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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
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

    MRC Portneuf
    Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS

    MRC Portneuf
    Joint financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Rimouski-Neigette logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund

    MRC Rimouski-Neigette
    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $150,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Rivière-du-Loup logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Rivière-du-Loup — FLI/FLS Fund and FLI Succession Fund

    MRC Rivière-du-Loup
    Local financing for business investment projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Roussillon logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

    MRC de Roussillon
    Supports entrepreneurial growth and economic development in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $250,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Sept-Rivières logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOther SupportOpen

    MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)

    MRC de Sept-Rivières
    Financing for business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Sept-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)

    MRC de Sept-Rivières
    Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC Témiscamingue — Créavenir - Desjardins

    MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
    Financing and support for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC Témiscamingue — Investment Fund Loan

    MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
    Financing for business growth in Témiscamingue
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $150,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : June 1, 2032
    Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Témiscamingue — Local Investment Fund Loan

    MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
    Financing for business start-up and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $150,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : June 1, 2032
    Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada

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  • MRC Témiscouata logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund

    MRC Témiscouata
    Support for innovative acériculture projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 218,798 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Vallée de la Gatineau logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    MRC Vallée de la Gatineau
    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    MTRIC — INNOV-R

    Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
    Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)

    Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
    Funding for Ontario agri-food innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $200,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Optech logo
    Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesOther SupportOpen

    OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics

    Optech
    Accelerated R&D support for optics photonics and quantum innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL – Young Business Fund

    PME MTL
    Startup support for Montréal businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest

    PME MTL
    Support for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — New Community Businesses

    PME MTL
    Money for community-based businesses in Montreal
    Eligible Funding
    From $23,000 to $23,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  • La Mitis RCM logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    RCM de la Mitis — FLI/FLS

    La Mitis RCM
    Financial support for local economic development and job creation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Local investment funds (FLI)

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
    Business financing for startups, growth, and succession in Vallée-Du-Richelieu
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)​

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
    Supports collective entrepreneurship in the Vallée-du-Richelieu
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession

    CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
    Financing for business succession in Rouyn-Noranda
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession

    CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
    Financing for business succession projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
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  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds

    CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
    Business financing for local development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 1: Business Creation or Acquisition

    Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole, Services Québec, MRC des Maskoutains
    Business creation and acquisition support
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $10,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
  • Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 2: Social Economy Enterprise Development

    Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole, MRC des Maskoutains
    Support for social economy business development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
  • Ville de Sherbrooke logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Sherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

    Ville de Sherbrooke
    Financial aid for Sherbrooke business development and job creation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

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  • MRC Papineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social Economy Development Fund

    MRC Papineau
    Funding for social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support

    La Financière agricole (FADQ)
    Up to $15,000 for eligible agricultural growth investments
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy

    City of Montreal
    Support for sustainable industrial building projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Protein Industries Canada (PIC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Technology Leadership: Genomics stream

    Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
    Commercializing genomics-driven crop innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Ville de La Tuque logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund

    Ville de La Tuque
    Financing for local business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
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    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOther SupportOpen

    Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills

    Ville de La Tuque
    Support for local business development in La Tuque
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Domaine-du-Roy logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

    MRC Domaine-du-Roy
    Local business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Asset Based Lending

    Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
    Flexible financing for midsized and large companies
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 50,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • The Accelerator Centre logo
    Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    AC:Incubate

    The Accelerator Centre
    Incubation support for early-stage tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Accelerate Okanagan (AO) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program

    Accelerate Okanagan (AO)
    Mentoring to grow a BC startup
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Accelerate Okanagan (AO) logo
    Expert AdviceOther SupportOpen

    Accelerate Okanagan — Startup Basics

    Accelerate Okanagan (AO)
    Tools to develop an idea for a BC startup
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Accelerate Okanagan (AO) logo
    Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program

    Accelerate Okanagan (AO)
    Cohort-based startup mentorship and training
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • adMare Bioinnovations logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies

    adMare Bioinnovations
    Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 20, 2021
    Quebec, Canada
  • New Ventures BC (NVBC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AccelerateIP

    New Ventures BC (NVBC)
    IP education, mentorship and funding for startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts

    Alberta Innovates
    Competitive health-tech support for Alberta SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for Alberta health technology market access
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • ACCFutures logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ACCFutures — ACC Term

    ACCFutures
    Flexible business loans for growth and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $300,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • ACCFutures logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup

    ACCFutures
    Startup financing for businesses in Eastern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $300,000
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Innovation PEI (PEI) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate

    Innovation PEI (PEI)
    Tax rebate for advanced marine technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 3, 2015
    PE, Canada
  • Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA)

    Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
    Financing for Beauharnois business projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $100,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit
    Beauharnois, Quebec, Canada
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  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°

    Aéro Montreal
    Growth support for Québec aerospace SMEs expanding into global markets
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 63% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 27, 2020
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°

    Aéro Montreal
    Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 27, 2020
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Aerospace Tax Holiday

    Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
    No corporate tax for aerospace and defence employers in PEI
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    PE, Canada

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  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund

    Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio
    Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $300,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Agri-Food Innovation

    Township of Huron-Kinloss
    Funding for innovative agri-food business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Agri-Food Market Development and Access

    Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
    Money for New Brunswick agrifood businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 45,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NB, Canada
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  • Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AIDA Fund

    Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC)
    Funding for young Quebec classical artists
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 5, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for energy storage and critical minerals innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)

    Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
    Business coaching and innovation support for Alberta companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Supports innovation for sustainable water solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada

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  • Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs

    Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
    Programs and financing 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
    Alberta, Canada
  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects

    Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
    Collaborative research support for Quebec startups and SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Anges Québec logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Anges Québec Capital Fund

    Anges Québec
    Angel investment for innovative Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Madiro logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen

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    Madiro
    Funding for early-stage health innovation scale-up
    Eligible Funding
    From $75,000 to $1,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Association québecoise des technologies (AQT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AQT - Young Enterprise Awards

    Association québecoise des technologies (AQT)
    Support for young Quebec tech companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • AQUAACTION logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Aquanation

    AQUAACTION
    Network for water technology innovators
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ARBJ — Business start-up, expansion and succession program (PDERE)

    Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
    Supports business start-up, expansion, and succession activities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE)

    Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
    Supports pre-start-up business activities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)

    Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
    Strategic financing for large regional projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Arthur Erickson Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arthur Erickson Foundation — Education Funding

    Arthur Erickson Foundation
    Supports architectural education and research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    AscendBio

    Invest Nova Scotia
    Scale industrial biotech and agritech in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Cape Breton, NS, Canada
  • Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ascension competition

    Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ)
    Pitch competition for early-stage Quebec startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 7, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Asia Market Development Program

    Invest Nova Scotia
    Market entry support for Atlantic exporters
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 24,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 18, 2021
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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  • BC Hydro (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program

    BC Hydro (BCH)
    Rebates for residential solar and battery systems
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

    Government of British Columbia (BC)
    Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen

    BDC Defence Platform

    Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
    Support for Canadian defence-focused businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada

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  • Credit Unions of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Big Future Innovation Grant

    Credit Unions of Alberta
    Alberta innovation grants for eligible small businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    Bioindustrial Innovation Canada

    Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
    Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 21, 2023
    Canada
  • Lactech logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector

    Lactech
    Supporting young dairy producers with financial assistance for business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Bright Beacon Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Bright Beacon Foundation — General Funding

    Bright Beacon Foundation
    Capital and training for underrepresented founders
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    British Columbia film and television tax credit

    Creative BC
    Refundable B.C. production tax credit
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    Build Canada Homes - Investment Policy Framework

    Government of Canada
    Federal support for affordable housing projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Finance and insurance, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada