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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
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Employee Share Purchase Tax Credit

    Government of Manitoba
    Tax credit for employee share ownership
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 202,500 $ · Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation

    Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
    Agri-innovation funding in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 90,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Energy Innovation Program — Innovation Ecosystem Enablers – Call for proposals

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
    Shared testing infrastructure for clean energy innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 23, 2026
    Canada
  • Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Energy-Efficient Products Rebate Program

    Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA)
    Rebates for energy-efficient product purchases
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    NT, Canada
  • Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Enterprise Renfrew County — General Funding

    Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC)
    Business coaching and funding support for small businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Entreprendre Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie

    Entreprendre Sherbrooke
    Support for business start-ups with financing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    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
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Entrepreneur Loan Program

    Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Finance PEI
    Loan for PEI entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Stó:lō Community Futures (SCF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Equity Match Program

    Stó:lō Community Futures (SCF)
    Business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada

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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Eurêka Investment Fund

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Supports commercialization of Quebec public research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies

    Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent
    Strategic export support for advanced technology SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Farm fuel and rural utility programs

    Government of Alberta
    Helps Albertans lower heating fuel costs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,250 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Federation CJA logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Federation CJA Grants and Funding Opportunities

    Federation CJA
    Funding opportunities for Montreal’s Jewish community
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 24, 2025 · Closing date : June 16, 2027
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé

    MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
    Support for fisheries business development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Financing of Refundable Tax Credits

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Tax credit advance loan in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $50,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Fiera Capital Foundation logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Flow Capital — General Funding

    Fiera Capital Foundation
    Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000,000 to $10,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières (IDETR) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fonds Mon virage écologique

    Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières (IDETR)
    Funding for eco-friendly business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie

    MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
    Support for first-time business start-up and growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $8,000 to $10,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Food & Beverage Financing

    Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
    Financing for food and beverage production or processing
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    Food Development Centre

    Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba
    Support for food product development in Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Food Ventures Program

    Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
    Supports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
  • Foodpreneur Advantage logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars

    Foodpreneur Advantage
    Food and beverage start-up education webinars
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • Foresight Canada logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Foresight Canada Capital Support Programs

    Foresight Canada
    Capital support for fundraising readiness
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada

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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream

    Government of Ontario
    Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 130,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects

    Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)
    Support for wood manufacturers and processors across Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : March 24, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Forestry Financing

    La Financière agricole (FADQ)
    Loan guarantee for forestry businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FTQ — Local Funds

    Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
    Local financing for Quebec SMEs to start, grow, and modernize
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOther SupportOpen

    Funding Guide

    MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
    Funding for rural development and business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Futurpreneur Canada logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer Program

    Futurpreneur Canada
    Startup financing and mentorship for newcomers
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Canada
  • Futurpreneur Canada logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle

    Futurpreneur Canada
    Flexible financing for side businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada

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  • Two Rivers Community Development Centre logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    General Business Loans

    Two Rivers Community Development Centre
    Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,150,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Genome British Columbia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Genome Funding Opportunities

    Genome British Columbia
    Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Global Partnerships Initiative

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Supports international critical minerals collaboration
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Green Shield (GSC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    GreenShield Cares

    Green Shield (GSC)
    Community-based health support initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Alberta, BC, NS, Ontario, Canada
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  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Huron-Kinloss Downtown Improvement Program

    Township of Huron-Kinloss
    Matched funding for downtown business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund

    ID Gatineau
    Non-repayable funding for Gatineau economic diversification
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 15.000001% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ID Gatineau — Local Fund

    ID Gatineau
    Financing for business growth in Gatineau
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Impact Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Impact Canada Challenge Hub

    Impact Canada
    Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Impact Atlantic logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing

    Impact Atlantic
    Loans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesCommercialization
    NS, Canada

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  • Impact Atlantic logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans

    Impact Atlantic
    Loans for entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesCommercialization
    NS, Canada
  • New Relationship Trust (NRT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement

    New Relationship Trust (NRT)
    Funding for Indigenous cannabis projects in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Town of Greater Napanee logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Industrial Community Improvement Plan

    Town of Greater Napanee
    Supports industrial redevelopment and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Napanee, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Industry Expansion Program

    Government of Manitoba
    Customized support for Manitoba business expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Fonds RISQ (RISQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy

    Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
    Revenue-based financing for social economy growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Innovation Canada logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors

    Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Personalized advisory services for innovators
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Innovation Canada logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB

    Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada

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  • Innovation Canada logo
    Expert AdviceOther SupportOpen

    Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT

    Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NT, Canada
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  • Innovation Factory logo
    Expert AdviceOther SupportOpen

    Innovation Factory — Support for Startups

    Innovation Factory
    Free advisory support for Ontario startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovative Enterprise Program

    Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS)
    Funding for robotization, automation, and business process projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 38,000 $ · Up to 95% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada

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  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    innovÉÉ
    Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
    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
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Intellectual Property Fund (IP Fund)

    Ontario Creates
    Funding for Ontario screen content development and production
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $500,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 16, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Intellectual Property Ontario

    Government of Ontario
    IP support and funding for Ontario applicants
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Venture for Canada (VFC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Intrapreneurship program

    Venture for Canada (VFC)
    Paid talent for innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,320 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream

    Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
    Supports business relocation to Northern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · 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
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream

    Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
    Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Invest Nova Scotia — Investment

    Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
    Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Invest Ontario logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)

    Invest Ontario
    Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Invest Ottawa (IO) logo
    Expert AdviceOther SupportOpen

    Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program

    Invest Ottawa (IO)
    Fast-track success for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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    Expert AdviceOpen

    Invest Ottawa Ignition Program

    Invest Ottawa (IO)
    Bootcamp for validating tech startup ideas
    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
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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    Expert AdviceOther SupportOpen

    Invest Ottawa IO Flex

    Invest Ottawa (IO)
    Flexible startup support for tech founders
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Invest Ottawa (IO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Invest Ottawa IP Assist

    Invest Ottawa (IO)
    IP support for Eastern Ontario SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Investment Accelerator Fund

    MaRS Discovery District
    Early-stage capital for Ontario tech founders
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Kakivak Association logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans

    Kakivak Association
    Loans for Inuit business in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 8% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI) logo
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    KCFI – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

    Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI)
    Business financing and support in Kitikmeot
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 450,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund

    Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
    Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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    Kitikmeot Community Futures

    Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI)
    Business loans and advice in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 450,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Nunavut, Canada
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    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Supports SME access to lab services
    Eligible Funding
    From $12,000 to $60,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 30, 2029
    Alberta, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Laval Économique — Local Investment Fund

    Laval Economique
    Flexible financing for Laval businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $250,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Lever Loan Guarantee

    La Financière agricole (FADQ)
    Support for new agricultural business start-ups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Life Sciences Innovation Fund

    Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
    Early-stage investment for Ontario life sciences start-ups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : January 26, 2023
    Ontario, Canada