    Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
    Supports clean-technology food demonstration projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Turn to excellence!

    La Financière agricole (FADQ)
    Support for young agricultural succession
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $7,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Fondation Madeli-Aide logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    University level scholarships

    Fondation Madeli-Aide
    University scholarship for Madelinot students
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Video Games Business Development Program

    Canada Media Fund (CMF)
    Supports B.C. game studio growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
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  • Volta logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Volta AI

    Volta, Scale AI Cluster, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Support for AI supply chain ventures
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 14,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • 2 Degrés logo
    Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed

    Water Incubation Program

    2 Degrés
    Water startup incubation in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    WinterTech Development

    Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
    Funding for winter mobility technology development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 33.333336% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Young Entrepreneurs Program

    Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources, Reston and Area Foundation (RAF)
    Support for young Manitoba entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $10,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada

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  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yukon Spark Tourism Micro-grant

    Government of Yukon
    Funding for new Yukon tourism experiences
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $5,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Yukon, Canada
  • YWCA Hamilton logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    YWCA Hamilton

    YWCA Hamilton
    Business support for women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024

    Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
    Advancing livestock efficiency through technological innovation and research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects: Innovation and growth

    PME MTL
    Montreal grant supports innovative business projects in strategic sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Capital Synergie

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024

    Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
    AI commercialization for advanced manufacturing
    Eligible Funding
    From $525,000 to $2,100,000 · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Canada
  • Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network

    Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
    Supports Ontario bioindustrial cluster growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA

    PROMPT
    Collaborative AI innovation for Quebec business consortiums
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SDTC — Scale Up Funding

    Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
    Funding for high-growth Canadian companies advancing sustainable technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada

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  • Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SDTC — Seed Funding

    Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
    Contributions for innovative environmental technologies
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope

    PROMPT
    AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Supports business growth in targeted Quebec territories
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $125,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    CQRDA — PSO-v2A

    Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
    Supports collaborative research and innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Financial support for aspiring farmers

    La Financière agricole (FADQ)
    Support for young Quebec farmers
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $65,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
    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, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Funding for collaborative aerospace innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation asset collective (IAC) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    IP financing - Associate members of CAI

    Innovation asset collective (IAC)
    Funding support for IP strategy in data-driven cleantech SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsUnknown

    MRC Arthabaska - Honorary loan

    MRC Arthabaska
    Short-term financing for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada

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  • MRC de D'Autray logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC de D’Autray — Support program for emerging business projects

    MRC de D'Autray
    Non-repayable aid for emerging business projects in D’Autray
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Montcalm logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund

    MRC Montcalm
    Funding for first-business startups and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Thérèse de Blainville logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund

    MRC Thérèse de Blainville
    Collective social economy support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Kamouraska logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)

    MRC Kamouraska
    Non-repayable financial aid up to $5,000 for eligible projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% 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
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Saint-Pascal, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC L'Islet — Fund to help architectural design companies conquer new markets

    MRC de L'Islet
    Funding to help architectural design firms reach new markets
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada