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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Life Sciences Venture Fund
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Early-stage life sciences investment support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Link North - BOOST Funding
Link North
Funding for business launch and growth support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Location-achat - access a farm
Investment Fund for Agricultural Succession (FIRA)
Access farmland without an upfront down payment
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
LRCC — Business Advisory
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Advisory services for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
Contract opportunities for SK technology companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba, Manitoba Finance
Refundable tax credit for community investment
Eligible Funding
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program (SBVCTC)
Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN), Manitoba Housing (MHRC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Manitoba Finance
Tax credit for investing in Manitoba small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Marine biotechnology innovation support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Open Date : October 29, 2020
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Marketing Support Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funding for PEI exporters’ marketing and market expansion activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 16,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
PE, Canada
Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen
MaRS — Supply AI
MaRS Discovery District
Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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MaRS Growth Acceleration Program
MaRS Discovery District
Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen
McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs
McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
Startup support through mentorship and acceleration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MEDTEQ+ — Impact
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : April 16, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
MEDTEQ+ — Innovation Acceleration Program (IAM)
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Personalized coaching for Canadian medtech SMEs to commercialize innovations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship Awards
Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)
Awards for entrepreneurial Memorial students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
NL, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Micro-Loan Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Finance PEI
Micro-loans for PEI entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
PE, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Microcrédit
Québec Loan Fund
Financing for viable business start-up or growth projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen
Microcrédit Charlevoix - Digital strategy fund
Microfinance institution
Loan support for digital strategy projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Microcrédit KRTB - Aide au plan d'affaires
Microcrédit KRTB (KRTB)
Business planning and financing support for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen
Microcrédit KRTB - Term loan
Microcrédit KRTB (KRTB)
Flexible business term loan for local companies
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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Millworks - Centre for Entrepreneurship — Business Development Services
Millworks - Centre for Entrepreneurship
Free business counselling and mentorship support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Minto Interior Improvement Grant
Town of Minto
Supports interior improvements for commercial spaces
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Mitacs — Accelerate Entrepreneur
Mitacs
Supports entrepreneurs commercializing start-up research
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Montréal Microcredit — Term Loan
Montréal Microcredit
Repayable financing with personalized business support
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — Structuring projects
MRC de Caniapiscau
Funding for structuring local community projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program
MRC de D'Autray
Economic development support for businesses in MRC de D’Autray
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOther SupportOpen
MRC de D’Autray — Self-Employment Support Measure (STA)
MRC de D'Autray
Self-employment support for eligible individuals launching businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3
MRC de Manicouagan
Support for territorial development and local vitality
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Open Date : April 15, 2025 · Closing date : March 19, 2027
Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Créavenir
MRC Thérèse de Blainville
Financial support and guidance for young entrepreneurs launching businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program
MRC Thérèse de Blainville, City of Blainville
Financial support for businesses in Blainville
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Blainville, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir
MRC Deux-Montagnes
Local financing and support for businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Financial support for rural and business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 90% 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
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for business start-up and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for social economy business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
Social economy enterprise
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Support for young entrepreneurs in business start-up
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025
MRC La Matapédia
Funding for restoring idle agricultural land
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOther SupportOpen
MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Nouvelle-Beauce entrepreneurial web
MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce, Développement économique Nouvelle-Beauce (DENB)
Networking and support for young businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,500 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Funding for local vitalization projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MTRIC — New Collaboration
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Collaborative metal R&D support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Multi-Species Research and Development Fund
Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
Non-repayable support for aquaculture R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Municipality of Trent Lakes — Community Improvement Plan Funding
Municipality of Trent Lakes
Funding for Buckhorn business improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NADF Financing
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous business and economic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
NBIF Innovation Voucher
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $80,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : August 9, 2023
NB, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen
NBIF Startup Investment Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Pre-seed investment for New Brunswick startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board (NB), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Fully refundable R&D tax credit for New Brunswick corporations
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
New Small Business Tax Deduction
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NB), Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Tax relief for eligible new Nova Scotia businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC (NVBC)
Distance accelerator for early-stage technology in BC
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology
Supports Newfoundland and Labrador businesses to innovate and expand markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
NL, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador research and development tax credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Newfoundland & Labrador
Provides a refundable tax credit for eligible R&D in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NL, Canada
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Newfoundland and Labrador Venture Capital Tax Credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC)
Non-refundable tax credit for venture capital investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NEXT Program - New Entrepreneurial eXploration Training
Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Training and support for displaced workers to start a business
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NGen — Additive Manufacturing (AM) Demonstration Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Additive manufacturing support for Canadian companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway
Government of Québec, Indigenous Tourism Québec (ITQ)
Tourism project support north of the 49th parallel
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 42,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports food initiatives in Canada's North
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Canada
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Northern Ontario Angels
Northern Ontario Angels (NOA)
Northern Ontario investor and entrepreneur network
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for innovative Nova Scotia investors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 112,500 $ · Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia venture capital tax credit
Government of Nova Scotia
Tax credit for venture capital investors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on aquatic and crop resource R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Research partnerships for transportation innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
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NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Housing technology testing and validation support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesOther SupportOpen
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Photonic device fabrication services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bioprocessing support for biologics and vaccines
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on energy, mining and environment R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Plant growth research facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Plant growth facilities in Saskatoon
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Preclinical in vivo facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Preclinical in vivo facility for biologics and vaccines in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen
NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Applied research for printable electronics solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
NUMERIA program
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program
Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
Rebate for film, TV and digital media production
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NWT Arts Business Support Fund
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Funding for arts business growth in the NWT
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Real-world evaluation for Canadian health technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : August 1, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
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Government of Québec
Funding for eligible new electric vehicles
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCLF — Small Business Loans
Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF)
Offers loans for small business startup or expansion
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, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refundable tax credit for Ontario research contracts
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario credit union tax reduction
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax reduction for eligible Ontario credit unions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Ontario Export Services
Government of Ontario
Export support for Ontario companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Forest Biomass Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario forest biomass projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Ontario Made
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
Branding and networking for Ontario-made products
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario small business deduction (SBD)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Reduces Ontario corporate tax for eligible CCPCs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Government of Ontario
Supports trade resilience and market diversification in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : April 23, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Opportunities New Brunswick — Mentorship
Government of New Brunswick, Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB)
Mentorship and connections in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Outaouais Tourism
Funding for tourism development projects in Outaouais
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $90,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
Eligible Funding
From $35,000 to $70,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : May 6, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Supports Ontario automotive and mobility internships
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $60,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports business recovery in Lytton, BC
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Lytton, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Parkdale Centre for Innovation — Women Founders Stream
Parkdale Centre for Innovation
Online capacity building for women and non-binary founders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PartÉS — Programme d’appui pour ressources techniques en économie sociale
Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
Technical support funding for social economy businesses
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $15,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2027
Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Payroll tax credit – CFI
Revenu Québec
Payroll tax incentive for international financial sector employers in Montreal
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PEI - Export Trade Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Wage subsidy to hire interns in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Pitch Kitchener
City of Kitchener
Innovative city service solutions for startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Interest rebate for new farm ownership
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026 · Closing date : February 15, 2027
NS, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Solidarity Fund
PME MTL
Loans for Quebec social economy enterprises and co-operatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen
Prairie Agtech Validation Program
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Loans and support for entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Prairies provinces
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Prêt de prédémarrage
Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
Pre-startup financing for social economy businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance
Rural Action Centre
Business guidance for PEI companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
PE, Canada

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Life Sciences Venture Fund

Link North - BOOST Funding

Location-achat - access a farm

LRCC — Business Advisory

Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)

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Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit

Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program (SBVCTC)

Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)

Marketing Support Program

MaRS — Supply AI

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MaRS Growth Acceleration Program

McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs

MEDTEQ+ — Impact

MEDTEQ+ — Innovation Acceleration Program (IAM)

Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship Awards

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Micro-Loan Program

Microcrédit

Microcrédit Charlevoix - Digital strategy fund

Microcrédit KRTB - Aide au plan d'affaires

Microcrédit KRTB - Term loan

Discovery at scale.

Millworks - Centre for Entrepreneurship — Business Development Services

Minto Interior Improvement Grant

Mitacs — Accelerate Entrepreneur

Montréal Microcredit — Term Loan

MRC Caniapiscau — Structuring projects

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MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program

MRC de D’Autray — Self-Employment Support Measure (STA)

MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Créavenir

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program

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MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)

MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1

MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)

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MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025

MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Nouvelle-Beauce entrepreneurial web

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization

MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund

MTRIC — New Collaboration

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Multi-Species Research and Development Fund

Municipality of Trent Lakes — Community Improvement Plan Funding

NADF Financing

NBIF Innovation Voucher

NBIF Startup Investment Fund

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New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit

New Small Business Tax Deduction

New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program

Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program

Newfoundland and Labrador research and development tax credit

Data-driven strategy.

Newfoundland and Labrador Venture Capital Tax Credit

NEXT Program - New Entrepreneurial eXploration Training

NGen — Additive Manufacturing (AM) Demonstration Program

Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway

Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund

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Northern Ontario Angels

Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit

Nova Scotia venture capital tax credit

NRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre

NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation

Discovery at scale.

NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology

NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre

NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant

NRC — Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre

NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities

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NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre