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Alliance grants
Partnering support for R&D projects
Need R&D help for a business problem? Get support when you partner with a university researcher and make an in-kind contribution to a project that benefits Canada.
Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Impact Canada Challenge Hub
Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
Get a grant or contribution to cover some or all of the costs related to developing an innovative solution for a specific government challenge.
Government of Canada, Impact Canada
Find a Licensed Insolvency Trustee
Advice and options for dealing with unmanageable debt
Connect with a federally licensed professional who can help you restructure your business, file a proposal, or file for bankruptcy.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
Get a non-repayable contribution to develop a new technology-based product, process or service with strong potential for commercialization.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
Get a conditionally repayable contribution to develop or adapt a technology-based product process or service with strong potential for commercialization.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Financial Assistance
Financial support for technology innovations
Get a non-repayable contribution to develop, adopt or adapt new or improved technologies at any stage of innovation.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services
Expert business and technical advice
Get expert advice from concept to commercialization in areas like patent searches, strategic intelligence and technology.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Youth Employment Program
Money to hire a student
Get financial assistance to help cover the cost of hiring a post-secondary graduate (15 to 30 years old) for 6 to 12 months to work on projects with R&D, engineering, multimedia or market analysis components or the development of a new product or process.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Funding for international industrial R&D
Get up to $600,000 in funding to cover up to 50% of research and development project expenses while working with a foreign partner in Brazil, China, India, Israel or South Korea.
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Innovation
Money for international commercialization
Get up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of eligible expenses associated with commercializing your technology abroad.
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Mitacs Accelerate
Funding to access top-ranked research talent
Stretch your $7,500 investment and expand your R&D potential by collaborating with faculty, college students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows on your company’s complex research challenges.
Mitacs
Mitacs — Elevate
Funding to work with top-ranked expert researchers
Get a financial contribution of up to $30,000 in matching funds and be partnered with a postdoctoral fellow to help solve your business challenges.
Mitacs
Space Technology Development Program
Funding for space R&D
Get a non-repayable contribution for projects related to mission-enabling and generic space technologies.
Government of Canada, Canadian Space Agency
Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector
Money for SMEs to hire graduates in Northern Ontario
Get up to $35,000 to cover up to 50% of the eligible costs of hiring a recent graduate for a full-time position of up to 1 year.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit
Money to hire graduates in Northern Ontario
Get up to $35,000 to cover up to 90% of the eligible costs of hiring a recent graduate for up to 18 months.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program
Tax credit for R&D
If your business is engaged in scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED, you can claim a deduction against income or earn an investment tax credit (ITC)
Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency
Dairy Innovation Program (DIP)
Larger milk quota to produce innovative dairy products
Benefit from continued access to the milk you need to produce innovative dairy products without affecting your existing provincial milk supply allotment.
Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission
Matching Investment Fund
Funding for dairy product development
Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $150,000 for product development initiatives that help stimulate demand for Canadian dairy products and ingredients.
Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program — Access to Capital
Financial support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $99,999 for business planning, acquisitions, expansion, domestic or export marketing, new product or process development, introducing new technologies and more.
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Term loans and lines of credit for small businesses
Help for small businesses get financing from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer Program
Loan for young immigrant entrepreneurs
Get a loan of up to $12,500 to start a business in Canada, without having an established credit history.
Futurpreneur Canada
Futurpreneur Canada Start-Up Program
Financing for young entrepreneurs
Get a collateral-free loan of up to $60,000, along with 2 years of expert business mentoring to get your startup off the ground if you’re 18–39 years old.
Futurpreneur Canada
Applied Research and Development Grants — Industrial Partner
Funded researcher for academic/business collaboration
Get a grant of up to $150,000/year, to collaborate with college researchers on R&D projects of up to 3 years.
Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
CENGN — Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks
Accelerate your path to commercialization
Access infrastructure worth over $5 million, along with project management and engineering support, to help commercialize your innovative technology, products, applications or services.
CENGN — Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks
CBDC Innovation Loan
Loan for technology improvements
Get a loan of up to $150,000 to increase your business productivity with the introduction of new technology.
Community Business Development Corporations
Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation
Funds for innovative SMEs in southern Ontario
Access interest-bearing loans between $150,000 and $500,000 to support the scale-up of your high-growth, innovative SME.
Community Futures Eastern Ontario
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport SMEs
Funding to develop export markets
Get a contribution of up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of costs related to developing and expanding your e-commerce presence, attending virtual events, applying for certification and intellectual property protection in international markets, search engine
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program
Collaborate on aquaculture R&D
Collaborate with government researchers to improve the competitiveness of the aquaculture sector while advancing research on optimal fish health and environmental performance.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
BDC Financing — Equipment Purchase Loan
Loans to purchase equipment
Get a loan to cover up to 125% of the purchase cost of new or used equipment for your business.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Genome Canada
Funding for large-scale genomics projects
Your not-for-profit organization could get funding for R&D projects in genomics related to agriculture, energy, environment, fisheries, forestry, health and mining.
Genome Canada
Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
Licence government agricultural technologies
Intellectual property in environmental technology, crops, bioproducts and bioprocesses is available to be commercialized.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
NRC — Aerospace Research Centre
Collaborate on aerospace R&D
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for aerospace research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre
Collaborate on aquatic and crop resource R&D
Fee-for-service facilities designed to help companies with potential to develop and commercialize natural health products. Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for aquatic and crop research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for automotive research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Construction Research Centre
Collaborate on construction R&D
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for construction research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
DRDC Defence Research Partnerships
Collaborate on defence research
Get the opportunity to collaborate in activities that support strategic objectives and develop new engagement mechanisms that will yield tangible defence research and technology to benefit all partners involved.
Government of Canada, Defence Research and Development Canada
NRC — Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre
Collaborate on energy, mining and environment R&D
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for energy, mining and environment research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre
Collaborate on human health therapeutics R&D
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for human health therapeutics research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
CIHR Health Research Collaboration
Funding to collaborate on health research
Get access to a variety of funding and health research collaboration opportunities in Canada and globally.
Government of Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research
NRC — Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre
Collaborate on new communication and sensor technologies R&D
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for research on inorganic and organic semiconductor technologies.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre
Collaborate on medical devices R&D
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for medical device research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Metrology Research Centre
Collaborate on measurement R&D
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for measurement research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
Collaborate on nanotechnology R&D
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for nanotechnology research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&D
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for ocean, coastal and river research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Security and Disruptive Technologies Research Centre
Collaborate on security and disruptive technologies R&D
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for security and disruptive technology research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
CRC Office of Business Development
Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
Access government wireless technologies, as well as collaborative R&D opportunities.
Government of Canada, Communications Research Centre Canada
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit
Funding for innovative projects in Northern Canada
Get funding for projects that contribute to diversifying Canada’s northern economy and promoting economic growth.
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Funding for economic development in Northern Canada
Get funding for projects related to innovation, economic growth and diversification, and capacity development.
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Accelerate Okanagan — Startup Basics
Tools to develop an idea for a BC startup
Get the mentorship, coaching, classroom training and collaboration opportunities you need to take your business idea to the next stage.
Accelerate Okanagan
Canada Summer Jobs Program
Funding to create summer jobs for youth.
Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 50% of the salary of a young person between the ages of 15 and 30 that you hire for the summer. Not-for-profit employers can receive funding up to 100% of the provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Service Canada
BDC Financing — Small Business Loan
Loan for small business owners
Apply online for a business loan of up to $100,000 with flexible repayment terms. Use this financing to supplement cash flow, improve operations, or cover expenses for your small business.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)
Cloud-based computing and storage
Tech entrepreneurs can get one year of free cloud-based resources for development, testing and trials.
CANARIE
BDC Advisory Services — Digital Technology
Advice on digitizing your business
Get guidance on implementing the right technologies based on your unique requirements and objectives through extensive market and trend intelligence, analysis methods, and selection tools.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC Financing — Technology
Loan to purchase or upgrade technology
Get a loan with flexible repayment terms to cover up to 100% of the cost of investing in information and communications technology such as hardware, software and related consulting services.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Technology Access Centres (TAC)
Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise
Gain access to specialized technology, equipment and expertise at 60 centres across Canada to help with your productivity and innovation projects.
Tech-Access Canada
CBDC General Business Loan
Rural Atlantic Canada business loan
Get a business loan of up to $150,000 to buy or expand a business, develop new markets or purchase equipment in rural Atlantic Canada.
Community Business Development Corporations
BioTalent — Science Horizons Youth Internship
Subsidized environmental STEM intern
Hire an intern for 6 to 12 months for an environmental science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) job and receive a subsidy of up to 80% of their salary (maximum $25,000).
BioTalent Canada
BDC Financing — Commercial Real Estate Loan
Loan to purchase real estate or expand facilities
Get a long-term loan with terms of up to 25 years to purchase land or buildings, construct or expand premises, or replenish working capital depleted by real estate costs.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC Financing — Start-up
Loan to grow a business
Get up to $250,000 in loans to help get your business off the ground, finance operations and replenish working capital spent on start-up costs, if you’ve been in business for at least a year.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC Financing — Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan
Loan for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Get access to financing of up to $350,000 and help connecting with experts to grow or scale your business.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan
Loan to buy an existing business
Get an asset-based loan to acquire an existing business or the business of a competitor or supplier.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC Financing — Working Capital Term Loan
Working capital loan
Get a loan to complement your line of credit and maintain your cashflow.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC Financing — Business Transition Loan
Business purchase or transfer financing
Get a repayable loan with terms tailored to your business if you are thinking of buying a company, making a merger or acquiring a competitor in order to expand your operations.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC Advisory Services
Expert business advice
Connect with highly experienced specialists who can help you better manage your business, increase revenues and optimize operations.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Quantum Leap
Funding for biopharmaceutical R&D
Get a grant between $500,000 and $1.2 million for R&D related to innovative technologies, tools and platforms that facilitate the drug discovery/development process and new therapeutic approaches.
CQDM — Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery
Anges Québec Capital Fund
Angel investment for innovative Quebec companies
Investments for innovative companies with high growth potential and a competitive advantage.
Anges Québec
Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Money for start-up and expansion in Atlantic Canada
Get an interest-free repayable or conditionally repayable contribution to cover up to 75% of the costs to start, expand or modernize your business.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Youth Strategy
Start-up loan for young Quebec entrepreneurs
Get a loan of up to $25,000 to start a business in Quebec, and the possibility of financing two young people for the same project, for a total of $50,000 if you’re an entrepreneur between the ages of 18 and 39.
Réseau des SADC et CAE
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans
Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
Access loans for acquisitions, start-up, modernization, expansion, innovation, sustainable development, business succession and more.
Réseau des SADC et CAE
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Business Start-Up and Expansion
Personalized support for Quebec businesses
Get support and assistance with business start-up, expansion, business transfer, sustainable development, web and e-commerce.
Réseau des SADC et CAE
Canada Media Fund
Funding for Canadian TV and digital media
Financial support for the development of innovative and new Canadian content, including digital content, content representing minority groups and content destined for export markets.
Canada Media Fund
Business Investment Program — Term Loan
Loan for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Get a term loan at a 4.5% interest rate, for increasing productivity, taking advantage of export potential and improving your competitiveness.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Business Investment Program—Equity Investment
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Get equity funding to increase your productivity, take advantage of export potential and improve your competitiveness.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Business Development Support Program
Money for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $100,000 to cover up to 50% of costs relating to improvements in your productivity and competitiveness, or to focus on trade opportunities.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Regional Development Fund — Regional Development Program
Funding for regional development in Newfoundland and Labrador
Non-repayable contributions for economic initiatives focused on regional and sectoral development, diversification, and key emerging sectors.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building
Financial support for training in Newfoundland and Labrador
Non-repayable contributions up to $10,000 for training support relating to economic and business development.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Food Product Development Assistance
Funding for professional help to create or improve a food product or process in PEI
Get a contribution of up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs of professional and technical help when creating a new food product or process.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Micro-Loan Program
Micro-loans for PEI entrepreneurs
Get up to $15,000 to meet your start-up or working capital needs with repayment terms up to 5 years.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Entrepreneur Loan Program
Loan for PEI entrepreneurs
Get a loan of up to $100,000 with a maximum 7 year term for starting, improving or expanding a business.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Aquaculture Loan Program
Loan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia
Loans with varying interest rates and repayment terms to start, expand or purchase an aquaculture business.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program
Productivity and innovation expertise in Nova Scotia
Get a voucher of up to $25,000 to access expertise within post-secondary institutions to help your business innovate or improve productivity.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Farm Loans
Loans for Nova Scotia farm operations and agricultural businesses
A variety of lending products are available to help farmers and agricultural businesses start a business, purchase equipment, consolidate debt and meet other cash flow needs.
Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Financial support for Indigenous businesses in the territories
Get a financial contribution to cover up to 90% of eligible costs when your Indigenous-led organization undertakes a project to expand your business in one of the 3 northern territories.
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
REGI — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario
Funding for manufacturers in Northern Ontario
Get a repayable contribution to increase efficiency, modernize your facilities or increase export sales for your SME manufacturing business.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
MUSICACTION
Financial support for musicians (French-language market)
Get funding for the production and marketing of French-language Canadian sound recordings, domestic and international touring and showcasing, and more.
Musicaction
EUREKA!
Funds for international R&D projects
Get funding for industrial R&D projects of any size when you collaborate with a foreign partner in the EUREKA! network, including those from Europe, Israel, and South Korea.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
CBDC First-time Entrepreneur Loan
Atlantic Canada start-up loan
Loans of up to $150,000 for first-time entrepreneurs in rural Atlantic Canada to start or buy a business.
Community Business Development Corporations
CBDC Social Enterprise Loan
Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada
Get a loan of up to $150,000 to start or improve a social enterprise in rural Atlantic Canada.
Community Business Development Corporations
Credit Lines
Loans for agriculture, agribusiness and food & beverage businesses
Access flexible lines of credit for working capital, operating expenses and purchases of land and equipment through the FCC Credit Line or the FCC Advancer Loan.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Loan for businesses and social enterprises in rural Ontario
Get repayable financing of $150,000 or more for your SME or social enterprise, in the form of a loan, loan guarantee or equity investment, when financing from other sources is insufficient.
Community Futures Ontario
Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Funding for Northern Ontario community economic development
Get a contribution to cover the eligible costs of projects that help develop the economy in key sectors such as mining and forest industries, tourism, agri-food, information and communications technology, renewable energy and manufacturing.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
AWE — Loan Programs
Loans for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Get a loan of up to $150,000 for your market-ready startup, business expansion or business purchases.
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
CDEM — Financing
Loans for Manitoba Francophone entrepreneurs
Loans for Francophones to finance start-up, expansion and creation of an export division.
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans
Loans for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Loans up to $150,000 for start-up, expansion and purchase of existing businesses.
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Financing
Loans for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Get a loan of up to $150,000 to help finance up to 80% of your business project.
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
BC Tech Growth Programs
Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
Results-oriented growth programs including help from experienced coaches, connectivity to the best partners and investors and an emphasis on accountability through intensive cohort programs.
BC Tech Association
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Need to solve a business problem in the areas of natural resources, applied science and/or engineering? Get funding at 50% of what you and your collaborators contribute to the project, to a maximum of $300,000, when you partner with at least one academic
Government of British Columbia, Innovate BC
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine
Help to commercialize cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicine technologies
Access business services, regulatory expertise, technical services and a 40,000 square foot custom built facility for cell and gene therapy manufacturing in Toronto.
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medecine
Centre for Drug Research and Development
Life sciences collaboration and facilities
Access commercial expertise, scientific research facilities in Vancouver, and opportunities for collaboration with industry and academia.
adMare Bioinnovations
AgriInvest
Matching funding to mitigate on-farm risks
Get a matching contribution of up to $10,000 per year to help manage income declines or to make investments to mitigate on-farm risks.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
AgriMarketing Program
Funding for agriculture and agri-food SME export activities
Get up to $2 million in financial support over five years to pursue new markets abroad.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations
Funding to increase international agrimarket opportunities
Your association in the agriculture, agri-food, or agri-based products sector, including fish and seafood, could get a contribution of matching funds, up to $2 million/year, for projects that break down trade barriers and build market success.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Canada Council for the Arts — Prizes
Money and other prizes for artists
You could be awarded with financial and other types of prizes from a variety of categories for the arts, literature, architecture and music, in recognition of your quest for innovation and excellence.
Canada Council for the Arts
Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations and Inuit Youth
Training subsidy for Indigenous youth
Wage subsidy for Indigenous businesses and other Indigenous organizations that give First Nations and Inuit youth work experience or on-the-job training in the housing sector.
Government of Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Not-for-Profit
Funding for projects in the book industry
Get a contribution of up to $2 million for a book industry project related to marketing, digital technology, professional-development and more.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers
Funding for periodical publishers
Financial assistance of up to $1.5 million for Canadian print magazines, non-daily newspapers and digital periodicals.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry
Financial support for musicians (English-language market)
Get funding for the production and marketing of English-language Canadian sound recordings, domestic and international touring and showcasing, and more.
Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings
Canada Feature Film Fund
Funding for film producers
Financing for Canadian film producers to develop, produce and market movies in English or French in Canada and internationally.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Advance Payments Program (Agriculture)
Cash advances for farmers
Get a low-interest, repayable cash advance of up to $1 million, with interest on the first $350,000 paid by the federal government. The advance covers 50% of the expected market value of the agricultural products you will produce or have in storage for th
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters
Agri-food international trade assistance
International market intelligence, in-market trade expertise, international trade shows and other assistance to help agri-food exporters.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
AgriStability
Insurance to protect farming operations
Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Canada Brand
"Product of Canada" branding
If you’re an export-ready Canadian agriculture, food, or seafood company you can get access to government-approved and recognized national branding consisting of a new logo, modernized graphics, and branded taglines as well as access to a revamped marketi
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program
Loan guarantee for farmers
Get a loan of up to $500,000 for the purchase of land and the construction or improvement of buildings or $350,000 for all other loan purposes, including consolidation/refinancing
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Farm Debt Mediation Service
Financial counselling and mediation for farmers in financial difficulty.
Are you a farmer having trouble meeting financial obligations? Access free and confidential mediation services where you and your creditor(s) meet together with a neutral third party who can help you reach a mutually acceptable solution.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Price Pooling Program
Price guarantee for agricultural products
Protection against declines in market prices for agricultural goods.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit
Tax credit for hiring apprentices
Get a non-refundable tax credit equal to 10% of the salaries and wages paid to your apprentices from a Red Seal Trade, up to a maximum of $2,000/year for each apprentice.
Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency
Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit
Labour tax credit for producing Canadian films or videos
Refundable tax credit of 25% of qualified Canadian labour expenses on Canadian film and video production.
Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit
Business tax credit for scientific research in Ontario
Claim a 20% refundable tax credit for qualified expenditures on scientific research and experimental development work performed in Ontario under contract with eligible research institutes. Qualified expenditures are capped at $20 million annually. The max
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Small Business Deduction
Small business tax credit
You can get a reduced tax rate on your first $500, 000 in revenues if you own a Canadian-controlled small business corporation.
Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency
Mozzarella used in restaurant pizza
Reduced price for mozzarella
Canadian pizza restaurants can apply to obtain mozzarella for pizzas at a discounted price from distributors and/or manufacturers of mozzarella.
Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission
Special Milk Class Permit Program
Reduced price for Canadian manufactured dairy ingredients
Milk components at a discounted price for Canadian food processors who use dairy ingredients in their products.
Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission
Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit
Labour tax credit for film or video production in Canada
Tax credit of 16% on salaries and wages paid to Canadian residents working on a film or video production in Canada.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit
Wage subsidy for summer students
Get a wage subsidy to cover 50% of the costs of paying a summer student to work 30–40 hours a week for 16 weeks, if you operate a for-profit business.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
CBDC Youth Loan
Business loans for young Atlantic Canadians
If you’re a young entrepreneur (18 to 34 years old) in Atlantic Canada, you could get a loan for start-up, fixed assets and working capital needs.
Community Business Development Corporations
Destination Canada Resources
International tourism marketing tools
Get valuable insights on Canadian branding, developing content and working with the media to promote your Canadian tourism products.
Government of Canada, Destination Canada
Student Work Placement Program
Wage subsidy for post-secondary science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) intern
Receive wage subsidies up to a maximum of $5,000 per placement and up to a maximum of $7,000 per placement for under-represented students including first-year students, women in STEM, Indigenous students, persons with disabilities, and newcomers.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
EDC — Credit Insurance
Credit insurance against unpaid invoices
Protect your profits and get covered for 90% of your insured losses if a customer doesn’t pay.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
EDC — Export Guarantee Program
Maximize your access to working capital
Get a working capital solution that provides guarantees to your financial institution so they can extend your line of credit and provide term loans or margin international assets or inventory.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
EDC — Buyer financing
Flexible financing for your international buyers
Get a loan guarantee to give your business a competitive edge and to reduce your risk of non-payment. Offer flexible repayment terms on loans for your international customers, covering their purchases from you.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators
International acceleration support for small technology firms
Explore opportunities to grow your business in 12 global tech hubs worldwide. Get support for your high-potential technology company in the cleantech, digital industries, information and communications technologies (ICT), life sciences, and digital health
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Trade Commissioner Service
Get support from experts on international trade
Get export advice and solutions for your qualified Canadian business and connect with funding and international business opportunities to succeed in global markets.
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Businesses
Federal procurement opportunities for Indigenous businesses
Register as an Indigenous supplier and get access to procurement opportunities specifically for Indigenous businesses.
Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada
Prince’s Operation Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship workshops for transitioning and serving military personnel
Free one-day Introduction to Entrepreneurship workshops designed to help transitioning military personnel, veterans and their spouses learn about starting a business.
Prince’s Trust Canada
Job Bank
Post job openings
Post jobs in the Job Bank and find qualified candidates to fill positions.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Service Canada
SSHRC Business Partners
Partnerships with social science and humanities researchers
Find potential partners in social sciences and humanities research to develop cutting-edge ideas and solutions to enhance your products and services, expand your markets and increase your productivity.
Government of Canada, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Loans and support for entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Prairies provinces
If you are unable to obtain funding from traditional sources, get loans of varying amounts and with flexible terms to help you run your business. You can also access a network of business professionals and resources such as mentoring, one-on-one counselli
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Francophone economic development in the Prairie provinces
Francophone business support in the Prairies
Get business advisory services in areas like training, marketing and networking for your Francophone business.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Direct Equity Tax Credit
Tax credit for Newfoundland and Labrador investors
Tax credit of 20% (North East Avalon region) or 35% (other regions) for individuals and corporations who invest as shareholders in Newfoundland and Labrador small businesses for start-up, modernization and growth.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Finance
Film and Video Tax Credit
Tax credit for film production in Newfoundland and Labrador
Get a refundable tax credit of 40% when you hire local labour or 25% of total production costs for films produced in the province.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Finance
Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Manitoba tax credit for digital media production
Refundable corporate income tax credit of 40% of wages paid to Manitobans working on interactive digital media projects in Manitoba, up to a maximum of $500,000 per project.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Innovation and Development Labour Rebate Program
Tax credit for development and commercialization in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
25% tax credit for eligible labour costs on projects to develop and commercialize new products, processes and services in PEI.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Digital Media Tax Credit
Tax credit for interactive digital media production in Nova Scotia
Refundable tax credit of 50% for local labour costs or 25% of total funds spent in Nova Scotia in the development of an interactive digital media product.
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board
Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit
Tax credit for R&D in Nova Scotia
Tax credit of 15% for qualified scientific research and experimental development expenditures in Nova Scotia.
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Tax credit for R&D in New Brunswick
Refundable tax credit of 15% for qualified scientific research and experimental development expenditures in New Brunswick.
Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board
Tax credit for R&D labour costs
Tax credit for R&D in Quebec
Get a tax credit between 14 and 30% of labour costs for your scientific research and experimental development expenditures.
Gouvernement du Québec, Revenu Québec
Research Consortium Tax Credit
Tax credit for cooperative pre-competitive research in Quebec
Private-sector partners creating a non-profit consortium for cooperative, pre-competitive research can get a tax credit applicable on 80% of the costs.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research
Tax credit for pre-competitive partnership research in Quebec
Refundable tax credit of up to 30% for R&D work conducted in partnership with another private company.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Tax Holiday for Foreign Experts
Tax holiday for foreign expert salaries in Quebec
Attract recognized foreign experts who are highly qualified in the implementation of innovation projects to work in Quebec. They will receive a tax holiday ranging from 100% of taxable income in the first year, to 25% in the fifth year.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Tax Holiday for Foreign Researchers
Tax holiday for foreign researcher salaries in Quebec
Attract highly skilled foreign researchers to work on SR&ED projects in Quebec by offering them a tax holiday ranging from 100% coverage of their taxable earnings in the first two years to 25% coverage in the fifth year.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit for R&D in Ontario
Get a refundable tax credit of 8% for innovative scientific research and experimental development expenditures.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit
Tax credit for book publishing in Ontario
Ontario book publishers may apply for a refundable 30% tax credit, with a maximum of $30,000 per book title, for pre-press, printing and marketing expenditures.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
Tax credit for investors in Saskatchewan mineral exploration
Non-refundable tax credit of 10% for Saskatchewan taxpayers who invest in shares issued by mining or exploration companies.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Energy and Resources
BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit
Tax credit for R&D in British Columbia
Tax credit of 10% for scientific research and experimental development expenditures in British Columbia. Refundable for expenditures under $3 million.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance
Yukon Research and Development Tax Credit
Tax credit for R&D in Yukon
Tax credit of 15 to 20% for scientific research and experimental development expenditures in Yukon.
Government of Yukon, Department of Finance
Development of E-Business Tax Credit
Tax credit for development of a Quebec e-business
Tax credit of 30% (24% refundable and 6% non-refundable) for information technology (IT) sector salaries up to a maximum of $25,000 per employee working on e-business activities.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Project Financing
Project financing for Quebec entrepreneurs
Get a loans, loan guarantee or capital investment of $50,000 or more for projects involving expansion, exporting, modernization, innovation, buildings and equipment, marketing and more.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program
Grants for growth and innovation in Quebec
Non-repayable contributions of $40,000 to $250,000 covering up to 10% of project costs for existing businesses and 15% for start-ups.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1
Loans to develop Quebec tourist attractions
Get a loan or loan guarantee between $150,000 and $5 million to cover up to 60% of project costs to boost the region’s potential to attract tourists from other parts of Canada and abroad.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations
Funding for health solutions in Alberta
Check current health research funding opportunities from Alberta Innovates.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit
Non-refundable tax credit for R&D in Ontario
Reduce your corporate income tax with a credit of 3.5% for scientific research and experimental development expenditures in Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees
Financing to buy or develop New Brunswick farmland
Get a loan or loan guarantee to start a new farm or purchase an existing one, to purchase shares in a farming operation, or to buy or develop land for farming.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Support for Translation and Interpretation Program
Financial assistance for translation in New Brunswick
Not-for-profit organizations requiring interpretation or translation services may apply for this non-repayable assistance.
Government of New Brunswick, Executive Council Office
Cultural industries — Financial assistance
Financial assistance for cultural industries in New Brunswick
Grants and contributions of varying amounts for arts organizations, arts businesses (fine craft, music, film and television, new media, writing and publishing) and artists.
Government of New Brunswick, tourism, Heritage and Culture
Grid Innovation Fund
Financial support for electricity conservation innovation in Ontario
Receive funding to cover eligible project costs of new technologies, practices, and services to help achieve electricity bill savings for Ontario ratepayers or that reduce the costs associated with maintaining reliable operation of the province’s energy g
Independent Electricity System Operator
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Business project grants
Grants to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
Grants of up to $1.5 million for projects that encourage innovation, collaboration, cluster development, job creation and private sector investment in southwestern Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Production
Money for digital media projects in Ontario
Get matching funds between $25,000 and $300,000 to create a market-ready digital media content project that will be released to end users.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Community Futures Manitoba — Indigenous Business Development Services
Advice and awards for Indigenous businesses in Manitoba
Business advisory services for Indigenous businesses in Manitoba, as well as some financial award programs.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada, Community Futures Manitoba
Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
Injection of $50,000 to $300,000 into early stage companies in the agricultural biotechnology, bioproducts, bioprocesses, natural health products and functional foods sectors.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio
Community Futures Saskatchewan — Loans
Rural Saskatchewan business loans
Get a loan of up to $150,000 to start, expand or buy a business in a rural community.
Community Futures Saskatchewan
Creative Saskatchewan Investment Programs
Money for Saskatchewan creative industries
Grants for book publishing, craft and visual art, interactive digital projects, live performing arts, music and screen-based media for new product development, research, marketing, export development and more.
Creative Saskatchewan
Agriculture Development Fund
Money for agricultural industry research in Saskatchewan
Funding for projects that explore ideas that could be of value to the agriculture and food industry by developing solutions to emerging production-constraint problems.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Saskatchewan Arts Board Grants
Grants for arts sector projects in Saskatchewan
Various grants for artists, critics and curators, editors, organizations, communities and more.
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Arts Board
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Grants
Grants for arts sector projects in Alberta
Access calls for proposals for a variety of funding programs in dance, film and video, Indigenous arts, literary arts, music, theatre, visual arts and new media.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Loans for Alberta First Nations entrepreneurs
Get a repayable loan for a period of up to 5 years to help you start, buy, expand or diversify a business. You must contribute some of your own equity to finance the business, and in some cases, some outside equity financing may be available.
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Lending Services
Business loans for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Loans of up to $25,000 to start or grow a business with a viable business plan.
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Wage subsidy for an R&D associate in Alberta
Get up to $105,000 to cover up to 75% of the salary of a professional to work on proof of concepts, prototyping, feasibility assessments and more over a one-year project.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Voucher for advanced stage development in Alberta
Get up to $150,000 to work collaboratively with partners to showcase a prototype in the marketplace or a complete technology to a strategic customer.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Self-Employment Program
Money and training for self-employment in NWT
Access up to 52 weeks of financial support, business information, orientation sessions, and business planning assistance to start your own business.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Education, Culture and Employment
Community Futures Program Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories business loans and counselling
Get a loan or guarantee of up to $200,000, wage subsidies, as well as access to business counselling services, to start or expand a business.
Northwest Territories Community Futures Association (NWTCFA)
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support
Funding for entrepreneurs in the Northwest Territories
Financial assistance of up to $25,000 for start-up, asset acquisition, market and product development, and operational support.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance
Funding for tourism product business planning in the Northwest Territories
Get up to $25,000 towards the development of business plans to enhance an existing tourism product or develop a new one.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Atuqtuarvik Corporation Financing
Financing for Nunavut start-ups and expansion
Access loans and equity investments ranging between $150,000 and $3,000,000 for your Inuit-owned business.
Atuqtuarvik Corporation
Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Loans for Inuit business in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
Access a loan of up to $50,000 with an interest rate of 8.5% to establish or expand a business.
Kakivak Association
Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses
Grants for Inuit businesses in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
Receive up to $25,000 in grants for pre-start-up, start-up, and business expansion, which can be combined with a business loan to grow and expand your business.
Kakivak Association
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund
Grants to develop creative content for screen in Nunavut
Get for up to three $7,500 grants per project to develop creative content for film, television and/or digital media.
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy
Wage subsidy for Newfoundland and Labrador apprentices to gain work experience
Get a 75% wage subsidy to a maximum of $14 per hour to help apprentices gain work experience in their skilled trade.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant
Money to train existing and new employees in Newfoundland and Labrador
Funding of up to $15,000 per year to increase labour force participation in the province.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Small Enterprise Co-op Placement Assistance Program
Newfoundland and Labrador co-operative student work terms
Access a wage subsidy to hire a co-op student from Memorial University or the College of the North Atlantic to help build your future workforce.
Memorial University
Operating Grant Program
Subsidy for childcare services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Reduce your child care centre’s daily rate and get a variable operating grant to cover part of your business costs.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Small Business Tax Credit
Reduced tax rate for Newfoundland and Labrador small business
The general corporate tax rate is 15% but small businesses can pay only a 3% tax rate on the first $500,000 of active business income.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Finance
Aquaculture Capital Equity Program
Newfoundland and Labrador commercial aquaculture funding
This program offers at least $250,000 for finfish operations and $100,000 for shellfish operations to match private sector cash investments.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Fisheries and Land Resources
Junior Exploration Assistance Program
Money for the discovery of new mineral districts in Newfoundland and Labrador
Financial support of up to $225,000 per project for mineral exploration and/or mining.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Prospecting Assistance Grants
Money for independent mineral exploration in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grants of up to $12,000 for approved projects in mineral exploration.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Business Retention and Expansion Program
Newfoundland and Labrador business check-up
An assessment of your marketing, sales, operations, finances, accounting, human resources, management and goals – then an action plan.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprises
Incentives to grow new business in Newfoundland and Labrador
Tax rebates of 100% on provincial income tax, 50% on federal corporate income tax, and 100% on municipal property or business tax for 10 or 15 years.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Investment Attraction Fund
Newfoundland and Labrador investment attraction fund
Get a loan to cover infrastructure, human resources and other costs to support economic growth in the province.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Market Readiness Subsidy Program
Money for Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism service industry
Grants of up to $2,500 per event to help grow the province’s tourism sector.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
Self-Employment Assistance
Funding to support self-employment job creation
Assistance for Newfoundland and Labrador employment insurance (EI)-eligible individuals to start a business.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Tenders — Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Public Procurement Agency
takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program
Money for energy efficiency improvements in Newfoundland and Labrador
Get up to $50,000 to make your organization more energy efficient.
Hydro / Newfoundland Power
YMCA Business Planning Program
Start-up business planning help in Newfoundland and Labrador
Entrepreneurs receive interactive, personalized business consulting through an established, step-by-step business planning process.
YMCA of Northeast Avalon
Youth Ventures NL
Help for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Business planning, marketing, financial advice, human resources information and mentoring for youth aged 12 to 29.
Youth Ventures NL
Future Fisher Program
Support for new entrants to the lobster fishery in Prince Edward Island
Access training and financial assistance as a new entrant in the lobster fishery in Prince Edward Island or if you are working towards ownership of a lobster fleet.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sports and Culture
Tenders — Prince Edward Island Tenders
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Prince Edward Island
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Procurement Services
Music PEI Funding Program
Money for Prince Edward Island (PEI) music industry development
Funding to help develop artists and infrastructure, including support for emerging artists, export development and career investment.
Music PEI
Jobs for Youth Program
Wage subsidy to hire a student
Gain access to a subsidy when hiring a student between the ages of 15-29 for summer employment.
Government of Prince Edward Island
Farmland Financing Program — Up to 150 Acres
Loan to purchase farm land in Prince Edward Island
Term loan to finance up to 100% of the purchase of a maximum of 150 acres of farmland at a fixed interest rate of 6% over a five-year term.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Manufacturing and Processing Assistance – Capital Loan
Loan to purchase or refurbish capital assets in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Access this term loan (with a term of up to 20 years and worth up to 80% of the market value or purchase price of capital assets, whichever is less) to refurbish capital assets or to restructure debt.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Small Business Assistance
Loan for Prince Edward Island (PEI) businesses to acquire, expand, manage debt or build retail malls
Use this term loan to finance the acquisition of a business, expand, consolidate debt or construct a new mall.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Tourism Financing Assistance — Operating Loan
Loan to finance tourism operating costs in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Support to help tourist facilities cover operating costs during pre-season preparation.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Aerospace Tax Holiday
No corporate tax for aerospace and defence employers in PEI
Aerospace and defence related companies with more than 20 employees and a payroll over $700,000 get a full refund of all provincial corporate income tax paid.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Web Presence Assistance
Money to increase online sales for PEI businesses
Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $2,500 to create or upgrade a website for your business.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Capital Acquisition Support
Financial help for Prince Edward Island businesses
Get funding of up to $25,000 to cover 25% of project costs for businesses of all levels, from local start-ups to international exporters that want to invest in technology, equipment, and infrastructure in order to grow their business.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Marketing Support Program
Marketing support for Prince Edward Island (PEI) businesses
Funding of up to $16,000 for business marketing costs to execute exporting plans and activities.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Rental Cost Assistance
Contribution to cover Prince Edward Island (PEI) business rental costs
The Rental Incentive Assistance program contributes up to $6 per square foot per month for one year of rental space to help businesses get started or expand.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Employ PEI
Wage subsidies for Prince Edward Island (PEI) employers to hire job seekers
Temporary wage subsidy for long-term employment opportunities to help job seekers develop new skills and gain work experience.
Government of Prince Edward Island, SkillsPEI
Self-Employ PEI
Support for Prince Edward Island (PEI) entrepreneurs
Job seekers who want to launch their own businesses may apply to receive a weekly allowance or employment insurance (EI) benefits, or combination of both.
Government of Prince Edward Island, SkillsPEI
Graduate to Opportunity Program
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
This funding covers up to 35% of the annual salaries for new graduate hires.
Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education
Skills Online Nova Scotia
Online business skills training in Nova Scotia
Get important and free skills training for your employees on human resources, social media, customer service, accounting and more.
SkillsonlineNS
Cooperative Education Incentive
Wage assistance for university and college co-operative students in Nova Scotia
Employers that pay a minimum of $15 per hour plus 4% vacation pay can be reimbursed $7.50 per hour to a maximum of 40 hours per week.
Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education
Workplace Education Initiative
Support for Nova Scotia skills development
Resources and funding for employers to create workplace education programs and help employees develop specific skills.
Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education
Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive
Supplement for Nova Scotia employer training
Funding up to 100% to increase productivity, innovation, diversity, technology use, and competitiveness.
Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education
Creative Entrepreneurship Program
Resources for Cape Breton Island and Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, craft entrepreneurs
Get assistance in developing skills and starting or growing your craft business through workshops, funding, wholesale and export opportunities, mentorship connections, and training to support sustainable craft practices in Unama’ki-Cape Breton.
Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
Early Years Continuing Education Program
Financial support for continuing education for childcare providers
Access a reimbursement available to child care and Pre-primary staff, and family home child care providers working in regulated child care centres, approved family home child care, or the Preprimary program who wish to pursue education in the field of ear
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Fishing Licence Loan Program
Loan to purchase fishing licence and gear in Nova Scotia
Loan (maximum 20-year term) to cover the cost of a licence or a licence and associated gear to help businesses enter or re-enter the industry, or to diversify into new species.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Vessel Loan Program
Loans for fishing vessels, engines and equipment in Nova Scotia
Term loan to purchase or build a fishing vessel, install engines, equipment, and/or electronics, or make technical modifications to a vessel.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Business energy rebates
Rebates on energy efficiency equipment in Nova Scotia
Get rebates to help cover the costs of buying energy efficient business equipment.
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Job Creation Partnerships
Support for Nova Scotia workers’ skills development
This program helps employment insurance (EI) recipients develop the skills they need to find full-time work.
Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
Self-Employment Program (Nova Scotia)
Training for unemployed workers to start a business in Nova Scotia
If you are receiving employment insurance benefits, you may be eligible for financial and business assistance to develop a business plan and start your own business or create your own job.
Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
START Program
Financial incentives for Nova Scotia employers with a labour need
Financing focused on small to medium sized enterprises to help employ ready-to-work Nova Scotians.
Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
Energy Training Program for Students
Funding for Nova Scotia students and recent graduates in the energy sector
Access a wage subsidy that covers up to 60% and a maximum of $12 per hour for 12 weeks to 17 weeks.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy and Mines
Digital Animation Tax Credit
Tax credit for digital animation in Nova Scotia
Get a refundable tax credit equal to 50% of qualifying labour costs, as well as an additional credit of 17.5% for labour costs directly related to animation-specific activities.
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board
Labour-Sponsored Venture-Capital Tax Credit
Tax credit to support Nova Scotia SMEs
Get a non-refundable personal tax credit of up to $2,000 when you invest in registered, labour-sponsored venture capital corporations.
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board
New Small Business Tax Deduction
Tax credit for newly incorporated Nova Scotia businesses
This deduction eliminates the Nova Scotia corporate income tax for the first three taxation years of an eligible new small business after incorporation.
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board
Scotians Global Advisors Program
Advice for Nova Scotia exporters
Group of volunteer influencers and industry experts who share their knowledge, experience and connections with exporters.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Payroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
If your knowledge-based business generates an economic benefit for Nova Scotia, you may be eligible for a 5% to 10% rebate on your gross payroll.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund
Funding for film and television production in Nova Scotia
Get a financial incentive of 25% to 32% of eligible costs for films or television series produced in Nova Scotia by Nova Scotian companies or out-of-province companies.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
Financing for Nova Scotia small businesses
Get loans, capital, or lines of credit of up to $50,000.
Nova Scotia Co-operative Council
Current Tenders — Nova Scotia
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Nova Scotia
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of Nova Scotia, Procurement Services
Business Navigators – NS
Help understanding business regulations in Nova Scotia
Get timely information on rules and regulations specific to your business and help understanding how to comply with provincial regulations.
Government of Nova Scotia, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness
Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
How to grow your N.S. business by developing tourism experiences
Access tools, worksheets and market insights to help you develop new tourism experiences, tips on promoting them and information on provincial marketing opportunities.
Government of Nova Scotia, Tourism Nova Scotia
Employment Incentives Program
Wage assistance for employers in Nova Scotia
Get a forgivable loan to cover a worker’s salary and benefits for the first period of their work term while they are training.
Government of Nova Scotia, Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
Agricultural Insurance
Agricultural insurance for New Brunswick crops
Financial protection against losses caused by natural perils, such as drought, excessive humidity, hail, frost, wind and wildlife.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Agri-Food Market Development and Access
Money for New Brunswick agrifood businesses
Get up to $15,000 to develop agrifood, fish, and aquaculture products.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Aquaculture Loans and Loan Guarantees
Financing for aquaculture activities in New Brunswick
Get a loan or loan guarantee to cover up to 95% of the costs of purchasing a new or used vessel, an engine or equipment related to aquaculture, or to make major repairs to the hull or engine of a vessel.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Farm Land Identification Program
New Brunswick property tax deferral for farmland preservation
Landowners are encouraged to preserve real property for agriculture through this program: 50% of the total taxes deferred on eligible farmland and outbuildings.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Fisheries Loan and Loan Guarantees
Financing for commercial fishing activities in New Brunswick
Get a loan or loan guarantee to cover the costs of buying a new or used vessel, buying or repairing an engine, buying a commercial fishing license, obtaining a quota, and more.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Livestock Incentive Loan Program
Loan guarantee for New Brunswick livestock purchase
Get loans of up to $75,000 guaranteed when you’re a farmer purchasing livestock.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Compensation for New Brunswick crop or livestock loss
Farmers who have made reasonable efforts to limit wildlife damage from occurring may be eligible for compensation for loss of livestock or crop due to wildlife.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Self-Employment Benefit — Workforce Expansion
Financing for New Brunswick business start-ups
Get financial assistance at a provincially-established rate, as well as other types of support during the initial development phase of your business, including coaching and ongoing technical advice.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Student Entrepreneurship
Interest-free loans to New Brunswick student operated businesses
Loans of up to $3,000 to help students start a business, with the option to be reimbursed a portion of the loan under certain conditions.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Tax credit to drive New Brunswick business investment
Tax credit of 50% on investments up to $250,000 for individual investors and a tax credit of 15% on investments up to $500,000 for corporations and trusts on eligible investments in your New Brunswick small business.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Finance and Treasury Board
Tenders Online — New Brunswick Opportunities Network
Opportunities to sell to the Government of New Brunswick
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of New Brunswick, Service New Brunswick
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED
Money for New Brunswick First Nation community economic development
Cover up to 50% of your business planning costs to a maximum of $16,000.
JEDI – Joint Economic Development Initiative
CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Counselling and services for women entrepreneurs in NB
Get access to a team of development officers who provide bilingual support (personalized consultations) to all women entrepreneurs, in the areas of start-up, growth and expansion, and export.
Community Business Development Corporations
Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program
Financial incentives for energy efficiency in New Brunswick
If you own or operate a commercial building in New Brunswick, you could get up to $1.25 million to implement energy efficiency projects in order to reduce electricity consumption, increase competitiveness, and produce a healthier and more comfortable work
NB Power
Opportunities New Brunswick — Mentorship
Mentorship and connections in New Brunswick
Be partnered with a dedicated executive who will give you advice to help launch, grow or relocate your business, based on your industry and your situation.
Government of New Brunswick, Opportunities NB
Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities
Funds to make vehicles accessible
If you offer transportation to people with disabilities, you can get up to $8,000 to cover 80% of the costs of vehicle retrofitting requirements.
Government of New Brunswick, Transportation and Infrastructure
COREX Program
Help for Quebec businesses to export to the northeast United States
Get an export diagnostic and business plan, as well as help choosing trade corridors, finding suppliers and trading partners, and establishing your business.
Gouvernement du Québec, Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
FIJE Fund
Loans for business in Haute-Yamaska, Brome-Missisquoi or Rouville, Quebec
If you are a woman, a young person under 39 years of age or an immigrant, you may be eligible for a business loan of up to $50,000,
Centre d’Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région
Make your business a model of sustainable mobility
Help implementing sustainable mobility for your employees in Montreal
Get mentoring to help develop sustainable mobility measures and benefit from positive exposure for your business and increased employee productivity.
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
Alternate work arrangements and work hour reduction
Funding and advice to create alternate work arrangements in Quebec
Get expert advice and a contribution of up to 50% of expenses relating to implementing a work hour reduction plan for your business.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Employee Wage Subsidy
Subsidy to hire people having trouble finding work in Quebec
If you hire someone who is motivated to work, you could get a wage subsidy of up to 30 weeks to cover part of their salary as long as the employment relationship is maintained.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du travail, de l’emploi et de la solidarité
Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities
Subsidy to hire immigrants and visible minorities in Quebec
Wage subsidy for up to 52 weeks for employers who hire immigrants or visible minorities for a first experience in their field in a regular job.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du travail, de l’emploi et de la solidarité
Employment stabilization
Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
Get up to $6,500 to cover up to 50% of wages for staff whose jobs have been stabilized and maintained, when you find ways to extend the working season.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du travail, de l’emploi et de la solidarité
Human resources management support
Human resource management assistance for Quebec companies
Get expertise on human resources management, including an assessment, coaching, consultation, and management support.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du travail, de l’emploi et de la solidarité
Job integration contract
Subsidy to hire people with disabilities in Quebec
Get salary support and reimbursement of certain additional expenses necessary for the integration and employment of a person with a disability.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du travail, de l’emploi et de la solidarité
Support for self-employment
Money for unemployed workers to start a business in Quebec
If you are receiving employment insurance benefits or benefits from a last-resort financial assistance program, you may be eligible for financial support and technical advice to develop a business plan and start your own business or create your own job.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du travail, de l’emploi et de la solidarité
Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund
Loans to Black Community businesses in Quebec
Growing businesses within Quebec’s Black communities have access to loans ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 for projects in different areas.
Filaction
Culture and Communications Investment Fund
Support for cultural enterprises in Quebec
Quasi-equity loans for performing arts, publishing, audiovisual, recording, radio, television, multimedia and digital companies.
Fonds d’investissement de la culture et des communications
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Consulting services – Quebec
Expert advice for your business in Western Quebec
Benefit from the advice of a business plan expert, accountant or lawyer in order to carry out your business project or better manage your business.
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services
Guidance for business project success in Western Quebec
Is your business located in a region covered by the area codes 514, 438, 450, 579, 819 or 873? If so, take advantage of expert services to find the programs, organizations, market data and business lists needed to carry out your projects at all stages of
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs
Development Capital — Equity financing
Equity for large-scale projects in Quebec
Developmental capital of $5 million or more (20% to 30% of shares) to acquire a company in Quebec or abroad, for growth and productivity enhancements, and more.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Collective entrepreneurship financing
Loans for co-op business projects in Quebec
Loans covering up to 100% of the costs for most co-operative and not-for-profit business projects, starting at $50,000.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Financing of Refundable Tax Credits
Tax credit advance loan in Quebec
If you’re eligible for a refundable tax credit and need the funds to carry out your project right away, you can get a loan of up to 100% of the anticipated amount, starting at $50,000 for scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) tax credit
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec
Tax credit for creating employment in Gaspésie and Maritime Regions
Tax credit on total eligible payroll of 30% for marine biotechnology, mariculture and recreational and tourism activities and 15% for all other eligible activities.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Tax credits for production of multimedia titles
Tax credit for the production of multimedia titles in Quebec
Refundable tax credit for multimedia producers may amount to 37.5% of eligible labour expenditures.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Financial support for aspiring farmers
Money for aspiring farmers in Quebec
Get up to $50,000 to work an existing farm or start a new business.
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Forestry Financing
Forestry investment in Quebec
Get personalized financial support and low-interest loans ranging from 0.30% to 0.60% on interest rates from the financial institution of your choice to promote your corporation, maintain, or develop forest production units.
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
MicroEntreprendre
Microcredit for Quebec entrepreneurs
Quebec entrepreneurs who are unable to obtain financing in conventional financing networks can obtain loans of $2 000 to $20,000 and support.
MicroEntreprendre
Local investment fund
Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
Loans and loan guarantees to start or expand a business, or purchase at least 25% of an existing business, in Quebec.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX)
Export help in your region in Quebec
Regional organizations provide export support, outreach and front-line services to facilitate the development of international markets.
Commerce International Québec
Tax credit for design in Quebec
Tax credit for an in-house design activity
Tax credit of 12% to 24% on the cost of in-house design activities. The maximum eligible salary for a year is $60,000 for a designer and $40,000 for a pattern maker.
Gouvernement du Québec, Revenu Québec
Tax credit for design in Quebec
Tax credit for an in-house design activity
Tax credit of 12% to 24% on the cost of in-house design activities. The maximum eligible salary for a year is $60,000 for a designer and $40,000 for a pattern maker.
Gouvernement du Québec, Revenu Québec
Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property
Tax credit for commercialization of intellectual property (IP) in Quebec
If you create a new business by commercializing intellectual property stemming from a university or public research center, you could be eligible for a tax holiday for up to 10 years.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Roulez Vert — Rebate for charging station at work
Get financial aid to install electric charging stations at your Quebec business
Reimbursement for Quebec businesses, municipalities and public bodies of up to $49,000 per eligible building per fiscal year for the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations at your workplace for employees.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
PME MTL – Solidarity Fund
Loans for Quebec social economy enterprises and co-operatives
Get a low interest rate loan of up to $300,000 to start or grow your business.
PME MTL
Chantier de l’économie sociale Trust — Operations Patient Capital Loan
Financial products to support social economy enterprises in Quebec
Get a loan from the trust between $50,000 and $250,000 to cover 35% of the costs directly associated with the operational needs.
Chantier de l’économie sociale Trust
Revenu Québec — Assistance program for SMEs
Help understanding business taxes in Quebec
Personalized support to answer your questions about tax returns, source deductions, consumption taxes and income taxes.
Gouvernement du Québec, Revenu Québec
Tax credit for an on-the-job training period
Tax credit for Quebec businesses with trainees
Get a refundable tax credit to help cover the costs of trainee wages and on-the-job training expenses, up to a maximum of 32 weeks.
Gouvernement du Québec, Revenu Québec
Tax credit for technological adaptation services
Tax credit for technology transfer in Quebec
Tax credit on the costs of transferring technology from a college technology transfer centre or liaison and transfer centre.
Gouvernement du Québec, Revenu Québec
SEAO electronic tendering system
Quebec public contracting opportunities for entrepreneurs
Get access to government contracting opportunities from Quebec public agencies, including municipalities. Register to get additional information, advanced keyword searches and email notifications.
Gouvernement du Québec, Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Québec
Quebec book publishing tax credit
Tax credit for publishing Quebec books and international sales
Credit of 27% to 50% on various costs associated with publishing books, comic strips and collections of poetry in Quebec, including developing foreign markets, major publishing projects, translation into other languages and creation of digital versions.
Gouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
Investment Banking — Corporate Finance
Financing for cultural businesses in Quebec
Loans, loan guarantees and capital investments for cultural businesses, as well as tax credit advances for film, books, sound productions and shows.
Gouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Export and cultural visibility support program
Financing for Quebec cultural exports
Funding in varying amounts for activities relating to the export of Quebec cultural products, in the form of non-repayable or partially repayable grants.
Gouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
Tax credit for film production services
Quebec film, animation and special effects tax credit
Refundable tax credit of 20% to 36% of the cost of labour and goods relating to film production, computer-aided animation and special effects.
Gouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec
Money to showcase your multimedia project outside Quebec
Tax credit of up to 35% of labour costs and production expenses relating to showcasing your Quebec production outside the province.
Gouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots
Financial and technical assistance to carry out forest management activities
Existing forestry companies in Quebec can get assistance in varying amounts for technical and silvicultural work and certification activities on private woodlots.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs
Support program for positioning Quebec alcohol in the SAQ network
Rebate for QC alcohol producers
Get a reimbursement between 4% and 18% of net SAQ sales on artisan alcoholic beverages you produce, to a maximum of $450 000 per year.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners
In-person business information across Ontario
Find a location near you to get in-person help with starting or growing a business, including business planning, market research, statistics and more.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Financial assistance for Ontario community projects
Access funding for projects that give work experience to unemployed Ontarians, help their community and benefit their local economy.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships
Funding for partnerships among Ontario employers, employees and communities
Get funding for a project when you collaborate with your employees, employee associations, and community organizations to address labour market challenges, such as preventing skills shortages within new and emerging industries and organizations.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
Train youth apprentices in Ontario
If your business has qualified journeypersons in place to help train students, you could begin building a pool of young, motivated workers to fill current and future vacancies.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Workforce Planning Boards
Labour marketing information in Ontario
Get detailed information on the local labour force to help you manage your employment needs in Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Youth Job Connection
Financial assistance for hiring Ontario youth
Get access to financial incentives to help offset the costs of hiring and training youth (15 to 29 years old), along with job coaches who can provide ongoing support to you and your employee.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program
Recover livestock sales losses in Ontario
Financial protection to beef cattle sellers when a licensed dealer defaults on payment.
Government of Ontario, Agricorp
Ontario Food Exports — Services for Exporters
Food and beverage industry export help in Ontario
Develop sales strategies and discuss export opportunities with expert consultants in specific food and beverage sectors, including primary agriculture and processed goods.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Advisory services for Ontario SMEs
Connect with a senior business advisor to get tailored options, advice, analysis and practical recommendations to help your business scale and grow or overcome unique challenges.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Starter Company Plus
Money and advice for Ontario small businesses
Advice and funding of up to $5,000 to help new or existing businesses hire, grow, plan, export and more.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Summer Company
Money for Ontario students to start a summer business
Get a grant of up to $3,000 and mentorship from local business leaders to help you start and learn how to run your own student business.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Co-operative Education Tax Credit
Ontario co-op student tax credit
Access a refundable tax credit of 30% to a maximum of $3,000 per placement to hire co-op students.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Refund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for unlicensed equipment
Get a refund for the tax paid for gasoline used in unlicensed manufacturing, construction or farming equipment.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Tax refund for power takeoff equipment
Refund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for auxiliary equipment
Get a refund on tax paid for fuel to operate auxiliary equipment such as cement mixers, aerial buckets, lifts and cranes or refrigeration units, power vacuums, pumps and blowers.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Regional Partnership Grants Program
Financial support for regional Indigenous projects in Ontario
Access a grant to support projects that provide jobs, training and/or business opportunities to Indigenous people.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser
Workplace safety advice in Ontario
Free advice, representation and education on workplace safety and insurance, as well as worker’s compensation, for Ontario employers.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Collective Bargaining Information Services
Collective bargaining resources in Ontario
Information for employers involved in collective bargaining processes with employee unions, including trends, recent settlements, wage developments, work stoppages and more.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Funding for the Ontario cultural media industry
Receive funding for activities that expand skills, business capacity, market share, sales, and innovation when selling content in the book, magazine, film, television, and interactive digital media sectors, and/or any combination of these sectors.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Global Market Development Fund – Book
Money for Ontario export-ready book publishers
Grants to cover up to 50% (at a maximum of $15,000) for a publishing company’s eligible expenses to engage in international business and book market development activities.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
General Business Loans
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
Access loans of up to $1,150,000 to purchase equipment, increase working capital, finance inventory, acquire an existing business, or to cover expansion costs.
Two Rivers Community Development Centre
Community Enterprise Development Tax Credit Program
Tax credit for Manitoba community enterprise development
Manitoba residents and corporations that invest $60,000 annually get 45% (or $27,000) income tax credit while approved enterprises receive a maximum of $3 million in repayable capital.
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture
Food Development Centre
Support for food product development in Manitoba
Access to facilities and consulting services for food product R&D, testing, labelling, packaging, business planning and marketing.
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture
Young Entrepreneurs Program
Grants for young Manitoba entrepreneurs
Receive up to $10,000 to defray start-up costs and capital expenditures.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development Investment and Trade
MASC AgriInsurance
Agricultural insurance for Manitoba crops
Flexible and affordable insurance that protects producers of all eligible crops against production losses and most producers against crop quality losses.
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation
MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees
Loans for Manitoba agricultural producers
Get favourable terms and rates on loans for your business and/or production operation.
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation
Innovation Growth Program
Funding for Innovative Projects in Manitoba
Your SME could get a 50-50 cost-shared grant up to $100,000 towards the development and commercialization of a new innovative product.
Government of Manitoba, Department of Economic Development and Training
Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program
New-investment small business tax credit in Manitoba
Through this program, small businesses can offset the costs of issuing new equity investments of $100,000 to $10 million.
Government of Manitoba, Department of Growth, Enterprise and Trade
Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships
Financial support for labour market development in Manitoba
A range of services and programs that help employers and job seekers find each other, learn together and succeed together.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Trade Accelerator Program
Export support for SMEs
Receive assistance for your SME to learn how to navigate, innovate, collaborate, improve efficiency, and capitalize on the expanding export market in order to grow your business.
World Trade Centre
Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Financing for Saskatchewan Métis entrepreneurs
Grants, loans and equity investments for Métis people, from $10,000 to $1,000,000, to stimulate entrepreneurship and economic development activities.
Government of Saskatchewan, Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Indigenous Business Development Services — Saskatchewan
Indigenous business help in Saskatchewan
Access support for Indigenous entrepreneurs from start-up to expansion.
Indigenous Business Development Services
SaskTenders
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Saskatchewan
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement
Gasoline Competition Assistance Program
Commission for gasoline and propane sold in Saskatchewan
Service station owners and bulk fuel dealers located along the Alberta and Manitoba borders can receive a commission of 25% to 100% of the tax differential to compete with their interprovincial counterparts.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Finance
Manufacturing & Processing Investment Tax Credit Saskatchewan
Tax credit for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
For purchases made on or after March 23, 2017, the tax credit is equal to 6% to encourage plant and equipment investment for use in manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Finance
Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Reduction
Income tax reduction for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
Corporation income tax is reduced by as much as 2% on Canadian manufacturing and processing profits, as reported on the T2 CIT return.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Finance
Commercial/Agriculture Loans
Commercial and agricultural First Nations business loans in Saskatchewan
Capital loans, working capital and other financing for First Nations businesses where traditional financing is not available.
Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc.
Inclusion Program
Funding for childcare services in Saskatchewan
Funding of up to $24,000 to assist with the cost of accommodating children with diverse needs in a childcare setting.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Education
STEP Market Access Program
Funding to help Saskatchewan businesses market domestically and internationally
Contributions of up to $8,000 per year to offset expenses incurred to exhibit in a trade show, trade event, or trade mission in a new export market outside of Saskatchewan.
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program
Tax abatement incentive to encourage business in Saskatoon
Exemptions and reductions of any city tax or fee, waiving of utility deposits and down payments on land, and exemptions or reductions of prepaid servicing levies.
Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority
Business Link — Indigenous Services
Support for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Alberta
Get specialized support designed for Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs across Alberta. Access one-on-one support, downloadable guidebooks, attend community workshops, discover procurement opportunities, and more.
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Business Link — One-on-one advice
Expert advice to help your Alberta business
Get personalized support as you start or run your business through one-on-one coaching, market research, training and education as well as specialized support for Indigenous and immigrant entrepreneurs.
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Business Link — Market Research Services
Research services for small businesses in Alberta
Access market research services that could help you start or expand your small business, including information about industry trends, demographics and competitors.
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Alberta Export Expansion Program
Reimbursement of export-related costs for Alberta businesses
Reimbursements from $1,000 to $25,000 per year up to 75% of eligible expenses such as airfare, accommodation and other goods and services related to export activities.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism
First Nations Training to Employment Program
Find First Nations workers in Alberta
Fill your employment vacancies by partnering with First Nations on training and work experience initiatives. You must provide realistic work experience and a placement for project graduates following the training.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration
Alberta Self-Employment Program
Self-employment training for Albertans
Self-employment training that offers unemployed individuals formal instruction, business plan development, one-to-one business counselling, coaching, guidance and follow-up during business plan implementation.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration
Workplace Training
Workplace training fund in Alberta
Get reimbursed up to 70% of training costs for a new employee, for up to 30 weeks, but not more than $390/week.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration
Indian Business Corporation Services
Loans for First Nations' businesses in British Columbia
Loans for agriculture and live stock purchases, heavy equipment and machinery, and other viable business opportunities.
Indian Business Corporation
International Qualifications Assessment Service
Assess international qualifications against Alberta standards
Determine how your education or your employees’ education from outside of Canada compares with Alberta’s educational standards.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration
Métis Employment Services
Wage subsidies for employers of Métis youth in Alberta
Receive a wage subsidy to cover up to 50% of the costs of employing Métis youth for 6 months or less, or between May and August.
Rupertsland Institute
Settlement Investment Corporation
Developmental debt financing for the Métis in Alberta
Development lending and financial services in agriculture, heavy equipment and machinery, and other viable business opportunities for the Métis in Alberta.
Settlement Investment Corporation
Training-on-the-job program
Financial support to help workers injured on the job return to work
This program helps pay the employee’s salary while the worker learns a new position.
Government of Alberta, Workers’ Compensation Board
Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia
Opportunities to sell to the Government of British Columbia
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Agriculture
BC book publishing tax credit
Tax credit for British Columbia book publishers
Companies get a credit equal to 90% of the base amount of Support for Publishers contributions they receive in the tax year.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance
Coast Funds Economic Development Fund
Fund for environmental and sustainable economic development activities in Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii
Economic development fund for participating First Nations for projects that have positive direct or indirect environmental or social impacts.
Coast Funds
Get Youth Working Program
British Columbia youth wage subsidy
Receive a negotiated Wage Subsidy through the Canada-British Columbia Workforce Development agreement when you hire eligible youth aged 16-29.
Bowman Employment Services
Interactive digital media tax credit (B.C.)
Tax credit for interactive digital media in British Columbia
Corporations that develop interactive digital media products in BC after August 31, 2010 and before September 1, 2028 receive 17.5% of eligible salary and wages incurred in the tax year.
Government of British Columbia
Training tax credit for employers
British Columbia apprentice training tax credit for employers
Organizations that employ apprentices enrolled Industry Training Authority programs get 20% to 50% up to $6,000 in enhanced tax credits.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance
First Citizens Fund — Business Loan Program
Business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in British Columbia
Partnership loan program with four Aboriginal Capital Corporations located throughout British Columbia.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Small Business BC — Talk to an Expert
Expert advice to help plan your British Columbia business
Consult one-on-one with industry professionals in the fields of law, website creation, social media, accounting and more.
Small Business BC
WeBC — Business Skills Development
Skills training for British Columbia women entrepreneurs
Workshops on starting a business, marketing, growing and workplace diversity.
WeBC
Yukon Business Incentive Program
Rebates on labour and materials for Yukon contractors
If you are working on a Government of Yukon contract, get a rebate on construction materials for the procured goods and services, or up to 20% in wage subsidies when you hire Yukon labour, including youth and apprentices.
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development
Yukon Business Investment Tax Credit
Investment Tax Credit in Yukon
Attract Yukon investors to your organization by issuing shares in exchange for an agreed-upon return and an individual tax credit of 25% on the amount invested.
Government of Yukon, Department of Finance
Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program
Yukon business loan guarantee
Get a loan guarantee of up to $100,000 to start or grow a business.
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development
Commercial fuel tax refund
Commercial tax refunds on fuel purchases in Yukon
Receive a commercial tax refund on fuel used for permitted activities and for fuel used for space heating.
Government of Yukon, Department of Finance
Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Tax credit for Yukon manufacturing and processing
Large corporations engaged in manufacturing and processing may claim up to 9.5% on profits earned in Yukon. Small corporations may claim up to 0.5%.
Government of Yukon, Department of Finance
Yukon bids&tenders
Opportunities to sell to the Yukon Government
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of Yukon, Department of Highways and Public Works
Yukon Heritage Training Fund
Training fund for Yukon heritage workers
Receive funding to cover up to 90% of the costs for heritage training, including courses, workshops and internships.
Yukon Historical & Museums Association
Farm Production Services
Farm management advice in Yukon
Receive information and advice for farmers on industry best management practices and research.
Government of Yukon, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
Yukon Mineral Exploration Program
Money for mineral exploration in Yukon
Get funding to locate, explore and develop mineral projects to an advanced exploration stage.
Government of Yukon, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
Touring Artist Fund
Financial assistance for touring Yukon artists
If you are an artist or part of an artistic ensemble or company that creates, produces or interprets art in theatre, dance, music, visual art, film, storytelling or a combination of art forms, you can get up to $10,000 to present your works within or outs
Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Funding to promote Yukon tourism businesses
Get funding for a variety of promotional activities including online and traditional advertising, domestic or international trade and consumer shows, and sales calls and missions.
Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Yukon Arts Fund
Yukon arts community funding
Arts collectives and other eligible groups can receive funds to plan an activity related to literary, visual or performing arts.
Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund
Training grant for employees in Yukon cultural industries sector
Receive funding for providing or participating in training or career enhancement opportunities that relate to the economic aspect of the arts sector.
Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Yukon Tourism Training Fund
Funding for tourism industry training in Yukon
Receive a contribution of up to $5,000 to cover up to 75% of training costs to advance your tourism career, sharpen your skills, and improve your customers’ experience as an individual or group.
Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon
Yukon Film — Training Fund
Financial support for Yukon film production training
Yukon not-for-profit organizations may apply to receive up to $25,000 in funding to cover up to 75% of eligible costs to offer training programs to Yukoners. The programs must increase opportunities for Yukoners to work in the film, television and digital
Government of Yukon, Yukon Media Development
CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
Rebates for employee training in occupational health and safety in Yukon
Access a voluntary employer incentive program that rewards up to $25,000 in rebates per year for training investments in occupational health and safety (OH&S) and return to work (RTW).
Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board
Contract Event Opportunities — Government of the Northwest Territories
Opportunities to sell to the Government of the Northwest Territories
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Finance
NWT Business Incentive Policy
Register for Northwest Territories bid advantage
If your business operates in the Northwest Territories, you can register your business to gain a bid advantage for Northwest Territories contracts.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Economic Development Officers
Northwest Territories business support services
Get specialized support to help expand and promote the development of your business.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Metis-Dene Development Fund
Financial support for businesses in the Northwest Territories
Access loan guarantees, working capital loans, lines of credit, term loans, financing, and business advisory services for your Indigenous or non-Indigenous SME in the NWT.
Métis-Dene Development Fund
Northwest Territories Arts Council Funding
Financial support for Northwest Territories artists and art projects
Access financial and developmental support to artists, craftspeople, and arts organizations to foster the growth of the arts sector across the territory.
NWT Arts Council
Small Business Support Program — Small Business Opportunities Fund
Funding to start or grow a business in Nunavut
Receive up to $100,000 for your new or expanding small business to offset the costs associated with a wide range of planning, start-up, expansion and marketing activities, and to help you face viability or wind-down challenges during COVID-19.
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Request for Tenders/Proposals — Nunavut
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Nunavut
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of Nunavut, Department of Community and Government Services
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Money for tourism-based businesses in the Qikiqtani Region, Nunavut
Get up to $10,000 in grant funding for new equipment, safety gear, and marketing initiatives for your tourism-based business.
Kakivak Association
Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti Procurement
Bid adjustment on Nunavut contracts
By registering your Nunavut business, you could gain a bid adjustment of 5% when bidding on Government of Nunavut contracts.
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
Financial and business support for businesses in Nunavut
Loans or guarantees between $150,000 and $2 million for businesses with offices in Nunavut unable to secure financing from financial institutions.
Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
Canada’s Smartest Kitchen
Food product innovation facility
Facility and subject matter expertise to support companies in the food development process.
Holland College
District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow
Montréal innovation hub
Technical and business services to help innovators launch and grow their business and move from idea to impact with confidence.
District3
Northern Ontario Angels
Investment readiness support in Northern Ontario
Help for entrepreneurs to prepare for angel investors, including coaching, networking opportunities and more.
Northern Ontario Angels
PARO Services
Support and networking services for women entrepreneurs in Ontario
Services and programs for start-up, growth and networking, specializing in women in business, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises.
PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise
TACC First Citizens Fund (FCF) Loan
Loans with partial forgiveness for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
Get a loan of up to $75,000, with 40% forgiveness of the principal amount, to start or grow a business.
Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Genome Funding Opportunities
Genomics research funding competitions
Access current research funding competitions for genomics research addressing health, forestry, fisheries, aquaculture, energy, mining and environment industry needs.
Genome British Columbia
Interactive Fund
Grant for British Columbia digital media or software productions
Grant of $50,000 to support the production of high quality, original, interactive digital media content and software applications owned and controlled by British Columbia companies or individuals.
Government of British Columbia, Creative BC
NBIF Innovation Voucher
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
Get a grant of up to $80,000, paid directly to the research institute, to cover 80% of the costs of R&D services such as applied research, proof of concept and prototyping, product testing and demos, and more.
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
Assistance for Francophone projects in southern Ontario
Access funding to support projects encouraging economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships and to increase support for small- and medium-sized enterprises in Francophone communities of Southern Ontario.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Crop Inputs
Financing for crop inputs
Get credit at a crop input retailer to purchase the inputs you need and pay after you sell your crops.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Livestock Financing
Financing to purchase livestock
Get credit at a livestock alliance partner supplier to purchase cattle.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Farm Equipment Financing
Financing for agricultural equipment
Finance or lease new or used farm equipment purchases through hundreds of dealerships or via a private sale across Canada.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Environmental Solutions
Financing for environmental farm upgrades
Get a pre-approved line of credit to make environmental upgrades to your farm or business and switch to renewable energy resources.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Farm Transfer Transition Loans
Farm transfer loan
Access loans to help the transition of a farm from seller to buyer, including intergenerational farm transfers, or if you are a young farmer looking to build your own farm.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Farm Land and Buildings Financing
Loan for farm land and buildings
Get a loan with flexible repayment options to help you purchase new land or expand your farm operation by adding a new building.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Young Farmers
Loans for farmers under 40 years old
Get customized financing of up to $150,000 for your agriculture, agribusiness or food and beverage-related business with the Starter Loan, and up to $1.5 million with the Young Farmer Loan. Attend free events and webinars to sharpen your farm management p
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Agribusiness Financing
Financial support for agribusinesses
Get a repayable loan for your agribusiness to help minimize your operating costs, to diversify and to expand your activities. Also, receive specialized planning and operations support from experts.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Young Entrepreneur Loan
Loans for youth-led agricultural or food-related business
Access up to $1,5 million in loans for your agricultural or food-related business, if you are under 40 years old.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Programs and support services for women entrepreneurs starting, building, or growing a business.
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Advice
Business advice for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Free, confidential, one-on-one guidance at every business level and stage, as well as help with business plans and loan applications.
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Training
Training for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Seminars and other events to address the needs and learning styles of women at different stages of business development.
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Business Advising
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
One-on-one advisory services for starting, buying or growing a business.
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit
Funding for projects in the book industry
Contributions of up to $1.5 million for marketing, technology and professional development projects in the book publishing, distribution, marketing, wholesale or retail sectors representing Canadian authors.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Internships
Financial support for internships in the book industry
Contributions of up to 50% of eligible expenses or $15,000 for internships in the book publishing, distribution, marketing, wholesale or retail sectors representing a Canadian book publisher. You may receive up to 75% of eligible expenses or $22,500 for h
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Funding for book publishing internships
Contribution of up to 50% of the total eligible expenses or $15,000 for interns in a publishing role with a Canadian book publisher. In the case of Indigenous interns, interns from a Racialized community, interns from official language minority communitie
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships
Money to hire tech interns in book publishing
Contribution of up to 70% of the total eligible expenses for internships in a technology role with a Canadian book publisher or $20,000 or 90% of eligible costs in the case of Indigenous interns, interns from a Racialized community, interns from official
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning
Funding for book publisher business planning
Contributions of up to $50,000 for business planning projects in Canadian book publishing companies.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms
Financial support for book publisher business planning
Contributions of up to 75% of the total eligible expenses or $50,000 for business planning projects in Canadian book publishing companies owned and controlled by an Indigenous publisher, members of a Racialized community or official language minority publ
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Canada Book Fund Publishing Support
Financial support for publishing and sales of books
Contributions for ongoing production, marketing and distribution of Canadian-authored books, in Canada and globally.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Canada Periodical Fund – Business Innovation
Funding for innovation in periodical publishing
Financial assistance of up to $500,000 or 75% of the total eligible project-related cost, whichever is less, for business innovation projects. For start-up projects, you can get funds up to 50% of total eligible project-related costs to a maximum of $10,0
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives
Funding for collective initiatives by associations representing periodical publishers
Financial assistance to increase the sustainability of the Canadian print magazine and non-daily community newspaper industries.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Aboriginal Business Loans — General
Loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Get a loan of up to $750,000 to start, expand or improve your Indigenous-owned business in Atlantic Canada.
Ulnooweg
CBDC Business counselling
Business counselling in Atlantic Canada
Get business counselling and advice to help you start or improve your business.
Community Business Development Corporations
CBDC Business Atlantic Forum
Buy or sell an Atlantic Canadian business
If you are looking to buy or sell a business in Atlantic Canada, you can use this forum to make connections, for free.
Community Business Development Corporations
CBDC Chaleur Future Entrepreneur Loan
Loan for young entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
If you are a prospective entrepreneur (19 years old or younger) in the Chaleur region of New Brunswick, you can get a loan of up to $1,500, with a possibility of being reimbursed 30% of the loan value.
Community Business Development Corporations
CBDC Kick$tart
Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
If you’re an entrepreneur under the age of 35 in Newfoundland and Labrador and you haven’t been able to get funding from other sources, you can get a low-interest loan of up to $10,000.
Community Business Development Corporations
CBDC Micro-Loan Program
Micro-loan for Nova Scotia entrepreneurs
Loans of $500 to $5,000 for Shelburne, Nova Scotia, entrepreneurs to fund a start-up or to get a boost in working capital.
Community Business Development Corporations
CBDC Community Development Fund
Financial assistance for Atlantic Canadian non-profit associations
You could get bridge financing, or a loan of up to $225,000, if your non-profit organization is involved in community development.
Community Business Development Corporations
EDC — Structured and Project Finance
Financing for large-scale international infrastructure projects
Get financing for challenging projects, with solutions specifically designed for limited-use financing of long-term capital-intensive projects. Get step-by-step advice, market insights and expertise across a range of sectors.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Wage subsidy for summer students
Subsidy covering 70% of wages to hire summer students for 16 weeks (30 to 40 hours per week) in not-for-profit organizations.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit
Tax credit for animation and special effects work in Ontario
Refundable tax credit of 18% on local Ontario labour costs related to the creation of computer animation and special effects for use in film and television.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit
Tax credit for Ontario film and television content
Refundable tax credit of 35% to 40% on local Ontario labour costs related to the production of Canadian film and television content in Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Tax credit for interactive digital media creation in Ontario
Refundable tax credit of 35 to 40% of eligible labour, marketing and distribution expenditures related to the creation of interactive digital media products in Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Ontario Production Services Tax Credit
Tax credit for film and television production in Ontario
Refundable tax credit of 21.5% of production expenses for films and television shows produced in Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
Receive a grant of up to $1.5 million to cover up to 50% of eligible costs for projects that focus on job creation and economic and business development in eastern Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Grants for economic development in southwestern Ontario
Grants of up to $1.5 million for projects that focus on job creation and economic and business development in southwestern Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Technoclimat
Financial assistance for the demonstration of new technologies in Quebec
Get a contribution to cover up to 50% of the cost of energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction technology demonstration projects, either for the development of a pre-commercial innovation or for the testing of a technology that is not yet availab
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Investment Accelerator Fund
Seed funding for early-stage technology in Ontario
If your company is close to commercialization in information technology, health or clean tech, and your addressable market size is $100 million, this capital investment of $500,000 may be for you.
MaRS Discovery District
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Business project grants
Grants to grow or expand in eastern Ontario
Grants of up to $1.5 million for projects that encourage innovation, collaboration, cluster development, job creation and private sector investment in eastern Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Business project loans
Loans to grow or expand in eastern Ontario
Access loans of up to $5 million to cover up to 15% of eligible costs for projects that encourage innovation, collaboration, cluster development, job creation and private sector investment in eastern Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Business project loans
Loans to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
Loans of up to $5 million for large investments that create jobs in southwestern Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Loans and advice for rural Manitoba entrepreneurs with disabilities
Get one-on-one business consultation, business plan assistance and loans to help you start or grow your business in rural Manitoba.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada, Community Futures Manitoba
Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Wage subsidy for commercialization associate's salary in Alberta
Get up to $120,000 to cover up to 75% of the salary of a professional to conduct commercialization activities over a one-year project.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Farmland Financing Program — Up to 450 Acres
Loan to purchase farmland in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Term loan to finance up to 80% of the purchase price of a maximum of 450 acres of farmland with either interest-only payments or a fixed interest rate of 6%.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Manufacturing and Processing Assistance – Operating Loan
Loan to purchase inventory or for day-to-day operating costs in Prince Edward Island
Use this term loan to finance up to 100% of inventory purchases and day-to-day business operating costs.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Tourism Financing Assistance – Long Term Loan
Loans for Prince Edward Island (PEI) tourism businesses
Financial support to help tourism-related businesses across a range of activities, including acquisition, expansion, debt consolidation, and repairing restaurants, accommodations and equipment.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Financial backing for economic capacity-building projects, community projects, and business support services.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Economic Diversification Grants Program
Financial support for Ontario Indigenous business, communities and organizations
Access grants for projects that contribute to economic diversification, employment, training and business opportunities.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Rise — Small Business Lending
Business loans for entrepreneurs
If you have experienced mental health and/or addiction challenges, you could get a low-interest loan up to $10,000 to launch or grow your small business and access resources to improve your business skills.
Rise
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Voucher for SMEs in early-stage tech development in Alberta
Get up to $10,000 paid directly to a service provider to support technologies in the early development stages.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Voucher for mid-to-late stage development in Alberta
Get up to $100,000 to work in collaboration with project partners to advance technology that is in the mid-to-late developmental stages.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
STEP Trade Development Services
International trade assistance for Saskatchewan businesses
Customized advice, market intelligence, and support for trade development, logistics, networking and more.
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
STEP Market Intelligence Services
International intelligence for Saskatchewan businesses
Get access to foreign market assessments, competitive intelligence, customer and company lists, political risk analysis and more.
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
STEP International Business Trip Support
Foreign trip support for Saskatchewan businesses
Get help planning a business trip to a foreign market your business is targeting for export.
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
Venture capital fund targeting emerging venture-grade technology companies with high growth potential and attractive risk-return prospects in Nova Scotia.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Invest Nova Scotia — Incubation
Incubation facilities for Nova Scotia innovators
Facilities focused on technology innovation and commercialization, especially in the life sciences, ocean technology and clean technology sectors.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Invest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives
Money and advice for Nova Scotia innovators
Funding competitions and access to business advisory and market intelligence services for innovators and start-ups.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
WeBC — Business Loans for Women
Loans for British Columbia women entrepreneurs
Get expert advice, as well as a loan of up to $150,000 for your market-ready start-up, expansion project, or business purchases, with flexible repayment options.
WeBC
WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups
Mentors for women entrepreneurs in B.C
Get paired with a mentor or a peer group to help you develop your business skills, manage risks and increase your knowledge in business.
WeBC
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services
Business planning help for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Advice, workshops, counselling and other services to help with the development of business plans.
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
Grant for Alberta post-production labour costs
Get up to $200,000 to hire staff for post-production, visual effects and digital animation projects.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture
Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant
Grant for Alberta film script development
Companies with multiple film or television projects of 30 minutes or more may be eligible for up to $55,000 per project or $70,000 total.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund
Grants to create Nunavut short films
Emerging filmmakers can participate in a mentoring program that provides professional support and funds up to $25,000 to develop and produce a short film in their own community.
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program
Grants to bring Nunavut films to international markets
Get up to $5,000 to attend international markets, co-production conferences or forums, as well as ceremonies or film festivals where your film has been nominated or selected for screening.
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program
Rebate on costs of developing films in Nunavut
Get a rebate of up to 17% or 27% (depending on ownership) on the costs of producing a film in Nunavut, plus possible additional rebate bonuses for training creative personnel and creating Inuit language versions.
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Inuktut Versioning Fund
Grant for Inuktitut films and versioning for existing programs
Get up to $10,000 to cover 33% of the eligible costs of the versioning of existing programming of relevance to Nunavut into Inuktut, either Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun.
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
BDIC — Standby Letters of Credit
Contract security and security of payment for Northwest Territories companies
If your business bids on contracts that require contract security or if your suppliers require security of payment, these standby letters of credit can provide the necessary assurance to third parties.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Business Development and Investment Corporation
BDIC — Term Loans
Term loans for Northwest Territories businesses
Variety of fixed and variable interest rate term loans available to businesses that are unable to secure financing elsewhere.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Business Development and Investment Corporation
Venture Investment Program
Preferred equity investment in Northwest Territories businesses
Access business investment through the purchase of preferred shares.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Business Development and Investment Corporation
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Support Capital Expansion Incentive
Money for capital purchases in the Northwest Territories
Get up to $15,000 per year for up to two years to offset loan interest associated with new capital purchases that will allow you to expand your business.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support
Funding for strategic sector research in the Northwest Territories
Receive up to $25,000 to develop new products or packages, or to work on enhancing your organization’s strategic advantage in priority sectors.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Community Economic Development
Funding for economic initiatives in the Northwest Territories
Associations, band and community councils can apply for up to $25,000 in financial assistance for feasibility plans, infrastructure development, industry strategic plans, events and more.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business
Money for micro-businesses in the Northwest Territories
Micro businesses can get financial assistance of up to $6,000 over three years for the purchase of tools, equipment, traditional harvesting activities, and other self-employment activities.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Business Intelligence and Networking
Funding for Northwest Territories business people to attend seminars and tradeshows
Get up to $8,000 per year to attend conferences, tradeshows, and seminars to access information on new technologies and business opportunities to build your business.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Strategic Investments
Money for strategic projects in Northwest Territories
Access up to $75,000 to make large investments in your company in order to expand and grow your business and partake in major economic development projects that meet established criteria.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement
Funding for tourism product development in the Northwest Territories
Financial assistance of up to $250,000 towards the development of a new tourism product or enhancement of an existing product.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses
Funding for tourism product marketing in the Northwest Territories
Up to $10,000 in financial assistance for marketing materials, travel to tradeshows, campaign launches and more.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Kakivak Association — Small Tool Grants
Money to buy tools for Inuit craftspeople in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
Receive up to $1,000 for the purchase of carving tools or $2,500 for sewing machines that are needed by artists or craftspeople to create their works.
Kakivak Association
Ontario Tenders Portal
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Ontario
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
BravoSolution
BDIC-NWT — Working Capital Guarantee
Loan guarantee for Northwest Territories businesses
Get an irrevocable standby letter of credit to help you secure working capital financing from your bank.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Business Development and Investment Corporation
JobsNL Wage Subsidy
Wage subsidy to create new positions in Newfoundland and Labrador
Receive funding in the form of wage subsidies to create sustainable,_x000D_ long-term employment or seasonal/short term employment and offset your salary costs.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships
Financial support for labour force development in Manitoba
A range of services and programs that help employers and job seekers find each other, learn together and succeed together.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services
Financial support to address labour market needs in Manitoba
A range of services and programs that help employers and job seekers find each other, learn together and succeed together.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation
Financial support to address labour market needs in Manitoba
A range of services and programs that help employers and job seekers find each other, learn together and succeed together.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Workforce Training and Employment — Self Employment
Assistance for new Manitoba entrepreneurs
This self-employment program connects qualified local service providers with individuals who want to start their own business.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy
Money for Manitoba organizations to hire unemployed individuals
Financial support to help hire and train eligible workers to gain full time employment.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Electricity Management Systems
Money for energy management systems in Quebec
If the annual electricity bill for your business exceeds $750,000, you may be able to get up to $175,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs to purchase and install diagnostic equipment, or to implement an elictricity management system (EMS) or an energy mana
Gouvernement du Québec, Hydro-Québec
Efficient Solutions Program
Funding to implement energy efficiency measures in Quebec
Financial assistance to implement energy efficiency measures involving lighting, variable-frequency drives, compressed air, water chilling and industrial refrigeration.
Gouvernement du Québec, Hydro-Québec
Technology and Business Demonstration
Financial support to demonstrate electricity saving technology in Quebec
Get financial assistance of up to $500,000 to cover 75% of the costs of testing the technical and commercial viability of innovative energy-saving or power-demand optimization measures.
Gouvernement du Québec, Hydro-Québec
Efficient Farming Products
Money to improve farm energy efficiency in Quebec
Get a rebate on the purchase and installation of lighting products and more efficient farm equipment, such as piglet warmers, fans and milk and milking conservation equipment.
Gouvernement du Québec, Hydro-Québec
Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance
Business counselling for rural Prince Edward Island entrepreneurs
Advisory services, entrepreneur education, as well as assistance in community development assistance, expansion diversification, tourism product development and marketing.
Rural Action Centre
Baffin Business Development — Financial Assistance
Loans for Baffin Island businesses
Loans for commercially viable business start-up, expansion and acquisition.
Baffin Business Development Corporation
Baffin Business Development — Business Counseling
Baffin Island business counselling
Receive counselling at all levels of the business cycle to maximize your growth potential, develop plans and expand.
Baffin Business Development Corporation
Kitikmeot Community Futures
Business loans and advice in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut
Access loans, term loans, counselling and planning assistance to start or grow a business.
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated
Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch
Incubator for University of British Columbia (UBC) innovators
Combination of support, space, community and access to investment opportunities to help UBC entrepreneurs succeed.
University of British Columbia
NBIF Startup Investment Fund
Seed capital for new products, services and technologies in New Brunswick
Existing companies may access up to $200,000 in funding for a new or improved product, service or technology that meets an unmet market need.
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
NBIF Venture Capital Fund
Venture capital for high-risk, growth oriented New Brunswick companies
If you’re on the verge of taking your product to market, you may be able to access $200,000 to $500,000 in venture capital.
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice
Expert support for your Quebec City business
Get business advice on recruitment, exporting, modernization and more, with access to a variety of experts who can help you solve your business challenges, big or small.
Québec International
ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream
Complete analysis of greenhouse gas reduction options for Quebec companies
Up to $300,000 to cover 75% of the costs of conducting a complete analysis of opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
ÉcoPerformance — Energy management stream
Financial assistance for energy management systems in Quebec
Up to $310,000 to cover 75% of the costs of implementing an energy management system in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
ÉcoPerformance — Standard Implementation stream
Financial assistance for greenhouse gas reduction
Up to $5 million per project and maximum of $10 million per year per site for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Development Capital — Debt financing
Loans for large-scale projects in Quebec
Debt financing up to $100 million to acquire a company in Quebec or abroad, for growth and productivity enhancements, and more.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
PME MTL – Young Business
Subsidy for young businesses in Montreal
Get up to $15,000 to help with your start-up and growth.
PME MTL
PME MTL – Social Initiatives
Subsidy to support social economy projects in Montreal
Obtain up to $50,000 in grants and resources to support projects aimed at exploring new sectors, new ways of doing things or developing new expertise.
PME MTL
PME MTL – New Community Businesses
Money for community-based businesses in Montreal
Your new community-based venture may be eligible to receive $23,000 in loans and subsidies.
PME MTL
TACC Conventional Loan
Conventional business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
Get up to $250,000 with a sliding scale interest rate and flexible amortization if you want to start or grow a business in the Coast Salish Territory.
Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
TACC Business Equity Program
Funding for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
Contribution of up to $100,000 for individual business owners and $250,000 for community owned business.
Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match Grant
Grants for First Nations Communities with TACC business loans
Get an equity match of up to $25,000 for British Columbia First Nation Community business projects to establish, modernize or expand a business.
Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Entrepreneur Equity Match Grant
Grants for First Nations Entrepreneurs with TACC business loans
Get an equity match of up to $5,000 for BC First Nation entrepreneurs within the traditional Coast Salish territory for projects to establish, modernize or expand a business.
Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
NRC — Advanced, non-linear optical imaging and microscopy (CARSLab)
Coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) microscopy lab in Ottawa
Fee-for-service facility includes two-photon fluorescence, second harmonic generation and ultra-short pulse CARS microscopy.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy
Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy facility in Charlottetown
Fee-for-service imaging, fluorescence and microscopy services including flow cytometry, high throughput DNA, and RNA and protein measurements.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Plant growth research facilities
Plant growth facilities in Saskatoon
Fee-for-service facility with an array of specialized equipment and controlled environment options for start to finish plant production and testing.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Marine research station
Marine research facility in Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia
Fee-for-service research solutions in areas such as algal biology, marine biology, aquaculture, analytical chemistry and applied nutrition.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre – Research Facility
Astronomical data research facility in Victoria
Large-scale scientific computing infrastructure, as well as specialized astronomy and data management expertise to enable new astronomical discoveries.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
Housing technology test facilities in Ottawa
Fee-for-service whole-house performance and fully-monitored testing environments for manufacturers, public utilities and housing technology companies.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities
Ottawa testing facility for buried utilities and concrete structures
Fee for service use of facilities, measuring tools and equipment to test life cycle performance of concrete infrastructure systems.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa
Fee-for-service testing facilities and settings where users can evaluate energy-efficient and cost-effective building systems and technical solutions in realistic environments.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Indoor environment testing research facilities
Indoor environment test facilities in Ottawa
Fee-for-service testing of new technologies in sound transmission, energy use and air quality.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Material emissions testing facilities
Ottawa facility for organic chemical off-gassing testing
Fee-for-service identification and measurement of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs) from liquid samples, small pieces of building materials, room-size assemblies, furnishings or complete office workstations.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility
Aerodynamics testing in Ottawa for vehicles, structures & aerospace models
Access an air-cooled, 9-metre wind tunnel for large-scale testing of your new or experimental products in a controlled environment. Get professional services from a team of aerodynamicists, flight engineers and business experts who will support your resea
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Fire safety testing facility
Fire safety testing in Ottawa
Fee-for-service testing for a wide range of needs to meet industry and association standards, or for conducting custom tests for research and development purposes.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Climatic testing facility
Testing in varied weather conditions in Ottawa
Fee-for-service testing of product performance under an exceptionally wide range of climate conditions from -46 to +55 degrees Celcius.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility
Vibration and shock testing facility for vehicles in Ottawa
Fee-for-service lab for controlled investigations and accelerated test programs of rail and road vehicles and components.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Heavy vehicle tilt research facilities
Heavy vehicle tilt testing in Ottawa
Fee-for-service testing of the static roll threshold of tractor trailers, tankers, straight trucks or military vehicles.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility
Laser processing and surface modification facility in London
Fee-for-service use of manufacturing processes such as laser consolidation, laser cladding, high-precision (+/-1µm) multi-axis micromachining/texturing (cutting and laser ablation), laser polishing and specialty coatings.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
Microbial fermentation pilot plant facilities in Montreal and Ottawa
Fee-for-service access to broad range of equipment to rapidly convert laboratory results into industrial processes up to the 1,500-litre scale to assist with implementing current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre
Aluminium transformation testing facility in Saguenay, Quebec
Fee-for-service facilities for businesses in the aluminium transformation industry to improve their manufacturing processes and make lighter, more cost-effective and more environmentally friendly products.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Refrigerated material test laboratory (Cold test labs) Research Facility
Cold test lab in St. John's, Newfoundland
Fee-for-service material testing at cold temperatures, with a variety of equipment for ice preparation, video recording and data acquisition.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Coastal Wave Basin – Research Facility
Coastal wave basin in Ottawa
Fee-for-service 63 m × 14 m coastal wave basin for conducting two-dimensional and three-dimensional physical model studies of wave and current interactions with structures and shorelines at medium to large scales.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — High-discharge Flume – Research Facility
High-discharge flume in Ottawa
Fee-for-service 10 m × 2.7 m × 1.4 m high-discharge flume to simulate a wide range of open channel flows and study problems in rivers, canals and other inland waterways.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Ice Tank – 21 m Research Facility
Ice tank facility in Ottawa
Fee-for-service 21 m x 7 m x 1.1 m concrete tank equipped with both a towing and service carriage, in which temperatures can reach as low as -20°C to produce ice of up to 0.6 m thick.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Ice Tank – 90 m Research Facility
Ice tank facility in St. John's, Newfoundland
Simulate realistic Arctic and northern marine conditions in this fee-for-service ice tank, capable of temperatures as low as -25°C and able to grow ice at a rate of 2.5 mm an hour to a maximum thickness of 200 mm.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Large Area Basin – Research Facility
Large area basin in Ottawa
Use this fee-for-service 50 m × 30 m lab to conduct large, three-dimensional physical model studies of hydrodynamics for marinas, ports, harbours, moored ships, waterfront developments and more.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Large Wave Flume – Research Facility
Large wave flume facility in Ottawa
Fee-for-service 97 m × 2 m × 2.8 m large wave flume for testing two-dimensional sections of coastal structures and to study coastal processes at a large scale.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin – Research Facility
Multidirectional wave basin in Ottawa
Assess fixed and floating maritime structure performance and marine operations in ocean environments with this fee-for-service 36 m × 30 m × 3 m multidirectional wave basin.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility
Indoor model ocean facility in St. John's, Newfoundland
Fee-for-service 75 m x 32 m offshore engineering basin that can produce multi-directional waves up to 1 m high, representing extreme model sea-state conditions that occur only once in 10,000 years.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Steel Wave Flume – Research Facility
Steel wave flume in Ottawa
Fee-for-service 64 m × 1.2 m × 1.2 m steel wave flume for economical medium scale two-dimensional studies of coastal processes and wave-structure interactions.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Towing tank research facility
Towing tank in Ottawa
Use this fee-for-service tank to test underwater vehicles and a range of marine systems.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Gas Turbine – Research Facilities
Gas turbine research facilities in Ottawa and Thompson, Manitoba
Fee-for-service facility for aircraft and industrial gas turbine engine manufacturers, component suppliers and system integrators to develop and validate technologies.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
Nanotube facility in Ottawa
Fee-for-service facility for the synthesis, manipulation and processing of nanotubes and their integration into composite materials.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
Biologics and vaccine production facility in Montreal
Fee-for-service cell culture pilot plant offering development and scale-up for the production of biologics and vaccines using CHO, HEK 293 and other animal cell expression systems.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Preclinical in vivo facility
Preclinical in vivo facility for biologics and vaccines in Ottawa
Fee-for-service facility that enables clients to validate their biologics and vaccine design approaches and obtain a clear picture of the preclinical safety and efficacy of their products.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Zebrafish research facility
Zebrafish research facility in Halifax
Fee-for-service facility offering testing services for the evaluation of toxicological and pharmacological activity in the areas of natural health products and human health therapeutics.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Medical device facilities
Medical device testing facilities in Boucherville and Winnipeg
These fee-for-service R&D facilities give healthcare organizations direct access to advanced scientific infrastructure and expertise in medical diagnostic technology development and commercialization.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility
Data analytics facility in Ottawa
Fee-for-service facility offering data cleaning, integration and management, as well as exploratory data analysis, modelling and prediction, and visualization and decision support.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Photonics research facility in Ottawa
Fee-for-service photonics facility offering foundry services, design and modelling and test and characterization services.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre
Aerospace manufacturing technologies facilities in Montreal, Mirabel and Ottawa
Fee-for-service R&D support for the design and development of the next generation of cost-effective and environmentally friendly aircraft.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet
Specialized and customizable research aircraft in Ottawa
Fee-for-service access to a fleet of research aircraft, as well as research pilots, technical experts and engineers.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber – Research Facility
High intensity noise testing facility in Ottawa
Fee-for-service reverberant acoustic chambers (small and large) can be used to test full-size aerospace components at high levels of sound pressure field.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace – Testing Facilities
Structural full-scale testing facility in Ottawa
Commercial and military clients can use this fee-for-service facility for proof-of-concept demonstration and certification, including static, fatigue, durability and damage tolerance tests ranging from entire airframes down to the subsystem, component and
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub
Automotive manufacturing innovation space in London
Fee-for-service research facility helping Canadian automotive manufacturers adopt advanced manufacturing approaches, including mass customization, process industrialization, and data-driven factory automation.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Compression and tension testing facility
Stationary compression and tension test facility in Ottawa
Test rail, subway and intermodal rail/road vehicles car body structural strength and other characteristics at this fee-for-service facility.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp
Rail vehicle testing facility in Ottawa
Fee-for-service testing of rail vehicle strength and integrity, as well as load securement devices and lading containment.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC — Wheel bearing and brake testing facility
Wheel bearing and brake facility testing in Ottawa
Fee-for-service testing that allows you to reduce wear and cut maintenance costs by identifying component concerns, limitations and failure potential.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Copyright
Apply for copyright protection
Learn about, search or apply for registration for copyright for literary, artistic, dramatic and musical creations.
Government of Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Industrial Designs
Register your industrial designs
Learn about and search for industrial designs or apply for registration to protect the original visual features of a product.
Government of Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Integrated Circuit Topographies
Register your integrated circuit topographies
Learn about or apply for registration for your integrated circuit topographies.
Government of Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Patent
Apply for a patent
Learn about, search for or apply for registration of a patent, which gives you exclusive rights over products and processes that you invent.
Government of Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Trademarks
Register or renew a trademark
Learn about, search or apply for the registration or renewal of a trademark to distinctly identify your business and protect your intellectual property in Canada and abroad.
Government of Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Clean Growth Hub
Help navigating clean tech programs
Get advice from a team of experts from across government that can help you find and understand what programs and services available for you to implement and fund your clean tech projects and initiatives.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
NRC — Printable Electronics – Ottawa research facility
Printable electronics facility in Ottawa
Fee-for-service access to large-scale inkjet printing, sheet to sheet gravure, flexographic and screen printing, and organic and inorganic solution processing.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
Receive up to $100,000 in co-investment funding and strategic partners support to develop, test, validate and demonstrate connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) and smart mobility technologies.
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Canada-Alberta Job Grant
Grant for cost-shared employee training in Alberta
Get up to $15,000 to cover 100% of training costs for hiring unemployed individuals or up to $10,000 to cover 2/3 of the training costs for other new or existing employees.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration
First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Funding to create summer jobs for First Nations and Inuit students
Get a contribution when you develop a project that creates summer jobs of at least 80 hours for First Nations and Inuit youth.
Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)
Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
Get a contribution to develop projects that helps First Nations and Inuit youth acquire essential employment skills and learn about job and career options.
Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Not-for-Profit Sector)
Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
Get a contribution to develop projects to help First Nations and Inuit youth acquire essential employment skills and learn about job and career options.
Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada
Mitacs Accelerate International
Funding to collaborate with international researchers
Get a grant when you partner with international researchers and universities to work on projects that benefit Canada by bringing talent here, creating domestically-held IP, increasing foreign investment and more.
Mitacs
Small Business BC
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in British Columbia
Get help registering your business and access to experts, seminars on a wide-range of topics and dozens of free resources and tools.
Small Business BC
World Trade Centre Winnipeg — Business Resources
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Manitoba
Talk to a Business Information Officer for help with things like taxes, regulations, permits, and registering your business and access seminars, training workshops and customized research.
Government of Manitoba, World Trade Centre Winnipeg
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Bilingual staff to help you navigate government programs and services, regulations and permits, taxation, importing and exporting and financing options and can also put together tailored market research packages.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Get help navigating the worlds of government programs and services, regulations and permits, taxation, importing and exporting, market research and much more.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Canada Business — Northwest Territories
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in the Northwest Territories
Access services that can help at every stage of your business, including information on government programs and services, reports, and library resources tailored to meet your needs.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Business Development and Investment Corporation
ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia
Bilingual staff to help you navigate government programs and services, regulations and permits, taxation, importing and exporting and financing options and can also put together tailored market research packages.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
CNBSC – Baffin, Nunavut
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Baffin/Iqaluit
Access business information on government services, reports and library resources tailored to meet your business needs.
Canada Nunavut Business Service Centre
CNBSC – Kivalliq, Nunavut
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Kivalliq
Access business information on government services, reports and library resources tailored to meet your business needs.
Canada Nunavut Business Service Centre
KCFI – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Kitikmeot/Cambridge Bay
Access business information on government services, reports and library resources tailored to meet your business needs.
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated
ACOA Business Information Services — Prince Edward Island
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Prince Edward Island
Bilingual staff to help you navigate government programs and services, regulations and permits, taxation, importing and exporting and financing options and can also put together tailored market research packages.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Ressources Entreprises
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Eastern Quebec
Find government programs and services, reports and information resources that are tailored to meet your business needs.
Ressources Entreprises
SK Startup Institute — Business Advising
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan
Get one-on-one appointments for general business start-up assistance, market research, and business registration and access to public workstations and resources.
Government of Saskatchewan, SK Startup Institute
Yukonstruct
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Yukon
Access business information on government services, reports and other resources tailored to meet your business needs.
YuKonstruct
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors
Personalized advisory services for innovators
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Clean tech scale-up
Help to scale a British Columbia clean tech company
Mentorship, expert advice and facilitated introductions to help you make a soft landing in 10 major global markets for clean tech.
Alacrity Canada
Innovative Communities Fund
Funding for economic growth projects in rural Atlantic Canada
Get a non-repayable financial contribution for strategic projects that build on the existing strengths of your community, leading to long-term employment and enhanced economic capacity.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Ontario Export Services
Expert help to expand into global markets
Access training programs, advice, trade missions and other resources for Ontario companies that want to start or grow a business through exporting.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
E-tools for Exporting
Money to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
Get up to $15,000 to cover 45% of the costs related to short-term projects aimed at developing and adopting electronic tools that can help you get your products and services to international markets more efficiently.
LearnSphere
Export Market Access Program (EMAP)
Money to enhance export marketing for Prince Edward Island businesses
Get up to $15,000 to cover 45% of the costs of short-term projects relating to export strategy, planning and marketing activities.
LearnSphere
Small Business BC — Export Navigator
Export specialists for British Columbia companies
Talk to a community-based export specialist who can provide a personalized, step-by-step approach to exporting and help connect your business with the information and services you need.
Small Business BC
Innovation Rebate Program
Funding for Nova Scotia SMEs
Get a rebate of up to $3,750,000 to cover up to 25% of the project costs for improving your production processes or waste stream processing, for entering new markets and/or producing new products, or establishing new production facilities.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
Up to $50,000 to cover 50% of the costs of applied research and development, new or improved products and services, and testing of innovative equipment or technologies to support capital investment decisions.
Northern Development Initiative Trust
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Training and research for Yukon's mining industry
Access comprehensive trades training via mobile state-of-the-art facilities and high-tech simulators, as well as research services aimed at making mining more sustainable and fostering innovation.
Yukon University
Indigenous Forestry Initiative
Funding to support Indigenous-led activities in the forest sector
Get funding of up to $50,000 to prepare and participate in industry or government-led sustainable forest management planning and forest policy development. er à la planification de la gestion durable des forêts et à l’élaboration de la politique forestièr
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Funding for international business development by national organizations
Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $250,000 to undertake new or expanded international business development activities, in strategic markets or sectors, for the benefit of an entire industry.
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Student Training and Employment Program (STEP)
Subsidy to hire summer students in Yukon
Get up to $7.20 per hour for 450 to 600 hours of employment when you hire Yukon post-secondary students for summer jobs in career-related fields of study.
Government of Yukon, Department of Education
Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Help for women entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Get free advice and assistance for starting a new business, growing an existing business or entering new markets, with expert advice, analysis and peer support groups for women entrepreneurs.
Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Centre for Women in Business
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
Access a variety of training programs, events and networking opportunities for women in business who want to launch, grow and thrive.
Centre for Women in Business
Prince Edward Island Business Women’s Association
Training and events for Prince Edward Island women entrepreneurs
Interactive hands-on training sessions, workshops and professional development events for women entrepreneurs.
Prince Edward Island Business Women’s Association
Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program
Grants for businesses that employ reservists
If you are a civilian employer of reservists or a self-employed reservist, get financial assistance to offset operational costs you incur when reservists deploy on full-time operational duty, both domestically and abroad.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Liaison Officer Service
Get free tax help for your small business
Request in-person support and guidance at key moments in your business’ life cycle to help you understand and meet your tax obligations.
Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency
Business and Professional Development for Publishers — Grants
Grants for New Brunswick publishers for business travel and training
Book and periodical publishers can get up to $2,500 per year to cover up to 60% of expenses relating to travel-based business development and professional development activities.
Government of New Brunswick, Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Film — Promotional Travel Assistance
Funds for New Brunswick film producers to go to film festivals and events
Film producers who have been officially invited or selected for screening and/or competition in and outside New Brunswick may be eligible for funding of up to $2,000 to cover 50% of travel expenses.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund
Funding for search and rescue initiatives
Search and rescue organizations can apply for funding for projects that improve search and rescue response or prevention and align with national priorities, such as training programs, equipment purchases, R&D projects, prevention or awareness campaigns, o
Government of Canada, Public Safety Canada
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities
Funding for renewable energy and capacity building projects
Get financial support for your project that will help reduce the use of fossil fuels for heating and electricity by increasing the use of clean energy in remote and rural communities.
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Digital Literacy Exchange Program
Funding for digital literacy initiatives
Your not-for-profit organization can apply for funding to support initiatives that teach fundamental digital literacy skills to Canadians who would benefit from participating in the digital economy.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Culture Quest
Money for Yukon artists
Funding of up to $10,000 per year for First Nations artists and other Yukon artists for new creations, showcasing of work outside of the Yukon and fostering creative capacity in Yukon communities.
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
Funding to create or upgrade cultural spaces
Get funding for up to 50% of the costs of construction or renovation of physical spaces used for arts and heritage related creation, presentation, preservation and exhibition.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
GO Talent
Connect with international IT professionals immigrating to Canada
Use the e-Talent Canada platform to recruit qualified internationally educated IT professionals who are within days, weeks or months of arriving in Canada as permanent residents.
Information and Communications Technology Council
New Ventures BC Competition
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
Compete for cash prizes up to $250,000, as well as education, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help launch your new venture.
Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC
AgriCompetitiveness Program
Funding to build capacity in the agricultural sector
National associations and Indigenous groups can apply for up to $5 million over 5 years to cover 70% of the costs of activities that help the agricultural sector to leverage, coordinate and build on existing capacity; enhance safety; adapt to changing com
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
Your for-profit business can get up to $5 million over 5 years to fund 50% of the cost of pre-commercial scientific research in priority areas.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
AgriScience Program — Projects — Not-for-profit
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
Your not-for-profit organization can get up to $5 million over 5 years to fund 70% of the cost of pre-commercial scientific research in priority areas.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
AgriInnovate Program
Repayable contributions for agri-sector innovation projects
Get up to $5 million in repayable contributions to cover 50% of the cost of projects that aim to accelerate demonstration, commercialization and/or adoption of innovative products, technologies, processes or services that increase agri-sector competitiven
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
AgriDiversity Program
Funding to improve diversity in the agriculture and agri-food sector
Your not-for-profit organization can get up to $1 million in funding over 5 years for projects that help under-represented groups (youth, women, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities) pursue entrepreneurship, leadership and careers in agricultu
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association
Funding for agriculture and agri-food health and safety systems
Up to $1 million over five years for not-for-profit organizations to help industry develop and adopt systems, standards and tools to support health and safety claims about Canadian agricultural and agri-food products.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
AgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Funding to address agribusiness market and regulatory requirements
Get up to $50,000 to implement third-party assurance certification projects that will help your company address international market requirements.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
IP for Business
Intellectual property training, tools and expertise
Access a selection of free online and in-person seminars, tools and resource materials or speak with an expert to help you protect your intellectual property and use it as a strategic asset for your business.
Government of Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Developmental Licence Playbook
Access wireless spectrum to test a business idea
Apply for a developmental licence that provides access to wireless spectrum to test and validate innovative solutions in health care, transportation, smart cities, manufacturing, agriculture, public safety and more.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Women’s Program
Removing barriers to ensure women's equality
Get money to cover eligible expenses for non-commercial projects that improve women’s and girls’ economic security and prosperity, that encourage their participation, leadership and decision-making roles, and that help end violence against women and girls
Government of Canada, Women and Gender Equality Canada
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic
Funding for projects in the Atlantic fisheries sector, including R&D, pilots and testing, commercialization, partnerships and network creation, adoption of more effective technologies and processes, and scientific research on sustainable harvesting and ec
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Research Facilities Navigator
Research facilities to collaborate with industry, academia, and government
Access a directory to help you locate and connect with research expertise, state-of-the-art equipment, and labs located in universities, colleges, hospitals, and federal government facilities from across Canada.
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Northwestern Ontario IT Connect
Find technology skilled people and organizations in Northwestern Ontario
Access a database of people and organizations with specific technology and information management skill to help you get the talent you need to realize innovative business projects.
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Grand Challenges Canada
Funding challenges for innovations that save and improve lives
Have a bold idea for an innovation that will save and improve lives? Apply to the challenges that are posted and get funding to bring your idea to vulnerable populations.
Grand Challenges Canada
Business and Community Services
Business advice and community planning in the Patricia Region, Ontario
Access business advice, counselling support, capital, information on Federal and Provincial programs and services to start or develop a business in the Patricia Region of Northern Ontario.
Patricia Area Community Endeavours
Creative Industries Fund
Creative industry global growth funding in Nova Scotia
Receive funding of up to 50% of costs for projects focused on global competitiveness and sustained export activity in industries in design, art, music and other creative industries in Nova Scotia.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
Film Incentive BC Tax Credit
Tax credit for BC film, television, animation and visual effects production
Canadian-controlled production companies can get a tax credit, starting at 35%, for labour costs incurred in British Columbia during film, television, digital animation and visual effects production.
Creative BC
British Columbia Arts Council Funding
Funding for the arts in British Columbia
Project and operating assistance for performing arts, arts training and arts organizations.
Government of British Columbia, British Columbia Arts Council
Synchronex
Research centres and technical experts across Quebec
Access more than 2,400 experts at around 59 research centres affiliated with CÉGEPs and colleges in Quebec for technical support, technological development, business intelligence and personalized training.
CCTT Network – Synchronex
BizPaL
Find the right permits and licenses for your business
Get a customized list of permits and licences your business may require from all levels of government.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Sustainable CAP — Research and Innovation
Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
Apply for funding to cover up to 50% of the costs of researcher and industry-led projects for improved technologies and practices related to climate change adaptation, environmental sustainability, human nutrition, and livestock feed production and use.
Government of Manitoba; Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Ag Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) — Producers
Funding to demonstrate and evaluate new agricultural practices in Sask.
Funding of up to $100,000 for producer groups to demonstrate and evaluate new agricultural practices and technologies at the local level.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate
Rebate for dugout, pipeline and well projects in Saskatchewan
Funding of up to $75,000 to cover 50% of the costs of dugouts, pipelines and wells for agricultural crop spraying, livestock watering or greenhouse production.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval
Funding for decommissioning wells on Saskatchewan farms
Get up to $10,000 to cover 90% of the costs related to well decommissioning including sealing and capping water wells by a registered well driller.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Irrigation Program — Irrigation Development Program
Funding for farms in Saskatchewan to increase irrigation capacity
Get up to $1,675 per irrigable acre to cover 67% of the costs of creating a secure water supply to the edge of irrigable land parcels, to a maximum of $500,000 per applicant.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program
Funding for farms in Saskatchewan to improve irrigation efficiency
Get up to $50,000 to cover up to 30% of the costs of converting low-efficiency or high-pressure irrigation systems to high-efficiency, low-pressure irrigation systems that result in improved energy and water efficiencies.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)
Money to build awareness and trust in Saskatchewan agriculture
Funding of up to $50,000 per project to cover 75% of the costs of projects that tell the story of Saskatchewan agriculture to educate the public, build trust and dispel myths.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)
Funding projects for innovative defence and security solutions
Check out current and future challenges and submit your ideas for a chance to get money to pursue your ideas and help the Canadian Armed Forces solve defence and security issues.
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Get 75% assistance, up to $80,000, for applied agricultural research projects related to yield evaluations, climate issues, pest management, improvements in pollination, on-farm diversification, new agri-based products, clean technology, addressing gaps i
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agricultural Producers)
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Get 50% assistance, up to $40,000, for applied agricultural research projects related to yield evaluations, climate issues, pest management, improvements in pollination, on-farm diversification, new agri-based products, clean technology, addressing gaps i
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Get 25% assistance, up to $40,000, for applied agricultural research projects related to yield evaluations, climate issues, pest management, improvements in pollination, on-farm diversification, new agri-based products, clean technology, addressing gaps i
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
Funding to implement innovative technologies in P.E.I. agriculture and agri-food
Access funding of up to $15 000 to cover up to 35% of eligible expenses for innovative projects which lead to on-farm diversification including crops, livestock and alternative uses for agricultural products.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Organic Industry Development — Specialized Equipment
Funding for specialized equipment in Prince Edward Island for organic farming
Up to $15,000 to cover 50% of the purchase of portable grain cleaners and dryers, flame weeders, mechanical weeders and interrow cultivators, frost and green manure seeders, pasture renovators, cover crop technology and other specialized equipment for org
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness
Funding to help Prince Edward Island organic businesses increase market share
Up to $40,000 to cover 50% of the costs related to implementing technologies to meet organic market requirements, improve efficiency or modify a facility to meet certified organic requirements.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Organic Industry Development — Certified Organic Land Conversion
Funding to convert agricultural land in Prince Edward Island
Get up to $10,000 to help mitigate risks associated with converting conventional farmland to certified organic farmland.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Strategic Industry Growth Initiative
Funding for Prince Edward Island to commercialize new food products
Funding to cover up to 85% of the costs of projects that accelerate the development and successful commercialization of food products.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Stewardship Program
Funding for beneficial agriculture management practices in Prince Edward Island
Cost-shared financial support, in varying amounts, for implementation of beneficial management practices related to soil, water, energy and integrated pest management, as well as related education, awareness, promotion and development activities.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Alternative Land Use Services Program
Funding for agricultural land sustainability in Prince Edward Island
Agricultural landowners can get funding to establish or maintain beneficial management practices on agricultural land, or to remove targeted environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Business Development Program
Funding to help businesses in Atlantic Canada
Get financial assistance to provide business services such as entrepreneurship development, marketing, training and technology transfer.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Island Community Food Security Program
Funds for food literacy and security projects in Prince Edward Island
Funding of up to $10,000 to cover 100% of the costs of projects that support Prince Edward Island residents in obtaining safe, culturally acceptable, nutritionally adequate diets through a sustainable, local food system that maximizes community self-relia
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Agriculture Awareness Program
Funding to promote agriculture in Prince Edward Island
Up to $10,000 to cover 50% of the costs of projects that raise the profile of Prince Edward Island agriculture among youth and the general public through promotional activities and events.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses
Money to help agri-businesses in Prince Edward Island grow
Small and medium-sized agricultural producers, agri-businesses and agri-processors can apply for up to $30,000 to cover 50% of the costs of expanding their product base or target markets.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations
Money to help agri-businesses in Prince Edward Island grow
Provincial agriculture industry associations can apply for funding of up to $30,000 to cover 75% of the costs to support growth and expansion of Prince Edward Island agriculture and agri-food businesses.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Assurance Systems Program
Funds for risk management on Prince Edward Island farms
Cost-shared funding for implementation of assurance systems on-farm, in food processing enterprises, and/or post-farm agri-food enterprises, that help improve anticipation, mitigation and response to risks.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Êtes-vous business?
French entrepreneurship workshops in Saskatchewan
Workshops focusing on an introduction to business, good management and expansion, and financial management of not-for-profit associations.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Conseil économique et coopératif de la Saskatchewan
Advancing Agri-Food Processing
New Brunswick agri-food product development funding
Financial assistance of up to $100,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs of conception and development of new agri-food products or making the production of existing products more efficient and competitive.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Agri-innovation funding in New Brunswick
Up to $60,000 for research and development, $60,000 for accelerating agricultural innovation and $30,000 for technology development and demonstration in the agriculture, agri-food, agri-product and agri-science sectors.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Production Insurance
Insurance for agricultural crops in British Columbia
Farmers can purchase crop insurance to protect against the risk of crop losses caused by adverse weather conditions, including insurance for berries, flower bulbs, forage, grain, grapes, tree fruits and vegetables.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Agriculture
Agriculture Wildlife Program
Wildlife damage compensation for British Columbia farmers
Farmers can apply for compensation for damages caused by bison, bears, cranes, deer, elk, moose, mountain sheep and waterfowl.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Agriculture
Livestock Price Insurance Program
Protection against decreases in livestock prices in western Canada
Protection for farmers against decreases in cattle and hog prices in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
Livestock Price Insurance Program
Environmental Farm Plan Program
Agri-environmental risk assessment in British Columbia
A qualified planning advisor can work with your business to complete an environmental farm plan that will help you improve sustainability, efficiency and environmental risk management on your farm.
Government of British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation
FinDev Canada Financing and Investment
Loans and investments for businesses operating in developing countries
Direct loans, loan guarantees, structured project financing and investments are available for companies operating in developing countries that bring sustainable social and economic benefits to local communities.
Government of Canada, FinDev Canada
Aboriginal Business Financing Program – Private Project
Funds for First Nations entrepreneurs in Quebec
Get a non-refundable contribution of up to $99,999 for business start-up or expansion, marketing, project management, professional advisory services, and development of a business plan, marketing plan or feasibility studies.
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing
Loans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
Get a low-interest loan of up to $25,000 to grow or expand your business if you are a young entrepreneur between 19 and 39 years of age in St. John’s, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton or Charlottetown.
Impact Atlantic
Consulting Advisory Services
Funds for business advisory services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Get up to 75% of professional fees and costs reimbursed (maximum $5,000) for SMEs and non-profits.
Metro Business Opportunities
GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
Get up to 66% (maximum $30,360) salary support when you hire a qualified NSCC graduate for up to one year.
Nova Scotia Community College
SMEDCO Loan Programs
Loans for Métis-led companies in Saskatchewan
Get a variety of refundable and non-refundable loans for your business startup, acquisition and or expansion project.
Government of Saskatchewan, SaskMétis Economic Development Corporation
Customized Products and Services
Customized statistics solutions for your business
Get all the data your business needs with custom surveys and data, maps, research and analysis, consulting services, statistical training and more.
Government of Canada, Statistics Canada
EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee
Free up collateral held against your foreign exchange contracts
You can manage FX risk by implementing a sound foreign exchange hedging strategy, which your financial institution or other FX provider can help you establish. A Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee can replace their collateral requirement and free up your
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
EDC — Performance Security Insurance
Protection against letter of guarantee losses
Protect your cash flow, get coverage of up to 95% of your insured losses if a customer wrongfully calls a letter of guarantee or if a call is triggered by you not being able to meet your obligations due to specific political risks.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 1
Money to promote the use of French in the office
You could get up to $100,000 to cover a maximum of 75% of the eligible costs for a 36-month project that aims to add French to communications materials and marketing products in the workplace, like signage in the reception areas or employee handbooks.
Gouvernement du Québec, Office québécois de la langue française
Paid Work Experience Tax Credits
Wage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba
Get a wage subsidy of 15 to 25% (maximum $5,000 per trainee) for providing paid work and on-the-job training opportunities for high school and post-secondary co-op students, graduates and apprentices.
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Tax Assistance Office
Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Manitoba tax credit for digital media production
Refundable corporate income tax credit of 40% of wages paid to Manitobans working on interactive digital media projects in Manitoba, up to a maximum of $500,000 per project.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Book Publishing Tax Credit
Manitoba tax credit for book publishers
Refundable tax credit of 40% of Manitoba book publishing labour costs (up to a maximum of $100,000 per year), including salaries for editing, design and project management; fees to freelancers for editing, design and research; artwork; development of prot
Government of Manitoba, Department of Sport, Culture and Heritage
Manitoba Research and Development Tax Credit
Tax credit for R&D in Manitoba
Tax credit of 15% for research and experimental development projects in Manitoba.
Government of Manitoba, Department of Finance
Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit
Tax credit for creating on-site child care in Manitoba
Businesses that create licensed child care centres in workplaces can get a tax credit of $10,000 per new infant or preschool space created, over a period of five years.
Government of Manitoba, Department of Families
Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit
Manitoba tax credit for installing green energy equipment
Property owners can get a tax credit of 7.5 to 15% for installation of geothermal heat pump systems, solar thermal energy systems and biomass fuel energy equipment.
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Tax Assistance Office
Creative Export Canada — Export-Ready Stream
Funding for Canadian creative industry exports
Funding for projects that generate export revenues and help creative industries increase export profitability around the world.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
College and Community social innovation Fund
Funding for social innovation projects
Your business can partner with college researchers who are eligible to apply for grants for social innovation projects that are conducted in partnership with public, private or not-for-profit sector organizations.
Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
BDC Financing — Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan
Loans for immigrant entrepreneurs
If you immigrated to Canada within the past 3 years, you can get between $25,000 to $50,000, along with expert advice, to start your own business.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Venture Capital Corporation
Equity investments for BC businesses
Individuals and corporate investors can get a tax refund of 30 % when they invest in a registered British Columbia Venture Capital Corporation.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance
Eligible Business Corporation
Tax credit for investment in BC small business
Individuals and corporate investors can get a tax refund of 30% when they invest in a British Columbia small business that has registered as an Eligible Business Corporation.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance
Employee Share Ownership Plan
Investment capital for BC businesses
Raise capital by selling shares of your business to your employees, who in return receive a 20% tax credit for investing.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance
PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises
Free advice on how to sell to the Government of Canada
Want to understand how to sell to the Government of Canada? Access free seminars and webinars, or speak with an expert about the contracting process and how to find opportunities.
Government of Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada
Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts
Volume-based shipping discounts
Save up to 34% on business shipping expenses and get next-day delivery on domestic and international shipping.
Government of Canada, Canada Post
Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings
Volume-based direct mail discounts
Response rates to direct mail are 30X greater than email. Save up to 15% and get your promotional materials quickly and easily into the mailboxes of Canadians.
Government of Canada, Canada Post
Solutions for Small Business — E-Commerce
Discounts and expertise for your online store
Sign up for discounts and access tools and advice to organize your e-commerce operations, and develop a better end-to-end shopping and receiving experience for your customers.
Government of Canada, Canada Post
Help for community media operations
Money to support community media in Quebec
Do you produce community media through print, Internet, radio or television? You can get funding to diversify the kind of Quebec regional information you offer, and to promote community participation in activities that improve the social fabric, such as r
Gouvernement du Québec, Culture et des Communications
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Get a financial contribution to help you scale up and expand, adopt and commercialize innovative technologies and processes, or diversify your markets. You can apply to this program as long as your project benefits Atlantic Canada.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
Money to support business growth in Atlantic Canada
Your non-profit could get a financial contribution to assist businesses at all stages of development in scaling up and becoming more globally competitive. Investments will focus on enhancing business support networks for under-represented groups — includi
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and compete
Apply for an interest free repayable contribution from $125,000 up to $10 million to develop, commercialize or produce innovative products, processes and services, improve productivity, capacity and competitiveness, scale-up and expand to develop new busi
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Funds for Southern Ontario not-for-profit organizations helping businesses
Apply for a non-repayable contribution, from $125,000 up to $10 million to assist businesses in southern Ontario to help them scale-up by commercializing new products and services, increasing productivity and talent attraction, becoming more globally comp
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Innovative Solutions Canada Program
Funding for innovations the government needs
Your small business could get funding to come up with an innovative solution to a government challenge, with access to early-stage development, testing and validation of a prototype, and a pathway to commercialization.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle
Loan for young professionals to develop a side business
If you’re a young professional (18 to 39 years old) with a full-time job, you can get up to $15,000 and mentoring to launch or grow a side business.
Futurpreneur Canada
Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising
Funding for the awareness of citizens to the quality of the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Get up to $100,000 in funding for an awareness project arising from a specific environmental issue that target a particular group in the community and lead to concrete short-term actions.
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Community Interaction Program — Study projects
Money for study projects on the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Get up to $25,000 in funding for a study project pertaining to a specific environmental issue with the aim of identifying concrete actions to be taken in the field.
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Community Interaction Program — Study/action projects
Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Get up to $200,000 in funding for a study and action project pertaining to a specific environmental issue with the aim of identifying concrete actions to be taken in the fields.
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Community Interaction Program — Restoration and/or protection of biodiversity
Money to protect the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Get up to $200,000 in funding for a restoration project arising from a specific environmental issue that helps conserve biodiversity and improve water quality in the St. Lawrence ecosystem.
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program — Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning
Money for economic development in the territories
Get financial support covering up to 80% of the costs of a project that helps Indigenous communities improve their capacity to plan for, pursue, and participate in economic opportunities in the northern territories.
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Are you in the final stages of commercialization? Get up to $16,250 to cover 65% of the costs of engaging consultants or mentors to help you bring a new and innovative product, technology or process to market.
LearnSphere
Community Futures Saskatchewan — Self-Employment for the Unemployed
Business start-up help for unemployed people in Saskatchewan
If you have an employment insurance claim that is active or has ended in the last 36 months, you may be eligible for training in key aspects of starting and running your own business.
Community Futures Saskatchewan
Community Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services
Business planning help and training for rural Ontario entrepreneurs
Access services for your business or social enterprise, including business counselling, business plan assistance, export support, entrepreneurial training and information on government programs and services.
Community Futures Ontario
Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Training and coaching for entrepreneurs with disabilities in Alberta
Get help with your business plan and access business training and coaching services to help you launch your own business in rural Alberta.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada, Community Futures Alberta
Idea to Innovation Grants
Technology transfer opportunities
Get 100% of your project costs covered when you partner with an eligible academic institution to conduct R&D and beta testing of a technology or application prior to commercialization.
Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds
Loans for Quebec start-ups and growing companies
Get a low-interest-rate loan of up to $300,000 to start or grow your business.
PME MTL
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Money to support business growth in Quebec
Your organization could get a financial contribution to assist businesses at all stages of development in scaling up and becoming more globally competitive. Investments will focus on enhancing business support networks for under-represented groups includi
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans
Loans for entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
Get a low-interest loan of up to $25,000 to start a business in St. John’s, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton or Charlottetown.
Impact Atlantic
Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program
Subsidy to hire students for mining jobs
Get a wage subsidy of up to $7,000 to create new work-integrated learning opportunities for students in mining-related post-secondary education programs.
Mining Industry Human Resources Council
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Contribution Fund
Financial support for Manitoba First Nation businesses
Get a non-repayable contribution of up to 30% of eligible costs for start-up, expansion or acquisition of a business that is majority Manitoba First Nation-owned.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Joint Venture Program
Financing for Manitoba First Nations projects
Is your business planning to undertake a large-scale project that costs more than $500,000? Get financing of at least $200,000 up to $1 million, in a variety of financing options.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program
Funding to create jobs for Manitoba First Nations
Get a repayable, interest-free loan up to $300,000 or 50% of the cost to start a new business, purchase an existing business, or upgrade your existing business. The intent is to provide for the creation of wealth and jobs for First Nations.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Plan Assistance
Funding for Manitoba First Nation business planning
Get up to $20,000 to cover up to 75% of the costs associated with hiring a professional consultant to assist in the research and development of a quality business plan that you can use to attract financing.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Skills Development Program
Financial support for Manitoba First Nation business training
Get up to 75% of the course costs (tuition, workshop fees and books) for business readiness training that will help develop your management and marketing skills.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Business Link — Immigrant Services
Support for immigrant entrepreneurs in Alberta
Are you a new Canadian starting or running a business in Alberta? Get one-on-one support and training, business resources in multiple languages, as well as access to training and workshops.
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Grant for Nunavut Employers
Money to train employees in Nunavut
Get a reimbursement of up to two-thirds of the costs of providing training or professional development to existing or potential Nunavummiut employees, leading to a new position, a promotion, increased pay within your organization, or regular employment.
Government of Nunavut, Department of Family Services
Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Get funding up to $30,000 to cover the costs associated with marketing and promotional activities designed to increase consumer demand and sales of British Columbia agri-food and seafood products within the province.
Government of British Columbia
Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Get funding up to $75,000 to cover the costs associated with marketing and promotional activities designed to increase consumer demand and sales of British Columbia agri-food and seafood products within the province.
Government of British Columbia
Indigenous Business Advisory Centres
Expert advice for British Columbian Indigenous entrepreneurs
Access free, one-on-one business advice on planning, market research, operation and financial management, human resources and more.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Film and Video Production Tax Credit
Manitoba film and video production tax credit
Get a refundable tax credit up to 38% on eligible labour expenses associated with producing your film or video in Manitoba. Earn additional bonuses for producer credit, rural-and-northern locations, or if you produce three eligible films in two years.
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Film and Music
EDC — Account Performance Security Guarantee
Free up collateral held against a standby letter of credit
Issue letters of guarantee or standby letters of credit with your financial institution without putting up cash or freezing your credit line as collateral.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
CDEM — Training
Workshops for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
Access business start-up training, export and import workstops, as well as a variety of business management skills workshops.
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities
CDEM — Mentoring
Mentoring for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
If you are a new entrepreneur, you could be paired with a mentor and meet once or twice per month to learn from your mentor’s experience and expertise.
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities
CDEM — Self-Employment Benefit Program
Money and help for unemployed Francophone Manitoban start-ups
If you are unemployed and receiving employment insurance benefits and have a good business idea, you could get funding as well as one year of business counselling and training to help you plan and start your business.
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities
Taking Care of Business
Marketing and exporting help for PEI musicians
Access a subsidized business growth program that includes registering your catalogue of music with performance rights organizations, professionalizing your business, assistance with marketing and promotion and participation in four 6-hour specialized busi
Music PEI
Product Development Partnership Program
Funds for Yukon tourism industry projects
Get up to $25,000 per year for projects relating to niche product development, research and development, tourism workshops and presentations, or other projects that benefit the Yukon tourism industry.
Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Matchstick
Start-up training for Indigenous women in Saskatchewan
Access a free business start-up training program featuring 8 weekly business planning workshops, followed by advice, mentoring and access to financing needed to make your business a success.
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
WeBC — Business Loans for Youth
Loans for young women entrepreneurs in British Columbia
If you are a woman between the ages of 19 and 39, you could access a loan of up to $70,000 with flexible repayment options, as well as free, ongoing business advice from your personal business advisor.
WeBC
Support for innovation projects
Funding for product and process innovations in Quebec
Get up to $350,000 to cover 75% of the costs of project planning, R&D, technology validation and technological showcase activities relating to the development of innovative products or processes.
Investissement Québec
Magnet — Export Business Portal
Customized export opportunities and updates
Use this free export business portal to match your business with relevant events and opportunities based on your export readiness, sector, location and goals.
Magnet
Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project
Business funds for First Nations communities in Quebec
Get a non-refundable contribution of up to $1 million for businesses owned by a First Nation, the Native Alliance of Quebec, or by one of their members. Funds can be used for business start-up or expansion, marketing, project management, professional advi
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Protein Industries Canada — Technology projects
Funding for collaborative projects on plant protein
Get a grant to cover up to 45% of eligible expenses for a collaborative project focused on genetics, crops, ingredients and products. Collaborators must be Protein Industries Canada members, with annual membership fees of $500.
Protein Industries Canada
Community Futures British Columbia
Loans for entrepreneurs in rural British Columbia
Access a range of small business support services, planning advice and loans to help start or develop your business.
Community Futures British Columbia
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity
Funds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
Get a repayable contribution of up to $500,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs for a project that focuses on growth, productivity, technology adoption, market development and investment attraction.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Funding for organizations supporting business growth in Northern Ontario
Your organization could get a financial contribution to assist businesses at all stages of development in scaling up and becoming more globally competitive. Investments will focus on enhancing business support networks for under-represented groups — inclu
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Climate Change Challenge Fund
Money to reduce greenhouse gases in N.L.
Get a grant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from your business with activities such as energy-efficiency retrofits, renewable on-site energy production, and process changes.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive
Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.
Get a 45% non-refundable tax credit when you invest in an eligible technology-based startup business, up to a maximum of $225,000 per investment
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
INNOV-R — CRIBIQ
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions in the field of
CRIBIQ – Consortium de recherche et d’innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec
ExploreIP
Find Intellectual Property available for licensing or collaboration
Visit ExploreIP to access thousands of IP assets available for collaboration and held by Canadian academic, government and other research institutions
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
CBDC Drive
Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
If you’re an entrepreneur under the age of 35 in Newfoundland and Labrador and you haven’t been able to get funding from other sources, you can get a low-interest loan of up to $10,000.
Community Business Development Corporations
Business Navigators – NB
Help understanding business regulations in New Brunswick
Get timely information on rules and regulations specific to your business, as well as help understanding how to comply with them.
Government of New Brunswick, Opportunities New Brunswick
AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)
Funding to enhance supply chains with AI
Get funding to cover up to 50% of the costs of collaborative projects that accelerate the adoption or commercialization of artificial intelligence (AI) for supply chains, when your SME partners with other Scale AI members.
GIC – Global Innovation Clusters, Scale AI Cluster
EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program
Equity capital for diverse exporters
Canadian exporting businesses owned and led by people identifying as women, Indigenous, Black, and other dimensions of diversity can get help to address the lack of equitable access to capital and create more opportunities for growth.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Innovation and Business Development Fund
Financing for oil and gas projects in NL
Get a non-repayable financial contribution that covers up to 50% of eligible costs of a project that helps grow and diversify the province’s oil and gas supply and service capabilities, including supply chain collaboration as well as export and diversific
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development
Bee BC Program
Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Get funding to cover up to 80% of your project, to a maximum of $7,000, for research, exploration, and field testing of bee-health-related best management practices, the purchasing of new equipment, and the implementation of new bee health strategies.
Government of British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation
Digital Technology Cluster
Funding in the development of novel and innovative digital technology solutions
Get a grant to cover a portion of eligible expenses for a collaborative project in various industries. Activities may include R&D to improve connectivity, access to innovation, enabling partnerships and providing training for SMEs, women, Indigenous peopl
Canada’s Digital Technology Cluster
Ocean Supercluster
Funding to support Canada’s ocean industries
Get a grant to cover a portion of eligible expenses for a collaborative project in a wide range of industries including marine renewable energy, fisheries, aquaculture, oil and gas, defence, shipbuilding and transportation. Activities may include digital
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development
Money for New Brunswick First Nation entrepreneurs
Cover up to 50% of your business planning costs to a maximum of $8,000.
JEDI – Joint Economic Development Initiative
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Get one-on-one guidance from an experienced senior business advisor when you’re at the committing, traction/validation or scaling stage of your business lifecycle. An advisor can help you make community connections and find financing to scale your project
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management
Financial assistance to get expert advice on managing energy efficiency of your fleet
Get financial assistance of up to $150,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses involved in having a coach in energy management for your road vehicle fleet. It includes identifying ways to reduce fuel consumption and GHG emissions, putting these measur
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training
Financial assistance to train drivers of light or heavy vehicules in eco-driving
Get up to $30,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses involved in training fleet drivers of light or heavy-duty road vehicles in reducing energy consumption and driving more efficiently. Assistance covers up to $1,000 per training session.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program
Funding for agriculture and agri-food industry support organizations
If you’re a not-for-profit or Indigenous organization working toward sustainability and competitiveness by adopting new technology or building capacity, get up to $1 million per project in cost-shared funding to cover up to 50% of eligible project costs i
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Alberta
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in BC
Personalized advisory services for innovators in British Columbia
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in SK
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Saskatchewan
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in MB
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Manitoba
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nova Scotia
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Ontario
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in PEI
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Prince Edward Island
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Quebec
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in YT
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Atlantic Canada Travel Trade Market Readiness Program
Advice for tourism operators in Atlantic Canada
If you own a tourism business, you can get advice on best practices for developing and expanding your operations through the travel trade (travel agents, tour operators and tourism operators).
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
Work-Sharing program
Support for businesses to avoid layoffs
If your employees are eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, and your business is suffering a downturn, you can apply for a work-sharing agreement. The agreement would allow your employees to work a temporarily reduced work week while receiving
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Ontario Together — Help fight COVID-19
Rapid tests, PPE, N95 fit testing in Ontario
Get free rapid tests for your organization, search for PPE suppliers or apply for N95 respirator fit testing.
Government of Ontario
Paid Sick Leave Rebate
Money for employers to cover sick leave in Yukon
Access up to 40 hours of wages per 12-month period for workers who did not have an existing paid sick leave program as of April 25, 2023, and are sick with illness (or injury not covered by any other act, benefit or program).
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development
Child Care Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement
Funding for workers in BC child-care facilities during COVID-19
Front-line Early Childhood Educators working in your licensed child-care facility may be eligible to receive a wage enhancement of $4 per hour, and statutory benefits at a rate of 19.25%.
Government of British Columbia
Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative
Funding for BC licensed child-care providers
Get up to $900 per month (plus top-up funding for eligible applicants) to reduce and stabilize the monthly child care fees parents pay to your business for full-time care. The amounts you receive depend on the type of care and the age of the children. A p
Government of British Columbia
Child Care Operating Funding – Base Funding
Financial support for BC family and group child-care providers
You could get payments to help with the day-to-day costs of running your facility. Rates are dependent on your licence and service type (group, family, in-home multi-age or multi-age) and the number of children in your care.
Government of British Columbia
CBDC NB Small Business Emergency Working Capital Program
Financial help for small businesses in NB
Get a loan of up to $100,000 to increase working capital and help your company respond to the COVID-19 economic challenges.
Community Business Development Corporations
Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy program
Subsidy for stocking and shipping food and non-food items
Get a subsidy to help lower the high costs associated with stocking and shipping various personal hygiene products and nutritious food to the North, including product purchasing costs, transportation, and insurance and overhead. These savings can then be
Government of Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Community Futures Network of Canada
Funding and support for rural SMEs
If your business is located in a rural community, you may be eligible for financing and business support services through your local Community Futures organization.
Community Futures Development Corporations
Health Workforce Matching Portal
Find health care professionals for your Ontario facility
Access a space for health care organizations to post a range of opportunities for registered and non-registered health care professionals, internationally trained professionals as well as students and those with no-health care experience.
Government of Ontario
CanCOVID
Resources for COVID-19 research and response experts
Join a network of active researchers, academics, patient partners, decision makers, and industry partners dedicated to an evidence-informed response to the COVID‑19 pandemic.
CanCOVID
AgriInsurance
Additional insurance for agricultural producers affected by severe but uncontrollable natural hazards.
If you are an agricultural producer facing significant revenue declines due to severe natural hazards., the interim insurance payments you receive from the government could increase from 50% to 75%, in accordance with the delivery of the program in your p
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Employer Health Tax relief
Health tax exemption for Ontario employers
Access an exemption from paying the Ontario Employer Health Tax on the first $1 million of your annual remuneration (payroll).
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit
Tax credit for capital investments in commercial properties
Get a 10% refundable Corporate Income Tax credit, up to $50,000, if you are building, renovating or acquiring commercial or industrial buildings in designated regions in Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Agriculture Job Connector
Find skilled workers for agriculture and agri-food jobs
Register your business with the Job Bank and get a list of potential candidates who match your job requirements.
Government of Alberta
Accelerate Fund
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
If you’re a technology startup seeking early-stage capital for growth, but not yet venture-capital-round ready, you could get funds to match those of an angel investor, as a first step in preparing for your launch. You can also get support in the form of
Yaletown Partners
EI fishing benefits
Money for fish harvesters and sharespersons
If you are a self-employed fish harvester or a sharesperson looking for work, you could access EI benefits on the basis of insurable earnings from previous seasons.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Low Carbon Communities
Funding for low-carbon solutions projects
Receive up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of eligible costs for testing new ideas, applying best practices, increasing knowledge or enhancing equity and accessibility in community-led, innovative solutions to create long-lasting greenhouse gas reductions.
Government of Nova Scotia
Connect2
Funding for active transportation projects in Nova Scotia
Receive funding to cover up to 75% of eligible project costs of active transportation projects, including walking, cycling, and wheeling, to increase connectiveness and accessibility, improve quality of life, and reduce carbon emissions.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy and Mines
Standards Council of Canada
Support for businesses to develop and use standards and accreditation services
Get assistance in developing and implementing standardization strategies to create new markets, drive innovation and improve productivity, influence marketplace rules, secure market access, and leverage intellectual property.
Government of Canada, Standards Council of Canada
Youth Employment and Skills Program
Wage subsidy for agricultural organizations
If you’re a producer or food processor who is in need of extra labour, get a subsidy to cover at least 50% of wages to a maximum of $14,000/employee, as well as $5,000/employee for relocation costs, when you hire youth to work on agricultural projects.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
CyberSecure Canada
Protect your business and its stakeholders from cyber threats
Get certification from the federal government for complying with baseline cyber security controls, such as having an incident response plan, securely configured devices and software, and employee awareness training. The certification mark lets your custom
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Canada Pavilion Program
Money to help SMEs participate to agriculture & agri-food trade shows.
If your export-ready company features products from the agriculture and agri-food sectors, you can get funding to offset the cost of booth prices on a show-by-show basis when you exhibit at trade shows.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Business projects
Financial assistance for forestry projects in Ontario
If you are a manufacturer or processor of wood or forest biomass, you could get a performance-based loan to cover up to 30% of eligible costs for projects that improve productivity and innovation.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Funding for collaborative forestry projects in Ontario
Access a grant of up to $3 million to cover up to 30% of eligible costs for partnership projects among at least three partners that improve productivity and innovation, develop, diversify and transform Ontario’s forest sector through innovation in technol
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Local Food Infrastructure Fund
Funding for non-profits to support local food systems
Your not-for-profit organization could get funding to improve access to safe, healthy and culturally-diverse food and to promote environmentally sustainable food systems while supporting local communities.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
PME MTL – Subsidies to support social economy initiatives
Money for social economy projects in Montreal, Qc
Get a non repayable contribution of up to $50,000 to cover up to 80% of the costs of undertaking an innovative social economy project from planning stage to growth.
PME MTL
Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund
Funding for fish and seafood businesses
Get help to cover the costs of addressing the challenges facing the fish and seafood sector, in the form of branding and promotional strategies, access to new markets, ensuring product integrity throughout the supply chain, and increased collaboration.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Europe Market Development Program
Development support for Atlantic exporting companies
If your business plans to export to Europe in the next year, you could get professional market development advice to expand into new markets and industry sectors overseas.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Digital Citizen Contribution Program
Funding to support a healthy information ecosystem
Get financial assistance for non-commercial research projects that help build citizen resilience against online disinformation and threats. Funding is based on having clear objectives, measurable results and meeting evaluation criteria.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Digital Main Street – ShopHere
Help to launch an online store for Ontario businesses
If you have a small business in Ontario with fewer than 10 employees (25 if a restaurant), you can get help setting up an online store to sell your goods and services.
Digital Main Street
Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program
Funding to develop Ontario SMEs online presence
Receive funding for training, advisory support, adopting new technologies and increasing capacity through digital transformation and developing your SME’s online presence.
Digital Main Street
Proof-of-Concept Program
Financing for natural product innovations
If you are a researcher, startup, or SME, get financing of up to $250,000 to cover up to 40% of the costs of demonstrating the commercial viability of innovative natural products or technologies.
Natural Products Canada
B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Business consultant for Indigenous entrepreneurs in B.C.
Get up to $8,000 in professional business and financial planning services from a B.C. Ministry of Agriculture pre-approved business consultant.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Agriculture
Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream
Sell your innovation to government
Get your product or service innovation tested and gain valuable feedback before taking it to market. You may also be eligible for funding where available, and where there is a significant level of interest in testing your innovation.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
Funding for Alberta Indigenous community development
If your organization is Indigenous community-owned, get a grant between $150,000 and $750,000 to cover the costs of an economic development project that has long-term viability for the community.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Indigenous Relations
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation — Capital Investment Projects
Capital for forest sector innovations
Get funding of up to $1 million (small businesses) or $20 million (larger businesses) to cover the project costs of diversifying into new product streams or implementing innovative process improvements.
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation — Studies projects
Funding for forest sector studies
Get funding between $100,000 and $500,000 to complete a study linked to the advancement of innovation in the forest sector, including (but not limited to) engineering studies, market evaluations, prototype fabrication and products trials.
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
AgriStability — Prince Edward Island
Insurance to protect farming operations in Prince Edward Islands
Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
AgriStability — Québec
Insurance to protect farming operations
Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Ontario Made
Support to promote Ontario-made products
Register your locally manufactured goods and get support to raise awareness through an Ontario Made digital branded logo that can be used on your eligible products and marketing materials.
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Community Investment Fund
Support for NB non-profits
Get a non-repayable contribution to cover eligible costs of community initiatives such as festivals, national events, volunteer recognition events, and community growth initiatives.
Government of New Brunswick, Regional Development Corporation
Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2
Funds to renovate Quebec hotels
Get a term loan between $100,000 and $5 million to cover up to 90% of the eligible costs of a renovation project for your establishment. You must secure a contribution from private sources to cover at least 10% of the total costs.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Accelerator 360°
Funds to grow Quebec aerospace SMEs
Get funding of up to 63% of eligible expenses for technological developments in the pre-commercialization phase, as well as help with strategic planning, entering international markets, and finding partners.
Aéro Montreal
StartAéro 360°
Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
Get access to funding, industry experts and support to commercialize innovative developments, including networking with key players in the global supply chain.
Aéro Montreal
Essential Services Contingency Reserve
PPE for essential workers
If you’re an essential business and can’t get personal protective equipment for your workers through other means, you can purchase from Canada’s reserve on a cost-recovery basis.
Government of Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada
BioTalent — Student Work Placement Program
Funding to hire co-ops in healthcare or bio-economy
If you’re in the business of healthcare or bioscience, you could get connected with a post-secondary student to work with you on a project up to 16 weeks and a subsidy to cover 70% of their salary, up to $7,000.
BioTalent Canada
ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program
Money to hire students for an environmental co-op
If you’re working on an environmental project, you could get connected with a post-secondary student in STEAM or business and a subsidy to cover 50% of their salary up to $5,000 for a maximum of 16 weeks.
ECO Canada
Resilient Communities Fund
Funding to help Ontario community non-profits rebuild
Get a grant to help your community-based or provincial non-profit organization recover and build capacity, resilience and sustainability.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Trillium Foundation
ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR
Subsidy to hire young professionals in STEM
Get up to $18,000 to cover up to 75% of wages when you hire a professional under age 30 for full-time employment in an environmental position related to STEM (Energy, Forestry, Minerals/Metals, Earth Sciences).
ECO Canada
Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia
Wage subsidies to hire students looking for careers in the clean economy
Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 60% of the costs of hiring a summer student for 9 and 15 week internships for clean tech and environmental projects.
Clean Foundation
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream
Funding for infrastructure projects
Get funding in varying amounts to cover eligible costs up to $10 million for quick-start projects such as retrofits, repairs, upgrades and disaster mitigation in response to COVID-19.
Government of Canada, Infrastructure Canada
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — CleanBC Communities Fund
Money for BC clean-energy projects
Get funding for infrastructure projects in communities across the province that focus on the management of renewable energy, access to clean-energy transportation, improved energy efficiency of buildings and the generation of clean energy.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program
Resources to take a BC business to market
Access one-on-one business coaching, entrepreneurial training and resources, and exclusive services as you work through the startup process.
Accelerate Okanagan
Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program
Mentoring to grow a BC startup
Access mentorship for your leadership team in a 6-month program to help tackle rapid-growth issues and lead you to success.
Accelerate Okanagan
N.B. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program
Funds for Indigenous agricultural businesses in NB
Get financial assistance for your Indigenous agriculture project (including farming and local foods) and for developing new and existing markets.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Black Entrepreneurship Program – Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
Financial help for Black entrepreneurs
Get a loan of up to $250,000 (including microloans in some cases) to help your for-profit, Black-led startup business or SME scale up and grow domestically and internationally.
Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE)
Community Capacity Fund
Support for rural organizations in PEI
Get free strategic planning services for your industry association, municipality, First Nation, social enterprise or not-for-profit organization to help support strategic initiatives.
Central Development Corporation
EI Premium Reduction Program
Money for employers
You could get a premium reduction in the short-term disability benefits you pay to your insured employees.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
SFU 4D LABS
Support for BC product development
Access fee-for-service tools and expertise to help you design, develop, demonstrate and deliver your technology — including energy, clean tech, healthcare and biotech.
Simon Fraser University 4D LABS
SFU VentureLabs
Resources for scaling up in BC
Become a member and get access to a network of resources as well as hands-on mentorship. This will help you tackle unique challenges in scaling up your business and commercializing your science-and-technology innovations.
Simon Fraser University VentureLabs
CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Counselling and services for women entrepreneurs in NB
Get access to a team of development officers who provide bilingual support (personalized consultations) to all women entrepreneurs, in the areas of start-up, growth and expansion, and export.
Community Business Development Corporations
Accelerated Growth Program
Support for technology startups
Get 6 months of expert help to accelerate your company’s growth, optimize your sales and marketing process, access investment capital and build sustainability once you have launched your product.
ventureLAB
Capital Investment Program
Support for technology companies ready to scale
Get access to services designed specifically to prepare your company for investment and rapid growth, including how to craft a compelling pitch, connecting with investors, and putting in place a long-term capital strategy to support rapid growth and the s
ventureLAB
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
Hardware and semiconductor-focused products lab and incubator
Get access to a state-of-the-art hardware lab, as well as experienced experts and advisors to help you scale when building hardware and semiconductor-focused products, enabling the creation of transformative technologies that will power the products of to
ventureLAB
Explore and Create — Professional Development for Artists
Money for artists’ professional development
If you’re an artist, curator or part of an artist group or collective, you could get up to $10,000 towards career advancement opportunities, like training, mentorship, or workshops.
Canada Council for the Arts
Explore and Create — Research and Creation
Grant to begin the creative process
If you’re an artist, curator, writer, or part of an artist group or collective, you could get up to $25,000 to pay for creative research, creation, and product development.
Canada Council for the Arts
Explore and Create — Concept to Realization
Financial support for creative projects
If you’re an artist, or part of an artistic group, collective, organization or visual art publisher, you could get up to $100,000 to cover the full creative cycle, from initial idea to presentation.
Canada Council for the Arts
Explore and Create — Artist-Driven Organizations
Money for artistic activities
If you’re an artistic organization, you could get a grant equal to 60% of your total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years, to pay for research, creation, and production through to dissemination.
Canada Council for the Arts
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts
Grants for organizations promoting the arts
Get a grant covering up to 50% of your total revenues, if your organization facilitates interactions among artists and connections with the public.
Canada Council for the Arts
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions
Money for artists building public outreach
Get a grant covering up to 25% of your total revenues, if you carry out activities that encourage and promote the work of creators, strengthening their relationships with the public.
Canada Council for the Arts
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel
Travel funds for Indigenous artists
Get a grant of up to $30,000 to support travel costs to attend events within Canada or abroad that offer professional development or access to new markets if you are a First Nations, Inuit or Métis artist/organization, or artist’s representative.
Canada Council for the Arts
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities
Financial support for Indigenous artistic development
Get up to $3,000 to cover costs for activities like training, getting expert advice, and purchasing materials to advance your artistic career or practice.
Canada Council for the Arts
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects
Funding for short-term Indigenous artistic projects
Get a grant of up to $100,000 for projects up to 12 months involving creating (research/writing), knowing (mentorship, training) or sharing (exhibitions, presentations, collaborations) — including those with non-Indigenous artists.
Canada Council for the Arts
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects
Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects
Get a grant of up to $300,000 for 1 to 3 year projects involving creating (research/writing), knowing (mentorship, training) or sharing (exhibitions, presentations, collaborations) — including those with non-Indigenous artists.
Canada Council for the Arts
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Indigenous Organizations
Financial support for Indigenous creative initiatives
Get a grant to cover some of your costs (amounts vary by category) when you engage in contemporary, customary or traditional artistic and cultural activities, including collaborations with non-Indigenous organizations.
Canada Council for the Arts
Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Innovation and Development
Financial support to grow the arts sector
If you’re an artistic group, organization or collective, you could get up to $50,000 towards activities like implementing new technologies, publishing a critical magazine, or creating opportunities for networking, collaborating or organizing conferences.
Canada Council for the Arts
Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers
Money to support literary publishers
If you’re a Canadian publisher supporting Canadian authors, you could get up to $250,000/year if you publish Canadian books, $120,000/year for Canadian magazines, or up to $300,000/year if you publish both.
Canada Council for the Arts
Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects
Money to support publishing Canadian literature
If you’re a Canadian literary book or creative writing magazine publisher, you could get up to $30,000 for activities that develop and promote Canadian literary writers through the publishing process.
Canada Council for the Arts
Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations
Funding to support Canadian art practices
You could get funding equal to 60% of your annual revenues if you’re an artist-run centre, own an art/literature magazine, or operate an agency or service organization that supports the development of a particular artistic practice.
Canada Council for the Arts
Supporting Artistic Practice — National Arts Service Organizations
Money to promote vitality in the Canadian arts sector
If you’re a national arts service organization, you could get funding equal to 60% of your annual revenues to support representation, promotion, and exchange through networking, shared learning, research, and other ongoing services.
Canada Council for the Arts
Arts Across Canada — Travel
Money for arts-related travel
Get a grant of up to $30,000 to cover travel costs associated with presentations, exhibitions, artistic collaborations, networking or building market opportunities as an artist, arts professional or arts organization.
Canada Council for the Arts
Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion
Travel funds for incorporated arts organizations
If you represent a Canadian artist, get a grant of up to $30,000 to cover travel costs related to promotion and the development of new markets for Canadian artists and artistic works.
Canada Council for the Arts
Arts Across Canada — Translation
Funding for arts translations
Get up to $25,000 per translation, plus an annual supplement for targeted costs, for activities linked to the translation of Canadian literary works or dramatic works into French, English, an Aboriginal language, American Sign Language (ASL), Langue des s
Canada Council for the Arts
Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring
Financial support for arts touring and exhibition
Get a grant of up to $200,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs related to touring and exhibition activities of Canadian artists, artistic groups and arts organizations which build national exposure and reach Canadian audiences.
Canada Council for the Arts
Arts Across Canada — Foreign Artist Tours
Money for non-profits supporting artists
Your not-for-profit organization could get up to $75,000 for projects involving the circulation or touring of works by international artists that provide new experiences to the Canadian public.
Canada Council for the Arts
Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach
Grant for arts and architecture professionals
Get a grant of up to $100,000 for activities including live events, publications and other initiatives that build connections between artists and diverse audiences.
Canada Council for the Arts
Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters
Funds for showcasing artistic work
Get a grant covering up to 60% of your total annual revenues when you present and exhibit quality art and literary works to Canadian audiences.
Canada Council for the Arts
Arts Abroad — Travel
Funds to build international arts presence
Get a grant of up to $30,000 to cover travel costs associated with presentations, exhibitions, artistic collaborations, networking or building market opportunities outside of Canada, to build an international presence.
Canada Council for the Arts
Arts Abroad — Representation and Promotion
Funds to promote Canadian arts internationally
Get a grant of up to $30,000 for travel linked to the international promotion of Canadian artists and artistic works internationally, establishing a place for Canadian arts practice in the global arts market.
Canada Council for the Arts
Arts Abroad — Translation
Money to translate artistic works for international presentation
Get a grant of up to $20,000 to cover costs associated with the translation of Canadian literary works or dramatic works for international presentation or publication.
Canada Council for the Arts
Arts Abroad — Circulation and Touring
Funding for international arts touring and exhibition
Get a grant of up to $200,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs related to touring and exhibition activities of Canadian artists, artistic groups and arts organizations which build international exposure and increase the visibility of Canadian artists
Canada Council for the Arts
Arts Abroad — Residencies
Grant for international arts research or networking
Get up to $20,000 to cover eligible costs when you are invited to participate in an artistic or cultural exchange involving creative research, creation or networking activities within the context of an international residency.
Canada Council for the Arts
Arts Abroad — Co-Production
Funding to co-create arts productions
Get a grant to cover up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $50,000, for an artistic or financial co-production with a foreign arts organization, combining creative, financial and/or human resources.
Canada Council for the Arts
Canada Council of the Arts — Initiatives
Opportunities for artists and arts organizations
Get support in the form of one-time or recurring initiatives that allow you or your arts group or organization to take advantage of special funding, perform or exhibit work, take part in learning opportunities, network at conferences or showcase at events
Canada Council for the Arts
BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Capital and expertise to expand your business
Get financing and guidance from intellectual property (IP) experts who can help you with your IP portfolios, commercialized offerings and global prospects.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program
Contract opportunities for SK technology companies
If your technology company has a product that could improve the delivery of a Government of Saskatchewan service, you could be awarded a contract of up to $30,000 and a chance to pilot the project for 6 months.
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
CBDC Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative
Financing and support for SMEs in Southwest NB
Get financial assistance, business counselling and technical support to start or grow a business in Southwest New Brunswick — including Fredericton — if you are between the ages of 18 and 34.
Community Business Development Corporations
CBDC Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program (EOP)
Support and startup funding for NL entrepreneurs
Get up to $5,000 in financial assistance, as well as business-plan guidance, business counselling and training to become self-employed in Newfoundland and Labrador if you are receiving or are eligible to receive Provincial Income Support.
Community Business Development Corporations
CBDC Young Millionaires Program
Support for Atlantic youth to start a business
If your child is between the ages of 9 and 16, they can develop their entrepreneurial skills through a series of workshops and mentoring designed to help them start a business of their own.
Community Business Development Corporations
CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program
Financing for unemployed Atlantic entrepreneurs to start a business
Access various types of support including financial assistance, counselling, and technical advice during the initial stages of starting a business if you are an unemployed Atlantic Canadian.
Community Business Development Corporations
CBDC Self Employment Assistance (Atlantic Region)
Support for unemployed Atlantic Canadians to launch a business
If you are unemployed, you can receive financial assistance, counselling and technical advice during the initial phase of your business creation and development.
Community Business Development Corporations
Hire for Talent
Resources to build an inclusive workforce in Atlantic Canada
Get support to recruit, hire, train and retain talented people with disabilities, in order to diversify your business and increase opportunities for growth.
Community Business Development Corporations
Cognit.ca — partnerships, research and licensing
Expertise, facilities and IP licensing for businesses
Get access to state-of-the-art research facilities, opportunities to collaborate with leading experts, and opportunities to license intellectual property at Canadian post-secondary institutions.
U15 – Group of Canadian Research Universities
Strategic Funds and Initiatives — Market Access Strategy
Funds for official-language minority community artists
Get a grant of up to $60,000 for activities that directly support a market access and development strategy if you are an artist, group or arts organization who identifies as belonging to an official language minority community (OLMC) where that language i
Canada Council for the Arts
Venture for Canada — Internship Program
Interns for startups and SMEs
Access wage subsidies to hire interns from Canadian universities and colleges.
Venture for Canada
Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program
Money for electricity firms to hire students
Get a wage subsidy of up to $5,000 per student when you provide work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for post-secondary students, including remote work placements in the field of electricity and up to a maximum of $7,000 per placement for underrep
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Expertise for marine biotechnology businesses
Access biotechnology expertise and opportunities for partnership and collaboration, applied research, industrial and technological transfer, scientific analysis, regulatory support for different markets and more.
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit
Funding for Quebec SMEs promoting official languages
Get a repayable contribution to cover up to 50% of the costs of a project that supports the economic development of an official-language minority community in Quebec through a range of activities.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for the Quebec regions
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit
Funding for Quebec non-profits promoting official languages
Get a non-repayable contribution to cover up to 90% of the costs of a project that supports the economic development of an official-language minority community in Quebec through a range of activities.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services
Expertise for Quebec start-up companies
Do you have an innovative idea or product you want to commercialize? Get services tailored to meet your specific needs from a network of local and international contacts, who can help you develop your ideas over the long term.
Centre d’entreprises et d’innovation de Montréal – CEIM
Lab2Market Validate
Funding for technology-enabled innovations
Get a grant of up to $15,000 in this 16-week program, with access to mentors and advisors, with opportunities for networking and partnerships as you look to develop, test and commercialize or license your science and technology-enabled innovation.
Lab2Market
Startup Zone Accelerator Program
Training to help you build your PEI start-up
If you’re a start-up business owner, you could learn alongside other likeminded entrepreneurs to build your skills in sales, marketing, lead generation, and HR through a training program.
Startup Zone
Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program
Large-scale project grants for Alberta companies
Get a grant to cover up to 12% of the costs involved in creating a new petrochemical manufacturing facility in Alberta, or expanding on an existing one, where the capital investment is at least $50 million.
Government of Alberta
Universal Broadband Fund
Funding to bring broadband to remote areas
Get funding to cover up to 90% of project costs for broadband infrastructure projects that will bring high-speed Internet at 50/10 Megabits per second to rural and remote communities by March 31, 2027.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Universal Broadband Fund — Rapid Response Stream
Funds to bring broadband to remote-area households
Get a contribution of up to $5 million to cover the costs of a shovel-ready broadband infrastructure project that will bring high-speed Internet at 50/10 Megabits per second to households in rural and remote communities.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Rapid Housing Initiative — Projects Stream
Funding to build affordable housing
Get capital contribution funding to cover rapid construction of new housing and/or acquisition of existing buildings for rehabilitation or conversion to permanent affordable housing.
Government of Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Startup Zone Resident Company Program
Support to start or grow a PEI business
If you’re looking to accelerate your business, you could get access to a community workspace, professional advice, and networking events through a 6-month residency program in a PEI accelerator.
Startup Zone
Digital Skills for Youth Program
Money for SMEs and non-profits to hire youth
Get a subsidy of up to $30,000 to cover the wages and associated training costs when you hire a post-secondary graduate 15 to 30 years old. You must provide the intern with digital and soft-skills experiences that will prepare them for the workplace.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support
Money for supply-management production in Quebec
Get a grant of up to $15,000 when you secure a loan guarantee of up to $150,000 from La Financière agricole for agribusiness projects related to productions other than related to beef cattle, sheep, or goat production.
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus
Money for agri-business projects in Quebec
Get a grant of up to $150,000 when you secure a loan guarantee of up to $600,000 from La Financière agricole for all projects related to beef cattle, sheep, or goat production.
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land
Grants to maximize the value of cultivated land in Quebec
Get a grant of up to $10,000 when you secure a loan guarantee of up to $100,000 from La Financière agricole for on-farm agri-environmental projects, or ones that will enhance the value of your cultivated land.
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs
Money for youth-owned agri-businesses in Quebec
Are you 18 to 39 years old and own an agri-business? Have you qualified for the Financial Support Program for Aspiring Farmers in the last 5 years? You could get a grant of up to $45,000 when you secure a loan guarantee of up to $300,000 from La Financièr
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
AgriInvest – Quebec
Matching funding to mitigate on-farm risks
Get a matching contribution of up to $10,000 per year to help manage income declines or to make investments to mitigate on-farm risks.
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2
Funding to expand your services in French
You could get up to $125,000 to cover a maximum of 75% of the eligible costs for a 36-month project that aims to promote the use of French in workplace activities, when dealing with clients, and to update internal and external communications and marketing
Gouvernement du Québec, Office québécois de la langue française
Futurpreneur Canada Indigenous Program
Financing for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Get a collateral-free loan of up to $60,000, along with 2 years of expert business mentoring and resources to get your startup off the ground if you’re an Indigenous person 18–39 years old.
Futurpreneur Canada
AgriStability — Ontario
Insurance to protect farming operations
Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.
Government of Ontario, Agricorp
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Funding for new technologies in Quebec fisheries
Get a contribution of up to $1 million/year for projects (including partnerships) involving the development, testing and marketing of sustainable technology for the Quebec fish and seafood industry.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Funds to improve sustainability in Quebec's seafood sector
Get a contribution of up to $1 million/year for adapting or adopting new technologies, processes or equipment to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the fish and seafood sector, and for associated training.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships
Financing to study ecosystem impacts on Quebec fisheries
Get a contribution of up to $500,000/year for research into the impacts of the ecosystem changes on the fish and seafood sector, and for setting up partnerships or networks carrying out innovation activities.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund
Funding for Nunavut production companies
Get a contribution of up to $7,500 to cover the cost of a variety of self-distancing type activities for TV, film and digital media production, with additional bonus funds for Inuktut language, original production, and Internet uploading/downloading.
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Innovation Rebate Program
Funding for Nova Scotia SMEs
Get a rebate of up to $3,750,000 to cover up to 25% of the project costs for improving your production processes or waste stream processing, for entering new markets and/or producing new products, or establishing new production facilities.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Entrepreneur Loan Program
Loans for Manitoba First Nations entrepreneurs
Get a repayable loan that is the lesser of $200,000 or 50% of the fair market value of the total costs of your business project, including starting a new business and purchasing, upgrading or expanding an existing business.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Aftercare Program
Funding for Manitoba First Nations businesses
Get up to $20,000 to cover up to 75% of the costs of having a professional consultant identify areas of your business operations that may need special attention, if you have already received assistance under another First Peoples Economic Growth Fund (FPE
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Accelerate HER PEI
Mentorship program for women-led PEI businesses
Take part in a 12-week pilot program (virtually or in person) that includes one-on-one mentorship, peer support, market research guidance and more. Learn how to grow your business whether you’re in the early stage of development or taking your business in
Prince Edward Island Business Women’s Association
CAN Health Network
Medical technology development opportunities for SMEs
Get paired with a health care organization in this national network and get access to facilities in order to develop, refine and commercialize a solution to a major health care challenge.
CAN Health Network
Invest Ottawa Ignition Program
Boot camp for technology startups in Ottawa
Participate in a 10-week boot camp designed to help you at the early stages of building a tech or tech-enabled startup. The program includes workshops, one-on-one mentorship, physical work space, and networking opportunities.
Invest Ottawa
Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
Expert advice for high-growth technology firms
If you’ve developed a minimum viable product (MVP), get mentorship from business experts, guidance in accessing key government funding programs and investments, along with market insights and curated leads within your target market.
Invest Ottawa
Scale-Up Platform
Support for high-growth product-based tech firms
For your high-growth technology company, get access to strategic and specialized mentorship, advisory services, programs to help build your internal business, market and R&D capabilities, as well as networking groups that provide new market opportunities
City of Ottawa, Invest Ottawa; Communitech; MaRS Discovery District
ELLA Ascend
Business support program for women-led product and service-based businesses
Access one-on-one help, a community of peers and supporters, tailored resources and knowledge to scale your business, through a _x000D_ 5-month accelerator program designed for women entrepreneurs.
York University
ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Help with defence procurement for Atlantic contractors
Get support when bidding on major aerospace, marine and land projects with the federal government. Experts can take a look at your value proposition and Key Industrial Capabilities (KICs), which are key for showing how your work is helping to drive innova
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
TECHNATION — Career Ready Program
Wage subsidy for developing tech talent
Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 50% of the costs of a work term placement, to a maximum of $5,000 per placement, when you hire a post-secondary student. Maximum coverage for under-represented groups is 70% of the costs to a maximum of $7,000.
TECHNATION
ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital
Financial assistance for hiring students
Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 70% of the costs of a work term placement with a maximum of $7,000 that provides post-secondary students with a position that is digital/technology immersive and that uses technology either entirely or in some capacity.
Information and Communications Technology Council
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program
Money to hire students for work-integrated learning
Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 70% of the costs of a work-integrated learning placement, to a maximum of $7,000 per placement, when you hire an eligible post-secondary student.
Magnet
CCAA — Student Work Placement Program
Student help for aviation/aerospace companies
Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 70% of the costs of a work term placement, to a maximum of $7,000 per placement, when you hire a post-secondary student in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and business programs. Maximum coverage is for first
Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace – CCAA
AgriStability — British Columbia
Insurance to protect farming operations
Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.
Government of British Columbia
AgriStability — Saskatchewan
Insurance to protect farming operations
Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation
AgriStability — Alberta
Insurance to protect farming operations
Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.
Government of Alberta, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
Theatrical documentary program
Funding for feature-length documentary projects
If your original film targets Canadian theatrical audiences and demonstrates potential success at the box-office, you could get 49% of your production costs covered, up to $175,000. Projects in post-production can apply for additional funding up to $75,00
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Trade Commissioner Service — Canada Tariff Finder
Custom tariff rates for importers and exporters
Get up-to-date tariff information for specific products and countries where Canada has a Free Trade Agreement. Compare rates for multiple products or countries to improve your cost forecasting and identify your best options.
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Centech Acceleration
Advice for tech startups to accelerate AI solutions
Participate in an upcoming 12-week accelerator program designed for startups that have developed an AI solution applied to supply chains. Get access to workspaces, group clinics, one-on-one coaching, and more.
Centech
Northern Food Businesses
Build a strong food industry in the territories
Get funding to invest in food production, storage and distribution systems and related training, research, analysis and advocacy in order to improve food security in the territories.
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Roulez Vert — Multi-unit building charging station rebate
Financial assistance for charging stations for multi-unit residential buildings
If you own a multi-unit residential building, you can get up to $49,000 to buy, lease and install one or more 240-volt charging stations to enable your tenants to recharge their electric vehicles.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Innovation Employment Grant
SR&ED tax credit for SMEs in Alberta
If your business has less than $50 million in taxable capital, you can get a refundable tax credit of up to 20% of your research and development expenses incurred after December 31, 2020.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance
Roulez Vert — New vehicle rebate
Rebate on new electric vehicles in Quebec.
Does your organization operate a road fleet? Get a rebate of up to $7,000 on the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle, depending on its type and condition.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate
Rebate on used electric vehicles in Quebec
Get up to $3,500 to purchase an all-electric, used vehicle for your business, from a list of eligible vehicles.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder
Discover opportunities with governments around the world
Use this online tool to discover opportunities to grow into and expand in international markets. This easy-to-use tool aggregates business opportunities from government procurement sources so you can discover new tender requests from all levels of governm
Government of Canada, Canadian Commercial Corporation
Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream
Funding for Indigenous-owned documentary projects
If you’re producing a feature-length documentary that demonstrates potential success at the box office, and your copyright is at least 51% Indigenous-owned, you could get 49% of your production costs covered, up to $175,000. Projects in post-production ca
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Hire skilled temporary foreign workers
When qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available, you can access a pool of foreign workers you can hire on a temporary basis, through one of the program’s specialized talent streams. Apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment to see if y
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development canada
SynergiQc program for biopharmaceutical research
Grant for Quebec biopharmaceutical research collaborations
Get funding for a collaborative project between a research center and an eligible Quebec company. CQDM’s maximum rate of assistance now varies according to the size of the partner company, regardless of the project’s level of technological maturity.
CQDM Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery
Telefilm Canada — Marketing program
Financial support for marketing and distribution of feature films
Get a repayable advance of up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of the costs of marketing or distributing a feature-length Canadian film on multi-viewing platforms that include TV, VOD and other forms of digital distribution.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Temporary Foreign Worker Program — Global Talent Stream
Skilled foreign workers to help innovative firms grow
When qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available, you can access a pool of unique and specialized foreign workers available for hire on a temporary basis, to help your firm scale up, or to fill an in-demand highly skilled position on the
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
International Promotion Program
Funds for filmmakers at international events
Get a non-refundable contribution to help with expenses when your project is selected for an international film festival or event. The funding amount granted is based on the project category.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M
Financing for English-language feature films
Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $500,000, or an equity investment, to cover up to 49% of the production or post-production costs for a primarily English-language feature-length fictional film.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+
Financing for high-budget English-language feature films
Get a repayable advance or a repayable equity investment of up to $4 million to cover up to 30% of the production or post-production costs for a primarily English-language feature-length fictional film.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Production program — Indigenous stream
Financing for Indigenous-made feature films
Get a contribution or equity investment to cover up to 30% of the production costs of a fictional, feature-length film. You could get an additional $100,000 if your project has a budget of less than $2.5 million and is being shot in a remote location or i
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Production program — French market budgets $3.5M+
Financing for high-budget French-language feature films
Get a repayable advance or a repayable equity investment of up to $3.5 million to cover up to 49% of the production or post-production costs for a primarily French-language feature-length fictional film.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Temporary Foreign Worker Program — Agriculture
Hire foreign workers for agriculture jobs
When qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available, you can access a pool of foreign workers you can hire on a temporary basis for activities in one of four streams related to primary agriculture (work that is done on a farm, or in a nurser
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M
Financing for French-language feature films
Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $500,000, or an equity investment, to cover up to 49% of the production or post-production costs for a primarily French-language feature-length fictional film.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Energy Savings for Business Program
Funding for Alberta SMEs to improve efficiency
Get a grant of up to $250,000 when you undertake a project to update your equipment, building or power source by adopting emissions reduction technologies, if your organization is serviced by an Alberta electric utility.
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta
Temporary Foreign Worker Program — Positions in QC
Skilled foreign workers for Quebec companies
When qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available, access a pool of foreign workers you can hire on a temporary basis, through one of the program’s specialized talent streams. You may need to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment to
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Temporary Foreign Worker Program — Express Entry
Hire skilled foreign workers immigrating to Canada
When qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available, you could hire a foreign worker on a temporary basis, while also supporting that worker’s permanent resident visa application. The job offer you make must meet the criteria of one of the e
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream
Money for community economic development in Northern Ontario
Your not-for-profit organization could get a contribution of up to $2 million to cover 50% of the costs of repairs and/or renovations to social and recreational facilities that contribute to a healthy and vibrant community and economic development in the
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream
Money to improve community facilities in rural communities
Get funding to improve community facilities — up to $200,000 to cover up to 90% of the costs in communities with less than 1,500 people, and up to $500,000 to cover 75% of the costs in communities with populations of 1,500 to 30,000 people.
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Community Enhancement Program — Broadband and Cellular Expansion Projects
Funding to expand broadband access in Northern Ontario
Your not-for-profit organization could get a contribution of up to $1 million to cover 50% of the costs of a project that increases Internet connectivity for unserved or underserved areas.
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream
Funding for technology R&D in Northern Ontario
Get a contribution of up to $2 million to cover up to 50% of the costs of an innovative technology project that involves applied R&D, and demonstration and commercialization.
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Get a contribution of up to $200,000 to cover 50% of the costs of starting a new, full-time business, including capital construction, buying new or used equipment, marketing, training and more.
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Financial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
If you are expanding your existing business operations in Northern Ontario, you can apply for funding in the form of a contribution up to $400,000 to cover 20% of the project costs, with an optional term loan of up to $600,000 to cover an additional 30% o
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
INVEST North Program — Investment — Locate Stream
Funding to expand business operations into Northern Ontario
If you are locating new business operations to Northern Ontario, you could get a contribution or a combination of a contribution and term loan up to $5 million, based on the net economic benefit it brings to the area.
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage
Funding to increase crop yields in Northern Ontario
Your not-for-profit agricultural organization, on behalf of a consortium of producers, could get financial assistance to cover 50% of the costs of installing tile drainage to improve the quality of arable land within a specific region in Northern Ontario,
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Funds to increase community profiles in Northern Ontario
Your not-for-profit organization could get a contribution of up to $15,000 to cover up to 30% of the costs of hosting a new or recurring in-person or virtual community-based and/or tourism event that addresses a priority economic need in Northern Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
Funds for film and TV productions in Northern Ontario
Get a contribution that covers up to 50% of production costs, to a maximum of $2 million (tiered amounts based on the production budget) for a media project that grows the film and TV industry in Northern Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous interns in Northern Ontario
Get funding to cover up to 75% of an Indigenous intern’s salary and employer’s portion of MERCs to a maximum of $52,500/year (for-profit businesses) or up to 90% of an Indigenous intern’s salary and employer’s portion of MERCs to a maximum of $35,000 per
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire interns in Northern Ontario
Get up to $35,000/year to cover up to 50% of an intern’s salary and employer’s portion of MERCs (for-profit businesses) and up to 90% coverage for not-for-profit organizations.
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
International Mobility Program
Hire temporary foreign workers fast
When no Canadians or permanent residents are available to do the job you need to fill, you can hire a temporary foreign worker without a Labour Market Impact Assessment. To qualify, you need to submit an offer of employment through the Employer Portal and
Government of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Global Skills Strategy — Dedicated service channel
Guidance for companies hiring temporary foreign workers
If you’re an employer who is looking to hire a temporary foreign worker when no Canadian is available to perform the job, get access to an account manager who can assess your needs and provide guidance. To be eligible, your company must be referred by one
Government of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Hire a permanent foreign worker
Help to hire permanent foreign workers
Get information and support to hire a foreign worker or recent graduate to fill a labour or skills shortage in your business, and support that employee in their journey to permanent residence. Find options for hiring a home child-care provider, a provinci
Government of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
WILWorks program — Student Work Placement Program
Wage subsidies for manufacturing employers
Get a wage subsidy of up to $7,000 per post-secondary student placement offering student learning opportunities including internships, co-op placements, mentorship programs or applied research projects to solve particular problems.
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium
Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program
Money for businesses to hire students
Get a wage subsidy of up to $7,000/student to cover up to 70% of your costs when you hire post-secondary students on work-integrated learning (WIL) placements in your business or not-for-profit organization.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Development program — General stream
Money to develop feature films
Get a repayable advance of up to $37,500 in the development stage of your feature film. To be eligible, you need to have released at least 1 fictional or documentary feature film in the last 6 years, and 1 film that premiered at a qualifying festival.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Development program — Indigenous stream
Financing for Indigenous filmmakers
Get a repayable advance of up to $30,000 to cover costs in the development stage of your feature film. To be eligible, you must meet certain criteria for recent theatrical releases, including having 1 project funded by Telefilm.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Development program — Black and People of Colour stream
Financing for filmmakers who self-identify as black and people of colour
Get a repayable advance of up to $37,500 of the costs in the development stage of your feature film. To be eligible, you must meet certain criteria for recent theatrical releases, including having 1 project funded by Telefilm.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Talent to Watch program
Financing for new filmmakers to create online content
Get a contribution of up to $150,000 provided through 1 of 3 streams for the production, digital distribution and promotion of a first feature-length film longer than 75 minutes.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Export Assistance Program
Export financing for film distribution
Get up to $90,000 per project cumulatively, to support the promotion and international marketing strategy of Canadian feature film productions, and increase the recognition of the content and talent abroad.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Theatrical exhibition program
Funding for commercial exhibitors of films
Get funding to cover promotional expenses for the theatrical release of Canadian films in theatres, based on the performance of the films you have exhibited in the past year.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition
Money for conceptual digital media projects in Ontario
Get matching funds between $10,000 and $50,000 for early-stage activities that will help your company prepare to produce a market-ready content project.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Global Market Development — IDM Fund
Funding for global growth of Ontario digital media companies
Get up to $15,000 to cover 50% of the costs of participating in international activities that support your company’s growth. These include targeted sales trips and attendance at international market events.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Clean Transportation System — Research and Development Program
Funding for R&D to fight climate change
Get up to $100,000 to cover the costs of a project that helps reduce air pollutants or greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation, marine or rail sectors.
Government of Canada, Transport Canada
PME MTL — Support for Innovations Marketing — Loans
Loans for projects by Montreal-based businesses
Get a loan of up to $150,000 for your commercialization project, particularly those in the fields of transport and mobility, arts and culture, digital technology, clean technologies, and life sciences & health care technologies.
PME MTL
PME MTL — Industrial and sustainable development investment fund
Financing for sustainable projects in Montreal, Quebec
Get a subsidy of up to $50,000 to cover up to 25% of the costs of a sustainable development project such as R&D, the adoption of clean technologies, or robotization/automation in your business.
PME MTL
PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses
Financing for Montreal-based retail startups
Get a grant of up to $25,000 to cover up to 25% of the costs of a project that helps your startup (including food services and drinking places) grow.
PME MTL
Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant
Funds for small-budget productions in Alberta
Get a grant of up to $125,000 to cover up to 25% of production costs to develop Alberta content and hire established or emerging talent.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture
Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant
Grant for cultural projects by Alberta-based producers
Get up to $20,000 to cover up to 100% of the project costs when your business produces a book, magazine, sound recording or screen-based project.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture
JEDI — Indigenous Business Accelerator Program
Support to grow Indigenous businesses
Develop your business and entrepreneurship skills in a 10-week program, with one-on-one mentorship and access to resources to help your business grow.
JEDI – Joint Economic Development Initiative
JEDI — Indigenous Business Incubator Program
Training and support for Indigenous startups
Access weekly training sessions, business coaching and mentorship, Indigenous guest speakers, connections to financial resources and advice on raising capital for your new or early-stage business.
JEDI – Joint Economic Development Initiative
Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans
Small loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Get a loan up to $5,000 with flexible repayment terms and access other services to help you run your business.
Ulnooweg
Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans
Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Get a loan of up to $25,000 for any business need you have, at a fixed interest rate of 8% and a 5-year repayment term.
Ulnooweg
Equity Investors Incentive
Funds for PEI businesses to attract investors
Grow your business by offering potential private-sector investors a 20% direct rebate, to a maximum of $200,000, on the purchase price of their equity investment in your company.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Innovation Fund
Financing for PEI businesses to bring new products to market
Get a maximum of $50,000 in financial support to cover up to 50% of the cost of refining and commercializing a new innovative product or modifying an existing one for a new market.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Innovation PEI Small Business Assistance
Money for small business improvement in PEI
Get up to $4,000 to cover 50% of the costs of activities that increase productivity and competitiveness for your business, such as internal planning and processes, as well as marketing activities if you are a new business.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Strategic Improvement Assistance
Financial support to improve PEI businesses
Get up to $20,000 to cover a maximum of 40% of the costs of up to 2 projects designed to make your business more productive, profitable and competitive.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth
Subsidy for SMEs to hire interns
Get funding up to $18 000 to cover up to 80% of the cost of wages & training of an intern’s salary for an environmental job of at least 3 months, requiring digital abilities.
ECO Canada
Dairy Direct Payment Program
Payments to support dairy producers
Register annually to receive payments if you have a valid dairy quota license registered with a provincial milk marketing board or agency. Payments are based on your farm’s quota relative to the provincial quota holdings, with no maximum amount.
Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission
Magnet — Outcome Campus Connect
Hire students for growing businesses
Sign up for a free employer account and access post-secondary student talent from a network of 100+ post-secondary schools and hundreds of industry and community partners across Canada.
Magnet
Food & Beverage Financing
Financing for food and beverage production or processing
Get financial support to grow or expand your food-related business at any stage of its life cycle, with access to specialized networks and expertise.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Women Entrepreneur Program
Support for women in agriculture, agribusiness and food and beverage
Get access to financing, as well as resources designed specifically to help you develop your skills as you start or grow your agriculture, agribusiness and food and beverage businesses
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Workplace screening of employees
COVID-19 rapid tests for workplace screening of employees
Get free COVID-19 rapid tests to help identify employees who may be infected.
Government of Canada
Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world
Exporting advice for Quebec City businesses
Get personalized coaching and expertise in marketing, e-commerce and exporting in Canada and abroad to increase your sales opportunities and reduce risks.
Québec International
Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow
Support to grow a technology startup in Quebec City
Access entrepreneurship training activities and networks of incubators and accelerators to help grow your startup business.
Québec International
Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
Support to start or grow a business in Quebec City
Get advice to set up or expand a business in Québec City, from experts with knowledge of the regional economy.
Québec International
Quebec International — International recruiting
Recruit global talent for your Quebec City business
Access a network of experts to help you hire international talent for your business. Attend workshops, networking events and recruiting missions.
Québec International
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 1
Funding for poultry and/or egg producers
Get a non-repayable contribution to cover up to 70% of the costs of on-farm investments in modernizing operations, increasing efficiency, biosecurity, environmental sustainability, and meeting changing consumer demands, retroactive to March 19, 2019.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2
Funding for young poultry and/or egg producers
If you were 35 years old or younger on January 1, 2021, get a non-repayable contribution to cover up to 85% of the costs of on-farm investments in modernizing operations, increasing efficiency, biosecurity, environmental sustainability, and meeting changi
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Business Development Program
Funding to help businesses in Atlantic Canada
Get financial assistance to provide business services such as entrepreneurship development, marketing, training and technology transfer.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Agricultural Climate Solutions
Funding for farmer-led projects that fight climate change
Get a grant of up to $100,000 when you partner with agricultural non-profits, Indigenous organizations and environmental groups in your province on a project that stores carbon and/or reduces greenhouse gases.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
CGLCC – Supplier Diversity
Expertise to position your inclusive business
If your business is at least 51% LGBT+-owned, controlled, and operated, you could get help to leverage your position as a diverse supplier to other businesses.
Government of Canada, Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce ( CGLCC )
CGLCC – Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Mentorship for young LGBT+ entrepreneurs
If you’re between the ages of 18 and 39 and have a registered business, you can get connected with a mentor to help you grow your business and expand your network.
Government of Canada, Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce ( CGLCC )
CGLCC- Global
Support to export your LGBT+ business
Get connected with LGBT+ chambers of commerce and partnership opportunities around the world and leverage their expertise to help you do business abroad.
Government of Canada, Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce ( CGLCC )
CGLCC- Tourism
Market your tourism business to LGBT+ travellers
Get access to workshops and seminars on how to market to this lucrative demographic by creating safe spaces and meaningful experiences.
Government of Canada, Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce ( CGLCC )
CGLCC – Training
Expertise to engage LGBT+ communities
Get access to courses and workshops to learn how to engage with your LGBT+ employees, business opportunities or customers.
Government of Canada, Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce ( CGLCC )
SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses
Term loan for Indigenous-led business projects
If your First Nations business is looking to start-up, expand, acquire a new business, you can get a competitive term loan to help cover up to 70% of the costs, so long as you can contribute at least 10% of the costs yourself.
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
SOCCA – Support and coaching
Advice and coaching for First Nations-owned businesses
If you’re an Indigenous business owner, you can access loans, consulting services, and help with developing a project through the Native Commercial Credit Corporation.
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Transportez vert — Direct current fast charging station
Financial assistance for fast charging stations in Quebec
Get financial assistance of up to $60,000 to acquire and install direct current (DC) fast charging stations to promote vehicle fleet electrification.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous graduates
Get up to $45,000 to cover 100% of the wages when you hire a recent Indigenous post-secondary graduate for a maximum of 2 years.
JEDI – Joint Economic Development Initiative
Canadian Food Innovation Network
Collaboration opportunities across the food ecosystem
Connect with other businesses in the food and beverage industry, potential investors, and more. Innovate and grow as part of a network aimed at finding solutions in automation, digital technologies and data usage.
Canadian Food Innovation Network
Export Development Program
Support for SMEs to participate in export-related activities
Get funding up to $30,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs related to participating in an export tradeshow or trade missions outside of the province of Manitoba with the purpose to assess and/or initiate business in an export market.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment and Trade
Livestock Tax Deferral Provision
Tax deferral for livestock producers in some Atlantic regions
If you sold at least 15% of your breeding herd due to drought or flooding in Gaspésie, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island or Northwestern Nova Scotia, you can defer up to 90% of the sale proceeds to the following year.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Bioénergies — Analysis
Financing for Quebec companies, institutions and municipalities to convert fossil fuels to bioenergy
Get up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of the project costs to determine potential measures for converting fossil fuels to bioenergy, and to determine the cost of implementing them.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Bioénergies — Implementation
Funds for Quebec companies, institutions and municipalities to reduce GHG emissions
Get financing of up to $5 million for a project that helps reduce GHG emissions using bioenergy for thermal energy production applications (heating or process) with a view to replacing fossil fuels.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation
Financial support for thermal waste heat recovery projects in Quebec
Get financing to cover 75% of the costs up to $40 millions for a waste heat recovery project, including industrial discharges from incinerators, data centers or wastewater, to be used for the heat needs of all types of users.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Economic Development Fund — Tier 1
Funding for small business projects in Yukon
Get up to $30,000 to cover up to 75% of eligible project costs and 50% of capital expenses for a development project that provides long-term, sustainable economic benefits to Yukoners and Yukon communities.
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development
Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Funding for medium-sized business projects in Yukon
Get financial assistance between $30,001 and $100,000 to cover up to 75% of eligible project costs and 50% of capital expenses for a development project that provides long-term, sustainable economic benefits to Yukoners and Yukon communities.
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development
Economic Development Fund — Tier 3
Funding for large business projects in Yukon
Get a contribution between $100,000 and $500,000 to cover up to 75% of eligible project costs and 50% of capital expenses for a development project that provides long-term, sustainable economic benefits to Yukoners and Yukon communities.
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development
Small Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund
Financing for business training and aftercare in Nunavut
Get up to $100,000 to cover up to 80% of the costs of business training and skills development including accounting, bookkeeping, business start-up, tourism safety and risk management. You can also benefit from help in establishing business aftercare prog
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken
Promotional funds for chicken and turkey farmers
Get financial assistance to help increase domestic demand for Canadian turkey and chicken products through promotional activities. These activities can include product demonstrations, on-farm food safety and traceability programs, animal care programs, ma
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Efficient Trucking Program
Rebates for trucking retrofits in Manitoba
Get a rebate of up to 50% of eligible costs if you’ve performed a device/technology upgrade on your heavy-duty vehicle or trailer since April 1, 2023. These upgrades include fuel-saving devices or technologies related to tire and rolling resistance, aerod
Government of Manitoba
ELLA Express
Advice for early-stage women entrepreneurs
Receive advice, tools, and foundational business knowledge, through six workshops training program, if you have a business idea or have recently started a business or not-for-profit organization.
York University
ELLA Altitude
Accelerator program for women-led organizations
Join a 4-month accelerator program and get access to expert advice, mentorship and leadership coaching to scale your business rapidly.
York University
Triple-P
Money for innovation initiatives in northern Ontario
Get a grant of $5,000, $7,500 or $10,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs of purchasing equipment or technology related to your innovative commercial product, process, or service in 1 of 3 categories: productivity, prototype, or process improvements.
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North
iRAPID
Funds to commercialize innovations in northern Ontario
Receive a grant to cover up to 50% of the costs of your product development/prototyping project in one of 3 categories: contractor fees, internal wages and materials (or a combination of these). You can use internal or external resources.
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North
Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation
Money to develop or improve agricultural technology
Get a financial contribution to develop a transformative clean technology or to expand a current technology, in 1 of 3 priority areas: green energy and energy efficiency, precision agriculture, and bioeconomy. Use this support for pre-market innovation, i
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
Funding to reduce GHG emissions with renewables and grid modernization
Get a repayable contribution of up to $25 million for a project that involves renewable energy, an emerging technology, or grid modernization, and covers up to 10%, 30% and 50% of the project costs for each of these 3 streams, respectively.
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
Receive assistance for your tech-based business with an innovative technology or idea and that is experiencing challenges and looking to grow._x000D_ Team members with various areas of expertise can assist you foster entrepreneurship and commercialization to he
Launch Lab
EDC — Company InSight
Reduce risks when doing business internationally
Get expert help and access data-driven insights to support your research and help you make informed decisions about doing business in international markets with agents, buyers, customers, distributors and partners.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
EDC — Export Help Hub
Expert advice to expand internationally
Find the trade information you need from export advisors, in order to grow your business in new markets such as the U.S., European Union and Mexico. Get answers to questions about customs, financing, paying taxes and more.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Development program — Prequalified stream
Financing for feature film production companies
Get funding in 1 of 3 tiers; up to $37,500, 75,000 and $125,000, respectively, if you have produced a fiction or documentary feature film financed by Telefilm with a theatrical release in the last 6 years.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Farm Technology Program
Funds for Alberta farmers to adopt innovative technology
Get a grant of up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you adopt innovative technology that minimizes agricultural waste, optimizes farm efficiency, and encourages you to adopt best management practices in farm security.
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership; Government of Alberta
Water Program — On-farm water supply
Funding to enhance water management on Alberta farms
Get a grant of up to $15,000 to cover up to 25% of the costs of standard incentive projects and up to $20,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs of special incentive projects for the period April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028.
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership; Government of Alberta
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Grants to cover employee training in Ontario
Get financial support up to $10,000/employee to cover costs of training delivered by an eligible third party. The grant covers up to 50% of the costs if you employ at least 100 people. If you have under 100 employees, you could be eligible for 100% fundin
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Enriched Investment Tax Credit
Rebates for manufacturing and processing exporters in PEI
Get a provincial corporate tax credit of 25% on costs associated with qualified manufacturing and processing equipment. To be eligible, your business should be operating in a strategic sector such as bioscience, aerospace and defence, renewable energy and
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
PARTENAR-IA — CQRDA — Academic
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Get a non-refundable grant up to $500,000 to cover up to 40% of eligible expenses when your SME partners with a research centre on an artificial intelligence project in the field of aluminum.
CQRDA Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium
PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic
Funding for Quebec aerospace R&D collaborations in AI
Get a non-refundable grant up to $500,000 to cover up to 40% of eligible expenses when your SME partners with a research centre on a artificial intelligence R&D project in the field of aerospace.
CRIAQ Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec
PARTENAR-IA — CRITM — Academic
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Get a non-refundable grant up to $500,000 to cover up to 40% of eligible expenses when your SME partners with a research centre on an artificial intelligence R&D project in the field of metal transformation.
CRITM Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium
PARTENAR-IA — MEDTEQ+ — Academic
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for health technologies
Get a non-refundable grant up to $500,000 to cover up to 40% of eligible expenses when your SME partners with a research centre on an artificial intelligence R&D project in the field of health technologies.
MEDTEQ+, Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
PARTENAR-IA — PRIMA — Academic
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Get a non-refundable grant up to $350,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when your SME partners with a research centre on an artificial intelligence R&D project in the field of advanced materials.
PRIMA Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub
PARTENAR-IA — PROMPT — Industry
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT
Get a non-refundable grant up to $350,000 per partner company to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you partner with at least one other business and a research centre on an artificial intelligence project in the field of Information and Communications T
PROMPT
PARTENAR-IA — PRIMA — Industry
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Get a non-refundable grant up to $150,000 per partner company (to a maximum of $600,000) to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you partner with at least one other business and a research centre on an artificial intelligence project in the field of advan
PRIMA Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub
PARTENAR-IA — MEDTEQ+ — Industry
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for health technologies
Get a non-refundable grant up to $150,000 per partner company (to a maximum of $600,000) to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you partner with at least one other business and a research centre on an artificial intelligence project in the field of healt
MEDTEQ+ Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
PARTENAR-IA — INNOVÉÉ — Industry
Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
Get a non-refundable grant up to $150,000 per partner company (to a maximum of $600,000) to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you partner with at least one other business and a research centre on an artificial intelligence project relating to the elect
InnovÉÉ – Innovation En énergie électrique
PARTENAR-IA — CRITM — Industry
Funding for Quebec metal transformation innovative collaborations in AI
Get a non-refundable grant up to $150,000 per partner company (to a maximum of $600,000) to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you partner with at least one other business and a research centre on an artificial intelligence project in the field of metal
CRITM Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium
PARTENAR-IA — CRIBIQ — Industry
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
Get up to $350,000 non-repayable grant per business partner (up to $1.5 million to cover up to 50% of expenses if you partner with at least one other company and a research centre for an artificial intelligence project in the field of industrial bioproces
CRIBIQ – Consortium de recherche et d’innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec
PARTENAR-IA — CQDM — Industry
Funding for Quebec innovative biopharmaceutical collaborations in AI
Get a non-refundable grant up to $150,000 per partner company (to a maximum of $600,000) to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you partner with at least one other business and a research centre on an artificial intelligence project that accelerates drug
CQDM – Biopharmaceutical Research Consortium
PARTENAR-IA — CQRDA — Industry
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Get a non-refundable grant up to $150,000 per partner company (to a maximum of $600,000) to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you partner with at least one other business and a research centre on an artificial intelligence project that promotes the use
CQRDA Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium
Small Business BC — Workplace Accessibility Grant
Money for small business employers in BC
Get up to $2,500 in direct financial support towards creating an inclusive work environment for persons with a disability(ies). Use the money for a variety of projects from upgrading technology to revising policies to training, and more.
Small Business BC
OMIF — Music Creation
Money to support Ontario music creators
If you’re a domestic or multinational record label or a domestic music publisher, you could get a grant to help cover the costs of business activities, like expanding your roster of artists, investing in professional recording and production, or exporting
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Funding for music service organizations in Ontario
If you’re an established music organization or trade association, you could get a grant between $10,000 and $300,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs of activities such as training, professional development, business analytics and exporting.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
OMIF — Live Music
Funding to support live music experiences in Ontario
If your business or organization promotes or produces live music events in Ontario that feature Canadian artists, you could get a grant up to $125,000 to cover up to 50% of a project that aims to increase opportunities for Ontario artists, create new musi
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada for-profit business
If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get an interest-free, repayable contribution for up to 50% of the project’s costs.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Atlantic Canada
If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a contribution for up to 100% of the project’s cost.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
EDC — Indigenous Business
Export help for Indigenous businesses
Get support for your Indigenous business as you pursue economic self-reliance and growth through exporting. Get access to more capital, help ensure you get paid by your customers, and boost your export know-how.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Project Stream
Funding for complex Indigenous IP projects
If your Indigenous-led organization is working on a project that involves many different activities, like travel, research and development, and event planning, you can get a grant up $50,000 to help cover the costs.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get an interest-free, repayable contribution for up to 50% of the project’s costs.
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream
Money to future-proof your Northern Canada Indigenous-led business
Receive funding when working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a contribution for up to 100% of the project’s cost.
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
FedNor Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Northern Ontario’s aerospace sector
If your SME or non-profit is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario
CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Quebec's aerospace sector
If your SME or non-profit is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
Funding to recover Quebec's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
If your SME or non-profit is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit
Money to future-proof your non-profit in Northern Canada
If your organization is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a non-repayable contribution for up to 90% of the project’s cost.
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada non-profit
If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a non-repayable contribution for up to 90% of the project’s cost.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
INNO-CENTRE
Business advice for innovative SMEs in Quebec
If your SME is in one of the identified sectors, you can get access to expertise, like marketing, financial management, or sales optimization to help you meet your growth and performance objectives.
Inno-Centre
INNO-CENTRE — Indice F
Consulting services for women-led businesses in Quebec
If your business is managed or owned by women, you can get access to complimentary advice and expertise to support its growth and performance objectives.
Inno-Centre
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
If your SME or non-profit is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Atlantic's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
If your business is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs.
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Travel stream
Travel money for your Indigenous IP-related initiatives
You can get up to $5000/person to cover the costs of travelling, including preparation and registration fees, in Canada or abroad to participate in meetings, discussions, or negotiations related to Intellectual Property, Indigenous Knowledge, or Indigenou
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Small scale initiative stream
Grants for small-scale Indigenous IP-related activities
If your organization is Indigenous-led, you can get a grant up to $15,000 to help fund its IP initiatives, like research projects, drafting policy papers, or developing educational materials.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle — For-profit
Funding to increase awareness for the reduction of vehicle emission
Get a contribution of up to $200,000 for your project to increase knowledge and public confidence.
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle — Not-for-profit
Funding to increase awareness for the reduction of vehicle emission
Get a contribution of up to $300,000 for your project to increase knowledge and public confidence.
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Riipen — Level UP
Top student talent to help with short-term projects
Your business or non-profit organization can get free help from top post-secondary students to work on projects over the course of an academic semester. Projects are fully-subsidized, 80-hour internships that can be completed online or hybrid.
Riipen
Saskatchewan R&D Tax Credit
R&D tax credit for corporations in Saskatchewan
Get a refundable tax credit of 10% on qualifying research and development expenditures, up to $1 million per year.
Government of Saskatchewan
Elevate Talent
Pool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area
Become an employment partner and access a pool of underrepresented professionals that underwent training programs focusing on the skills that are driving today’s business and technology sectors.
Elevate Talent
Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive
Tax credit for capital investments
Get a non-refundable, non-transferable 15% tax rebate on capital expenditures valued at $10 million or more for newly constructed or expanded agriculture facilities in SK
Government of Saskatchewan
Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive
Tax credit for oil and gas production in Saskatchewan
Get a transferable production tax credit of 15% to offset the costs of qualified greenfield or brownfield value-added projects.
Government of Saskatchewan
Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Funding for early exploration projects in Ontario
If you are a junior mining company in Ontario, you could get a contribution to cover eligible costs for a project that helps boost mineral exploration, growth and job creation in the province, particularly in northern and Indigenous communities.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry
Grassroots Growth Program
Funding for agricultural and rural community initiatives in Ontario
Get funding for short-term projects that will support the growth of Ontario’s agri-food sector, ensure sustainability of agriculture and promote the development of vibrant rural economies.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Asia Market Development Program
Advice to help you expand into the Asian market
Your business will be provided with in-market expertise to quickly identify opportunity for your company in Asia.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
Get customized support and discounted rate on rental fees for lab and office spaces to help you advance to significant seed or Series A financing, if you’re an early-stage life sciences business.
adMare Bioinnovations
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Business support for women entrepreneurs in Canada
Join a national resource platform and get access to financing, talent, networks and expertise to help start or grow your business.
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship
Funding for R&D collaborations with students
Get a contribution to cover a portion of eligible expenses for a collaborative project. Activities should address a business innovation components (R&D to improve connectivity, access to innovation, enabling partnerships and providing training for SMEs,
Mitacs
ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI)
Subsidized environmental STEM intern
Hire an intern for 6 to 12 months for an environmental science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) job and receive a subsidy up to $25,000 to cover up to 80% of their salary. Plus a potential of $5,000 for additional participant supports.
ECO Canada
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Subsidy to hire interns in the natural resources sector
Get up to $24,000 per intern hired in roles in the natural resources sectors, including energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences who self identifies as a woman or racialized youth, or up to $30,000 per intern hired who self identifies as Indigenous, y
Clean Foundation
Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Funding for experiential learning opportunities in Ontario
If your licensed company is part of Ontario’s precision metalworking sector, you could get a nonrepayable contribution of up to $5000 per placement to help subsidize the wages of new hires or the upskilling of existing employees.
Canadian Tooling & Machining Association
Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship
Subsidized intern to help combat climate change
Hire an intern for a positions that help combat climate changes and receive a subsidy of up to 50% of their salary, maximum $25 000 or 80% for youth from employment equity groups.
Clean Foundation
Access to Talent Program
Wage subsidies for biologically-based innovation companies
Canadian SMEs or start-up companies can receive up to 40% of the cost of a new employee’s salary to a maximum of $75,000 in order to carry out a project that supports the development of a natural product or technology.
Natural Products Canada
Fast-Track to Financing Program
Funding to engage an expert
If you’re a Canadian incorporated SME, start-up company, or academic research institute, you can get a contribution of up to $25,000 to cover up to 40% of the cost of an external consultant or other service provider that will help develop a business or co
Natural Products Canada
PSO SME
Funding for industrial research projects
Get a grant of up to $500,000 to cover up to 40% of eligible costs if your SME partners with a research centre on a project involving metal processing.
CRITM Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium
PSO Large companies
Funding for industrial research projects
Get a grant of up to $500,000 to cover up to 20% of eligible costs if your SME partners with a research centre on a project involving primary to tertiary metal processing.
CRTIM Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium
NGen Cluster Building Project
Funding to enhance SMEs capabilities and growth
You can get a funding of up to $150, 000 to cover a maximum of 50% of eligible costs if you work within an industry-led, membership-based organization to enhance capabilities and growth through the application of, or access to advanced manufacturing techn
NGEN – Next Generation Manufacturing Canada
B.C. Employer Training Grant
Funding for employee training in British Columbia
Get up to $10,000/employee per year to cover 80% of the cost towards skills training programs for your employees. Employers can receive a maximum of $300,000 per fiscal year (April 1st – March 31st).
WorkBC
VERGE Capital — Startup Fund
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
If you’re a startup or small business, you could get a low-interest loan of up to $100,000 for initiatives that achieve social, economic, environmental, and community goals.
Government of Ontario, VERGE Capital
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Get a loan up to $500,000 for your established social enterprise or large-scale community infrastructure that creates a significant community impact.
Government of Ontario, VERGE Capital
Career launcher — ImpAct Internships
Funds for sustainable development
Hire interns for up to 6 months to help you advance meangingful Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and receive up to $10,000 towards their salary.
Colleges and Institutes Canada
Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling
Funds to manage used tires
Get funding of up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of costs related to R&D and commercial activities to diversify outcomes for unused tires or increase value for existing products.
Gouvernement du Québec, Recyc-Québec
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
Funding for non-profit organizations in York Region
Be amongst two not-for-profit organizations to get a contribution of up to $10,000 for a project or an initiative that promotes, supports, or enhances entrepreneurship or innovation in York Region.
ventureLAB
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Funding for agri-tech and cleantech solutions in York Region
If you are an entrepreneur or small business in agri-tech and/or cleantech, you could receive up to $10,000 for solutions that support and enhance social and environmental sustainability in York Region and beyond.
ventureLAB
Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative
Wage subsidy for B.C's tech sector
Get up to $10,000 to hire a new employee from an under-represented group to fill a business or tech-related role.
Government of British Columbia, Innovate BC
Rise — Youth Small Business Program
Business program for youth aged 16 to 29
Join a free 10-week virtual skill-building program that will help develop your ideas and business plan, and get access to resources such as coaching, financing, and equipment.
Rise
Pathway Job matching
Get help finding new employees for your business
Hire new employees through this job matching program by allowing new immigrants to apply for positions in your business.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Accelerator program for entrepreneurs in Alberta
Access one-on-one business coaching, entrepreneurial training and resources as you prepare to scale and grow your start-up.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
CFIN Food Innovation Challenge
Challenge to improve Canada's food sector
Get funding for a collaborative industry-led project that will enhance the food innovation community and generate a significant economic impact.
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
CFIN Innovation Booster
Funding to advance and commercialize food innovation
Receive between $20,000 and $200,00 in funding to cover up to 50% of eligible project costs to address food innovation challenges or technical hurdles that have created a barrier for achieving your commercialization goals.
Canadian Food Innovation Network
CBDC Immigrant Loan program — Pilot Project
Loans for new immigrants in Atlantic
If you are a new temporary resident of the Atlantic region looking to open a business you can get a loan of up to $20,000 and access to business consulting services.
Community Business Development Corporations
QEPD — Diversify your economy – CED (QC)
Money to develop local economy and tourism in Quebec
Support for SMEs and NPOs to attract international organizations to the regions, draw tourists from outside Quebec or acquire community economic facilities.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Receive up to $1 million funding to cover up to 70% of expenses to support beverage container packaging projects in Quebec, including optimization, expansion or implementation of structured reuse
Gouvernement du Québec, Recyc-Québec
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Receive up to $2 million funding to cover up to 70% of expenses to support projects involving packaging and recycling or recycling only of beverage containers in Quebec, including the optimization, expansion or implementation of structured reuse networks.
Gouvernement du Québec, Recyc-Québec
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 3
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Receive up to $500,000 in funding to cover up to 70% of expenses to support projects that reuse only beverage containers in Quebec, including the optimization, expansion or implementation of structured reuse networks.
Gouvernement du Québec, Recyc-Québec
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products
Support for agriculture and food producers
Get funding for your project that allows agriculture or food producers to create new primary or processed products while fostering innovation to create a competitive advantage.
Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
Support for agriculture and food producers and businesses
Get funding for your project that uses innovative technologies or processes to increase efficiencies in operations and improve products and/or processes.
Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food
Support for agriculture and food producers and businesses
Get funding for your project that adopts clean technology at the farm/business level to improve environmental performance while fostering productivity, growth, and competitiveness.
Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Community Futures Alberta — Financial Supports
Funding for rural SMEs in Alberta
If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur, you could get a loan of up to $150,000 to start or grow your business
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada, Community Futures Alberta
The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program
Support for high growth food businesses in Southwestern Ontario
Join a 10-week program and get access to food production and distribution industry experts, workshops, and mentoring services that will provide the knowledge and tools to successfully scale your business.
Foodpreneur Advantage
Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars
Start-up support for entrepreneurs in southwestern Ontario
If you are developing a food venture, or are ready to expand and scale your operation, join a monthly series of free online seminars and training opportunities in the food and beverage industry.
Foodpreneur Advantage
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Money for pilots and commercialization in B.C
Access financial support up to $200,000 for your innovative SME to design, build and operate a pilot plant or small demonstration of new technology in real-world conditions.
Government of British Columbia, Innovate BC
Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots
Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
Get a contribution of up to $40,000 to cover 90% of eligible costs, and business guidance to put your project into action in the agriculture, agri-food, bioeconomy, clean technology , and related sectors.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups
Access monthly community calls, workshops, events, premium opportunities, and resources designed for early-stage, innovative startups.
Innovation Guelph
Société de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britanique
Support for Francophone SMEs in British Columbia
Get access to enhanced services such as training, marketing advice, networking and mentoring to grow your Francophone business.
Government of British Columbia, Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique
INNOV-R — PRIMA
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions in the field of
PRIMA – Pôle de recherche et d’innovation en matériaux avancés du Québec
INNOV-R — CQRDA
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project in the
CQRDA Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium
INNOV-R — CRIAQ
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project in the
Consortium de recherche et d’innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec
INNOV-R — CRITM
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project in the
CRITM Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium
INNOV-R — InnovÉÉ
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project relatin
Consortium de recherche et d’innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec
Agtech Growth Fund
Funding for agtech R&D projects in Saskatchewan
Get a non-repayable grant up to $450,000 to cover 30% of eligible costs for projects that will accelerate the commercialization of technological innovations within Saskatchewan’s agricultural sector.
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects
Get funding to digitize heritage related documentary
Build the skills, knowledge and resources needed to digitize and preserve documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures.
Government of Canada, Library and Archives Canada
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects
Funding to digitize heritage related documentary
Build the skills, knowledge and resources needed to digitize and preserve documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures.
Government of Canada, Library and Archives Canada
Ontario Business Registry
Ontario's online business registry
Get access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to over 90 Ontario government services and complete electronic transactions immediately.
Government of Ontario
Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Indigenous Languages Component
Funding to maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages
Get up to $300,000/year to cover 100% of the expenses your Indigenous-led business incurs to strengthen and preserve Indigenous cultural identity and languages.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting
Funding for Indigenous audio and video content
Get 100% of eligible expenses or $2,500,000 per fiscal year for radio and/or television production activities that preserve and promote Indigenous languages and cultures, and allow for Northern Indigenous peoples to participate in activities related to th
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Impulsion SME
Access to investment capital
Investment for start-up of young innovative businesses with growth potential located in Quebec region.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Arts in communities
Support for new, emerging arts and cultural organizations
Get up to $10,000 per year if you have a project that will increase awareness of and participation in arts activities, encourage partnership between arts or cultural organizations and provide employment opportunities for professional artists in New Brunsw
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream
Funding and business support for Ontario SMEs
Your advanced manufacturing company can get the funding, tools, technology and talent needed to grow, compete and innovate in an increasingly competitive global market.
Government of Ontario
Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
Work with researchers and access hospital facilities
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
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Cognit.ca | Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Dalhousie University
Take advantage of state-of-the-art research facilities
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Cognit.ca | Dalhousie University
NSCAD University
Take your idea further with expert researchers
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Cognit.ca | NSCAD University
McGill University
Access R&D facilities and experts to advance your innovation
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Cognit.ca | McGill University
Lawson Health Research Institute
Partner with a health research institute to advance your project
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Cognit.ca | Lawson Health Research Institute
Trinity Western University
Find researchers to support your project
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Cognit.ca | Trinity Western University
Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke
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Cognit.ca | Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke
Brock University
Connect with researchers at Brock University
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Cognit.ca | Brock University
Queen’s University
Access state-of-the-art facilities at Queen's University
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Cognit.ca | Queen’s University
Mount Royal University
Connect with researchers at Mount Royal University
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Cognit.ca | Mount Royal University
McMaster University
Conduct R&D in state-of-the-art academic research facilities
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Cognit.ca | McMaster University
CHEO Research Institute
Explore research partnership opportunities
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Cognit.ca | CHEO Research Institute
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Explore research partnerships with a technology institute
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Cognit.ca | University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Université de Sherbrooke
Access research facilities at an academic institution
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Cognit.ca | Université de Sherbrooke
St. Michael’s Hospital
Collaborate with researchers on health-related projects
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Cognit.ca | St. Michael’s Hospital
Cégep de Trois-Rivières
Form a research partnership with an academic institution
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Cognit.ca | Cégep de Trois-Rivières
Université Laval
Access facilities and connect with researchers
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Cognit.ca | Université Laval
Cape Breton University
Take your idea further with expert researchers
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Cape Breton University
Vancouver Island University
Partner with researchers at Vancouver Island University
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Cognit.ca | Vancouver Island University
Saint Paul University
Team up with researchers at Saint Paul University
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Cognit.ca | Saint Paul University
British Columbia Institute of Technology
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Cognit.ca | British Columbia Institute of Technology
University of Victoria
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Cognit.ca | University of Victoria
Laurentian University
Collaborate with researchers at an academic institution
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Cognit.ca | Laurentian University
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
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Cognit.ca | Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Centre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine
Test your innovation with the help of an expert researcher
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Cognit.ca | Centre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine
Mount Saint Vincent University
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Cognit.ca | Mount Saint Vincent University
Mount Allison University
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Cognit.ca | Mount Allison University
Centre hospitalier de l’université de Montréal
Find research opportunities at an academic institution
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Cognit.ca | Centre hospitalier de l’université de Montréal
Royal Military College
Test your innovation with the help of academic researchers
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Cognit.ca | Royal Military College
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Find researchers and access cutting-edge facilities
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Cognit.ca | Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
University of Alberta
Conduct R&D and access university testing facilities
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Cognit.ca | University of Alberta
University of Manitoba
Join forces with expert researchers and facilities
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Cognit.ca | University of Manitoba
Saint Mary’s University
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Cognit.ca | Saint Mary’s University
University of Toronto
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Cognit.ca | University of Toronto
Bishop’s University
Access research facilities at Bishop's University
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Cognit.ca | Bishop’s University
St. Francis Xavier University
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Cognit.ca | St. Francis Xavier University
Simon Fraser University
Take your idea further with expert researchers
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Cognit.ca | Simon Fraser University
Algoma University
Access researchers and facilities at an academic institution
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Cognit.ca | Algoma University
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Conduct R&D at a polytechnic university
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Cognit.ca | Kwantlen Polytechnic University
BC Cancer Agency
Collaborate with experts on cancer research projects
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Cognit.ca | BC Cancer Agency
University of Regina
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Cognit.ca | University of Regina
Baycrest Health Sciences
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Cognit.ca | Baycrest Health Sciences
Montreal Heart Institute
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Cognit.ca | Montreal Heart Institute
University of Waterloo
Explore research partnership opportunities
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Cognit.ca | University of Waterloo
Institut national de la recherche scientifique
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Cognit.ca | Institut national de la recherche scientifique
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
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Cognit.ca | Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Ryerson University
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Cognit.ca | Ryerson University
University of Ottawa
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Cognit.ca | University of Ottawa
Polytechnique Montréal
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Cognit.ca | Polytechnique Montréal
University of Winnipeg
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Cognit.ca | University of Winnipeg
HEC Montréal
Explore research partnerships with HEC Montreal
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Cognit.ca | HEC Montréal
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Explore opportunities for research in visual arts and design
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Cognit.ca | Emily Carr University of Art + Design
St. Paul’s Hospital
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Cognit.ca | St. Paul’s Hospital
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
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Cognit.ca | University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
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Cognit.ca | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CHEO
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Cognit.ca | CHEO
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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Cognit.ca | Memorial University of Newfoundland
Alberta Health Services
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Cognit.ca | Alberta Health Services
Wilfrid Laurier University
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Canadian Mennonite University
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Douglas Mental Health University Institute
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Jewish General Hospital
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Thompson Rivers University
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York University
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University of Guelph
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École nationale d’administration publique
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OCAD University
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Carleton University
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Université du Québec à Rimouski
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University of Prince Edward Island
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Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec – U Laval
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Sinai Health System
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Royal Roads University
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University Health Network
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University of Calgary
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Cégep de Sept-Îles
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The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
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University of Saskatchewan
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Cégep de Victoriaville
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University of New Brunswick
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Acadia University
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Université de Montréal
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University of St. Michael’s College
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Trent University
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St. Thomas More College
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Western University
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Lakehead University
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University of Lethbridge
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Athabasca University
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Brandon University
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Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles
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University of Northern British Columbia
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Université du Québec à Montréal
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Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
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Concordia University
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Women’s College Hospital
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Université TÉLUQ
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Université du Québec en Outaouais
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University of Windsor
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MacEwan University
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Carbon Capture Kickstart
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Alberta Children’s Hospital
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Foothills Medical Centre
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Vancouver General Hospital
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Health Sciences North
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BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre
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Capilano University
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Renison University College
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Montreal Children’s Hospital
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Royal Jubilee Hospital
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Concordia University of Edmonton
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Humber River Regional Hospital
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Montreal General Hospital
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Cégep André-Laurendeau
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University Hospital
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Cégep de La Pocatière
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Women’s College Research Institute
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Toronto East Health Network – Michael Garron Hospital
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Victoria University, Toronto
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Toronto Western Hospital
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Cégep de Lévis
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NorQuest College
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University of King’s College
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University College of the North
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Hamilton Health Sciences
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New Brunswick Community College
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Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
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Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
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Ambrose University College
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Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement
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Brescia University College
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Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg
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Red Deer Polytechnic
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Montfort Hospital
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George Brown College
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Douglas College
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Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal
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Selkirk College
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Aurora College
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Yukon College
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Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology
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Cégep de Saint-Laurent
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Tom Baker Cancer Centre
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Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
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Cégep de l’Outaouais
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Bow Valley College
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College of the Rockies
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Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre
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Cognit.ca | Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre
St. Thomas University
Explore research partnership opportunities
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | St. Thomas University
Dawson College
Work with academic researchers to advance your project
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Dawson College
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Conduct innovative research at a hospital
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Royal Alexandra Hospital
Shriners Hospital for Children
Work with researchers at a health institute
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Shriners Hospital for Children
Université de Saint-Boniface
Explore research partnership opportunities
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Université de Saint-Boniface
St. Boniface Hospital
Work with an expert researcher at St. Boniface General Hospital
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | St. Boniface Hospital
St. Joseph’s Health Centre
Find healthcare researchers and facilities to support your project
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | St. Joseph’s Health Centre
Nova Scotia Community College
Explore research partnership opportunities
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Nova Scotia Community College
Cégep Edouard-Montpetit
Contribute to research at an academic institution
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Cégep Edouard-Montpetit
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Work with researchers at an academic institution
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Collaborate with experts on health research
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Huron University College
Connect with researchers at an academic institution
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Huron University College
University of Sudbury
Team up with researchers at an academic institution
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | University of Sudbury
Centennial College
Conduct R&D and access college testing facilities
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Centennial College
Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Collaborate with an academic institution
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue
William Osler Health System
Access health research facilities
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | William Osler Health System
BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute
Partner with experts at a research institute
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute
King’s University College at Western University
Find a researcher to support your project
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | King’s University College at Western University
Credit Valley Hospital
Partner with experts at Credit Valley Hospital
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Credit Valley Hospital
Redeemer University
Conduct health and medicine R&D at an academic institution
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Redeemer University
Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Connect with an expert researcher at an institute of technology
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Bruyère Research Institute
Team up with experts at a research institute
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Bruyère Research Institute
The King’s University
Team up with an academic researcher to advance your project
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | The King’s University
Centre de recherche Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal
Study mental health at a health research institute
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Centre de recherche Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Find expert researchers at an academic institution
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
First Nations University of Canada
Work with researchers at the First Nations University of Canada
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | First Nations University of Canada
Kingston General Hospital
Explore research partnerships with Kingston General Hospital
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Kingston General Hospital
Collège de Maisonneuve
Find researchers to support your project
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Collège de Maisonneuve
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Collaborate with expert researchers at a healthcare institute
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
BC Children’s Hospital
Explore research projects at B.C. Children's Hospital
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | BC Children’s Hospitall
Cégep de Matane
Conduct research at an academic institution
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Cégep de Matane
University of Alberta Hospital
Work with researchers at a state-of-the-art facility
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | University of Alberta Hospital
La Cité
Test your innovation with the help of expert researchers
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | La Cité
Royal Victoria Hospital
Conduct R&D and accelerate your biomedical reasearch
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | McGill University Health Centre
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Take your idea further with expert researchers
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Vanier College
Take your idea further with expert researchers
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Vanier College
CÉGEP de Jonquière
Partner with an academic researcher
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | CÉGEP de Jonquière
Children’s & Women’s Health Centre of British Columbia
Connect with researchers to advance your project
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Children’s & Women’s Health Centre of British Columbia
University of the Fraser Valley
Take your project further with academic researchers
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | University of the Fraser Valley
North York General Hospital
Team up with an expert researcher
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | North York General Hospital
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts & Technology
Explore research opportunities with Fanshawe College
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Fanshawe College of Applied Arts & Technology
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Test your innovation with the help of expert researchers
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | Saskatchewan Polytechnic
St. Jerome’s University
Work with an expert researcher at St. Jerome's University
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Cognit.ca | St. Jerome’s University
ECO Canada — Environmental Employability Pathways
Get funding to hire youth professionals
Hire a part-time or full-time intern facing barriers and receive up to $12,000 to cover 50% of their salary, to develop their employability skills and obtain work experience that will prepare them to obtain and keep employment.
ECO Canada
BHER — WIL Hub
Get access to candidates with job ready skills
Find new talent with practical experience and future-relevant skills to help your business grow.
Business + Higher Education Roundtable
Emerging Opportunities
Support for Alberta's agriculture sectors
Get funding up to $1 million per fiscal year for projects that support the diversification and economic growth in Alberta’s agriculture, agri-processing, and agri-based product sectors.
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership; Government of Alberta
New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program
Distance accelerator for early-stage technology in BC
Get one-on-one business coaching, entrepreneurial training and access to exclusive services and resources as you work through the startup process.
Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC
Acadian and Francophone Culture Fund
Support for francophone culture in PEI
Get up to 60% of the total cost for your project that will attract francophone residents and visitors.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Loans for diversified and inclusive ownership start-ups in Quebec
Get a loan ranging from $20,000 to $75,000 for your new business start-up projects (0 to 2 years)
Evol
Evol — Conventional loan
Loans for diversified and inclusive Quebec businesses
Get a loan ranging from $20,000 to $450,000 for your business growth, acquisition or transfer project.
Evol
Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better
Get access to a growing qualified talent pool
Your growing company can access pre-vetted, talented and highly skilled alumni. You can help build programs to ensure participants have the skills you’re hiring for.
Palette Skills
AgriCommunication Program
Funding to promote consumer awareness of Canadian agriculture
Your not-for-profit organization can get a maximum of 70% funding of eligible costs on projects that focus on consumer awareness, sector awareness, and environmental sustainability, to build public trust within the agriculture sector.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Open Innovation Program
Funding for BC-based innovators
Get a non-repayable grant up to $6 million for an innovative project, new technology or business process that helps reduce GHG emissions and is ready to scale.
Government of British Columbia, B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Money to future-proof your business in British Columbia
If you are working on a project for your business to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get an interest-free, repayable contribution for up to 50% of the project’s
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in British Columbia
If you are working on a project for your business to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a contribution for up to 100% of the project’s cost.
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit
Money to future-proof your non-profit in British Columbia
If you are working on a project for your business to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a non-repayable contribution for up to 90% of the project’s cost.
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
Get a financial contribution to help you scale up and expand, adopt and commercialize innovative technologies and processes, or diversify your markets.
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Financing to accelerate growth in the Prairies
Get a financial contribution to help you scale up and expand, adopt and commercialize innovative technologies and processes, or diversify your markets.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
Your not-for-profit organization could get a financial contribution to assist businesses at all stages of development in scaling up and becoming more globally competitive. Investments focus on enhancing business support networks for under-represented grou
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Funding to support business growth in the Prairies
Your not-for-profit organization could get a financial contribution to assist businesses at all stages of development in scaling up and becoming more globally competitive. Investments focus on enhancing business support networks for under-represented grou
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
BioTalent — Career Starter Program
Subsidy to hire barriered youth into the labour market
Get up to 50% (maximum $15,000) in wage subsidies for a three to nine-month job placement in the bio-economy to adopt a diverse and inclusive skilled labour.
BioTalent Canada
Market Validation Training Program
Early-stage business validation training in British Columbia
Get access to a free, self-guided online course to help validate your market and assess your tech or small business idea through multimedia learning modules, videos, and venture-building assignments.
Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC
Atlantic Immigration Program
Hire qualified foreign workers permanently in Atlantic Canada
Get help to hire qualified candidates from overseas or living in Canada temporarily, for jobs you haven’t been able to fill locally. Before you can make a job offer and hire a candidate, you must be designated by the provincial government of the Atlantic
Government of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Mitacs — Accelerate Entrepreneur
Money to grow start-ups and get to market faster through funded internships
Funds for student and postdoctoral entrepreneurs to further develop the research or technology at the core of their start-up business.
Mitacs
Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program
Money to hire students in the Columbia Basin region
Your small business can get a wage subsidy to hire a full-time high school and post-secondary students for full-time entry-level and career-related jobs during the school summer break.
Government of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust
Columbia Basin Trust — Impact Investment Fund
Financing for investment opportunities in Columbia Basin region
Get a loan between $10,000 and $250,000 to support a credible business opportunity which will have significant positive and measurable community benefits.
Government of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust
BDC Financing — Tech Companies
Loans for businesses in the technology sector
Borrow money to help increase working capital, speed up customer acquisition and expand into new markets for your tech company.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan
Purchase order financing for entrepreneurs
Get a loan to help your business pay suppliers upfront, expand into new markets and fulfill orders quickly.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
If your SME or non-profit is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in the Prairie region
If your business is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Canada’s aerospace sector in British Columbia
If your SME or non-profit is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs.
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in British Columbia
If your SME or non-profit is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs.
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate
Tax credit for marine technology companies
Get a yearly rebate on all corporate income tax paid to the province of Prince Edward Island to engage in the research, development, manufacturing and exporting of AMT products and services.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in the Prairie region
Get a non-repayable contribution for projects and initiatives that foster economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships and increased support for francophone SMEs.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in British Columbia
Get a non-repayable contribution for projects and initiatives that foster economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships and increased support for francophone SMEs.
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Global Market Development Fund — Film and Television
Funding for international activities for Ontario production companies
Receive $15,000 to cover up to 50% of the total eligible costs for your film and television production company to participate in international activities that support its growth and that produce measurable business and market development results.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Global Market Development for Music Managers
Money for music management companies
Receive up to $10, 000 in funding to cover up to 50% of eligible costs to participate in national and international activities such as market event attendance that will support your market development strategy.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)
Money for Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs
Receive up to $10,000 in funding to start, grow and facilitate innovation within your business upon the completion of a structured training and coaching program for sustainable economic development.
Government of Ontario
Business Link — Digital Economy Program
Digital transformation support for small businesses in Alberta
Get paired with a digital marketing consultant for free to help your small business adopt viable eCommerce practices, master digital tools, and take your business online.
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
Loans for women entrepreneurs
Receive a microloan of up to $50,000 to start or grow your business if you are a woman entrepreneur, particularly if you are a start-up, from an underrepresented group or a sole proprietorship.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
Get a contribution of up to $150,000 to cover 50% of eligible expenses for the realization of a research and innovation project related to the development and growth of products or services at the origin of the creation of the startup.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Support for SMEs to develop processes or products in quantum technologies
Get a maximum of $150,000 to cover up to 30% of eligible expences (50% for demonstration of technology showcase) for a quantum technology project from the planning to the pre-commercialisation stage.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Funding for collaborative innovation projects of two or more SMEs (or one SME and one startup)
Get a maximum of $1 million to cover up to 50% of eligible costs for projects that showcase collaborative research in quantum technologies involving two or more SMEs (or one SME and one startup). This group of companies must share the costs, benefits and
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Funding for SMEs that have collaborative research projects in quantum technologies with an eligible public research centre (formerly a member of QuébecInnove).
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Greenhouse Technology Network
Support for R&D in the greenhouse industry
Receive funding and support for research and development needs in the greenhouse industry. Collaborative opportunities between greenhouse and technology businesses alongside research institutions are created to advance development and adoption of new tech
FedDev Ontario
Clean Fuels Fund — Indigenous-Led Projects
Money for Indigenous-led clean production capacity projects
Receive funding for capital clean fuel production projects, feasibility studies, basic engineering studies and detailed front-end engineering studies for the new build or expansion of low carbon fuel production facilities.
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund
Money for Ontario magazine publishers
Receive up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of the total project budget to increase the financial viability and overall business growth of your magazine publishing company.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream
Money for Ontario magazine publishers and diversity enhancement
Receive up to $15,000 to cover up to 75% of total activity cost for your magazine publishing company with an ownership that is racially diverse, Francophone, or otherwise meets dimensions of the provincial definition of diversity.
Ontario Creates, Government of Ontario
OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1
Money for electric vehicle related technologies
Receive up to $100,000 in funding toward the development, testing and validation of electric vehicle (EV) and battery-focused technologies.
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Money for electric vehicle related technologies
Receive up to $1 million in funding toward the development, testing and validation of electric vehicle (EV) and battery-focused technologies.
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
WinterTech Development
Money to develop automotive winter weather related technologies.
Receive up to $500,000 in funding to validate, test and prototype your winter weather automotive technology and mobility solutions.
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Interns for automotive and smart mobility technology
Tap into talent coming out of Ontario’s publicly-funded post-secondary institutions to strengthen your capacity to develop new products, services, and processes, while interns receive hands-on industry experience and mentorship opportunities in areas rela
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin Business Advisors
Business advisory services in the Columbia Basin region
Get access to free, one-to-one, confidential business advisement services, workshops, and other resources including support with Business Management, People Management, Marketing, and Growth.
Government of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust
Inclusive Women Venture Capital Initiative
Financial support to increase representation of women in the venture capital industry
Get financing to reach national audiences and create a more inclusive venture capital environment for women. Assist women entrepreneurs to understand options for financing by providing education and training to support equitable access to funding.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Fellowship for automotive and smart mobility technology
Tap into talent coming out of Ontario’s publicly-funded post-secondary institutions to strengthen your capacity to develop new products, services, and processes, while fellows receive hands-on industry experience and mentorship opportunities in areas rela
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin RevUp
Support to grow a startup in the Columbia Basin region
Access mentorship and coaching for your leadership team in a 6-12month program to help overcome individual business challenges and to accelerate growth.
Government of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust
Early Stage Startup Stream
Support for early stage innovation entrepreneurs
Participate in webinars, mentorship programs and opportunities to prepare your business in the innovation economy.
Parkdale Centre for Innovation
WTC Toronto — Growth Development Program
Mentoring to further develop your business
Receive curated, sector-specific mentoring and advice for your business growth needs from practitioners and leaders in their field and become a part of a high-growth-firm professional community.
World Trade Centre Toronto
Canada – Manitoba Job Grant
Money for employee training in Manitoba
Get up to $10,000/employee to a maximum of $100,000 to cover the cost of third-party skills training for your employees.
Government of Manitoba
Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
Funding for critical mineral projects
Get financial support for your project that will help advance the development of products, processes, and technologies to the pre-commercialization phase of critical mineral mining.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Export Trade Assistance
Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
Get up to $3,000 to cover a maximum of 75% of the eligible expenses to get assistance in coordinated trade activities including virtual trade initiatives, travel related activities and incoming buyer assistance focused on bringing buyers and business part
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Northern REACHE Program
Money for clean energy projects in the territories
Receive funding for your clean and efficiency energy projects in Indigenous, rural and remote communities across Canada. Projects should aim to reduce Northern communities’ reliance on diesel for heating and electricity.
Government of Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
Receive up to $100,000 in co-investment funding and support of strategic partners to develop, test, validate and demonstrate connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) and smart mobility technologies.
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
Receive up to $1 million in co-investment funding and support of strategic partners to develop, test, validate and demonstrate connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) and smart mobility technologies._x000D_ _x000D_ Eligible projects will have to include demonstratio
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure — Delivery Organizations
Funding to address lack of charging stations
Get financial support of up to $5 million for your project that will help meet the growing needs of zero emission vehicles by increasing the availability of localized charging and hydrogen refuelling opportunities in Canada.
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management
Advice to improve your management practices
Get advice from experienced specialists on structured approaches focused on business management, coaching and support, and effective tools to improve your management practices.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC Advisory Services — Business Strategy
Advice to create your roadmap to success
Get advice from experienced specialists on action oriented approaches focused on improving your business strategy through coaching, support and virtual or on-site workshops.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC Advisory Services — Sales and marketing
Guidance to reach the right customers
Get advice on action oriented approaches focused on developing and implementing a strategy plan to increase your sales through knowledge sharing, coaching and support.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities — National or Regional Component
Support for disability inclusion and accessibility
Get up to $15 million for a project that will help individuals and employers create inclusive and accessible workplaces for persons with disabilities, through activities such as coaching, training, and human resources support. This call for proposals is a
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
BDC Advisory Services — Financial Management
Guidance to better manage your cash flow
Get advice on helping you and your team master the principles of financial management through practical tools, plans, coaching and support.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC Advisory Services — Operational Efficiency
Advice to optimize your operations for growth
Get guidance on a structured approach that will help you fix your most pressing operational issues, boost your bottom line and set the stage for continuous improvements through practical tools, plan, virtual on site workshops, coaching and support.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC Advisory Services — Human Resources
Guidance to attract and retain qualified talent
Get advice on creating an HR structure and management process that will improve your recruitment and retention practices through practical guides, tools, coaching and support.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce
Advice to build a successful online presence
Get guidance to help launch or optimize your digital presence through knowledge sharing, coaching and support.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Digital and Quantum Innovation Platform — PINQ²
Get expert advice and the use of a high-tech environment
Collaborate with researchers and students to acquire knowledge and skills to increase your company’s performance and develop your digital solutions.
Plateforme d’Innovation Numérique et Quantique
BDC Advisory Services — Certifications
Guidance towards a successful certification
Get advice to achieve international certifications, to pass an audit in quality management, information security and environmental management, using proven methodology, employee engagement and coaching support.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Experience Matters Program
Support to hire workers aged 55+
Get assistance with labour force needs through training, job placement, and a negotiated wage subsidy of up to $2,800 to hire experienced eligible workers aged 55 and over.
Bowman Employment Services
GreenCentre Canada
Advice and facilities for chemical and materials innovations
Receive advice from technical, administrative, and business professionals as well as access to state-of-the-art labs to develop your sustainable chemistry and advanced materials innovations.
GreenCentre Canada
Parkdale Centre for Innovation — Women Founders Stream
Training for self-identifying woman and/or non-binary founders
Participate in accessible and inclusive leadership, business and entrepreneurship skills trainings to set and meet revenue and growth goals for your business. _x000D_ Entrepreneurs from across Canada are welcome and the program prioritizes support to initiative
Parkdale Centre for Innovation
CBDC Business Valuation and Succession Planning
Funding to conduct business valuations
Get up to $7,500 to cover a maximum of 75% of the eligible expenses to hire a professional valuator that will provide an estimate of your business value and enable you to set a sale price.
Community Business Development Corporations
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Venture Capital financing for Canadian entrepreneurs
Get financing and advice from venture capital investors to help you build and grow your business in Canada and internationally.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Equity investments for Canadian entrepreneurs
Get financing and advice from growth equity partners to help grow your business in Canada and internationally. This support will be provided through partnerships, funding and access to potential growth capital.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
Get a rebate of up to $30,000/year to cover 50% of the cost of external business consulting projects that focus on increased resiliency, productivity, revenues, profitability and/or job creation.
Northern Development Initiative Trust
BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital
Growth financing solutions for Canadian companies
Get repayable financial support of up to $35 million to increase your working capital to fund your R&D, product and market development projects.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Small Business Recovery Consulting Rebate
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
Receive a rebate of up to $30,000/year to cover 85% of the costs of third-party consulting projects that focus on sustaining business operations and recover business health and profitability to pre-event levels. Projects must have a minimum budget of $1,0
Northern Development Initiative Trust
BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Buying a business
Funding for entrepreneurs to buy an established business
Get repayable financial support of up to $35 million to increase your working capital to buy a competitor’s or supplier’s business. You can also obtain guidance and support from a team of experienced professionals to help you find the optimal financing st
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings
Financial support for construction of big multiple-unit buildings
Get financial support for the construction of big multiple-unit buildings (more than 600 m2 and counting up to a maximum of 10 floors) using energy efficiency methods that exceed current standards.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes
Financial support for Novoclimat certified contractors
Receive up to $2,500 for the construction of new homes that meet program requirements.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Small Multiple-Unit Buildings
Financial support for Novoclimat certified contractors
Get a financial support for the construction of residential multiple-unit buildings (up to 3 storeys and 600m2 or less) using energy efficiency methods that exceed current standards.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 1
Funding for Renewable Natural Gas feasibility studies
Get up to $300,000 to cover a maximum of 75% of eligible expenses for feasibility studies involving a project to produce renewable natural gas for injection into the grid or a project to connect to the gas grid.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie
Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2
Funding for Renewable Natural Gas projects
Get up to $15 million to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses for a project to produce and inject natural gas into the distribution grid, or to connect to distribution grid of RNG production sites.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie
Media Production Fund
Money for a media production in Yukon
Receive funding to cover up to 40% of the production costs of a professional film, television or digital media project.
Government of Yukon
Museums Assistance Program — Indigenous Heritage
Preserve and support Indigenous heritage
Maximum funding per fiscal year of $200,000 for projects related to the preservation, management and presentation of Indigenous cultural heritage in Canada.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
thriveFORWARD
Money for technology and industrial companies in Southern Ontario
Receive up to $25,000 in non-refundable funding for your new technology company to help bring your products to market and accelerate your growth, or up to $100,000 in semi-refundable funding to cover eligible project costs for your industrial company to s
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation
Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution
Funding to boost growth of businesses in Quebec
Your Quebec business with strong growth potential could secure the capital needed to carry out projects that have a significant impact on the environment and a strong market potential.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Compétivert — Funding Solution
Funding for Quebec businesses
Get a term loan and guarantee starting at $50,000 to increase productivity by financing your green projects.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Quebec Business Transfer Fund
Loan for buyers in Quebec
Get specific business transfer funding to promote entrepreneurial growth and succession of existing businesses.
CTEQ Centre de tranfer d’entreprise du Québec
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1
Funding for collaborative projects in AI
Get a grant of up to $150,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs for carrying out research and an innovation project to develop and grow products and services for which the start-up was created.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Support for SMEs to develop processes or products in AI technology
Receive up to $350,000 in funding to cover up to 30% of eligible expenses for a product or process innovation project involving AI, from the planning stage through to real-life demonstration.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 3
Support for business clusters to develop large-scale innovation projects
Receive up to $1.5 million in funding to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses for structuring projects that highlight collaborative research in AI by a cluster of companies that share project costs, benefits and intellectual property.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Partnerships for Canadian health technology companies
Get access to partnership opportunities for your Canadian health technology company through a network of Ontario health organizations to evaluate technologies in real-world setting and to facilitate their broad adoption into the health system.
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization
Capital Access Advisory Program — Building Companies
Business assistance for health science companies
Receive strategic guidance from an international Steering Committee of investors, healthcare executives, and advisors in order to position your company for fundraising periods and accelerate technology commercialization.
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization
PACE — Business Mentorship Program
Business mentorship for entrepreneurs in the Patricia region
Receive business advice and guidance from a mentor to start a business or help your small business build confidence, gain knowledge, and facilitate growth through best practices consulting, support, and networking events.
Patricia Area Community Endeavours
OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program
Wage subsidies and talent for health science companies
Access a pool of qualified health science talent and receive wage subsidies to provide training, mentorship and develop your health science company in Ontario.
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization
Francophone economic development in British Columbia
Francophone business support in British Columbia
Get business advisory services in areas like training, marketing and networking for your Francophone business.
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
AC:Incubate
Assistance to build a start-up business
Receive guidance through a business learning platform, access to mentors and assistance to find funding opportunities in order to build a start-up company working on solutions that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The Accelerator Centre
Chantier de l’économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans
Loans for social economy real estate projects in Quebec
Get a trust loan between $50,000 and $1.5 million, to cover 31.5% of the costs directly related to the acquisition, construction, or renovation of real estate assets such as land, a building, a warehouse, etc.
Chantier de l’économie sociale Trust
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Money to establish and enhance research capacity
Receive up to $1 million in funding to cover up to 50% of eligible costs to establish and enhance research capacity focused on business problem solving and/or is working towards the commercialization of a product or process at Northern Ontario universitie
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program
Money for innovation and commercialization enhancement
Receive funding to cover up to 50% of eligible project costs to demonstrate the potential of your business to create jobs, grow the economy, reach new markets, expand sales, innovate and create new products and services.
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North
Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund
Money for film predevelopment stage
Receive up to $15,000 in funding to cover up to 75% of the eligible project costs of your film and media predevelopment production phase.
Government of Yukon
CCC — International Prime Contractor
Help Canadian businesses win more government business abroad
Fee-based program helping you win more international public sector contract opportunities through the creation of government to government (G2G) contracts with foreign government buyers.
Government of Canada, Canadian Commercial Corporation
CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor
Assistance for Canadian companies to access the U.S. Department of Defense (US DoD)
Companies can access the largest defence procurement market in the world. Get guidance from contracting experts to navigate, submit bids and compete in the highly regulated U.S. government procurement systems.
Government of Canada, Canadian Commercial Corporation
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Money for digital technologies and products
SMEs that have software development at the core of one or more of their products and/or services could receive up to $50,000 to help rapidly scale in the global marketplace to accelerate revenue growth.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Music PEI — Microgrants
Grants for artists in PEI
Get funding of up to $300 for your project that will build community support and encourage increased participation in the music industry in PEI. Music PEI will offer up to 8 microgrants with preference given to youth, woman and non-binary individuals, 2SL
Music PEI
Community Future Saskatchewan — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Loans and advice for rural Saskatchewan entrepreneurs with disabilities
Get one-on-one business consultations and access to loans to help you start or grow your business.
Community Futures Saskatchewan
Tourism Digital Assistance Program
Funding for digital marketing in Nova Scotia
Get up to $5,000 in consultant services from a qualified digital expert to help eligible tourism businesses increase their visibility online and apply effective digital marketing or e-commerce tools.
Government of Nova Scotia, Tourism Nova Scotia
Beneficial Management Practices
Funding for beneficial agricultural management practices in B.C.
Cost-shared financial support, for the implementation of beneficial management practices related to soil, water, and energy, while enhancing and conserving biodiversity on farms through the adoption of technology and practices to mitigate high-risk activi
Government of British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Community Investment
Funding to attract foreign direct investment
Get a contribution between $3,000 and $500,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses. The program is intended to support communities and non-profit organizations to attract, retain and expand their foreign direct investment (FDI) activities that will he
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Documentary Heritage Communities Program
Money for documentary heritage organizations
Receive funding to cover up to 100% of the project costs to document Canada’s continuing memory and history to make it accessible to current and future generations.
Government of Canada, Library and Archives Canada
ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program
Support for SMEs to take part in apprenticeship
Employers can receive $5,000 in financial support to hire first-year apprentices in 39 Red Seal Trades, and an additional $5,000 if the apprentice is from an equity-deserving group.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
YWCA Hamilton
Advice and mentoring for business women
Receive support to grow your new or existing business through one-on-one coaching, business plan training, mentoring, and digital support services.
YWCA Hamilton
Junior Mining Assistance Program
Funding for junior mining companies in New Brunswick
Get up to $50,000 in financial support to cover 50% of eligible costs for mineral exploration projects and increase the probability of finding economically viable mineral resources in New Brunswick.
Government of New Brunswick
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Capacity Funding
Funding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
Get up to $50,000 in support for Community Energy Plans (CEPs), feasibility studies, community training, or business/negotiation planning to develop clean energy initiatives and opportunities within First Nations communities.
Government Of British Columbia
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Equity Funding
Funding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
Get up to $500,000 in equity funding to support a financially viable and resourced clean energy project with an Energy Purchase Agreement.
Government Of British Columbia
NGO Stabilization Fund
Money for NGOs delivering essential services in the NWT
Receive up to $50,000 per year when delivering critical Government of the Northwest Territories funded programs to residents such as services to homelessness, addiction, shelters for women and families.
Government of Northwest Territories
Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative
Funding projects in PEI's potato sector
Get financial support to modernize and diversify activities to adapt to changing supply chain conditions in response to the market disruption from the detection of potato warts.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Light Reflecting Materials Program
Money for tree fruit producers in British Columbia
Apply for 50% cost-shared funding up to a maximum of $30,000 to purchase light reflective materials for the 2023 growing season.
Government of British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation
GC Business Insights newsletter
Keep up to date on business information from the Government of Canada
Subscribe to receive timely information from the federal government about important resources, programs and funding opportunities for Canadian businesses.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Member directories
Search tool to find your SADC or CAE
Contact a SADC or CAE network advisor in your region to discuss your business project, for technical assistance or funding.
Réseau des SADC et CAE
Innovation Factory — Support for Startups
Support for innovative startups
Receive assistance to start and develop an innovative business through coaching and mentoring, value propositions, market intelligence, pitch training, business planning, operational analysis and more.
Innovation Factory
Digital Services Program
Support for SMEs to assist with digital adaptation
Get access to expert digital service providers who assist with business technology assessments, digital legal services, or a cybersecurity audit.
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Financial incentive for employers in construction and manufacturing
Employers can receive $5,000 to hire a first-year apprentice and $5,000 more for an equity-deserving apprentice, in one of the 39 Red Seal construction or manufacturing trades. Equity-deserving groups include women, Indigenous people, persons with disabil
Colleges and Institutes Canada
Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund
Funding for Canadian manufacturers of whalesafe gear
Get financial support towards the purchase, testing, and refinement of whalesafe gear and support the advancement of rope-on-demand gear technology.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement
Support for Indigenous business development in the cannabis sector
Get up to $12,000 in non-repayable contributions to develop information and planning workshops for First Nations communities and Indigenous entrepreneurs to learn about the cannabis industry, laws, and regulations.
New Relationship Trust
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Business Planning, Design, and Capital
Support for Indigenous business development in the cannabis sector
Get up to $250,000 in funding to cover the cost of licensing and permitting as well as make capital available to support the launch or expansion of businesses in the cannabis industry.
New Relationship Trust
2 Billion Trees Program
Funding for tree-planting projects
Submit a proposal to carry out a tree-planting project to help reduce green gas emissions, capture carbon, enhance biodiversity and support human well-being through long-term planting work, small-scale planting and urban/suburban projects.
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
CRTC — Broadband Fund
Funding for Internet access infrastructure projects
Receive funding for transport projects, mobile wireless projects along major roads, and projects requiring operational funding to increase satellite transport capacity in all admissible underserved areas.
Communications Security Establishment Canada, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund
Funding for conserving and restoring nature
Submit a proposal to carry out nature-based solutions to conserve, sustainably manage, and restore ecosystems.
Government of Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada
Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Cost-share funding for Ontario farmers
Access cost-share funding to implement new practices under in-field nitrogen management, cover cropping and rotational grazing systems in order assist tackling climate change through reducing emissions of GHGs and supporting increased carbon sequestration
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development
Money to hire a highly-skilled immigrant professional
Receive 75% of wage coverage up to $15,000 in funding towards a newcomer’s salary for placement in the environmental workforce.
ECO Canada
Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership Program
Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
SMEs can get coaching as well as a matching contribution up to a maximum of $250,000 to develop or pilot new technology products with an international project partner.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program
Support for digital modernization for SMEs in Ontario
Receive up to $15,000 to cover up to 50% of the eligible costs to develop a digital adoption plan for your company. You will be able to access services of a knowledge centre focused on assisting SMEs with digital modernization and literacy through educati
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation
Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
Money for agri-food equipment and assets acquisition
Receive up to $150,000 per project to cover up to 25% of eligible costs to acquire equipment and assets necessary to grow capacity and help meet the increased demand for Ontario grown and produced food products.
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Venture Growth & Corporate Innovation
Assistance for innovative startups and entrepreneurs
Receive services for your technology startup or as an entrepreneur to develop your idea into an operating business through one-on-one guidance, market intelligence, networking and access to capital.
TechAlliance
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) – Investing
Equity investment partnerships for businesses in Manitoba
Access equity investments ranging between $20,000 – $500,000 if your Metis-owned or controlled business is in the growth, expansion, or acquisition phase.
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF)
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) – Financing
Financing for Metis-owned or controlled businesses in Manitoba
Access loans ranging from $20,000 – $500,000 for start-up, growth, acquisition, or expansion purposes.
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF)
Collaborate 2 Commercialize
Money for collaboration between public Academia and Industry
Receive between $20,000 and $150,000 to cover up to 50% of the eligible project costs to collaborate with Academia to solve an industry‐based problem and drive the commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP).
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation
ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation
Financial support for simple and quick projects
Receive predefined and pre-quantified funding for efficiency, energy conversion and fugitive emission reduction projects.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects
Financial support for large-scale industrial projects
Financial assistance of up to $40 million for the implementation of major projects to reduce GHG emissions at industrial sites.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Indigenous Innovation Initiative
Get funding to empower First Nation, Inuit and Metis innovators
Apply to the challenges and get funding to support innovative and scalable Indigenous-led ideas, to develop and test bold ideas from all sectors and industries.
Grand Challenges Canada
LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program
Money for Metis Women-owned businesses in Manitoba
Get financing composed of both a grant and loan up to $50,000 to help start or expand an existing business.
Louis Riel Capital Corporation
Three Phase Network Access Program
Funding to facilitate access to the three-phase network
Financial assistance for businesses in the agricultural and agri-food sectors to carry out a project requiring an extension or connection to a three-phase electrical network to promote the replacement of fossil fuels with a cleaner source of energy and co
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
Money for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Get access to loans up to $250,000 to assist with a start-up, acquisition, or for expansion purposes. Certain project costs could be eligible for grant funding as part of the financing package.
Louis Riel Capital Corporation
LRCC — Business Advisory
Advisory services for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Connect with a development officer on a one-to-one basis to get experienced advice and guidance to help your business grow and develop.
Louis Riel Capital Corporation
Life Sciences Innovation Fund
Money for human health related solutions
Access up to $500,000 in co-investment funding to take your human health related IP from the conceptual stage through to commercialization.
Ontario Centre of Innovation
Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program
Money for Indigenous community capital projects
Receive funding for the development of community capital projects that contribute to a sustainable social base and support economic participation in Indigenous communities, both on and off reserve.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Funding for community infrastructure projects
Receive up to $250,000 to cover a maximum of 30% of eligible projects costs that improve and rehabilitate physical assets identified as strategically important to a community to preserve its unique character and quality of life and enhance it for future g
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Rural Economic Development program — Economic Diversification and Competitiveness Stream
Cost-share funding for rural economic development
Receive up to $150,000 to cover a maximum of 50% of eligible project costs that remove barriers to business and job growth, support investment attraction, strengthen sector and regional partnerships, and diversify regional economies in rural Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
NADF — Client Support & Advisory Services
Business advice for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Northern Ontario
Access business knowledge and solutions to develop strategic and action-driven plans for all growth phases of your business through confidential feedback, advice and overall business support.
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Export Funding NB
Money to enhance export marketing for New Brunswick businesses
Get up to $15,000 to cover 65% of the costs of short-term projects relating to export strategy, planning and marketing activities.
LearnSphere
Kivalliq Business Development Centre
Financing and business guidance in the Kivalliq region
Access loan funds and assistance to develop your business activities and community-based projects.
Kivalliq Business Development Centre
Indigenous Business Advisors
Assistance for Indigenous tourism businesses in Ontario
Access training, coaching and mentoring from industry leading Indigenous tourism professionals to support the success of your business operations.
Indigenous Tourism Ontario
ESDC — Women in the Skilled Trades Initiative
Money for projects that support women in apprenticeship
Your organization could receive up to $3 million for projects up to 48 months in duration that will recruit, retain and help women apprentices succeed in 1 of the 39 eligible Red Seal trades.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund — Capital Investment
Support for manufacturing companies in BC
Get up to $10 million in funding to invest in new or renovated manufacturing infrastructure, technology, equipment, and processes, including renovating idle industrial buildings such as an unused mill site.
Government of British Columbia
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund — Project Readiness
Support for manufacturing companies in BC
Get up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of total eligible projects to complete final-stage business and project planning to help modernize and grow operations.
Government of British Columbia
Supply Management Processing Investment Fund
Funding for supply-managed sectors facilities improvements
Receive up to 5 million dollars in cost-sharing funding for your for-profit organization in the supply-managed sectors to invest in your processing facilities to improve productivity and/or efficiency through the acquisition of new automated equipment and
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program
Funding to support employers toward economic recovery
Get support to implement industry solutions that support skills and employment needs. The focus is on a range of industry-driven activities such as training and reskilling workers, helping employers retain and attract a skilled workforce to address labour
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Native Women’s Association of Canada — National Apprenticeships Program
Get funding to train new workers
You can receive $10,000 to hire a first-year Indigenous woman, Two-Spirit, transgender, and/or gender-diverse apprentice, in one of the 39-Red Seal trades.
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum
Mentorship and other resources for entrepreneurs
Indigenous women and gender-diverse people can get support in business, management, and entrepreneurship skills from peer mentorship and business resources.
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
SIF — Business Innovation and Growth projects
Funding for business innovation and growth projects
Receive contributions for activities related to the research and development (R&D) and commercialization of innovative products, the expansion or material improvement of existing industrial or technological facilities, and for new investments in R&D manda
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
SIF — Collaborations and Networks projects
Funding for collaborative business-led projects and innovation networks
Receive contributions for large, collaborative business-led projects and innovation networks amongst industry researchers, national and regional research institutes, academic institutions, and Canadian small-and-medium-sized enterprises or multi-national
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Accelerating to Zero Grant Program
Support for innovative equitable low-carbon transition projects
Get $50,000 to cover 80% of the total cost of the project for up to 24 months to support a broad range of climate solutions promoting equity, reconciliation, job creation, community resilience, and other environmental benefits.
The Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact (HCi3) Fund
Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund
Funding to address impacts of Hurricane Fiona
Access financing if you have a need to address impacts from Hurricane Fiona not covered under other government and private sector measures.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Receive financing to cover eligible expenditures for capital projects and non-capital projects that focus on sustainable tourism development in your community or region.
Government of Yukon
MaRS Growth Acceleration Program
Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
Access multi-sector support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies on your way to reaching $20 million in revenue through 1:1 expert advisory on topics including revenue and growth strategy, talent and people strategy, international expansion, a
MaRS Discovery District
MaRS Momentum
Support for high-growth science and technology companies
Access assistance for your high-growth company using leading-edge technology and science to improve global life in all aspects with the help of a community of seasoned, knowledgeable c-suite executives and access to engagements that will help you make bet
MaRS Discovery District
BDC Industries — Creation and culture
Help with obtaining capital or advice
Get advice, solutions and tools to grow, acquire a business, attract creative talent, or make a digital transformation in the creative and cultural industries.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Reshaping Energy Systems
Money to strengthen energy systems in Alberta
Get up to $10 million to cover 50% of eligible expenses for projects that will help modernize and improve the reliability, cost, and efficiency of energy infrastructure.
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta
Rural Transit Solutions Fund — Capital Projects
Money for transit solutions in rural and remote communities
Receive funding to help cover the capital costs of a new or expanded transit solution, to support zero-emission transit solutions, and to establish safe and secure transit systems in rural communities.
Government of Canada, Infrastructure Canada
2023 Open Call: Automation, Digital Technologies, and Demonstration in Agri-Food Production
Money for agri-food sector technological advancements
Support for research and innovation projects that will generate solutions leading to enhanced production efficiency including adoption of automation such as implementation of robotics, data-based decision making, and validation of new technologies through
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 1: Feasibility study
Financial support for thermal waste heat recovery projects in Quebec
Get funding to cover 75% of costs up to $150,000 for a feasibility study to determine a project’s technical and financial feasibility to implement an infrastructure to capture and distribute thermal waste. (Stream 2 of this program.)
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Chemistry clusters in Sarnia-Lambton and St. Lawrence
Access investments, advice, services, knowledge and experience to join and develop high performing chemistry clusters, build stronger hybrid value chains, accelerate clean economic growth and support for competitive technology companies in southern and ea
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
FoodTech Next
Funding for tech startups relating to the food industry
Receive up to $250,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible project costs to demonstrate and pilot an innovation in operational environments to prove your solutions and validate the return on investment for the wider food industry.
Canadian Food Innovation Network
SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Support for sustainable development projects in Quebec regions
Get access to specialized expertise to help improve your environmental and economic performance to ensure a sustainable recovery of the various initiatives to fight climate change and reduce greenhouse gases.
Réseau des SADC et CAE
Low Carbon Communities
Funding for low-carbon solutions projects
Receive up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of eligible costs for testing new ideas, applying best practices, increasing knowledge or enhancing equity and accessibility in community-led, innovative solutions to create long-lasting greenhouse gas reductions.
Government of Nova Scotia
BioCreate Program
Support for commercialization in genomics and engineering biology in Ontario
Access funding, mentorship, infrastructure, investor showcase, and business support to enable your SME to commercialize genomics and engineering biology enabled products and/or technologies in the health, food and agriculture, and cleantech sectors.
Ontario Genomics
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program — Energy Efficiency Solutions Track
Support for industrial energy efficiency initiatives
Cost-sharing financial support for the implementation of energy efficiency and energy management solutions to maximize energy performance, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, and competitiveness.
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program — Industrial Facility Track
Support for the implementation of energy efficiency and energy management solutions
Get financial assistance up to $10 million for activities engaged in energy consuming processes that involve the physical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products.
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Water Program — On-farm irrigation stream
Funding to enhance water management on Alberta farms
Get a grant of up to $15,000 per parcel to cover up to 25% of the costs of purchasing a new on-farm irrigation system, and up to $5,000 per parcel for on-farm irrigation system upgrades. The maximum grant for on-farm irrigation projects is $30,000 per app
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership; Government of Alberta
EnAbling Change Program
Money for accessibility awareness and support projects
Receive funding for your not-for-profit organization to educate your stakeholders about the value and benefits of accessibility, help support compliance with accessibility laws, and promote a culture of inclusion.
Government of Ontario
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — R&D Projects
Funding for research and development projects in transportation
Non-repayable contributions up to $1.5 million for research and development projects that will help decarbonize the transportation sector by addressing technical and market innovation barriers in Canada.
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects
Funding for demonstration projects in transportation
Non-repayable contributions up to $5 million for demonstration projects that address barriers to the uptake of zero-emission on-road vehicles or improve the overall transportation system efficiency.
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Innovator Membership Program
Business assistance for innovators in Northern Ontario
Access business advice, market research, market development, market export, product development, access to capital, workshops and event management for your innovation project.
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
CICE 2023 Directed Call for Innovation — Measurement, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) of Carbon Management
Funding for BC-based innovators
Get a non-repayable grant up to $3 million for an innovative project that will advance Measuring, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) technologies and solutions that enable further scaling of carbon management solutions.
Government of British Columbia, B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy
Trade Mission Support Program
Export assistance for not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario
Connect with buyers in specific export markets, and offset costs associated with organizing and hosting both inbound visits by foreign buyers (or their representatives) and with leading multi-party missions to target markets outside of Ontario.
Ontario’s North Economic Development Corporation
Export Marketing Assistance Program
Funding for export-focused activities
Access up to $10,000 to cover up to 50% of project costs for new export-focused marketing and in-market business development activities.
Ontario’s North Economic Development Corporation
Support for mobilising projects
Funds for mobilizing projects in Quebec
Funding for projects involving the innovation of new products or processes, or the significant improvement of an existing product or process. To benefit from this program, projects must be carried out by a group of at least two entities.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Export Development Program
Support for SMEs to participate in export-related activities
Get funding up to $30,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs related to participating in an export tradeshow or trade missions outside of the province of Manitoba with the purpose to assess and/or initiate business in an export market.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment and Trade
Customized Export Development Training Program
Funding for export expertise, training and planning
Access up to $21,000 to cover up to 70% of eligible project costs for your export ready company to hire the services of a qualified expert(s) to enhance your export performance through training and/or strategic planning activities.
Ontario’s North Economic Development Corporation
Skills Development Fund — Capital Stream
Funds to support upgrades or construction of training centers
Access funding to build new training centers, upgrade existing training centers or convert an existing building into a training center for in-demand jobs, such as the skilled trades, healthcare, information technology and other sectors experiencing labour
Government of Ontario
Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles Program
Incentives to purchase or lease medium- heavy-duty ZEVs
Access an incentive of up to $200,000 to purchase or lease a new medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle approved or listed on the program’s list of eligible vehicles.
Transport Canada
Market Opportunities and Diversification Program
Funding to help producers with local and export activities
Get a non-repayable contribution to cover the costs of market diversification activities, website development, digital marketing, and market readiness activities.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Global Innovation Clusters
Financial assistance to work in collaboration on innovation projects
Get funding to collaborate on projects that have the potential to accelerate growth in Canada’s most promising industries. By becoming a member you can: enhance existing business processes, scale up the production and commercialization of new products and
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Clean Fuels
Funding for awareness projects of ZEVs, stations and clean fuels
Access funding for projects that address gaps in awareness, knowledge and public and industry confidence in zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) of all classes, lower-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicle options, and/or clean fuels.
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Planning New Opportunities Program
Funding for farms and agri-businesses
Get a non-repayable contribution to help you cover the costs of being more competitive, managing transition, developing risk management strategies and responding to change.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program
Incentives to purchase or lease light-duty ZEVs
Access an incentive of up to $5,000 to purchase or lease a new light-duty zero-emission vehicle approved or listed on the program’s list of eligible vehicles.
Transport Canada
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative – Indigenous stream
Funding for awareness projects of ZEVs, stations and clean fuels
Access funding for indigenous-led awareness and education projects that address gaps in awareness, knowledge and public and industry confidence in zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) of all classes, lower-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicle options, and/or c
Natural Resources Canada
First Nations and Inuit Employment Integration Program
Get financial assistance to hire Indigenous employees
You could benefit from support for hiring First Nations and Inuit employees to meet the needs of your business, grow your business and enjoy many benefits.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du travail, de l’emploi et de la solidarité
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Strategic investment, advice and services for sustainable technologies
Access critical strategic investment, advice and services to develop clean, green and sustainable technologies with the help of a network of sustainable chemistry clusters across Canada.
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Indigenous Pathfinder Service
Advice about business support and opportunities
Get support for your Indigenous agriculture business to navigate the relevant information, tools and support available to start or expand activities in the agriculture and agri-food sector.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Community Economic Development Fund
Funding for sectors and communities to become more competitive
Get up to $3 million to cover the cost for your community-based project that sparks innovation and collaboration and builds stronger, more competitive sectors and regions.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Economic Development
Value-adding Equipment Program
Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
Get up to $50,000 to cover up to 75% of eligible expenses for purchasing equipment for your business that increases local food production.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
QEPD — Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund – CED (QC)
Funding to address impacts of Hurricane Fiona
If you are a SME in eastern Quebec (Gaspésie and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine) directly affected by the storm you can access financing to address impacts from Hurricane Fiona not covered under other government and private sector measures.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
JACOBB Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
Assistance and solutions in applied artificial intelligence
Access assistance in applied artificial intelligence to help meet your innovation needs through applied research, technical help, dissemination of information, and financial assistance.
JACOBB Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
NUMERIA program
Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
Support in three steps to integrate a structured pathway to implement a proprietary data strategy to improve competitiveness, productivity and deliver your first AI project.
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund
Funding for R&D projects in Saskatchewan
Receive up to a maximum of $450,000 in grants to support the commercialization of innovation or technology in the following sectors: Mining, Energy, Manufacturing and Processing, and Healthcare.
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Future Farmer Program
Funding to support new farmers
Get up to $10,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses to help you prioritize, identify, plan and manage your business goals.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Perennial Crop Development Efficiency
Funding to increase agricultural sustainability in PEI
Get up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses to support your projects that focus on technologies designed to improve crop efficiency.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Perennial Crop Development Establishment
Funding to increase agricultural sustainability in PEI
Get up to $20,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses to support your high-value perennial crop production.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Adjustment Services
Funding to support human resource management
Access funding for your organization to encourage, support and facilitate human resource management and labor market adjustments.
Government of New Brunswick, Working NB
Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ
Support for companies designing innovative industrial projects
Benefit from the support of experts to increase your productivity in your technological and digital projects, to improve your industrial environmental performance and to receive support in the development of innovative and compliant products.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
eLog Initiative
Support in e-commerce logistics
Get help reducing costs and making operational decisions related to e-commerce, as well as freight transportation, inventory management, order preparation, and shipping solutions tailored to your needs.
eLog
My Digital Success
Support for a digital shift in Quebec
Benefit from a financial assistance of up to $22,500 and personalized support to maximize your company’s efficiency, capacity for innovation and to accelerate its digital shift
CCTT Network – Synchronex
Employment Ontario
Support employers to find employees in Ontario
Access advice, grants and other services regarding hiring and training employees.
Government of Ontario
CRIM —Support
Support for technological innovation projects
Get the support you need to realize your innovation project in digital, artificial intelligence, or information technology.
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
Support for technology companies led by newcomer entrepreneurs
Access a six-month accelerator program which will offer support to technology companies led by newcomer entrepreneurs to develop a clear marketing and sales strategy, identify funding opportunities, develop an IP strategy, and a structure ready to hire ne
LatAm Startups
Organic Industry Development – Implementation of Strategic Initiatives
Funding to support organic farming in Prince Edward Island
Receive financial assistance to support the organic farming sector by providing strategic support for market competitiveness, purchase of specialized equipment, certification of land conversion or implementation of a strategic initiative.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Working NB Employers
Access support from a workforce consultant in New Brunswick
Get support through a workforce consultant for your human resource challenges related to recruitment, retention and training.
Government of New Brunswick, Working NB
Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program
Funding to support the Agricultural sector in climate change
Get up to $10,000 to cover up to 25% of eligible expenses to accelerate the adoption of priority beneficial management practices, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Launch Export Atlantic Incubator
Support from subject matter experts for export capacity
Receive support for your business with the goal of enabling long-term economic growth through export training, support services and coaching.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Trade Market Intelligence Service
Market research support in Nova Scotia
Receive critical market and trade intelligence to help you identify export opportunities for your products, services and markets of intelligence.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Future Wabanaki
Get a wage subsidy to hire Indigenous university students
Get financial support to help grow your organization by connecting with students looking for meaningful and valuable work experiences.
Government of New Brunswick
Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy
Money for employee training in Saskatchewan
Employers can receive up to $5,000 in financial support to access training programs that will assist business recovery efforts and overcome challenges brought on by the pandemic.
Government of Saskatchewan
Student Summer Skills Incentive
Get a wage subsidy to hire post-secondary students
Get a subsidy for your non-profit organization when you hire a post-secondary summer student for 8-14 weeks.
Nova Scotia, Labour, Skills and Immigration
Employment Enhancement Program
Get a wage subsidy to hire employees
Get a subsidy of up to $15/hour, to cover up to 75% of wages, when you hire an employee in the forestry, aquaculture, agriculture, and fishing sectors.
Newfoundland & Labrador, Immigration, Population Growth and Skills
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Funding to defray the cost of trucking limestone
Get up to $32,000 to cover up to 80% of eligible expenses to defray the cost of trucking limestone, to improve production efficiencies and to neutralize the acidity of the soil on agricultural land.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Organic Certification Rebate Program
Funding to help farms become certified organic
Get up to $750 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses to encourage your farm to become certified organic and to support those who have already made the changes needed to be a certified organic farm.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
IDEaS — Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems Concept Development
Get funding for your CUAS concept development solutions
Receive funding to advance your CUAS concepts that can detect and/or defeat micro and mini UAS with systems that can be integrated into broader military command and control systems. Get the opportunity to mature your CUAS development concepts to a Technol
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence
Technology Funding
Money for innovative technology projects
Various funding opportunities for projects that focus on sustainable technologies that reduce GHG emissions.
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta
SaskJobs — Employer Services
Employer services for Saskatchewan businesses
Get access to a full range of services that assist with sourcing, recruiting, developing, and retaining a skilled workforce.
Government of Saskatchewan
eForcePEI
Online training for PEI employers
Gain access to a library of online training courses to help develop your employees, enhance their skills, and improve your business overall.
eForcePEI
Work Experience PEI — For Organizations
Get a wage subsidy to hire an employee
Gain access to a subsidy to cover a portion of the wages when hiring a short-term project employee who may lack the necessary work experience needed for the position, for a maximum duration of 52 weeks.
Government of Prince Edward Island
Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers
Get a wage subsidy to hire post-secondary graduates
Get a subsidy when you hire a post-secondary graduate who may not possess the requisite work experience required for the role, for a duration of 52 weeks.
Government of Prince Edward Island
Multi-Species Research and Development Fund
Research and development of aquaculture species
Get up to $50,000 to cover up to 90% of eligible expenses to assist in the research and development of specific aquaculture projects and to incentivize farming of culture plants and new species.
Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
Jobs for Youth Program
Wage subsidy to hire a student
Gain access to a subsidy when hiring a student between the ages of 15-29 for summer employment.
Government of Prince Edward Island
Workplace Skills Training
Funding to train employees
Get up to 50% of training costs for new or exisiting employees to develop their skills and align with the needs of your business.
Government of Prince Edward Island
Post-Secondary Student Program
Wage subsidy to hire a student
Gain access to a subsidy when hiring a post-secondary student for summer employment.
Government of Prince Edward Island
Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant
Grants to train apprentices
Access up to $17,000 to help mitigate the cost of training when your apprentices reach major training and certification milestones.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
PEI Arts Grants Funding
Financial support for arts community in PEI
Get funding to support and assist the arts community in areas such as professional development, artistic presentation and creative endeavors.
Government of Prince Edward Island
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Funding for group training projects to support Indigenous communities
Eligible Indigenous organizations could receive a grant to assist unemployed or under-employed individuals with skills training and work experience.
Government of Alberta
CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders
Funding to advance analytics and decision support research
Get up to $2 million in funding over three years to form a research network made up of multidisciplinary teams focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning to assist first responders in decision making.
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence
CED — Business Information Services
Get referrals and market data for your SME
If you are a future entrepreneur or need help for your SME, you can get front-line referrals to programs, support resources, regulations and market information on trends and opportunities in your sector. Find information about your market, or be directed
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot
Employment and training services
Gain access to employment and training services required to recruit and advance workers with the right essential, technical, and employability skills.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Colleges and University
Supported Employment
Funding to hire employees with disabilities
Gain access to financial support to address staffing and skills needs by hiring suitably skilled people with disabilities.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Colleges and University
Community Workforce Response Grant — Indigenous Communities Stream
Funding for indigenous workers training
Get up to $15,000/participant to cover the costs of skills training, employment support services, and participant financial support.
Government of British Columbia, WorkBC
Community Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream
Money for skills training in the forest sector
Get up to $20,000/participant to cover the costs of skills training, employment support services, and participant financial support.
Government of British Columbia, WorkBC
Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream
Support for immediate workforce shortages within in-demand occupations
Get up to $15,000/participant to cover the costs of skills training, employment support services, and participant financial support.
Government of British Columbia, WorkBC
Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement
Funding for the development of farmland in New Brunswick
Get funding to strengthen the cultivation of farmland for agricultural purposes, including the revitalization of previously utilized agricultural lands, the advancement of new production fields, and the optimization of existing farmland for improved produ
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
EHRC — Apprenticeship Service Program
Support to hire apprentices in the electricity industry
Employers can receive a $5,000 cash incentive to hire first-year apprentices in the 39 Red Seal Trades and an additional $5,000 if the apprentice is from an underrepresented group. Equity-deserving groups include women, Indigenous People, persons with dis
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
Quebec school for entrepreneurs
Training for entrepreneurs
Discover a variety of training and workshops developed specifically to improve entrepreneurial skills according to the stages of development of the company and the realities specific to its sector of activity.
ÉEQ École des entrepreneurs du Québec
Agro-Environmental Services
Funding for agro-environmental services
Get financial assistance to access agro-environmental services related to on-farm climate change and environmental sustainability.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Funding for new technologies in Atlantic fisheries
Get financial assistance for projects involving the development, testing and marketing of sustainable technology for the Atlantic fish and seafood industry.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Building UP
Funds for activities strengthening the labour market in Yukon
Access funding to carry out activities that strengthen the labour market by providing services and supports for individuals and employers, to work on projects that connect employers to jobseekers, and to coordinate community or sector labour market fundin
Government of Yukon
Yukon Nominee Program
Assistance to hire foreign national workers in Yukon
Access assistance to submit applications to nominate qualified foreign nationals for employment and residence in Canada, if attempts to hire locally or nationally are unsuccessful to fill labour shortages for permanent, full-time positions.
Government of Yukon
Community Development Fund
Funding for projects, events and initiatives in Yukon
Access up to $75,000 to cover up to 90% of eligible costs for projects, events and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic and social benefits to Yukon communities.
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development
Northwest Territories Tourism Training Fund
Funding for tourism industry training in NWT
Access up to $6,000 per year and per application to cover up to 75% of eligible costs for short-term training opportunities for tourism workers to gain new skills and for tourism operators to support and encourage a well-trained tourism labour force.
Northwest Territories, Tourism and Parks
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Funding to improve sustainability in Atlantic fisheries
Get financial assistance for adapting or adopting new technologies, processes or equipment to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of the fish and seafood sector, and for associated training.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Funding to study ecosystem impacts on Atlantic fisheries
Get financial assistance for research into the impacts of the ecosystem changes on the fish and seafood sector, and for setting up partnerships or networks carrying out innovation activities.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Industry Expansion Program
Money for employee training in Manitoba
Businesses that are locating new operations in Manitoba or expanding existing operations can get funding for projects that will invest in skills training for both new hires and existing employees.
Government of Manitoba
Co-op Students Hiring Incentive
Subsidy to hire co-op students in Manitoba
Employers can claim 15% of wages and salaries, up to a maximum of $5,000 per student.
Government of Manitoba
Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive
Subsidy to hire co-op graduates in Manitoba
Employers who hire a graduate from a registered co-operative education program into full-time employment can claim 15% of wages and salaries, up to a maximum of $2,500 per year, per graduate for the first two consecutive years of full-time employment.
Government of Manitoba
Workforce Development Program
Support for human resource management needs
Get assistance with developing and implementing HR and workforce training and development plans that will contribute to achieving business goals.
Government of Manitoba
Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program
Training to improve tourism business marketing and sales
Gain access to training aimed at enhancing your business’s sales and marketing capabilities, enabling you to connect with clients before they reach Yukon.
Government of Yukon
Yukon Youth Conservation Corps
Students to work on summer conservation projects
Gain access to supervised, equipped crews of 1 to 5 students to work on summer conservation projects in your community. Most of the cost of hiring a crew, including basic training, transportation and camping accommodation, if required, is covered.
Government of Yukon
Sector Council Program
Funding for workforce training in Manitoba
Organizations in key sectors can access support to develop and deliver workforce training for new and existing employees.
Government of Manitoba
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
Gain access to financial support to cover the costs of agriculture business planning, skills development and awareness training.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories
Support for work experience projects
Access funding for up to 52 weeks to deliver local activities, which either include a work experience component, or guarantee employment at the end of the project.
Government of the Northwest Territories
Market Development and Access
Funding for emerging market opportunities in New Brunswick agriculture
Gain access to financial support to cover the costs of activities aimed at supporting industry efforts to access and take advantage of new, existing, and emerging market opportunities, from local farmers’ markets to international markets.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Improving Crop and Livestock Health and Quality
Funding to reduce pests and diseases in New Brunswick agriculture
Gain access to financial support to cover the costs of projects aimed at mitigating the effects of pests and diseases while enhancing the overall well-being and quality of agricultural produce and livestock.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Risk Management and Food Safety
Funding for assurance systems in New Brunswick agriculture
Gain access to financial support to cover the costs of activities aimed at preparing and maintaning resilience in relation to emerging challenges including extreme weather events, animal and plant disease outbreaks, natural disasters, wildlife damage, far
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous
Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario
Access funding to increase production capacity, develop new products, services, solutions, or provide support and services for Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Gain access to financial assistance to support the sustainable increase of local honeybee colonies that are available for pollination and the advancement of the beekeeping sector through strategic industry initiatives including investment in infrastructur
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Gain access to financial assistance to support the livestock industry through initiatives that promote resilience, environmental sustainability, and profitability.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Livestock Strategy Program — Provincial Abattoir
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Gain access to financial assistance to support abattoirs with activities aimed at improving profitability, viability, environmental sustainability, and increased food security.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Livestock Strategy Program — Community Pasture
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Gain access to financial assistance to support community pastures with activities aimed at increasing carrying capacity, enhancing wildlife habitat, increasing carbon sequestration, and demonstrating new techniques and technologies for innovative pasture
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Money for GHG emissions reduction technologies in Alberta
Access funding to demonstrate a clear and justified value proposition for reducing GHG emissions or enabling the transition to a net-zero economy in Alberta.
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta
Honey Bee Health Initiative
Funding for beekeepers in Ontario
Access funding of up to $25,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs to maintain healthy honey bee colonies as well as grow your number of colonies.
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Corporations Canada — Starting a Business
Incorporate your business
If you are starting a business, learn about the benefits related to incorporation, the steps to federally incorporate your business and how to name your business.
Government of Canada, Corporations Canada
NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property
IP Advisory services for your innovations
Get comprehensive advisory to increase your IP awareness and funding to accelerate the growth of your SME.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
Gain access to financial assistance to support new ownership of commercial farms by improving your financial stability during your first years of operation.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
Gain access to financial assistance to support new ownership of commercial farms by improving your financial stability during your first years of operation.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to non-profits
If you are a not-for-profit, you can gain access to financial assistance to cover costs related to repairing and replacing uninsurable, essential basic property loss due to the spring 2023 wildfires.
Government of Nova Scotia
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to small businesses
If you are a small business, you can gain access to financial assistance to cover costs related to repairing and replacing uninsurable, essential basic property loss due to the spring 2023 wildfires.
Government of Nova Scotia
Wakenagun — Women In Business Loan
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Gain access to financial assistance to enter into business ownership.
Wakenagun Community Futures Development Corporation
Wakenagun — Business Enhancement Loan
Funding for Aboriginal businesses in Northern Ontario
Gain access to financial assistance to enhance, sustain or improve your business.
Wakenagun Community Futures Development Corporation
Wakenagun — Helping Hand Loan
Funding for Aboriginal businesses
Get a loan of up to $10,000 to help start up your business.
Wakenagun Community Futures Development Corporation
Wakenagun — Youth In Business Loan
Funding for Aboriginal businesses
Get a loan of up to $20,000 if you are 18 to 35 years of age to enter into business ownership.
Wakenagun Community Futures Development Corporation
Buyandsell.gc.ca — Tenders
Government of Canada tenders
Find information and tools to complete the tasks related to selling to the Government of Canada.
Government of Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada
Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Business Investment Fund
Funding for large business ventures in Nunavut
Receive between $50,000 and $150,000 funding to help your business complete a financing package for a major expansion or start-up in strategic sectors of Nunavut’s economy.
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Student Summer Employment Program — Post‐secondary
Money to hire summer students in Newfoundland and Labrador
Get a subsidy of up to $14,50/hour, to cover up to 60% of wages (or 100% of wages if your organization is not-for-profit), when you hire a post-secondary summer student for 5 to 12 weeks.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Creation of a human resources department
Help setting up human resources (HR) departments in Quebec businesses
If your business is expanding, get money to cover up to 50% of the costs of hiring an HRM professional to analyze your company’s needs and help you set up a human resources department.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Nunavut Prospector’s Program
Money for mineral exploration in Nunavut
Get up to $8,000 per year to cover basic expenses while exploring for new mineral occurrences.
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — All Access Expert Advice
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Get one-on-one advice from marketing, legal, accounting, and bookkeeping experts to help grow or scale up your business.
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Economic Foundations Fund
Funding for Nunavut economic development
Financial contributions to Nunavut organizations for events, professional development and training, and infrastructure that supports economic development in strategic sectors.
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
NADF Financing
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous business and economic development
Access loans, microloans, term loans, winter road financing, and grants for Indigenous businesses and other organizations in Northern Ontario.
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Funding to create more accessible, safe spaces
Get funding to cover eligible costs for small-scale construction, renovation or retrofit projects that will help people with disabilities live and work in more inclusive and accessible communities.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Trail Blazer
Training for early-stage startups in Northwestern Ontario
A three week program at a cost of $25 that helps entrepreneurs identify their market and validate their business model.
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Agricultural industry groups can get up to $20,000 to cover between 50 and 100% of industry planning, knowledge, training and skills development, benchmarking and agricultural mentorship activities.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Funds for agri-food sustainability in New Brunswick
Access varying amounts of funding, up to $100,000, for environmental management planning, waste management systems, environmental beneficial management practices and agro-environmental club coordinators.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Private sector
Financing to accelerate growth in Quebec
Get a financial contribution to help you scale up and expand, adopt and commercialize innovative technologies and processes, or diversify your markets.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Financing to accelerate growth in Quebec
Get a financial contribution to help you scale up and expand, adopt and commercialize innovative technologies and processes, or diversify your markets.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Options Youth Subsidy Program
Wage subsidy for hiring young workers in N.S.
If you hire a young person between the ages of 15 and 30 who is facing certain employment barriers, you could get a wage subsidy of $7.5 per hour based on a 35-hour work week for a period of 15 weeks.
Saint Mary’s University
Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support
Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
If the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting your operations, contact your local Regional Development Agency office to get a review of your situation and guidance on getting funding, support and/or flexible arrangements, on a case-by-case basis.
Government of Canada
Fonds Écoleader – business
Money to green your Quebec business
Get up to $40,000 to adopt eco-friendly practices and up to $60,000 to adopt clean technologies, covering up to 75% of eligible project costs.
Le Fonds Écoleader
Fonds Écoleader – business collaboration
Money for green business collaborations in Quebec
Get up to $200,000 to adopt eco-friendly practices, up to $200,000 to adopt clean technologies, and up to $300,000 for a cohort project involving both the adoption of eco-friendly responsible business practices and the preparation for the adoption of clea
Le Fonds Écoleader
Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund
Funds for tourism, arts & crafts and harvesting sectors in Nunavut
Get a contribution of up to $5,000 per application, to a lifetime maximum of $10,000, for activities you undertake in your tourism, arts & crafts or harvesting business.
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
PARTENAR-IA — CQDM — Academic
Funding for Quebec biopharmaceutical R&D collaborations in AI
Get a non-refundable grant up to $500,000 to cover up to 40% of eligible expenses when your SME partners with a research centre on an artificial intelligence project that accelerates drug discoveries.
CQDM Biopharmaceutical Research Consortium
PARTENAR-IA — INNOVÉÉ — Academic
Funding for Quebec electricity R&D collaborations in AI
Get a non-refundable grant up to $1.5 million to cover up to 40% of eligible expenses when your SME partners with a research centre on an artificial intelligence R&D project relating to the electricity industry, smart grids, transportation electrification
InnovÉÉ – Innovation En énergie électrique
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — For profit
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Quebec
If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get an interest-free, repayable contribution for up to 50% of the project’s costs.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Indigenous stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Quebec
If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a contribution for up to 100% of the project’s cost.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Money to future-proof your Quebec non-profit
If your not-for-profit business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a non-repayable contribution for up to 90% of the project’s cost.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online
Financing to help SMEs adopt e-commerce
The Grow Your Business Online Stream of the Canada Digital Adoption Program will help up to 90,000 small businesses take advantage of e-commerce opportunities._x000D_ _x000D_ Eligible businesses will receive a micro-grant of up to $2,400 to help with the costs relate
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology — Digital Advisors
Call for Digital Advisors to support SMEs adopting new technologies
Digital Advisors will work with eligible SMEs to develop digital adoption plans tailored to the needs of the client.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology
Support for SMEs to adopt new technologies
The Boost your Business Technology Stream will offer support to small and medium Canadian-owned businesses (SMEs), to adopt new technologies. The support will be in the form of grants to offset the cost of retaining Digital Advisors who will develop digit
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program
Business support for women entrepreneurs
Business support program for women entrepreneurs in Ontario. Access online educational modules, practical hands-on project work, mentorship, and peer networking to address your company’s biggest business challenges. Participants will be a given chance to
Innovation Guelph
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program
Expertise and leadership to assist women entrepreneurs
Access experts and leadership coaching to boost your business momentum and help you identify an effective path to scaling up.
Innovation Guelph
Training on the Job — Nunavut
Wage subsidy program for SMEs in Nunavut
Get financial support to hire and train workers who need experience and training leading to apprenticeship registration.
Government of Nunavut
Nunavut Entrepreneurship Incentive
Financial support for new entrepreneurs in Nunavut
Get career counseling and start-up support with a $5,000 contribution that will help offset businesses expenses and licensed child care costs for children under the age of 6.
Government of Nunavut
Targeted Labour Market Programs
Funding for Nunavut employment and training initiatives
If you’re an employer, institution, or training provider, you could get funding of up to one year to enable Nunavut-based education and/or training for occupations or skills that will help employ Nunavummiut.
Government of Nunavut
i.d.e.a. Fund
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
You can get a non-repayable grant and business advisory support to develop and/or redesign new green products, services, processes, and technologies to reduce their impact on the environment.
Innovate Niagara, WEtech Alliance, Innovation Factory, Haltech, TechAlliance, Innovation Guelph
My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator
Business advice in Southern Ontario communities
Receive access to data insights, community resources and referrals, funding, and market research information through a dedicated program ambassador to revitalize and develop your business plans within your community.
My Main Street
OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies
Wage subsidies for health sciences companies to hire women
Access a 6-month program specially designed to support early-stage, _x000D_ women-led health science companies through comprehensive advisory, coaching and networking opportunities as well as up to $20,000 in grant funding to accelerate your growth.
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization
Buyandsell.gc.ca — Procurement Assistance Canada Coaching Service
Assistance for federal government opportunities bidding
Receive one-on-one personalized assistance for your business who has had limited success bidding on federal government opportunities.
Government of Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada
BDC — Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)
Support for SMEs to adopt new technologies
Get a loan of up to $100,000 to help small and medium sized enterprises adopt digital technologies to increase their competitiveness.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada; Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
Receive up to $500,000 to develop and run education initiatives and programs that focus on skills and knowledge for learners between kindergarten and post-secondary to succeed in the automotive and mobility industry in Ontario.
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Women in Business Program
Support and financing for Indigenous women entrepreneurs in Northern Ontario
Access capital as well as online and in-person business training to start or grow a business.
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream
Support for agri-food sector market and supply chain challenges
Receive up to $50,000 per project to cover up to 50% of the eligible project costs to identify and address market and supply chain challenges driven or worsened by COVID-19.
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems
Funding to optimize the operation of building mechanical systems
Receive 75% of eligible costs up to $100,000 for the completion of analyses, audits, and procedures for the recommissioning of building heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, regardless of the form of energy used.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Skills for Success Program — Research and Innovation Stream
Funding for research to support the skills development of adults
Receive up to $7.5 million per research and innovative project to identify better ways of helping persons prepare for, return to or keep employment and be productive participants in the labour force.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Skills for Success Program — Training and Tools Stream
Funding for foundational and transferable skills training and development
Access up to $10 million per project to help Canadians at all skill levels improve their foundational and transferable skills to better prepare for, get and keep a job, and adapt and succeed at work.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Rural Enhancement Employment Program — Non-profit and Municipality Organizations
Wage subsidy for rural PEI businesses
Get funding to cover up to 75% of a position up to a rate of $18.00/hour (inclusive of vacation pay) for up to 20 weeks based on a 40-hour week.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Fisheries and Communities
Rural Enhancement Employment Program — Private Sector Businesses
Wage subsidy for rural PEI businesses
Get funding to cover up to 50% of a position up to a rate of $18.00/hour (inclusive of vacation pay) for up to 20 weeks based on a 40-hour week.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Fisheries and Communities
NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)
Support to create a vertically integrated electric vehicle (EV) value chain
Funding to target the manufacturing scale-up of innovation along the ZEV value-chain, specifically those of road-based Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), fuel Cell Electric vehicles (FCEV) and their respective systems and components.
NGen — Next Generation Manufacturing Canada
Student Summer Employment Program — High school
Get a wage subsidy to hire high school students
Get a subsidy of up to $14.50/hour, to cover up to 100% of wages for your non-profit organization, when you hire a high school summer student for 4 to 8 weeks.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Summer Employment for Nunavut Students
Wage subsidy for Nunavut students during summer
Access a wage subsidy to hire and train Nunavut students over 15 years old during the summer months where they can receive valuable work experience as well as earn money to support them over their next school year.
Government of Nunavut
Nunavut Mine Training Fund
Money for mine training organizations in Nunavut
Access funding for your training program in mining and related activities to develop, coordinate and execute initiatives to prepare Nunavummiut trainees for employment.
Government of Nunavut
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors – Indigenous stream
Personalized advisory services for Indigenous innovators
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business._x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors are former entrepreneurs with est
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
Impact Canada Challenge Hub
Get a grant or contribution to cover some or all of the costs related to developing an innovative solution for a specific government challenge.
Government of Canada, Impact Canada
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Get a non-repayable contribution to develop a new technology-based product, process or service with strong potential for commercialization.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Get a conditionally repayable contribution to develop or adapt a technology-based product process or service with strong potential for commercialization.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Financial support for technology innovations
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Financial Assistance
Get a non-repayable contribution to develop, adopt or adapt new or improved technologies at any stage of innovation.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Funding for international industrial R&D
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Get up to $600,000 in funding to cover up to 50% of research and development project expenses while working with a foreign partner in Brazil, China, India, Israel or South Korea.
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Money for international commercialization
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Innovation
Get up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of eligible expenses associated with commercializing your technology abroad.
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Funding to access top-ranked research talent
Mitacs Accelerate
Stretch your $7,500 investment and expand your R&D potential by collaborating with faculty, college students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows on your company’s complex research challenges.
Mitacs
Funding to work with top-ranked expert researchers
Mitacs — Elevate
Get a financial contribution of up to $30,000 in matching funds and be partnered with a postdoctoral fellow to help solve your business challenges.
Mitacs
Funding for space R&D
Space Technology Development Program
Get a non-repayable contribution for projects related to mission-enabling and generic space technologies.
Government of Canada, Canadian Space Agency
Funding for dairy product development
Matching Investment Fund
Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $150,000 for product development initiatives that help stimulate demand for Canadian dairy products and ingredients.
Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission
Financial support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program — Access to Capital
Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $99,999 for business planning, acquisitions, expansion, domestic or export marketing, new product or process development, introducing new technologies and more.
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)
Funded researcher for academic/business collaboration
Applied Research and Development Grants — Industrial Partner
Get a grant of up to $150,000/year, to collaborate with college researchers on R&D projects of up to 3 years.
Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Funding to develop export markets
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport SMEs
Get a contribution of up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of costs related to developing and expanding your e-commerce presence, attending virtual events, applying for certification and intellectual property protection in international markets, search engine
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Funding for large-scale genomics projects
Genome Canada
Your not-for-profit organization could get funding for R&D projects in genomics related to agriculture, energy, environment, fisheries, forestry, health and mining.
Genome Canada
Funding to collaborate on health research
CIHR Health Research Collaboration
Get access to a variety of funding and health research collaboration opportunities in Canada and globally.
Government of Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Funding for innovative projects in Northern Canada
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit
Get funding for projects that contribute to diversifying Canada’s northern economy and promoting economic growth.
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Funding for economic development in Northern Canada
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Get funding for projects related to innovation, economic growth and diversification, and capacity development.
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Funding for biopharmaceutical R&D
Quantum Leap
Get a grant between $500,000 and $1.2 million for R&D related to innovative technologies, tools and platforms that facilitate the drug discovery/development process and new therapeutic approaches.
CQDM — Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery
Personalized support for Quebec businesses
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Business Start-Up and Expansion
Get support and assistance with business start-up, expansion, business transfer, sustainable development, web and e-commerce.
Réseau des SADC et CAE
Money for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Business Development Support Program
Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $100,000 to cover up to 50% of costs relating to improvements in your productivity and competitiveness, or to focus on trade opportunities.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Funding for regional development in Newfoundland and Labrador
Regional Development Fund — Regional Development Program
Non-repayable contributions for economic initiatives focused on regional and sectoral development, diversification, and key emerging sectors.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Financial support for training in Newfoundland and Labrador
Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building
Non-repayable contributions up to $10,000 for training support relating to economic and business development.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Funding for professional help to create or improve a food product or process in PEI
Food Product Development Assistance
Get a contribution of up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs of professional and technical help when creating a new food product or process.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Productivity and innovation expertise in Nova Scotia
Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program
Get a voucher of up to $25,000 to access expertise within post-secondary institutions to help your business innovate or improve productivity.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Financial support for Indigenous businesses in the territories
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Get a financial contribution to cover up to 90% of eligible costs when your Indigenous-led organization undertakes a project to expand your business in one of the 3 northern territories.
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Funding for manufacturers in Northern Ontario
REGI — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario
Get a repayable contribution to increase efficiency, modernize your facilities or increase export sales for your SME manufacturing business.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Financial support for musicians (French-language market)
MUSICACTION
Get funding for the production and marketing of French-language Canadian sound recordings, domestic and international touring and showcasing, and more.
Musicaction
Funding for Northern Ontario community economic development
Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Get a contribution to cover the eligible costs of projects that help develop the economy in key sectors such as mining and forest industries, tourism, agri-food, information and communications technology, renewable energy and manufacturing.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Need to solve a business problem in the areas of natural resources, applied science and/or engineering? Get funding at 50% of what you and your collaborators contribute to the project, to a maximum of $300,000, when you partner with at least one academic
Government of British Columbia, Innovate BC
Matching funding to mitigate on-farm risks
AgriInvest
Get a matching contribution of up to $10,000 per year to help manage income declines or to make investments to mitigate on-farm risks.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding for agriculture and agri-food SME export activities
AgriMarketing Program
Get up to $2 million in financial support over five years to pursue new markets abroad.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding to increase international agrimarket opportunities
AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations
Your association in the agriculture, agri-food, or agri-based products sector, including fish and seafood, could get a contribution of matching funds, up to $2 million/year, for projects that break down trade barriers and build market success.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Money and other prizes for artists
Canada Council for the Arts — Prizes
You could be awarded with financial and other types of prizes from a variety of categories for the arts, literature, architecture and music, in recognition of your quest for innovation and excellence.
Canada Council for the Arts
Funding for projects in the book industry
Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Not-for-Profit
Get a contribution of up to $2 million for a book industry project related to marketing, digital technology, professional-development and more.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Funding for periodical publishers
Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers
Financial assistance of up to $1.5 million for Canadian print magazines, non-daily newspapers and digital periodicals.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Financial support for musicians (English-language market)
FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry
Get funding for the production and marketing of English-language Canadian sound recordings, domestic and international touring and showcasing, and more.
Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings
Funding for film producers
Canada Feature Film Fund
Financing for Canadian film producers to develop, produce and market movies in English or French in Canada and internationally.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Reduced price for Canadian manufactured dairy ingredients
Special Milk Class Permit Program
Milk components at a discounted price for Canadian food processors who use dairy ingredients in their products.
Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission
Grants for growth and innovation in Quebec
Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program
Non-repayable contributions of $40,000 to $250,000 covering up to 10% of project costs for existing businesses and 15% for start-ups.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Funding for health solutions in Alberta
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations
Check current health research funding opportunities from Alberta Innovates.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Financial assistance for translation in New Brunswick
Support for Translation and Interpretation Program
Not-for-profit organizations requiring interpretation or translation services may apply for this non-repayable assistance.
Government of New Brunswick, Executive Council Office
Financial assistance for cultural industries in New Brunswick
Cultural industries — Financial assistance
Grants and contributions of varying amounts for arts organizations, arts businesses (fine craft, music, film and television, new media, writing and publishing) and artists.
Government of New Brunswick, tourism, Heritage and Culture
Financial support for electricity conservation innovation in Ontario
Grid Innovation Fund
Receive funding to cover eligible project costs of new technologies, practices, and services to help achieve electricity bill savings for Ontario ratepayers or that reduce the costs associated with maintaining reliable operation of the province’s energy g
Independent Electricity System Operator
Grants to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Business project grants
Grants of up to $1.5 million for projects that encourage innovation, collaboration, cluster development, job creation and private sector investment in southwestern Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Money for digital media projects in Ontario
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Production
Get matching funds between $25,000 and $300,000 to create a market-ready digital media content project that will be released to end users.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Advice and awards for Indigenous businesses in Manitoba
Community Futures Manitoba — Indigenous Business Development Services
Business advisory services for Indigenous businesses in Manitoba, as well as some financial award programs.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada, Community Futures Manitoba
Money for Saskatchewan creative industries
Creative Saskatchewan Investment Programs
Grants for book publishing, craft and visual art, interactive digital projects, live performing arts, music and screen-based media for new product development, research, marketing, export development and more.
Creative Saskatchewan
Money for agricultural industry research in Saskatchewan
Agriculture Development Fund
Funding for projects that explore ideas that could be of value to the agriculture and food industry by developing solutions to emerging production-constraint problems.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Grants for arts sector projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Arts Board Grants
Various grants for artists, critics and curators, editors, organizations, communities and more.
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Arts Board
Grants for arts sector projects in Alberta
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Grants
Access calls for proposals for a variety of funding programs in dance, film and video, Indigenous arts, literary arts, music, theatre, visual arts and new media.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Voucher for advanced stage development in Alberta
Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Get up to $150,000 to work collaboratively with partners to showcase a prototype in the marketplace or a complete technology to a strategic customer.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Money and training for self-employment in NWT
Self-Employment Program
Access up to 52 weeks of financial support, business information, orientation sessions, and business planning assistance to start your own business.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Education, Culture and Employment
Funding for entrepreneurs in the Northwest Territories
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support
Financial assistance of up to $25,000 for start-up, asset acquisition, market and product development, and operational support.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Funding for tourism product business planning in the Northwest Territories
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance
Get up to $25,000 towards the development of business plans to enhance an existing tourism product or develop a new one.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Grants for Inuit businesses in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses
Receive up to $25,000 in grants for pre-start-up, start-up, and business expansion, which can be combined with a business loan to grow and expand your business.
Kakivak Association
Grants to develop creative content for screen in Nunavut
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund
Get for up to three $7,500 grants per project to develop creative content for film, television and/or digital media.
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Money to train existing and new employees in Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant
Funding of up to $15,000 per year to increase labour force participation in the province.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Subsidy for childcare services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Operating Grant Program
Reduce your child care centre’s daily rate and get a variable operating grant to cover part of your business costs.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Money for the discovery of new mineral districts in Newfoundland and Labrador
Junior Exploration Assistance Program
Financial support of up to $225,000 per project for mineral exploration and/or mining.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Money for independent mineral exploration in Newfoundland and Labrador
Prospecting Assistance Grants
Grants of up to $12,000 for approved projects in mineral exploration.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Money for Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism service industry
Market Readiness Subsidy Program
Grants of up to $2,500 per event to help grow the province’s tourism sector.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
Funding to support self-employment job creation
Self-Employment Assistance
Assistance for Newfoundland and Labrador employment insurance (EI)-eligible individuals to start a business.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Money for energy efficiency improvements in Newfoundland and Labrador
takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program
Get up to $50,000 to make your organization more energy efficient.
Hydro / Newfoundland Power
Support for new entrants to the lobster fishery in Prince Edward Island
Future Fisher Program
Access training and financial assistance as a new entrant in the lobster fishery in Prince Edward Island or if you are working towards ownership of a lobster fleet.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sports and Culture
Money for Prince Edward Island (PEI) music industry development
Music PEI Funding Program
Funding to help develop artists and infrastructure, including support for emerging artists, export development and career investment.
Music PEI
Money to increase online sales for PEI businesses
Web Presence Assistance
Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $2,500 to create or upgrade a website for your business.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Financial help for Prince Edward Island businesses
Capital Acquisition Support
Get funding of up to $25,000 to cover 25% of project costs for businesses of all levels, from local start-ups to international exporters that want to invest in technology, equipment, and infrastructure in order to grow their business.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Marketing support for Prince Edward Island (PEI) businesses
Marketing Support Program
Funding of up to $16,000 for business marketing costs to execute exporting plans and activities.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Contribution to cover Prince Edward Island (PEI) business rental costs
Rental Cost Assistance
The Rental Incentive Assistance program contributes up to $6 per square foot per month for one year of rental space to help businesses get started or expand.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Support for Prince Edward Island (PEI) entrepreneurs
Self-Employ PEI
Job seekers who want to launch their own businesses may apply to receive a weekly allowance or employment insurance (EI) benefits, or combination of both.
Government of Prince Edward Island, SkillsPEI
Supplement for Nova Scotia employer training
Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive
Funding up to 100% to increase productivity, innovation, diversity, technology use, and competitiveness.
Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education
Resources for Cape Breton Island and Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, craft entrepreneurs
Creative Entrepreneurship Program
Get assistance in developing skills and starting or growing your craft business through workshops, funding, wholesale and export opportunities, mentorship connections, and training to support sustainable craft practices in Unama’ki-Cape Breton.
Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
Financial support for continuing education for childcare providers
Early Years Continuing Education Program
Access a reimbursement available to child care and Pre-primary staff, and family home child care providers working in regulated child care centres, approved family home child care, or the Preprimary program who wish to pursue education in the field of ear
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Support for Nova Scotia workers’ skills development
Job Creation Partnerships
This program helps employment insurance (EI) recipients develop the skills they need to find full-time work.
Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
Training for unemployed workers to start a business in Nova Scotia
Self-Employment Program (Nova Scotia)
If you are receiving employment insurance benefits, you may be eligible for financial and business assistance to develop a business plan and start your own business or create your own job.
Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
Funding for film and television production in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund
Get a financial incentive of 25% to 32% of eligible costs for films or television series produced in Nova Scotia by Nova Scotian companies or out-of-province companies.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
Money for New Brunswick agrifood businesses
Agri-Food Market Development and Access
Get up to $15,000 to develop agrifood, fish, and aquaculture products.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Compensation for New Brunswick crop or livestock loss
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Farmers who have made reasonable efforts to limit wildlife damage from occurring may be eligible for compensation for loss of livestock or crop due to wildlife.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Financing for New Brunswick business start-ups
Self-Employment Benefit — Workforce Expansion
Get financial assistance at a provincially-established rate, as well as other types of support during the initial development phase of your business, including coaching and ongoing technical advice.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Money for New Brunswick First Nation community economic development
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED
Cover up to 50% of your business planning costs to a maximum of $16,000.
JEDI – Joint Economic Development Initiative
Financial incentives for energy efficiency in New Brunswick
Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program
If you own or operate a commercial building in New Brunswick, you could get up to $1.25 million to implement energy efficiency projects in order to reduce electricity consumption, increase competitiveness, and produce a healthier and more comfortable work
NB Power
Funds to make vehicles accessible
Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities
If you offer transportation to people with disabilities, you can get up to $8,000 to cover 80% of the costs of vehicle retrofitting requirements.
Government of New Brunswick, Transportation and Infrastructure
Subsidy to hire people with disabilities in Quebec
Job integration contract
Get salary support and reimbursement of certain additional expenses necessary for the integration and employment of a person with a disability.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du travail, de l’emploi et de la solidarité
Money for unemployed workers to start a business in Quebec
Support for self-employment
If you are receiving employment insurance benefits or benefits from a last-resort financial assistance program, you may be eligible for financial support and technical advice to develop a business plan and start your own business or create your own job.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du travail, de l’emploi et de la solidarité
Money for aspiring farmers in Quebec
Financial support for aspiring farmers
Get up to $50,000 to work an existing farm or start a new business.
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Get financial aid to install electric charging stations at your Quebec business
Roulez Vert — Rebate for charging station at work
Reimbursement for Quebec businesses, municipalities and public bodies of up to $49,000 per eligible building per fiscal year for the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations at your workplace for employees.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Financing for Quebec cultural exports
Export and cultural visibility support program
Funding in varying amounts for activities relating to the export of Quebec cultural products, in the form of non-repayable or partially repayable grants.
Gouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
Financial and technical assistance to carry out forest management activities
Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots
Existing forestry companies in Quebec can get assistance in varying amounts for technical and silvicultural work and certification activities on private woodlots.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs
Rebate for QC alcohol producers
Support program for positioning Quebec alcohol in the SAQ network
Get a reimbursement between 4% and 18% of net SAQ sales on artisan alcoholic beverages you produce, to a maximum of $450 000 per year.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Funding for partnerships among Ontario employers, employees and communities
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships
Get funding for a project when you collaborate with your employees, employee associations, and community organizations to address labour market challenges, such as preventing skills shortages within new and emerging industries and organizations.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Money and advice for Ontario small businesses
Starter Company Plus
Advice and funding of up to $5,000 to help new or existing businesses hire, grow, plan, export and more.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Money for Ontario students to start a summer business
Summer Company
Get a grant of up to $3,000 and mentorship from local business leaders to help you start and learn how to run your own student business.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Financial support for regional Indigenous projects in Ontario
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Regional Partnership Grants Program
Access a grant to support projects that provide jobs, training and/or business opportunities to Indigenous people.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Funding for the Ontario cultural media industry
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Receive funding for activities that expand skills, business capacity, market share, sales, and innovation when selling content in the book, magazine, film, television, and interactive digital media sectors, and/or any combination of these sectors.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Money for Ontario export-ready book publishers
Global Market Development Fund – Book
Grants to cover up to 50% (at a maximum of $15,000) for a publishing company’s eligible expenses to engage in international business and book market development activities.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Grants for young Manitoba entrepreneurs
Young Entrepreneurs Program
Receive up to $10,000 to defray start-up costs and capital expenditures.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development Investment and Trade
Funding for Innovative Projects in Manitoba
Innovation Growth Program
Your SME could get a 50-50 cost-shared grant up to $100,000 towards the development and commercialization of a new innovative product.
Government of Manitoba, Department of Economic Development and Training
Financing for Saskatchewan Métis entrepreneurs
Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Grants, loans and equity investments for Métis people, from $10,000 to $1,000,000, to stimulate entrepreneurship and economic development activities.
Government of Saskatchewan, Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Funding for childcare services in Saskatchewan
Inclusion Program
Funding of up to $24,000 to assist with the cost of accommodating children with diverse needs in a childcare setting.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Education
Funding to help Saskatchewan businesses market domestically and internationally
STEP Market Access Program
Contributions of up to $8,000 per year to offset expenses incurred to exhibit in a trade show, trade event, or trade mission in a new export market outside of Saskatchewan.
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
Reimbursement of export-related costs for Alberta businesses
Alberta Export Expansion Program
Reimbursements from $1,000 to $25,000 per year up to 75% of eligible expenses such as airfare, accommodation and other goods and services related to export activities.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism
Fund for environmental and sustainable economic development activities in Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii
Coast Funds Economic Development Fund
Economic development fund for participating First Nations for projects that have positive direct or indirect environmental or social impacts.
Coast Funds
Rebates on labour and materials for Yukon contractors
Yukon Business Incentive Program
If you are working on a Government of Yukon contract, get a rebate on construction materials for the procured goods and services, or up to 20% in wage subsidies when you hire Yukon labour, including youth and apprentices.
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development
Training fund for Yukon heritage workers
Yukon Heritage Training Fund
Receive funding to cover up to 90% of the costs for heritage training, including courses, workshops and internships.
Yukon Historical & Museums Association
Money for mineral exploration in Yukon
Yukon Mineral Exploration Program
Get funding to locate, explore and develop mineral projects to an advanced exploration stage.
Government of Yukon, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
Financial assistance for touring Yukon artists
Touring Artist Fund
If you are an artist or part of an artistic ensemble or company that creates, produces or interprets art in theatre, dance, music, visual art, film, storytelling or a combination of art forms, you can get up to $10,000 to present your works within or outs
Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Funding to promote Yukon tourism businesses
Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Get funding for a variety of promotional activities including online and traditional advertising, domestic or international trade and consumer shows, and sales calls and missions.
Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Yukon arts community funding
Yukon Arts Fund
Arts collectives and other eligible groups can receive funds to plan an activity related to literary, visual or performing arts.
Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Training grant for employees in Yukon cultural industries sector
Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund
Receive funding for providing or participating in training or career enhancement opportunities that relate to the economic aspect of the arts sector.
Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Funding for tourism industry training in Yukon
Yukon Tourism Training Fund
Receive a contribution of up to $5,000 to cover up to 75% of training costs to advance your tourism career, sharpen your skills, and improve your customers’ experience as an individual or group.
Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon
Financial support for Yukon film production training
Yukon Film — Training Fund
Yukon not-for-profit organizations may apply to receive up to $25,000 in funding to cover up to 75% of eligible costs to offer training programs to Yukoners. The programs must increase opportunities for Yukoners to work in the film, television and digital
Government of Yukon, Yukon Media Development
Financial support for businesses in the Northwest Territories
Metis-Dene Development Fund
Access loan guarantees, working capital loans, lines of credit, term loans, financing, and business advisory services for your Indigenous or non-Indigenous SME in the NWT.
Métis-Dene Development Fund
Financial support for Northwest Territories artists and art projects
Northwest Territories Arts Council Funding
Access financial and developmental support to artists, craftspeople, and arts organizations to foster the growth of the arts sector across the territory.
NWT Arts Council
Funding to start or grow a business in Nunavut
Small Business Support Program — Small Business Opportunities Fund
Receive up to $100,000 for your new or expanding small business to offset the costs associated with a wide range of planning, start-up, expansion and marketing activities, and to help you face viability or wind-down challenges during COVID-19.
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Money for tourism-based businesses in the Qikiqtani Region, Nunavut
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Get up to $10,000 in grant funding for new equipment, safety gear, and marketing initiatives for your tourism-based business.
Kakivak Association
Genomics research funding competitions
Genome Funding Opportunities
Access current research funding competitions for genomics research addressing health, forestry, fisheries, aquaculture, energy, mining and environment industry needs.
Genome British Columbia
Grant for British Columbia digital media or software productions
Interactive Fund
Grant of $50,000 to support the production of high quality, original, interactive digital media content and software applications owned and controlled by British Columbia companies or individuals.
Government of British Columbia, Creative BC
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
NBIF Innovation Voucher
Get a grant of up to $80,000, paid directly to the research institute, to cover 80% of the costs of R&D services such as applied research, proof of concept and prototyping, product testing and demos, and more.
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
Assistance for Francophone projects in southern Ontario
FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
Access funding to support projects encouraging economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships and to increase support for small- and medium-sized enterprises in Francophone communities of Southern Ontario.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Funding for projects in the book industry
Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit
Contributions of up to $1.5 million for marketing, technology and professional development projects in the book publishing, distribution, marketing, wholesale or retail sectors representing Canadian authors.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Financial support for internships in the book industry
Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Internships
Contributions of up to 50% of eligible expenses or $15,000 for internships in the book publishing, distribution, marketing, wholesale or retail sectors representing a Canadian book publisher. You may receive up to 75% of eligible expenses or $22,500 for h
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Funding for book publishing internships
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Contribution of up to 50% of the total eligible expenses or $15,000 for interns in a publishing role with a Canadian book publisher. In the case of Indigenous interns, interns from a Racialized community, interns from official language minority communitie
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Money to hire tech interns in book publishing
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships
Contribution of up to 70% of the total eligible expenses for internships in a technology role with a Canadian book publisher or $20,000 or 90% of eligible costs in the case of Indigenous interns, interns from a Racialized community, interns from official
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Funding for book publisher business planning
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning
Contributions of up to $50,000 for business planning projects in Canadian book publishing companies.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Financial support for book publisher business planning
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms
Contributions of up to 75% of the total eligible expenses or $50,000 for business planning projects in Canadian book publishing companies owned and controlled by an Indigenous publisher, members of a Racialized community or official language minority publ
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Financial support for publishing and sales of books
Canada Book Fund Publishing Support
Contributions for ongoing production, marketing and distribution of Canadian-authored books, in Canada and globally.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Funding for innovation in periodical publishing
Canada Periodical Fund – Business Innovation
Financial assistance of up to $500,000 or 75% of the total eligible project-related cost, whichever is less, for business innovation projects. For start-up projects, you can get funds up to 50% of total eligible project-related costs to a maximum of $10,0
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Funding for collective initiatives by associations representing periodical publishers
Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives
Financial assistance to increase the sustainability of the Canadian print magazine and non-daily community newspaper industries.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Receive a grant of up to $1.5 million to cover up to 50% of eligible costs for projects that focus on job creation and economic and business development in eastern Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Grants for economic development in southwestern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Grants of up to $1.5 million for projects that focus on job creation and economic and business development in southwestern Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Financial assistance for the demonstration of new technologies in Quebec
Technoclimat
Get a contribution to cover up to 50% of the cost of energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction technology demonstration projects, either for the development of a pre-commercial innovation or for the testing of a technology that is not yet availab
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Grants to grow or expand in eastern Ontario
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Business project grants
Grants of up to $1.5 million for projects that encourage innovation, collaboration, cluster development, job creation and private sector investment in eastern Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Financial backing for economic capacity-building projects, community projects, and business support services.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Financial support for Ontario Indigenous business, communities and organizations
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Economic Diversification Grants Program
Access grants for projects that contribute to economic diversification, employment, training and business opportunities.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Voucher for SMEs in early-stage tech development in Alberta
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Get up to $10,000 paid directly to a service provider to support technologies in the early development stages.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Voucher for mid-to-late stage development in Alberta
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Get up to $100,000 to work in collaboration with project partners to advance technology that is in the mid-to-late developmental stages.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Money and advice for Nova Scotia innovators
Invest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives
Funding competitions and access to business advisory and market intelligence services for innovators and start-ups.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Grant for Alberta post-production labour costs
Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
Get up to $200,000 to hire staff for post-production, visual effects and digital animation projects.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture
Grant for Alberta film script development
Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant
Companies with multiple film or television projects of 30 minutes or more may be eligible for up to $55,000 per project or $70,000 total.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture
Grants to create Nunavut short films
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund
Emerging filmmakers can participate in a mentoring program that provides professional support and funds up to $25,000 to develop and produce a short film in their own community.
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Grants to bring Nunavut films to international markets
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program
Get up to $5,000 to attend international markets, co-production conferences or forums, as well as ceremonies or film festivals where your film has been nominated or selected for screening.
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Rebate on costs of developing films in Nunavut
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program
Get a rebate of up to 17% or 27% (depending on ownership) on the costs of producing a film in Nunavut, plus possible additional rebate bonuses for training creative personnel and creating Inuit language versions.
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Grant for Inuktitut films and versioning for existing programs
Inuktut Versioning Fund
Get up to $10,000 to cover 33% of the eligible costs of the versioning of existing programming of relevance to Nunavut into Inuktut, either Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun.
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Money for capital purchases in the Northwest Territories
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Support Capital Expansion Incentive
Get up to $15,000 per year for up to two years to offset loan interest associated with new capital purchases that will allow you to expand your business.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Funding for strategic sector research in the Northwest Territories
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support
Receive up to $25,000 to develop new products or packages, or to work on enhancing your organization’s strategic advantage in priority sectors.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Funding for economic initiatives in the Northwest Territories
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Community Economic Development
Associations, band and community councils can apply for up to $25,000 in financial assistance for feasibility plans, infrastructure development, industry strategic plans, events and more.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Money for micro-businesses in the Northwest Territories
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business
Micro businesses can get financial assistance of up to $6,000 over three years for the purchase of tools, equipment, traditional harvesting activities, and other self-employment activities.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Funding for Northwest Territories business people to attend seminars and tradeshows
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Business Intelligence and Networking
Get up to $8,000 per year to attend conferences, tradeshows, and seminars to access information on new technologies and business opportunities to build your business.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Money for strategic projects in Northwest Territories
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Strategic Investments
Access up to $75,000 to make large investments in your company in order to expand and grow your business and partake in major economic development projects that meet established criteria.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Funding for tourism product development in the Northwest Territories
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement
Financial assistance of up to $250,000 towards the development of a new tourism product or enhancement of an existing product.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Funding for tourism product marketing in the Northwest Territories
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses
Up to $10,000 in financial assistance for marketing materials, travel to tradeshows, campaign launches and more.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Money to buy tools for Inuit craftspeople in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
Kakivak Association — Small Tool Grants
Receive up to $1,000 for the purchase of carving tools or $2,500 for sewing machines that are needed by artists or craftspeople to create their works.
Kakivak Association
Money for energy management systems in Quebec
Electricity Management Systems
If the annual electricity bill for your business exceeds $750,000, you may be able to get up to $175,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs to purchase and install diagnostic equipment, or to implement an elictricity management system (EMS) or an energy mana
Gouvernement du Québec, Hydro-Québec
Funding to implement energy efficiency measures in Quebec
Efficient Solutions Program
Financial assistance to implement energy efficiency measures involving lighting, variable-frequency drives, compressed air, water chilling and industrial refrigeration.
Gouvernement du Québec, Hydro-Québec
Financial support to demonstrate electricity saving technology in Quebec
Technology and Business Demonstration
Get financial assistance of up to $500,000 to cover 75% of the costs of testing the technical and commercial viability of innovative energy-saving or power-demand optimization measures.
Gouvernement du Québec, Hydro-Québec
Money to improve farm energy efficiency in Quebec
Efficient Farming Products
Get a rebate on the purchase and installation of lighting products and more efficient farm equipment, such as piglet warmers, fans and milk and milking conservation equipment.
Gouvernement du Québec, Hydro-Québec
Complete analysis of greenhouse gas reduction options for Quebec companies
ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream
Up to $300,000 to cover 75% of the costs of conducting a complete analysis of opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Financial assistance for energy management systems in Quebec
ÉcoPerformance — Energy management stream
Up to $310,000 to cover 75% of the costs of implementing an energy management system in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Financial assistance for greenhouse gas reduction
ÉcoPerformance — Standard Implementation stream
Up to $5 million per project and maximum of $10 million per year per site for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Subsidy for young businesses in Montreal
PME MTL – Young Business
Get up to $15,000 to help with your start-up and growth.
PME MTL
Subsidy to support social economy projects in Montreal
PME MTL – Social Initiatives
Obtain up to $50,000 in grants and resources to support projects aimed at exploring new sectors, new ways of doing things or developing new expertise.
PME MTL
Money for community-based businesses in Montreal
PME MTL – New Community Businesses
Your new community-based venture may be eligible to receive $23,000 in loans and subsidies.
PME MTL
Funding for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
TACC Business Equity Program
Contribution of up to $100,000 for individual business owners and $250,000 for community owned business.
Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Grants for First Nations Communities with TACC business loans
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match Grant
Get an equity match of up to $25,000 for British Columbia First Nation Community business projects to establish, modernize or expand a business.
Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Grants for First Nations Entrepreneurs with TACC business loans
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Entrepreneur Equity Match Grant
Get an equity match of up to $5,000 for BC First Nation entrepreneurs within the traditional Coast Salish territory for projects to establish, modernize or expand a business.
Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Receive up to $100,000 in co-investment funding and strategic partners support to develop, test, validate and demonstrate connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) and smart mobility technologies.
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Grant for cost-shared employee training in Alberta
Canada-Alberta Job Grant
Get up to $15,000 to cover 100% of training costs for hiring unemployed individuals or up to $10,000 to cover 2/3 of the training costs for other new or existing employees.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration
Funding to create summer jobs for First Nations and Inuit students
First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Get a contribution when you develop a project that creates summer jobs of at least 80 hours for First Nations and Inuit youth.
Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada
Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)
Get a contribution to develop projects that helps First Nations and Inuit youth acquire essential employment skills and learn about job and career options.
Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada
Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Not-for-Profit Sector)
Get a contribution to develop projects to help First Nations and Inuit youth acquire essential employment skills and learn about job and career options.
Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada
Funding to collaborate with international researchers
Mitacs Accelerate International
Get a grant when you partner with international researchers and universities to work on projects that benefit Canada by bringing talent here, creating domestically-held IP, increasing foreign investment and more.
Mitacs
Funding for economic growth projects in rural Atlantic Canada
Innovative Communities Fund
Get a non-repayable financial contribution for strategic projects that build on the existing strengths of your community, leading to long-term employment and enhanced economic capacity.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Money to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
E-tools for Exporting
Get up to $15,000 to cover 45% of the costs related to short-term projects aimed at developing and adopting electronic tools that can help you get your products and services to international markets more efficiently.
LearnSphere
Money to enhance export marketing for Prince Edward Island businesses
Export Market Access Program (EMAP)
Get up to $15,000 to cover 45% of the costs of short-term projects relating to export strategy, planning and marketing activities.
LearnSphere
Funding for Nova Scotia SMEs
Innovation Rebate Program
Get a rebate of up to $3,750,000 to cover up to 25% of the project costs for improving your production processes or waste stream processing, for entering new markets and/or producing new products, or establishing new production facilities.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Up to $50,000 to cover 50% of the costs of applied research and development, new or improved products and services, and testing of innovative equipment or technologies to support capital investment decisions.
Northern Development Initiative Trust
Funding to support Indigenous-led activities in the forest sector
Indigenous Forestry Initiative
Get funding of up to $50,000 to prepare and participate in industry or government-led sustainable forest management planning and forest policy development. er à la planification de la gestion durable des forêts et à l’élaboration de la politique forestièr
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Funding for international business development by national organizations
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $250,000 to undertake new or expanded international business development activities, in strategic markets or sectors, for the benefit of an entire industry.
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Grants for businesses that employ reservists
Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program
If you are a civilian employer of reservists or a self-employed reservist, get financial assistance to offset operational costs you incur when reservists deploy on full-time operational duty, both domestically and abroad.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Grants for New Brunswick publishers for business travel and training
Business and Professional Development for Publishers — Grants
Book and periodical publishers can get up to $2,500 per year to cover up to 60% of expenses relating to travel-based business development and professional development activities.
Government of New Brunswick, Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Funds for New Brunswick film producers to go to film festivals and events
Film — Promotional Travel Assistance
Film producers who have been officially invited or selected for screening and/or competition in and outside New Brunswick may be eligible for funding of up to $2,000 to cover 50% of travel expenses.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Funding for search and rescue initiatives
Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund
Search and rescue organizations can apply for funding for projects that improve search and rescue response or prevention and align with national priorities, such as training programs, equipment purchases, R&D projects, prevention or awareness campaigns, o
Government of Canada, Public Safety Canada
Funding for renewable energy and capacity building projects
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities
Get financial support for your project that will help reduce the use of fossil fuels for heating and electricity by increasing the use of clean energy in remote and rural communities.
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Funding for digital literacy initiatives
Digital Literacy Exchange Program
Your not-for-profit organization can apply for funding to support initiatives that teach fundamental digital literacy skills to Canadians who would benefit from participating in the digital economy.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Money for Yukon artists
Culture Quest
Funding of up to $10,000 per year for First Nations artists and other Yukon artists for new creations, showcasing of work outside of the Yukon and fostering creative capacity in Yukon communities.
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture
Funding to create or upgrade cultural spaces
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
Get funding for up to 50% of the costs of construction or renovation of physical spaces used for arts and heritage related creation, presentation, preservation and exhibition.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
New Ventures BC Competition
Compete for cash prizes up to $250,000, as well as education, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help launch your new venture.
Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC
Funding to build capacity in the agricultural sector
AgriCompetitiveness Program
National associations and Indigenous groups can apply for up to $5 million over 5 years to cover 70% of the costs of activities that help the agricultural sector to leverage, coordinate and build on existing capacity; enhance safety; adapt to changing com
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations
Your for-profit business can get up to $5 million over 5 years to fund 50% of the cost of pre-commercial scientific research in priority areas.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
AgriScience Program — Projects — Not-for-profit
Your not-for-profit organization can get up to $5 million over 5 years to fund 70% of the cost of pre-commercial scientific research in priority areas.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Repayable contributions for agri-sector innovation projects
AgriInnovate Program
Get up to $5 million in repayable contributions to cover 50% of the cost of projects that aim to accelerate demonstration, commercialization and/or adoption of innovative products, technologies, processes or services that increase agri-sector competitiven
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding to improve diversity in the agriculture and agri-food sector
AgriDiversity Program
Your not-for-profit organization can get up to $1 million in funding over 5 years for projects that help under-represented groups (youth, women, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities) pursue entrepreneurship, leadership and careers in agricultu
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding for agriculture and agri-food health and safety systems
AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association
Up to $1 million over five years for not-for-profit organizations to help industry develop and adopt systems, standards and tools to support health and safety claims about Canadian agricultural and agri-food products.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding to address agribusiness market and regulatory requirements
AgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Get up to $50,000 to implement third-party assurance certification projects that will help your company address international market requirements.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Removing barriers to ensure women’s equality
Women's Program
Get money to cover eligible expenses for non-commercial projects that improve women’s and girls’ economic security and prosperity, that encourage their participation, leadership and decision-making roles, and that help end violence against women and girls
Government of Canada, Women and Gender Equality Canada
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Funding for projects in the Atlantic fisheries sector, including R&D, pilots and testing, commercialization, partnerships and network creation, adoption of more effective technologies and processes, and scientific research on sustainable harvesting and ec
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Funding challenges for innovations that save and improve lives
Grand Challenges Canada
Have a bold idea for an innovation that will save and improve lives? Apply to the challenges that are posted and get funding to bring your idea to vulnerable populations.
Grand Challenges Canada
Creative industry global growth funding in Nova Scotia
Creative Industries Fund
Receive funding of up to 50% of costs for projects focused on global competitiveness and sustained export activity in industries in design, art, music and other creative industries in Nova Scotia.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
Funding for the arts in British Columbia
British Columbia Arts Council Funding
Project and operating assistance for performing arts, arts training and arts organizations.
Government of British Columbia, British Columbia Arts Council
Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
Sustainable CAP — Research and Innovation
Apply for funding to cover up to 50% of the costs of researcher and industry-led projects for improved technologies and practices related to climate change adaptation, environmental sustainability, human nutrition, and livestock feed production and use.
Government of Manitoba; Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Funding to demonstrate and evaluate new agricultural practices in Sask.
Ag Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) — Producers
Funding of up to $100,000 for producer groups to demonstrate and evaluate new agricultural practices and technologies at the local level.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Rebate for dugout, pipeline and well projects in Saskatchewan
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate
Funding of up to $75,000 to cover 50% of the costs of dugouts, pipelines and wells for agricultural crop spraying, livestock watering or greenhouse production.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Funding for decommissioning wells on Saskatchewan farms
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval
Get up to $10,000 to cover 90% of the costs related to well decommissioning including sealing and capping water wells by a registered well driller.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Funding for farms in Saskatchewan to increase irrigation capacity
Irrigation Program — Irrigation Development Program
Get up to $1,675 per irrigable acre to cover 67% of the costs of creating a secure water supply to the edge of irrigable land parcels, to a maximum of $500,000 per applicant.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Funding for farms in Saskatchewan to improve irrigation efficiency
Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program
Get up to $50,000 to cover up to 30% of the costs of converting low-efficiency or high-pressure irrigation systems to high-efficiency, low-pressure irrigation systems that result in improved energy and water efficiencies.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Money to build awareness and trust in Saskatchewan agriculture
Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)
Funding of up to $50,000 per project to cover 75% of the costs of projects that tell the story of Saskatchewan agriculture to educate the public, build trust and dispel myths.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Funding projects for innovative defence and security solutions
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)
Check out current and future challenges and submit your ideas for a chance to get money to pursue your ideas and help the Canadian Armed Forces solve defence and security issues.
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)
Get 75% assistance, up to $80,000, for applied agricultural research projects related to yield evaluations, climate issues, pest management, improvements in pollination, on-farm diversification, new agri-based products, clean technology, addressing gaps i
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agricultural Producers)
Get 50% assistance, up to $40,000, for applied agricultural research projects related to yield evaluations, climate issues, pest management, improvements in pollination, on-farm diversification, new agri-based products, clean technology, addressing gaps i
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)
Get 25% assistance, up to $40,000, for applied agricultural research projects related to yield evaluations, climate issues, pest management, improvements in pollination, on-farm diversification, new agri-based products, clean technology, addressing gaps i
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding to implement innovative technologies in P.E.I. agriculture and agri-food
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
Access funding of up to $15 000 to cover up to 35% of eligible expenses for innovative projects which lead to on-farm diversification including crops, livestock and alternative uses for agricultural products.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding for specialized equipment in Prince Edward Island for organic farming
Organic Industry Development — Specialized Equipment
Up to $15,000 to cover 50% of the purchase of portable grain cleaners and dryers, flame weeders, mechanical weeders and interrow cultivators, frost and green manure seeders, pasture renovators, cover crop technology and other specialized equipment for org
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding to help Prince Edward Island organic businesses increase market share
Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness
Up to $40,000 to cover 50% of the costs related to implementing technologies to meet organic market requirements, improve efficiency or modify a facility to meet certified organic requirements.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding to convert agricultural land in Prince Edward Island
Organic Industry Development — Certified Organic Land Conversion
Get up to $10,000 to help mitigate risks associated with converting conventional farmland to certified organic farmland.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding for Prince Edward Island to commercialize new food products
Strategic Industry Growth Initiative
Funding to cover up to 85% of the costs of projects that accelerate the development and successful commercialization of food products.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Funding for beneficial agriculture management practices in Prince Edward Island
Agriculture Stewardship Program
Cost-shared financial support, in varying amounts, for implementation of beneficial management practices related to soil, water, energy and integrated pest management, as well as related education, awareness, promotion and development activities.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding for agricultural land sustainability in Prince Edward Island
Alternative Land Use Services Program
Agricultural landowners can get funding to establish or maintain beneficial management practices on agricultural land, or to remove targeted environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding to help businesses in Atlantic Canada
Business Development Program
Get financial assistance to provide business services such as entrepreneurship development, marketing, training and technology transfer.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Funds for food literacy and security projects in Prince Edward Island
Island Community Food Security Program
Funding of up to $10,000 to cover 100% of the costs of projects that support Prince Edward Island residents in obtaining safe, culturally acceptable, nutritionally adequate diets through a sustainable, local food system that maximizes community self-relia
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding to promote agriculture in Prince Edward Island
Agriculture Awareness Program
Up to $10,000 to cover 50% of the costs of projects that raise the profile of Prince Edward Island agriculture among youth and the general public through promotional activities and events.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Money to help agri-businesses in Prince Edward Island grow
Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses
Small and medium-sized agricultural producers, agri-businesses and agri-processors can apply for up to $30,000 to cover 50% of the costs of expanding their product base or target markets.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Money to help agri-businesses in Prince Edward Island grow
Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations
Provincial agriculture industry associations can apply for funding of up to $30,000 to cover 75% of the costs to support growth and expansion of Prince Edward Island agriculture and agri-food businesses.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Funds for risk management on Prince Edward Island farms
Assurance Systems Program
Cost-shared funding for implementation of assurance systems on-farm, in food processing enterprises, and/or post-farm agri-food enterprises, that help improve anticipation, mitigation and response to risks.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
New Brunswick agri-food product development funding
Advancing Agri-Food Processing
Financial assistance of up to $100,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs of conception and development of new agri-food products or making the production of existing products more efficient and competitive.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Agri-innovation funding in New Brunswick
Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Up to $60,000 for research and development, $60,000 for accelerating agricultural innovation and $30,000 for technology development and demonstration in the agriculture, agri-food, agri-product and agri-science sectors.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Wildlife damage compensation for British Columbia farmers
Agriculture Wildlife Program
Farmers can apply for compensation for damages caused by bison, bears, cranes, deer, elk, moose, mountain sheep and waterfowl.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Agriculture
Funds for First Nations entrepreneurs in Quebec
Aboriginal Business Financing Program – Private Project
Get a non-refundable contribution of up to $99,999 for business start-up or expansion, marketing, project management, professional advisory services, and development of a business plan, marketing plan or feasibility studies.
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Funds for business advisory services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Consulting Advisory Services
Get up to 75% of professional fees and costs reimbursed (maximum $5,000) for SMEs and non-profits.
Metro Business Opportunities
Money to promote the use of French in the office
Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 1
You could get up to $100,000 to cover a maximum of 75% of the eligible costs for a 36-month project that aims to add French to communications materials and marketing products in the workplace, like signage in the reception areas or employee handbooks.
Gouvernement du Québec, Office québécois de la langue française
Funding for Canadian creative industry exports
Creative Export Canada — Export-Ready Stream
Funding for projects that generate export revenues and help creative industries increase export profitability around the world.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Money to support community media in Quebec
Help for community media operations
Do you produce community media through print, Internet, radio or television? You can get funding to diversify the kind of Quebec regional information you offer, and to promote community participation in activities that improve the social fabric, such as r
Gouvernement du Québec, Culture et des Communications
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Get a financial contribution to help you scale up and expand, adopt and commercialize innovative technologies and processes, or diversify your markets. You can apply to this program as long as your project benefits Atlantic Canada.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Money to support business growth in Atlantic Canada
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
Your non-profit could get a financial contribution to assist businesses at all stages of development in scaling up and becoming more globally competitive. Investments will focus on enhancing business support networks for under-represented groups — includi
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and compete
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Apply for an interest free repayable contribution from $125,000 up to $10 million to develop, commercialize or produce innovative products, processes and services, improve productivity, capacity and competitiveness, scale-up and expand to develop new busi
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Funds for Southern Ontario not-for-profit organizations helping businesses
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Apply for a non-repayable contribution, from $125,000 up to $10 million to assist businesses in southern Ontario to help them scale-up by commercializing new products and services, increasing productivity and talent attraction, becoming more globally comp
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Funding for innovations the government needs
Innovative Solutions Canada Program
Your small business could get funding to come up with an innovative solution to a government challenge, with access to early-stage development, testing and validation of a prototype, and a pathway to commercialization.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Funding for the awareness of citizens to the quality of the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising
Get up to $100,000 in funding for an awareness project arising from a specific environmental issue that target a particular group in the community and lead to concrete short-term actions.
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Money for study projects on the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Community Interaction Program — Study projects
Get up to $25,000 in funding for a study project pertaining to a specific environmental issue with the aim of identifying concrete actions to be taken in the field.
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Community Interaction Program — Study/action projects
Get up to $200,000 in funding for a study and action project pertaining to a specific environmental issue with the aim of identifying concrete actions to be taken in the fields.
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Money to protect the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Community Interaction Program — Restoration and/or protection of biodiversity
Get up to $200,000 in funding for a restoration project arising from a specific environmental issue that helps conserve biodiversity and improve water quality in the St. Lawrence ecosystem.
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Money for economic development in the territories
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program — Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning
Get financial support covering up to 80% of the costs of a project that helps Indigenous communities improve their capacity to plan for, pursue, and participate in economic opportunities in the northern territories.
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
Are you in the final stages of commercialization? Get up to $16,250 to cover 65% of the costs of engaging consultants or mentors to help you bring a new and innovative product, technology or process to market.
LearnSphere
Technology transfer opportunities
Idea to Innovation Grants
Get 100% of your project costs covered when you partner with an eligible academic institution to conduct R&D and beta testing of a technology or application prior to commercialization.
Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Money to support business growth in Quebec
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Your organization could get a financial contribution to assist businesses at all stages of development in scaling up and becoming more globally competitive. Investments will focus on enhancing business support networks for under-represented groups includi
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Financial support for Manitoba First Nation businesses
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Contribution Fund
Get a non-repayable contribution of up to 30% of eligible costs for start-up, expansion or acquisition of a business that is majority Manitoba First Nation-owned.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Funding for Manitoba First Nation business planning
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Plan Assistance
Get up to $20,000 to cover up to 75% of the costs associated with hiring a professional consultant to assist in the research and development of a quality business plan that you can use to attract financing.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Financial support for Manitoba First Nation business training
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Skills Development Program
Get up to 75% of the course costs (tuition, workshop fees and books) for business readiness training that will help develop your management and marketing skills.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives
Get funding up to $30,000 to cover the costs associated with marketing and promotional activities designed to increase consumer demand and sales of British Columbia agri-food and seafood products within the province.
Government of British Columbia
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils
Get funding up to $75,000 to cover the costs associated with marketing and promotional activities designed to increase consumer demand and sales of British Columbia agri-food and seafood products within the province.
Government of British Columbia
Marketing and exporting help for PEI musicians
Taking Care of Business
Access a subsidized business growth program that includes registering your catalogue of music with performance rights organizations, professionalizing your business, assistance with marketing and promotion and participation in four 6-hour specialized busi
Music PEI
Funds for Yukon tourism industry projects
Product Development Partnership Program
Get up to $25,000 per year for projects relating to niche product development, research and development, tourism workshops and presentations, or other projects that benefit the Yukon tourism industry.
Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Funding for product and process innovations in Quebec
Support for innovation projects
Get up to $350,000 to cover 75% of the costs of project planning, R&D, technology validation and technological showcase activities relating to the development of innovative products or processes.
Investissement Québec
Business funds for First Nations communities in Quebec
Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project
Get a non-refundable contribution of up to $1 million for businesses owned by a First Nation, the Native Alliance of Quebec, or by one of their members. Funds can be used for business start-up or expansion, marketing, project management, professional advi
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Funding for collaborative projects on plant protein
Protein Industries Canada — Technology projects
Get a grant to cover up to 45% of eligible expenses for a collaborative project focused on genetics, crops, ingredients and products. Collaborators must be Protein Industries Canada members, with annual membership fees of $500.
Protein Industries Canada
Funds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity
Get a repayable contribution of up to $500,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs for a project that focuses on growth, productivity, technology adoption, market development and investment attraction.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Funding for organizations supporting business growth in Northern Ontario
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Your organization could get a financial contribution to assist businesses at all stages of development in scaling up and becoming more globally competitive. Investments will focus on enhancing business support networks for under-represented groups — inclu
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Money to reduce greenhouse gases in N.L.
Climate Change Challenge Fund
Get a grant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from your business with activities such as energy-efficiency retrofits, renewable on-site energy production, and process changes.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
INNOV-R — CRIBIQ
Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions in the field of
CRIBIQ – Consortium de recherche et d’innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec
Funding to enhance supply chains with AI
AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)
Get funding to cover up to 50% of the costs of collaborative projects that accelerate the adoption or commercialization of artificial intelligence (AI) for supply chains, when your SME partners with other Scale AI members.
GIC – Global Innovation Clusters, Scale AI Cluster
Financing for oil and gas projects in NL
Innovation and Business Development Fund
Get a non-repayable financial contribution that covers up to 50% of eligible costs of a project that helps grow and diversify the province’s oil and gas supply and service capabilities, including supply chain collaboration as well as export and diversific
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development
Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Bee BC Program
Get funding to cover up to 80% of your project, to a maximum of $7,000, for research, exploration, and field testing of bee-health-related best management practices, the purchasing of new equipment, and the implementation of new bee health strategies.
Government of British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation
Funding in the development of novel and innovative digital technology solutions
Digital Technology Cluster
Get a grant to cover a portion of eligible expenses for a collaborative project in various industries. Activities may include R&D to improve connectivity, access to innovation, enabling partnerships and providing training for SMEs, women, Indigenous peopl
Canada’s Digital Technology Cluster
Funding to support Canada’s ocean industries
Ocean Supercluster
Get a grant to cover a portion of eligible expenses for a collaborative project in a wide range of industries including marine renewable energy, fisheries, aquaculture, oil and gas, defence, shipbuilding and transportation. Activities may include digital
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
Money for New Brunswick First Nation entrepreneurs
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development
Cover up to 50% of your business planning costs to a maximum of $8,000.
JEDI – Joint Economic Development Initiative
Financial assistance to get expert advice on managing energy efficiency of your fleet
Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management
Get financial assistance of up to $150,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses involved in having a coach in energy management for your road vehicle fleet. It includes identifying ways to reduce fuel consumption and GHG emissions, putting these measur
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Financial assistance to train drivers of light or heavy vehicules in eco-driving
Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training
Get up to $30,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses involved in training fleet drivers of light or heavy-duty road vehicles in reducing energy consumption and driving more efficiently. Assistance covers up to $1,000 per training session.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Funding for agriculture and agri-food industry support organizations
Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program
If you’re a not-for-profit or Indigenous organization working toward sustainability and competitiveness by adopting new technology or building capacity, get up to $1 million per project in cost-shared funding to cover up to 50% of eligible project costs i
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding for BC licensed child-care providers
Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative
Get up to $900 per month (plus top-up funding for eligible applicants) to reduce and stabilize the monthly child care fees parents pay to your business for full-time care. The amounts you receive depend on the type of care and the age of the children. A p
Government of British Columbia
Financial support for BC family and group child-care providers
Child Care Operating Funding – Base Funding
You could get payments to help with the day-to-day costs of running your facility. Rates are dependent on your licence and service type (group, family, in-home multi-age or multi-age) and the number of children in your care.
Government of British Columbia
Subsidy for stocking and shipping food and non-food items
Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy program
Get a subsidy to help lower the high costs associated with stocking and shipping various personal hygiene products and nutritious food to the North, including product purchasing costs, transportation, and insurance and overhead. These savings can then be
Government of Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
Accelerate Fund
If you’re a technology startup seeking early-stage capital for growth, but not yet venture-capital-round ready, you could get funds to match those of an angel investor, as a first step in preparing for your launch. You can also get support in the form of
Yaletown Partners
Funding for low-carbon solutions projects
Low Carbon Communities
Receive up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of eligible costs for testing new ideas, applying best practices, increasing knowledge or enhancing equity and accessibility in community-led, innovative solutions to create long-lasting greenhouse gas reductions.
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for active transportation projects in Nova Scotia
Connect2
Receive funding to cover up to 75% of eligible project costs of active transportation projects, including walking, cycling, and wheeling, to increase connectiveness and accessibility, improve quality of life, and reduce carbon emissions.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy and Mines
Money to help SMEs participate to agriculture & agri-food trade shows.
Canada Pavilion Program
If your export-ready company features products from the agriculture and agri-food sectors, you can get funding to offset the cost of booth prices on a show-by-show basis when you exhibit at trade shows.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding for collaborative forestry projects in Ontario
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Access a grant of up to $3 million to cover up to 30% of eligible costs for partnership projects among at least three partners that improve productivity and innovation, develop, diversify and transform Ontario’s forest sector through innovation in technol
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Funding for non-profits to support local food systems
Local Food Infrastructure Fund
Your not-for-profit organization could get funding to improve access to safe, healthy and culturally-diverse food and to promote environmentally sustainable food systems while supporting local communities.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
Money for social economy projects in Montreal, Qc
PME MTL – Subsidies to support social economy initiatives
Get a non repayable contribution of up to $50,000 to cover up to 80% of the costs of undertaking an innovative social economy project from planning stage to growth.
PME MTL
Funding for fish and seafood businesses
Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund
Get help to cover the costs of addressing the challenges facing the fish and seafood sector, in the form of branding and promotional strategies, access to new markets, ensuring product integrity throughout the supply chain, and increased collaboration.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Funding to support a healthy information ecosystem
Digital Citizen Contribution Program
Get financial assistance for non-commercial research projects that help build citizen resilience against online disinformation and threats. Funding is based on having clear objectives, measurable results and meeting evaluation criteria.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Funding to develop Ontario SMEs online presence
Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program
Receive funding for training, advisory support, adopting new technologies and increasing capacity through digital transformation and developing your SME’s online presence.
Digital Main Street
Financing for natural product innovations
Proof-of-Concept Program
If you are a researcher, startup, or SME, get financing of up to $250,000 to cover up to 40% of the costs of demonstrating the commercial viability of innovative natural products or technologies.
Natural Products Canada
Business consultant for Indigenous entrepreneurs in B.C.
B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Get up to $8,000 in professional business and financial planning services from a B.C. Ministry of Agriculture pre-approved business consultant.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Agriculture
Funding for Alberta Indigenous community development
Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
If your organization is Indigenous community-owned, get a grant between $150,000 and $750,000 to cover the costs of an economic development project that has long-term viability for the community.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Indigenous Relations
Capital for forest sector innovations
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation — Capital Investment Projects
Get funding of up to $1 million (small businesses) or $20 million (larger businesses) to cover the project costs of diversifying into new product streams or implementing innovative process improvements.
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Funding for forest sector studies
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation — Studies projects
Get funding between $100,000 and $500,000 to complete a study linked to the advancement of innovation in the forest sector, including (but not limited to) engineering studies, market evaluations, prototype fabrication and products trials.
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Support for NB non-profits
Community Investment Fund
Get a non-repayable contribution to cover eligible costs of community initiatives such as festivals, national events, volunteer recognition events, and community growth initiatives.
Government of New Brunswick, Regional Development Corporation
Funds to grow Quebec aerospace SMEs
Accelerator 360°
Get funding of up to 63% of eligible expenses for technological developments in the pre-commercialization phase, as well as help with strategic planning, entering international markets, and finding partners.
Aéro Montreal
Funding to help Ontario community non-profits rebuild
Resilient Communities Fund
Get a grant to help your community-based or provincial non-profit organization recover and build capacity, resilience and sustainability.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Trillium Foundation
Funding for infrastructure projects
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream
Get funding in varying amounts to cover eligible costs up to $10 million for quick-start projects such as retrofits, repairs, upgrades and disaster mitigation in response to COVID-19.
Government of Canada, Infrastructure Canada
Money for BC clean-energy projects
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — CleanBC Communities Fund
Get funding for infrastructure projects in communities across the province that focus on the management of renewable energy, access to clean-energy transportation, improved energy efficiency of buildings and the generation of clean energy.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Funds for Indigenous agricultural businesses in NB
N.B. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program
Get financial assistance for your Indigenous agriculture project (including farming and local foods) and for developing new and existing markets.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Support for rural organizations in PEI
Community Capacity Fund
Get free strategic planning services for your industry association, municipality, First Nation, social enterprise or not-for-profit organization to help support strategic initiatives.
Central Development Corporation
Money for artists’ professional development
Explore and Create — Professional Development for Artists
If you’re an artist, curator or part of an artist group or collective, you could get up to $10,000 towards career advancement opportunities, like training, mentorship, or workshops.
Canada Council for the Arts
Grant to begin the creative process
Explore and Create — Research and Creation
If you’re an artist, curator, writer, or part of an artist group or collective, you could get up to $25,000 to pay for creative research, creation, and product development.
Canada Council for the Arts
Financial support for creative projects
Explore and Create — Concept to Realization
If you’re an artist, or part of an artistic group, collective, organization or visual art publisher, you could get up to $100,000 to cover the full creative cycle, from initial idea to presentation.
Canada Council for the Arts
Money for artistic activities
Explore and Create — Artist-Driven Organizations
If you’re an artistic organization, you could get a grant equal to 60% of your total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years, to pay for research, creation, and production through to dissemination.
Canada Council for the Arts
Grants for organizations promoting the arts
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts
Get a grant covering up to 50% of your total revenues, if your organization facilitates interactions among artists and connections with the public.
Canada Council for the Arts
Money for artists building public outreach
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions
Get a grant covering up to 25% of your total revenues, if you carry out activities that encourage and promote the work of creators, strengthening their relationships with the public.
Canada Council for the Arts
Travel funds for Indigenous artists
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel
Get a grant of up to $30,000 to support travel costs to attend events within Canada or abroad that offer professional development or access to new markets if you are a First Nations, Inuit or Métis artist/organization, or artist’s representative.
Canada Council for the Arts
Financial support for Indigenous artistic development
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities
Get up to $3,000 to cover costs for activities like training, getting expert advice, and purchasing materials to advance your artistic career or practice.
Canada Council for the Arts
Funding for short-term Indigenous artistic projects
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects
Get a grant of up to $100,000 for projects up to 12 months involving creating (research/writing), knowing (mentorship, training) or sharing (exhibitions, presentations, collaborations) — including those with non-Indigenous artists.
Canada Council for the Arts
Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects
Get a grant of up to $300,000 for 1 to 3 year projects involving creating (research/writing), knowing (mentorship, training) or sharing (exhibitions, presentations, collaborations) — including those with non-Indigenous artists.
Canada Council for the Arts
Financial support for Indigenous creative initiatives
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Indigenous Organizations
Get a grant to cover some of your costs (amounts vary by category) when you engage in contemporary, customary or traditional artistic and cultural activities, including collaborations with non-Indigenous organizations.
Canada Council for the Arts
Financial support to grow the arts sector
Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Innovation and Development
If you’re an artistic group, organization or collective, you could get up to $50,000 towards activities like implementing new technologies, publishing a critical magazine, or creating opportunities for networking, collaborating or organizing conferences.
Canada Council for the Arts
Money to support literary publishers
Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers
If you’re a Canadian publisher supporting Canadian authors, you could get up to $250,000/year if you publish Canadian books, $120,000/year for Canadian magazines, or up to $300,000/year if you publish both.
Canada Council for the Arts
Money to support publishing Canadian literature
Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects
If you’re a Canadian literary book or creative writing magazine publisher, you could get up to $30,000 for activities that develop and promote Canadian literary writers through the publishing process.
Canada Council for the Arts
Funding to support Canadian art practices
Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations
You could get funding equal to 60% of your annual revenues if you’re an artist-run centre, own an art/literature magazine, or operate an agency or service organization that supports the development of a particular artistic practice.
Canada Council for the Arts
Money to promote vitality in the Canadian arts sector
Supporting Artistic Practice — National Arts Service Organizations
If you’re a national arts service organization, you could get funding equal to 60% of your annual revenues to support representation, promotion, and exchange through networking, shared learning, research, and other ongoing services.
Canada Council for the Arts
Money for arts-related travel
Arts Across Canada — Travel
Get a grant of up to $30,000 to cover travel costs associated with presentations, exhibitions, artistic collaborations, networking or building market opportunities as an artist, arts professional or arts organization.
Canada Council for the Arts
Travel funds for incorporated arts organizations
Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion
If you represent a Canadian artist, get a grant of up to $30,000 to cover travel costs related to promotion and the development of new markets for Canadian artists and artistic works.
Canada Council for the Arts
Funding for arts translations
Arts Across Canada — Translation
Get up to $25,000 per translation, plus an annual supplement for targeted costs, for activities linked to the translation of Canadian literary works or dramatic works into French, English, an Aboriginal language, American Sign Language (ASL), Langue des s
Canada Council for the Arts
Financial support for arts touring and exhibition
Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring
Get a grant of up to $200,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs related to touring and exhibition activities of Canadian artists, artistic groups and arts organizations which build national exposure and reach Canadian audiences.
Canada Council for the Arts
Money for non-profits supporting artists
Arts Across Canada — Foreign Artist Tours
Your not-for-profit organization could get up to $75,000 for projects involving the circulation or touring of works by international artists that provide new experiences to the Canadian public.
Canada Council for the Arts
Grant for arts and architecture professionals
Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach
Get a grant of up to $100,000 for activities including live events, publications and other initiatives that build connections between artists and diverse audiences.
Canada Council for the Arts
Funds for showcasing artistic work
Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters
Get a grant covering up to 60% of your total annual revenues when you present and exhibit quality art and literary works to Canadian audiences.
Canada Council for the Arts
Funds to build international arts presence
Arts Abroad — Travel
Get a grant of up to $30,000 to cover travel costs associated with presentations, exhibitions, artistic collaborations, networking or building market opportunities outside of Canada, to build an international presence.
Canada Council for the Arts
Funds to promote Canadian arts internationally
Arts Abroad — Representation and Promotion
Get a grant of up to $30,000 for travel linked to the international promotion of Canadian artists and artistic works internationally, establishing a place for Canadian arts practice in the global arts market.
Canada Council for the Arts
Money to translate artistic works for international presentation
Arts Abroad — Translation
Get a grant of up to $20,000 to cover costs associated with the translation of Canadian literary works or dramatic works for international presentation or publication.
Canada Council for the Arts
Funding for international arts touring and exhibition
Arts Abroad — Circulation and Touring
Get a grant of up to $200,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs related to touring and exhibition activities of Canadian artists, artistic groups and arts organizations which build international exposure and increase the visibility of Canadian artists
Canada Council for the Arts
Grant for international arts research or networking
Arts Abroad — Residencies
Get up to $20,000 to cover eligible costs when you are invited to participate in an artistic or cultural exchange involving creative research, creation or networking activities within the context of an international residency.
Canada Council for the Arts
Funding to co-create arts productions
Arts Abroad — Co-Production
Get a grant to cover up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $50,000, for an artistic or financial co-production with a foreign arts organization, combining creative, financial and/or human resources.
Canada Council for the Arts
Opportunities for artists and arts organizations
Canada Council of the Arts — Initiatives
Get support in the form of one-time or recurring initiatives that allow you or your arts group or organization to take advantage of special funding, perform or exhibit work, take part in learning opportunities, network at conferences or showcase at events
Canada Council for the Arts
Support and startup funding for NL entrepreneurs
CBDC Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program (EOP)
Get up to $5,000 in financial assistance, as well as business-plan guidance, business counselling and training to become self-employed in Newfoundland and Labrador if you are receiving or are eligible to receive Provincial Income Support.
Community Business Development Corporations
Financing for unemployed Atlantic entrepreneurs to start a business
CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program
Access various types of support including financial assistance, counselling, and technical advice during the initial stages of starting a business if you are an unemployed Atlantic Canadian.
Community Business Development Corporations
Support for unemployed Atlantic Canadians to launch a business
CBDC Self Employment Assistance (Atlantic Region)
If you are unemployed, you can receive financial assistance, counselling and technical advice during the initial phase of your business creation and development.
Community Business Development Corporations
Funds for official-language minority community artists
Strategic Funds and Initiatives — Market Access Strategy
Get a grant of up to $60,000 for activities that directly support a market access and development strategy if you are an artist, group or arts organization who identifies as belonging to an official language minority community (OLMC) where that language i
Canada Council for the Arts
Funding for Quebec SMEs promoting official languages
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit
Get a repayable contribution to cover up to 50% of the costs of a project that supports the economic development of an official-language minority community in Quebec through a range of activities.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for the Quebec regions
Funding for Quebec non-profits promoting official languages
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit
Get a non-repayable contribution to cover up to 90% of the costs of a project that supports the economic development of an official-language minority community in Quebec through a range of activities.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Funding for technology-enabled innovations
Lab2Market Validate
Get a grant of up to $15,000 in this 16-week program, with access to mentors and advisors, with opportunities for networking and partnerships as you look to develop, test and commercialize or license your science and technology-enabled innovation.
Lab2Market
Large-scale project grants for Alberta companies
Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program
Get a grant to cover up to 12% of the costs involved in creating a new petrochemical manufacturing facility in Alberta, or expanding on an existing one, where the capital investment is at least $50 million.
Government of Alberta
Funding to bring broadband to remote areas
Universal Broadband Fund
Get funding to cover up to 90% of project costs for broadband infrastructure projects that will bring high-speed Internet at 50/10 Megabits per second to rural and remote communities by March 31, 2027.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Funds to bring broadband to remote-area households
Universal Broadband Fund — Rapid Response Stream
Get a contribution of up to $5 million to cover the costs of a shovel-ready broadband infrastructure project that will bring high-speed Internet at 50/10 Megabits per second to households in rural and remote communities.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Funding to build affordable housing
Rapid Housing Initiative — Projects Stream
Get capital contribution funding to cover rapid construction of new housing and/or acquisition of existing buildings for rehabilitation or conversion to permanent affordable housing.
Government of Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Money for supply-management production in Quebec
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support
Get a grant of up to $15,000 when you secure a loan guarantee of up to $150,000 from La Financière agricole for agribusiness projects related to productions other than related to beef cattle, sheep, or goat production.
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Money for agri-business projects in Quebec
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus
Get a grant of up to $150,000 when you secure a loan guarantee of up to $600,000 from La Financière agricole for all projects related to beef cattle, sheep, or goat production.
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Grants to maximize the value of cultivated land in Quebec
Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land
Get a grant of up to $10,000 when you secure a loan guarantee of up to $100,000 from La Financière agricole for on-farm agri-environmental projects, or ones that will enhance the value of your cultivated land.
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Money for youth-owned agri-businesses in Quebec
Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs
Are you 18 to 39 years old and own an agri-business? Have you qualified for the Financial Support Program for Aspiring Farmers in the last 5 years? You could get a grant of up to $45,000 when you secure a loan guarantee of up to $300,000 from La Financièr
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Matching funding to mitigate on-farm risks
AgriInvest – Quebec
Get a matching contribution of up to $10,000 per year to help manage income declines or to make investments to mitigate on-farm risks.
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Funding to expand your services in French
Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2
You could get up to $125,000 to cover a maximum of 75% of the eligible costs for a 36-month project that aims to promote the use of French in workplace activities, when dealing with clients, and to update internal and external communications and marketing
Gouvernement du Québec, Office québécois de la langue française
Funding for new technologies in Quebec fisheries
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Get a contribution of up to $1 million/year for projects (including partnerships) involving the development, testing and marketing of sustainable technology for the Quebec fish and seafood industry.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Funds to improve sustainability in Quebec’s seafood sector
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Get a contribution of up to $1 million/year for adapting or adopting new technologies, processes or equipment to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the fish and seafood sector, and for associated training.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Financing to study ecosystem impacts on Quebec fisheries
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships
Get a contribution of up to $500,000/year for research into the impacts of the ecosystem changes on the fish and seafood sector, and for setting up partnerships or networks carrying out innovation activities.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Funding for Nunavut production companies
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund
Get a contribution of up to $7,500 to cover the cost of a variety of self-distancing type activities for TV, film and digital media production, with additional bonus funds for Inuktut language, original production, and Internet uploading/downloading.
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Funding for Nova Scotia SMEs
Innovation Rebate Program
Get a rebate of up to $3,750,000 to cover up to 25% of the project costs for improving your production processes or waste stream processing, for entering new markets and/or producing new products, or establishing new production facilities.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for Manitoba First Nations businesses
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Aftercare Program
Get up to $20,000 to cover up to 75% of the costs of having a professional consultant identify areas of your business operations that may need special attention, if you have already received assistance under another First Peoples Economic Growth Fund (FPE
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Funding for feature-length documentary projects
Theatrical documentary program
If your original film targets Canadian theatrical audiences and demonstrates potential success at the box-office, you could get 49% of your production costs covered, up to $175,000. Projects in post-production can apply for additional funding up to $75,00
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Build a strong food industry in the territories
Northern Food Businesses
Get funding to invest in food production, storage and distribution systems and related training, research, analysis and advocacy in order to improve food security in the territories.
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Financial assistance for charging stations for multi-unit residential buildings
Roulez Vert — Multi-unit building charging station rebate
If you own a multi-unit residential building, you can get up to $49,000 to buy, lease and install one or more 240-volt charging stations to enable your tenants to recharge their electric vehicles.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Rebate on new electric vehicles in Quebec.
Roulez Vert — New vehicle rebate
Does your organization operate a road fleet? Get a rebate of up to $7,000 on the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle, depending on its type and condition.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Rebate on used electric vehicles in Quebec
Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate
Get up to $3,500 to purchase an all-electric, used vehicle for your business, from a list of eligible vehicles.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Funding for Indigenous-owned documentary projects
Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream
If you’re producing a feature-length documentary that demonstrates potential success at the box office, and your copyright is at least 51% Indigenous-owned, you could get 49% of your production costs covered, up to $175,000. Projects in post-production ca
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Grant for Quebec biopharmaceutical research collaborations
SynergiQc program for biopharmaceutical research
Get funding for a collaborative project between a research center and an eligible Quebec company. CQDM’s maximum rate of assistance now varies according to the size of the partner company, regardless of the project’s level of technological maturity.
CQDM Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery
Funds for filmmakers at international events
International Promotion Program
Get a non-refundable contribution to help with expenses when your project is selected for an international film festival or event. The funding amount granted is based on the project category.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Financing for English-language feature films
Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M
Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $500,000, or an equity investment, to cover up to 49% of the production or post-production costs for a primarily English-language feature-length fictional film.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Financing for high-budget English-language feature films
Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+
Get a repayable advance or a repayable equity investment of up to $4 million to cover up to 30% of the production or post-production costs for a primarily English-language feature-length fictional film.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Financing for Indigenous-made feature films
Production program — Indigenous stream
Get a contribution or equity investment to cover up to 30% of the production costs of a fictional, feature-length film. You could get an additional $100,000 if your project has a budget of less than $2.5 million and is being shot in a remote location or i
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Financing for high-budget French-language feature films
Production program — French market budgets $3.5M+
Get a repayable advance or a repayable equity investment of up to $3.5 million to cover up to 49% of the production or post-production costs for a primarily French-language feature-length fictional film.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Financing for French-language feature films
Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M
Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $500,000, or an equity investment, to cover up to 49% of the production or post-production costs for a primarily French-language feature-length fictional film.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Funding for Alberta SMEs to improve efficiency
Energy Savings for Business Program
Get a grant of up to $250,000 when you undertake a project to update your equipment, building or power source by adopting emissions reduction technologies, if your organization is serviced by an Alberta electric utility.
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta
Money for community economic development in Northern Ontario
Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream
Your not-for-profit organization could get a contribution of up to $2 million to cover 50% of the costs of repairs and/or renovations to social and recreational facilities that contribute to a healthy and vibrant community and economic development in the
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Money to improve community facilities in rural communities
Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream
Get funding to improve community facilities — up to $200,000 to cover up to 90% of the costs in communities with less than 1,500 people, and up to $500,000 to cover 75% of the costs in communities with populations of 1,500 to 30,000 people.
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funding to expand broadband access in Northern Ontario
Community Enhancement Program — Broadband and Cellular Expansion Projects
Your not-for-profit organization could get a contribution of up to $1 million to cover 50% of the costs of a project that increases Internet connectivity for unserved or underserved areas.
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funding for technology R&D in Northern Ontario
INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream
Get a contribution of up to $2 million to cover up to 50% of the costs of an innovative technology project that involves applied R&D, and demonstration and commercialization.
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Get a contribution of up to $200,000 to cover 50% of the costs of starting a new, full-time business, including capital construction, buying new or used equipment, marketing, training and more.
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Financial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
If you are expanding your existing business operations in Northern Ontario, you can apply for funding in the form of a contribution up to $400,000 to cover 20% of the project costs, with an optional term loan of up to $600,000 to cover an additional 30% o
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funding to expand business operations into Northern Ontario
INVEST North Program — Investment — Locate Stream
If you are locating new business operations to Northern Ontario, you could get a contribution or a combination of a contribution and term loan up to $5 million, based on the net economic benefit it brings to the area.
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funding to increase crop yields in Northern Ontario
INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage
Your not-for-profit agricultural organization, on behalf of a consortium of producers, could get financial assistance to cover 50% of the costs of installing tile drainage to improve the quality of arable land within a specific region in Northern Ontario,
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funds to increase community profiles in Northern Ontario
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Your not-for-profit organization could get a contribution of up to $15,000 to cover up to 30% of the costs of hosting a new or recurring in-person or virtual community-based and/or tourism event that addresses a priority economic need in Northern Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funds for film and TV productions in Northern Ontario
Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
Get a contribution that covers up to 50% of production costs, to a maximum of $2 million (tiered amounts based on the production budget) for a media project that grows the film and TV industry in Northern Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Money to develop feature films
Development program — General stream
Get a repayable advance of up to $37,500 in the development stage of your feature film. To be eligible, you need to have released at least 1 fictional or documentary feature film in the last 6 years, and 1 film that premiered at a qualifying festival.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Financing for Indigenous filmmakers
Development program — Indigenous stream
Get a repayable advance of up to $30,000 to cover costs in the development stage of your feature film. To be eligible, you must meet certain criteria for recent theatrical releases, including having 1 project funded by Telefilm.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Financing for filmmakers who self-identify as black and people of colour
Development program — Black and People of Colour stream
Get a repayable advance of up to $37,500 of the costs in the development stage of your feature film. To be eligible, you must meet certain criteria for recent theatrical releases, including having 1 project funded by Telefilm.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Financing for new filmmakers to create online content
Talent to Watch program
Get a contribution of up to $150,000 provided through 1 of 3 streams for the production, digital distribution and promotion of a first feature-length film longer than 75 minutes.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Export financing for film distribution
Export Assistance Program
Get up to $90,000 per project cumulatively, to support the promotion and international marketing strategy of Canadian feature film productions, and increase the recognition of the content and talent abroad.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Funding for commercial exhibitors of films
Theatrical exhibition program
Get funding to cover promotional expenses for the theatrical release of Canadian films in theatres, based on the performance of the films you have exhibited in the past year.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Money for conceptual digital media projects in Ontario
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition
Get matching funds between $10,000 and $50,000 for early-stage activities that will help your company prepare to produce a market-ready content project.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Funding for global growth of Ontario digital media companies
Global Market Development — IDM Fund
Get up to $15,000 to cover 50% of the costs of participating in international activities that support your company’s growth. These include targeted sales trips and attendance at international market events.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Funding for R&D to fight climate change
Clean Transportation System — Research and Development Program
Get up to $100,000 to cover the costs of a project that helps reduce air pollutants or greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation, marine or rail sectors.
Government of Canada, Transport Canada
Financing for sustainable projects in Montreal, Quebec
PME MTL — Industrial and sustainable development investment fund
Get a subsidy of up to $50,000 to cover up to 25% of the costs of a sustainable development project such as R&D, the adoption of clean technologies, or robotization/automation in your business.
PME MTL
Financing for Montreal-based retail startups
PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses
Get a grant of up to $25,000 to cover up to 25% of the costs of a project that helps your startup (including food services and drinking places) grow.
PME MTL
Funds for small-budget productions in Alberta
Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant
Get a grant of up to $125,000 to cover up to 25% of production costs to develop Alberta content and hire established or emerging talent.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture
Grant for cultural projects by Alberta-based producers
Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant
Get up to $20,000 to cover up to 100% of the project costs when your business produces a book, magazine, sound recording or screen-based project.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture
Funds for PEI businesses to attract investors
Equity Investors Incentive
Grow your business by offering potential private-sector investors a 20% direct rebate, to a maximum of $200,000, on the purchase price of their equity investment in your company.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Financing for PEI businesses to bring new products to market
Innovation Fund
Get a maximum of $50,000 in financial support to cover up to 50% of the cost of refining and commercializing a new innovative product or modifying an existing one for a new market.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Money for small business improvement in PEI
Innovation PEI Small Business Assistance
Get up to $4,000 to cover 50% of the costs of activities that increase productivity and competitiveness for your business, such as internal planning and processes, as well as marketing activities if you are a new business.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Financial support to improve PEI businesses
Strategic Improvement Assistance
Get up to $20,000 to cover a maximum of 40% of the costs of up to 2 projects designed to make your business more productive, profitable and competitive.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Payments to support dairy producers
Dairy Direct Payment Program
Register annually to receive payments if you have a valid dairy quota license registered with a provincial milk marketing board or agency. Payments are based on your farm’s quota relative to the provincial quota holdings, with no maximum amount.
Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission
Funding for poultry and/or egg producers
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 1
Get a non-repayable contribution to cover up to 70% of the costs of on-farm investments in modernizing operations, increasing efficiency, biosecurity, environmental sustainability, and meeting changing consumer demands, retroactive to March 19, 2019.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding for young poultry and/or egg producers
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2
If you were 35 years old or younger on January 1, 2021, get a non-repayable contribution to cover up to 85% of the costs of on-farm investments in modernizing operations, increasing efficiency, biosecurity, environmental sustainability, and meeting changi
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding to help businesses in Atlantic Canada
Business Development Program
Get financial assistance to provide business services such as entrepreneurship development, marketing, training and technology transfer.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Funding for farmer-led projects that fight climate change
Agricultural Climate Solutions
Get a grant of up to $100,000 when you partner with agricultural non-profits, Indigenous organizations and environmental groups in your province on a project that stores carbon and/or reduces greenhouse gases.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Financial assistance for fast charging stations in Quebec
Transportez vert — Direct current fast charging station
Get financial assistance of up to $60,000 to acquire and install direct current (DC) fast charging stations to promote vehicle fleet electrification.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Support for SMEs to participate in export-related activities
Export Development Program
Get funding up to $30,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs related to participating in an export tradeshow or trade missions outside of the province of Manitoba with the purpose to assess and/or initiate business in an export market.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment and Trade
Financing for Quebec companies, institutions and municipalities to convert fossil fuels to bioenergy
Bioénergies — Analysis
Get up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of the project costs to determine potential measures for converting fossil fuels to bioenergy, and to determine the cost of implementing them.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Funds for Quebec companies, institutions and municipalities to reduce GHG emissions
Bioénergies — Implementation
Get financing of up to $5 million for a project that helps reduce GHG emissions using bioenergy for thermal energy production applications (heating or process) with a view to replacing fossil fuels.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Financial support for thermal waste heat recovery projects in Quebec
Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation
Get financing to cover 75% of the costs up to $40 millions for a waste heat recovery project, including industrial discharges from incinerators, data centers or wastewater, to be used for the heat needs of all types of users.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Funding for small business projects in Yukon
Economic Development Fund — Tier 1
Get up to $30,000 to cover up to 75% of eligible project costs and 50% of capital expenses for a development project that provides long-term, sustainable economic benefits to Yukoners and Yukon communities.
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development
Funding for medium-sized business projects in Yukon
Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Get financial assistance between $30,001 and $100,000 to cover up to 75% of eligible project costs and 50% of capital expenses for a development project that provides long-term, sustainable economic benefits to Yukoners and Yukon communities.
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development
Funding for large business projects in Yukon
Economic Development Fund — Tier 3
Get a contribution between $100,000 and $500,000 to cover up to 75% of eligible project costs and 50% of capital expenses for a development project that provides long-term, sustainable economic benefits to Yukoners and Yukon communities.
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development
Financing for business training and aftercare in Nunavut
Small Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund
Get up to $100,000 to cover up to 80% of the costs of business training and skills development including accounting, bookkeeping, business start-up, tourism safety and risk management. You can also benefit from help in establishing business aftercare prog
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Promotional funds for chicken and turkey farmers
Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken
Get financial assistance to help increase domestic demand for Canadian turkey and chicken products through promotional activities. These activities can include product demonstrations, on-farm food safety and traceability programs, animal care programs, ma
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Rebates for trucking retrofits in Manitoba
Efficient Trucking Program
Get a rebate of up to 50% of eligible costs if you’ve performed a device/technology upgrade on your heavy-duty vehicle or trailer since April 1, 2023. These upgrades include fuel-saving devices or technologies related to tire and rolling resistance, aerod
Government of Manitoba
Money for innovation initiatives in northern Ontario
Triple-P
Get a grant of $5,000, $7,500 or $10,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs of purchasing equipment or technology related to your innovative commercial product, process, or service in 1 of 3 categories: productivity, prototype, or process improvements.
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North
Funds to commercialize innovations in northern Ontario
iRAPID
Receive a grant to cover up to 50% of the costs of your product development/prototyping project in one of 3 categories: contractor fees, internal wages and materials (or a combination of these). You can use internal or external resources.
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North
Money to develop or improve agricultural technology
Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation
Get a financial contribution to develop a transformative clean technology or to expand a current technology, in 1 of 3 priority areas: green energy and energy efficiency, precision agriculture, and bioeconomy. Use this support for pre-market innovation, i
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding to reduce GHG emissions with renewables and grid modernization
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
Get a repayable contribution of up to $25 million for a project that involves renewable energy, an emerging technology, or grid modernization, and covers up to 10%, 30% and 50% of the project costs for each of these 3 streams, respectively.
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Financing for feature film production companies
Development program — Prequalified stream
Get funding in 1 of 3 tiers; up to $37,500, 75,000 and $125,000, respectively, if you have produced a fiction or documentary feature film financed by Telefilm with a theatrical release in the last 6 years.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Funds for Alberta farmers to adopt innovative technology
Farm Technology Program
Get a grant of up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you adopt innovative technology that minimizes agricultural waste, optimizes farm efficiency, and encourages you to adopt best management practices in farm security.
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership; Government of Alberta
Funding to enhance water management on Alberta farms
Water Program — On-farm water supply
Get a grant of up to $15,000 to cover up to 25% of the costs of standard incentive projects and up to $20,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs of special incentive projects for the period April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028.
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership; Government of Alberta
Grants to cover employee training in Ontario
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Get financial support up to $10,000/employee to cover costs of training delivered by an eligible third party. The grant covers up to 50% of the costs if you employ at least 100 people. If you have under 100 employees, you could be eligible for 100% fundin
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI, using aluminium
PARTENAR-IA — CQRDA — Academic
Get a non-refundable grant up to $500,000 to cover up to 40% of eligible expenses when your SME partners with a research centre on an artificial intelligence project in the field of aluminum.
CQRDA Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium
Funding for Quebec aerospace R&D collaborations in AI
PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic
Get a non-refundable grant up to $500,000 to cover up to 40% of eligible expenses when your SME partners with a research centre on a artificial intelligence R&D project in the field of aerospace.
CRIAQ Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
PARTENAR-IA — CRITM — Academic
Get a non-refundable grant up to $500,000 to cover up to 40% of eligible expenses when your SME partners with a research centre on an artificial intelligence R&D project in the field of metal transformation.
CRITM Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for health technologies
PARTENAR-IA — MEDTEQ+ — Academic
Get a non-refundable grant up to $500,000 to cover up to 40% of eligible expenses when your SME partners with a research centre on an artificial intelligence R&D project in the field of health technologies.
MEDTEQ+, Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
PARTENAR-IA — PRIMA — Academic
Get a non-refundable grant up to $350,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when your SME partners with a research centre on an artificial intelligence R&D project in the field of advanced materials.
PRIMA Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT
PARTENAR-IA — PROMPT — Industry
Get a non-refundable grant up to $350,000 per partner company to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you partner with at least one other business and a research centre on an artificial intelligence project in the field of Information and Communications T
PROMPT
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for advanced materials
PARTENAR-IA — PRIMA — Industry
Get a non-refundable grant up to $150,000 per partner company (to a maximum of $600,000) to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you partner with at least one other business and a research centre on an artificial intelligence project in the field of advan
PRIMA Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for health technologies
PARTENAR-IA — MEDTEQ+ — Industry
Get a non-refundable grant up to $150,000 per partner company (to a maximum of $600,000) to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you partner with at least one other business and a research centre on an artificial intelligence project in the field of healt
MEDTEQ+ Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
PARTENAR-IA — INNOVÉÉ — Industry
Get a non-refundable grant up to $150,000 per partner company (to a maximum of $600,000) to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you partner with at least one other business and a research centre on an artificial intelligence project relating to the elect
InnovÉÉ – Innovation En énergie électrique
Funding for Quebec metal transformation innovative collaborations in AI
PARTENAR-IA — CRITM — Industry
Get a non-refundable grant up to $150,000 per partner company (to a maximum of $600,000) to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you partner with at least one other business and a research centre on an artificial intelligence project in the field of metal
CRITM Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
PARTENAR-IA — CRIBIQ — Industry
Get up to $350,000 non-repayable grant per business partner (up to $1.5 million to cover up to 50% of expenses if you partner with at least one other company and a research centre for an artificial intelligence project in the field of industrial bioproces
CRIBIQ – Consortium de recherche et d’innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec
Funding for Quebec innovative biopharmaceutical collaborations in AI
PARTENAR-IA — CQDM — Industry
Get a non-refundable grant up to $150,000 per partner company (to a maximum of $600,000) to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you partner with at least one other business and a research centre on an artificial intelligence project that accelerates drug
CQDM – Biopharmaceutical Research Consortium
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
PARTENAR-IA — CQRDA — Industry
Get a non-refundable grant up to $150,000 per partner company (to a maximum of $600,000) to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you partner with at least one other business and a research centre on an artificial intelligence project that promotes the use
CQRDA Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium
Money for small business employers in BC
Small Business BC — Workplace Accessibility Grant
Get up to $2,500 in direct financial support towards creating an inclusive work environment for persons with a disability(ies). Use the money for a variety of projects from upgrading technology to revising policies to training, and more.
Small Business BC
Money to support Ontario music creators
OMIF — Music Creation
If you’re a domestic or multinational record label or a domestic music publisher, you could get a grant to help cover the costs of business activities, like expanding your roster of artists, investing in professional recording and production, or exporting
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Funding for music service organizations in Ontario
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
If you’re an established music organization or trade association, you could get a grant between $10,000 and $300,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs of activities such as training, professional development, business analytics and exporting.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Funding to support live music experiences in Ontario
OMIF — Live Music
If your business or organization promotes or produces live music events in Ontario that feature Canadian artists, you could get a grant up to $125,000 to cover up to 50% of a project that aims to increase opportunities for Ontario artists, create new musi
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada for-profit business
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit
If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get an interest-free, repayable contribution for up to 50% of the project’s costs.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Atlantic Canada
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a contribution for up to 100% of the project’s cost.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Funding for complex Indigenous IP projects
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Project Stream
If your Indigenous-led organization is working on a project that involves many different activities, like travel, research and development, and event planning, you can get a grant up $50,000 to help cover the costs.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get an interest-free, repayable contribution for up to 50% of the project’s costs.
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Money to future-proof your Northern Canada Indigenous-led business
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream
Receive funding when working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a contribution for up to 100% of the project’s cost.
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Funding to recover Northern Ontario’s aerospace sector
FedNor Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
If your SME or non-profit is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario
Funding to recover Quebec’s aerospace sector
CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
If your SME or non-profit is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Funding to recover Quebec’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector
CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
If your SME or non-profit is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Money to future-proof your non-profit in Northern Canada
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit
If your organization is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a non-repayable contribution for up to 90% of the project’s cost.
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada non-profit
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a non-repayable contribution for up to 90% of the project’s cost.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
If your SME or non-profit is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Funding to recover Atlantic’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
If your business is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs.
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Travel money for your Indigenous IP-related initiatives
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Travel stream
You can get up to $5000/person to cover the costs of travelling, including preparation and registration fees, in Canada or abroad to participate in meetings, discussions, or negotiations related to Intellectual Property, Indigenous Knowledge, or Indigenou
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Grants for small-scale Indigenous IP-related activities
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Small scale initiative stream
If your organization is Indigenous-led, you can get a grant up to $15,000 to help fund its IP initiatives, like research projects, drafting policy papers, or developing educational materials.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Funding to increase awareness for the reduction of vehicle emission
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle — For-profit
Get a contribution of up to $200,000 for your project to increase knowledge and public confidence.
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Funding to increase awareness for the reduction of vehicle emission
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle — Not-for-profit
Get a contribution of up to $300,000 for your project to increase knowledge and public confidence.
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Funding for early exploration projects in Ontario
Ontario Junior Exploration Program
If you are a junior mining company in Ontario, you could get a contribution to cover eligible costs for a project that helps boost mineral exploration, growth and job creation in the province, particularly in northern and Indigenous communities.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry
Funding for agricultural and rural community initiatives in Ontario
Grassroots Growth Program
Get funding for short-term projects that will support the growth of Ontario’s agri-food sector, ensure sustainability of agriculture and promote the development of vibrant rural economies.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Funding to engage an expert
Fast-Track to Financing Program
If you’re a Canadian incorporated SME, start-up company, or academic research institute, you can get a contribution of up to $25,000 to cover up to 40% of the cost of an external consultant or other service provider that will help develop a business or co
Natural Products Canada
Funding for industrial research projects
PSO SME
Get a grant of up to $500,000 to cover up to 40% of eligible costs if your SME partners with a research centre on a project involving metal processing.
CRITM Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium
Funding for industrial research projects
PSO Large companies
Get a grant of up to $500,000 to cover up to 20% of eligible costs if your SME partners with a research centre on a project involving primary to tertiary metal processing.
CRTIM Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium
Funding to enhance SMEs capabilities and growth
NGen Cluster Building Project
You can get a funding of up to $150, 000 to cover a maximum of 50% of eligible costs if you work within an industry-led, membership-based organization to enhance capabilities and growth through the application of, or access to advanced manufacturing techn
NGEN – Next Generation Manufacturing Canada
Funding for employee training in British Columbia
B.C. Employer Training Grant
Get up to $10,000/employee per year to cover 80% of the cost towards skills training programs for your employees. Employers can receive a maximum of $300,000 per fiscal year (April 1st – March 31st).
WorkBC
Funds to manage used tires
Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling
Get funding of up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of costs related to R&D and commercial activities to diversify outcomes for unused tires or increase value for existing products.
Gouvernement du Québec, Recyc-Québec
Funding for non-profit organizations in York Region
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
Be amongst two not-for-profit organizations to get a contribution of up to $10,000 for a project or an initiative that promotes, supports, or enhances entrepreneurship or innovation in York Region.
ventureLAB
Funding for agri-tech and cleantech solutions in York Region
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
If you are an entrepreneur or small business in agri-tech and/or cleantech, you could receive up to $10,000 for solutions that support and enhance social and environmental sustainability in York Region and beyond.
ventureLAB
Challenge to improve Canada’s food sector
CFIN Food Innovation Challenge
Get funding for a collaborative industry-led project that will enhance the food innovation community and generate a significant economic impact.
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Funding to advance and commercialize food innovation
CFIN Innovation Booster
Receive between $20,000 and $200,00 in funding to cover up to 50% of eligible project costs to address food innovation challenges or technical hurdles that have created a barrier for achieving your commercialization goals.
Canadian Food Innovation Network
Money to develop local economy and tourism in Quebec
QEPD — Diversify your economy – CED (QC)
Support for SMEs and NPOs to attract international organizations to the regions, draw tourists from outside Quebec or acquire community economic facilities.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
Receive up to $1 million funding to cover up to 70% of expenses to support beverage container packaging projects in Quebec, including optimization, expansion or implementation of structured reuse
Gouvernement du Québec, Recyc-Québec
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2
Receive up to $2 million funding to cover up to 70% of expenses to support projects involving packaging and recycling or recycling only of beverage containers in Quebec, including the optimization, expansion or implementation of structured reuse networks.
Gouvernement du Québec, Recyc-Québec
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 3
Receive up to $500,000 in funding to cover up to 70% of expenses to support projects that reuse only beverage containers in Quebec, including the optimization, expansion or implementation of structured reuse networks.
Gouvernement du Québec, Recyc-Québec
Support for agriculture and food producers
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products
Get funding for your project that allows agriculture or food producers to create new primary or processed products while fostering innovation to create a competitive advantage.
Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Support for agriculture and food producers and businesses
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
Get funding for your project that uses innovative technologies or processes to increase efficiencies in operations and improve products and/or processes.
Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Support for agriculture and food producers and businesses
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food
Get funding for your project that adopts clean technology at the farm/business level to improve environmental performance while fostering productivity, growth, and competitiveness.
Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Money for pilots and commercialization in B.C
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Access financial support up to $200,000 for your innovative SME to design, build and operate a pilot plant or small demonstration of new technology in real-world conditions.
Government of British Columbia, Innovate BC
Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots
Get a contribution of up to $40,000 to cover 90% of eligible costs, and business guidance to put your project into action in the agriculture, agri-food, bioeconomy, clean technology , and related sectors.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
INNOV-R — PRIMA
Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions in the field of
PRIMA – Pôle de recherche et d’innovation en matériaux avancés du Québec
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
INNOV-R — CQRDA
Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project in the
CQRDA Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
INNOV-R — CRIAQ
Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project in the
Consortium de recherche et d’innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
INNOV-R — CRITM
Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project in the
CRITM Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
INNOV-R — InnovÉÉ
Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project relatin
Consortium de recherche et d’innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec
Funding for agtech R&D projects in Saskatchewan
Agtech Growth Fund
Get a non-repayable grant up to $450,000 to cover 30% of eligible costs for projects that will accelerate the commercialization of technological innovations within Saskatchewan’s agricultural sector.
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Get funding to digitize heritage related documentary
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects
Build the skills, knowledge and resources needed to digitize and preserve documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures.
Government of Canada, Library and Archives Canada
Funding to digitize heritage related documentary
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects
Build the skills, knowledge and resources needed to digitize and preserve documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures.
Government of Canada, Library and Archives Canada
Funding to maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages
Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Indigenous Languages Component
Get up to $300,000/year to cover 100% of the expenses your Indigenous-led business incurs to strengthen and preserve Indigenous cultural identity and languages.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Funding for Indigenous audio and video content
Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting
Get 100% of eligible expenses or $2,500,000 per fiscal year for radio and/or television production activities that preserve and promote Indigenous languages and cultures, and allow for Northern Indigenous peoples to participate in activities related to th
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Access to investment capital
Impulsion SME
Investment for start-up of young innovative businesses with growth potential located in Quebec region.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Support for new, emerging arts and cultural organizations
Arts in communities
Get up to $10,000 per year if you have a project that will increase awareness of and participation in arts activities, encourage partnership between arts or cultural organizations and provide employment opportunities for professional artists in New Brunsw
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Funding and business support for Ontario SMEs
Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream
Your advanced manufacturing company can get the funding, tools, technology and talent needed to grow, compete and innovate in an increasingly competitive global market.
Government of Ontario
Money to accelerate carbon capture projects in Alberta
Carbon Capture Kickstart
Get up to $7.5 million in funding to cover 50% of costs associated with the pre-construction, design and engineering of a study that will accelerate the development of industrial-scale carbon capture and transportation solutions.
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta
Support for Alberta’s agriculture sectors
Emerging Opportunities
Get funding up to $1 million per fiscal year for projects that support the diversification and economic growth in Alberta’s agriculture, agri-processing, and agri-based product sectors.
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership; Government of Alberta
Support for francophone culture in PEI
Acadian and Francophone Culture Fund
Get up to 60% of the total cost for your project that will attract francophone residents and visitors.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Funding to promote consumer awareness of Canadian agriculture
AgriCommunication Program
Your not-for-profit organization can get a maximum of 70% funding of eligible costs on projects that focus on consumer awareness, sector awareness, and environmental sustainability, to build public trust within the agriculture sector.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding for BC-based innovators
Open Innovation Program
Get a non-repayable grant up to $6 million for an innovative project, new technology or business process that helps reduce GHG emissions and is ready to scale.
Government of British Columbia, B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy
Money to future-proof your business in British Columbia
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
If you are working on a project for your business to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get an interest-free, repayable contribution for up to 50% of the project’s
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in British Columbia
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
If you are working on a project for your business to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a contribution for up to 100% of the project’s cost.
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Money to future-proof your non-profit in British Columbia
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit
If you are working on a project for your business to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a non-repayable contribution for up to 90% of the project’s cost.
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Get a financial contribution to help you scale up and expand, adopt and commercialize innovative technologies and processes, or diversify your markets.
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Financing to accelerate growth in the Prairies
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Get a financial contribution to help you scale up and expand, adopt and commercialize innovative technologies and processes, or diversify your markets.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Your not-for-profit organization could get a financial contribution to assist businesses at all stages of development in scaling up and becoming more globally competitive. Investments focus on enhancing business support networks for under-represented grou
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Funding to support business growth in the Prairies
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Your not-for-profit organization could get a financial contribution to assist businesses at all stages of development in scaling up and becoming more globally competitive. Investments focus on enhancing business support networks for under-represented grou
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Funding to recover Canada’s aerospace sector in the Prairie region
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
If your SME or non-profit is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in the Prairie region
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
If your business is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Funding to recover Canada’s aerospace sector in British Columbia
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
If your SME or non-profit is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs.
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in British Columbia
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
If your SME or non-profit is working on a project to become more environmentally friendly, improve productivity, strengthen commercialization or integrate with regional and global supply chains, you could get a contribution to help with some of the costs.
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in the Prairie region
PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Get a non-repayable contribution for projects and initiatives that foster economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships and increased support for francophone SMEs.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in British Columbia
PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative
Get a non-repayable contribution for projects and initiatives that foster economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships and increased support for francophone SMEs.
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Funding for international activities for Ontario production companies
Global Market Development Fund — Film and Television
Receive $15,000 to cover up to 50% of the total eligible costs for your film and television production company to participate in international activities that support its growth and that produce measurable business and market development results.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Money for music management companies
Global Market Development for Music Managers
Receive up to $10, 000 in funding to cover up to 50% of eligible costs to participate in national and international activities such as market event attendance that will support your market development strategy.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Money for Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs
Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)
Receive up to $10,000 in funding to start, grow and facilitate innovation within your business upon the completion of a structured training and coaching program for sustainable economic development.
Government of Ontario
Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Get a contribution of up to $150,000 to cover 50% of eligible expenses for the realization of a research and innovation project related to the development and growth of products or services at the origin of the creation of the startup.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Support for SMEs to develop processes or products in quantum technologies
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Get a maximum of $150,000 to cover up to 30% of eligible expences (50% for demonstration of technology showcase) for a quantum technology project from the planning to the pre-commercialisation stage.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Funding for collaborative innovation projects of two or more SMEs (or one SME and one startup)
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Get a maximum of $1 million to cover up to 50% of eligible costs for projects that showcase collaborative research in quantum technologies involving two or more SMEs (or one SME and one startup). This group of companies must share the costs, benefits and
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Funding for SMEs that have collaborative research projects in quantum technologies with an eligible public research centre (formerly a member of QuébecInnove).
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Support for R&D in the greenhouse industry
Greenhouse Technology Network
Receive funding and support for research and development needs in the greenhouse industry. Collaborative opportunities between greenhouse and technology businesses alongside research institutions are created to advance development and adoption of new tech
FedDev Ontario
Money for Indigenous-led clean production capacity projects
Clean Fuels Fund — Indigenous-Led Projects
Receive funding for capital clean fuel production projects, feasibility studies, basic engineering studies and detailed front-end engineering studies for the new build or expansion of low carbon fuel production facilities.
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Money for Ontario magazine publishers
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund
Receive up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of the total project budget to increase the financial viability and overall business growth of your magazine publishing company.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Money for Ontario magazine publishers and diversity enhancement
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream
Receive up to $15,000 to cover up to 75% of total activity cost for your magazine publishing company with an ownership that is racially diverse, Francophone, or otherwise meets dimensions of the provincial definition of diversity.
Ontario Creates, Government of Ontario
Money for electric vehicle related technologies
OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1
Receive up to $100,000 in funding toward the development, testing and validation of electric vehicle (EV) and battery-focused technologies.
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Money for electric vehicle related technologies
Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Receive up to $1 million in funding toward the development, testing and validation of electric vehicle (EV) and battery-focused technologies.
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Money to develop automotive winter weather related technologies.
WinterTech Development
Receive up to $500,000 in funding to validate, test and prototype your winter weather automotive technology and mobility solutions.
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Money for employee training in Manitoba
Canada – Manitoba Job Grant
Get up to $10,000/employee to a maximum of $100,000 to cover the cost of third-party skills training for your employees.
Government of Manitoba
Funding for critical mineral projects
Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
Get financial support for your project that will help advance the development of products, processes, and technologies to the pre-commercialization phase of critical mineral mining.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
Export Trade Assistance
Get up to $3,000 to cover a maximum of 75% of the eligible expenses to get assistance in coordinated trade activities including virtual trade initiatives, travel related activities and incoming buyer assistance focused on bringing buyers and business part
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Money for clean energy projects in the territories
Northern REACHE Program
Receive funding for your clean and efficiency energy projects in Indigenous, rural and remote communities across Canada. Projects should aim to reduce Northern communities’ reliance on diesel for heating and electricity.
Government of Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Receive up to $100,000 in co-investment funding and support of strategic partners to develop, test, validate and demonstrate connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) and smart mobility technologies.
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Receive up to $1 million in co-investment funding and support of strategic partners to develop, test, validate and demonstrate connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) and smart mobility technologies._x000D_ _x000D_ Eligible projects will have to include demonstratio
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding to address lack of charging stations
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure — Delivery Organizations
Get financial support of up to $5 million for your project that will help meet the growing needs of zero emission vehicles by increasing the availability of localized charging and hydrogen refuelling opportunities in Canada.
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Support for disability inclusion and accessibility
Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities — National or Regional Component
Get up to $15 million for a project that will help individuals and employers create inclusive and accessible workplaces for persons with disabilities, through activities such as coaching, training, and human resources support. This call for proposals is a
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Funding to conduct business valuations
CBDC Business Valuation and Succession Planning
Get up to $7,500 to cover a maximum of 75% of the eligible expenses to hire a professional valuator that will provide an estimate of your business value and enable you to set a sale price.
Community Business Development Corporations
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Get a rebate of up to $30,000/year to cover 50% of the cost of external business consulting projects that focus on increased resiliency, productivity, revenues, profitability and/or job creation.
Northern Development Initiative Trust
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
Small Business Recovery Consulting Rebate
Receive a rebate of up to $30,000/year to cover 85% of the costs of third-party consulting projects that focus on sustaining business operations and recover business health and profitability to pre-event levels. Projects must have a minimum budget of $1,0
Northern Development Initiative Trust
Financial support for construction of big multiple-unit buildings
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings
Get financial support for the construction of big multiple-unit buildings (more than 600 m2 and counting up to a maximum of 10 floors) using energy efficiency methods that exceed current standards.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Financial support for Novoclimat certified contractors
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes
Receive up to $2,500 for the construction of new homes that meet program requirements.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Financial support for Novoclimat certified contractors
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Small Multiple-Unit Buildings
Get a financial support for the construction of residential multiple-unit buildings (up to 3 storeys and 600m2 or less) using energy efficiency methods that exceed current standards.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Funding for Renewable Natural Gas feasibility studies
Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 1
Get up to $300,000 to cover a maximum of 75% of eligible expenses for feasibility studies involving a project to produce renewable natural gas for injection into the grid or a project to connect to the gas grid.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie
Funding for Renewable Natural Gas projects
Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2
Get up to $15 million to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses for a project to produce and inject natural gas into the distribution grid, or to connect to distribution grid of RNG production sites.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie
Money for a media production in Yukon
Media Production Fund
Receive funding to cover up to 40% of the production costs of a professional film, television or digital media project.
Government of Yukon
Preserve and support Indigenous heritage
Museums Assistance Program — Indigenous Heritage
Maximum funding per fiscal year of $200,000 for projects related to the preservation, management and presentation of Indigenous cultural heritage in Canada.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Money for technology and industrial companies in Southern Ontario
thriveFORWARD
Receive up to $25,000 in non-refundable funding for your new technology company to help bring your products to market and accelerate your growth, or up to $100,000 in semi-refundable funding to cover eligible project costs for your industrial company to s
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation
Funding for collaborative projects in AI
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1
Get a grant of up to $150,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs for carrying out research and an innovation project to develop and grow products and services for which the start-up was created.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Support for SMEs to develop processes or products in AI technology
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Receive up to $350,000 in funding to cover up to 30% of eligible expenses for a product or process innovation project involving AI, from the planning stage through to real-life demonstration.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Support for business clusters to develop large-scale innovation projects
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 3
Receive up to $1.5 million in funding to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses for structuring projects that highlight collaborative research in AI by a cluster of companies that share project costs, benefits and intellectual property.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Money to establish and enhance research capacity
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Receive up to $1 million in funding to cover up to 50% of eligible costs to establish and enhance research capacity focused on business problem solving and/or is working towards the commercialization of a product or process at Northern Ontario universitie
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Money for innovation and commercialization enhancement
Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program
Receive funding to cover up to 50% of eligible project costs to demonstrate the potential of your business to create jobs, grow the economy, reach new markets, expand sales, innovate and create new products and services.
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North
Money for film predevelopment stage
Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund
Receive up to $15,000 in funding to cover up to 75% of the eligible project costs of your film and media predevelopment production phase.
Government of Yukon
Money for digital technologies and products
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
SMEs that have software development at the core of one or more of their products and/or services could receive up to $50,000 to help rapidly scale in the global marketplace to accelerate revenue growth.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Grants for artists in PEI
Music PEI — Microgrants
Get funding of up to $300 for your project that will build community support and encourage increased participation in the music industry in PEI. Music PEI will offer up to 8 microgrants with preference given to youth, woman and non-binary individuals, 2SL
Music PEI
Funding for beneficial agricultural management practices in B.C.
Beneficial Management Practices
Cost-shared financial support, for the implementation of beneficial management practices related to soil, water, and energy, while enhancing and conserving biodiversity on farms through the adoption of technology and practices to mitigate high-risk activi
Government of British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation
Funding to attract foreign direct investment
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Community Investment
Get a contribution between $3,000 and $500,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses. The program is intended to support communities and non-profit organizations to attract, retain and expand their foreign direct investment (FDI) activities that will he
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Money for documentary heritage organizations
Documentary Heritage Communities Program
Receive funding to cover up to 100% of the project costs to document Canada’s continuing memory and history to make it accessible to current and future generations.
Government of Canada, Library and Archives Canada
Funding for junior mining companies in New Brunswick
Junior Mining Assistance Program
Get up to $50,000 in financial support to cover 50% of eligible costs for mineral exploration projects and increase the probability of finding economically viable mineral resources in New Brunswick.
Government of New Brunswick
Funding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Capacity Funding
Get up to $50,000 in support for Community Energy Plans (CEPs), feasibility studies, community training, or business/negotiation planning to develop clean energy initiatives and opportunities within First Nations communities.
Government Of British Columbia
Funding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Equity Funding
Get up to $500,000 in equity funding to support a financially viable and resourced clean energy project with an Energy Purchase Agreement.
Government Of British Columbia
Money for NGOs delivering essential services in the NWT
NGO Stabilization Fund
Receive up to $50,000 per year when delivering critical Government of the Northwest Territories funded programs to residents such as services to homelessness, addiction, shelters for women and families.
Government of Northwest Territories
Funding projects in PEI’s potato sector
Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative
Get financial support to modernize and diversify activities to adapt to changing supply chain conditions in response to the market disruption from the detection of potato warts.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Money for tree fruit producers in British Columbia
Light Reflecting Materials Program
Apply for 50% cost-shared funding up to a maximum of $30,000 to purchase light reflective materials for the 2023 growing season.
Government of British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation
Funding for Canadian manufacturers of whalesafe gear
Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund
Get financial support towards the purchase, testing, and refinement of whalesafe gear and support the advancement of rope-on-demand gear technology.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Support for Indigenous business development in the cannabis sector
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement
Get up to $12,000 in non-repayable contributions to develop information and planning workshops for First Nations communities and Indigenous entrepreneurs to learn about the cannabis industry, laws, and regulations.
New Relationship Trust
Support for Indigenous business development in the cannabis sector
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Business Planning, Design, and Capital
Get up to $250,000 in funding to cover the cost of licensing and permitting as well as make capital available to support the launch or expansion of businesses in the cannabis industry.
New Relationship Trust
Funding for tree-planting projects
2 Billion Trees Program
Submit a proposal to carry out a tree-planting project to help reduce green gas emissions, capture carbon, enhance biodiversity and support human well-being through long-term planting work, small-scale planting and urban/suburban projects.
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Funding for Internet access infrastructure projects
CRTC — Broadband Fund
Receive funding for transport projects, mobile wireless projects along major roads, and projects requiring operational funding to increase satellite transport capacity in all admissible underserved areas.
Communications Security Establishment Canada, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
Funding for conserving and restoring nature
Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund
Submit a proposal to carry out nature-based solutions to conserve, sustainably manage, and restore ecosystems.
Government of Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada
Cost-share funding for Ontario farmers
Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Access cost-share funding to implement new practices under in-field nitrogen management, cover cropping and rotational grazing systems in order assist tackling climate change through reducing emissions of GHGs and supporting increased carbon sequestration
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership Program
SMEs can get coaching as well as a matching contribution up to a maximum of $250,000 to develop or pilot new technology products with an international project partner.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Support for digital modernization for SMEs in Ontario
Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program
Receive up to $15,000 to cover up to 50% of the eligible costs to develop a digital adoption plan for your company. You will be able to access services of a knowledge centre focused on assisting SMEs with digital modernization and literacy through educati
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation
Money for agri-food equipment and assets acquisition
Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
Receive up to $150,000 per project to cover up to 25% of eligible costs to acquire equipment and assets necessary to grow capacity and help meet the increased demand for Ontario grown and produced food products.
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Equity investment partnerships for businesses in Manitoba
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) – Investing
Access equity investments ranging between $20,000 – $500,000 if your Metis-owned or controlled business is in the growth, expansion, or acquisition phase.
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF)
Money for collaboration between public Academia and Industry
Collaborate 2 Commercialize
Receive between $20,000 and $150,000 to cover up to 50% of the eligible project costs to collaborate with Academia to solve an industry‐based problem and drive the commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP).
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation
Financial support for simple and quick projects
ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation
Receive predefined and pre-quantified funding for efficiency, energy conversion and fugitive emission reduction projects.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Financial support for large-scale industrial projects
ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects
Financial assistance of up to $40 million for the implementation of major projects to reduce GHG emissions at industrial sites.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Get funding to empower First Nation, Inuit and Metis innovators
Indigenous Innovation Initiative
Apply to the challenges and get funding to support innovative and scalable Indigenous-led ideas, to develop and test bold ideas from all sectors and industries.
Grand Challenges Canada
Money for Metis Women-owned businesses in Manitoba
LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program
Get financing composed of both a grant and loan up to $50,000 to help start or expand an existing business.
Louis Riel Capital Corporation
Funding to facilitate access to the three-phase network
Three Phase Network Access Program
Financial assistance for businesses in the agricultural and agri-food sectors to carry out a project requiring an extension or connection to a three-phase electrical network to promote the replacement of fossil fuels with a cleaner source of energy and co
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Money for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
Get access to loans up to $250,000 to assist with a start-up, acquisition, or for expansion purposes. Certain project costs could be eligible for grant funding as part of the financing package.
Louis Riel Capital Corporation
Money for human health related solutions
Life Sciences Innovation Fund
Access up to $500,000 in co-investment funding to take your human health related IP from the conceptual stage through to commercialization.
Ontario Centre of Innovation
Money for Indigenous community capital projects
Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program
Receive funding for the development of community capital projects that contribute to a sustainable social base and support economic participation in Indigenous communities, both on and off reserve.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Funding for community infrastructure projects
Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Receive up to $250,000 to cover a maximum of 30% of eligible projects costs that improve and rehabilitate physical assets identified as strategically important to a community to preserve its unique character and quality of life and enhance it for future g
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Cost-share funding for rural economic development
Rural Economic Development program — Economic Diversification and Competitiveness Stream
Receive up to $150,000 to cover a maximum of 50% of eligible project costs that remove barriers to business and job growth, support investment attraction, strengthen sector and regional partnerships, and diversify regional economies in rural Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Money to enhance export marketing for New Brunswick businesses
Export Funding NB
Get up to $15,000 to cover 65% of the costs of short-term projects relating to export strategy, planning and marketing activities.
LearnSphere
Money for projects that support women in apprenticeship
ESDC — Women in the Skilled Trades Initiative
Your organization could receive up to $3 million for projects up to 48 months in duration that will recruit, retain and help women apprentices succeed in 1 of the 39 eligible Red Seal trades.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Support for manufacturing companies in BC
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund — Capital Investment
Get up to $10 million in funding to invest in new or renovated manufacturing infrastructure, technology, equipment, and processes, including renovating idle industrial buildings such as an unused mill site.
Government of British Columbia
Support for manufacturing companies in BC
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund — Project Readiness
Get up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of total eligible projects to complete final-stage business and project planning to help modernize and grow operations.
Government of British Columbia
Funding for supply-managed sectors facilities improvements
Supply Management Processing Investment Fund
Receive up to 5 million dollars in cost-sharing funding for your for-profit organization in the supply-managed sectors to invest in your processing facilities to improve productivity and/or efficiency through the acquisition of new automated equipment and
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding to support employers toward economic recovery
Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program
Get support to implement industry solutions that support skills and employment needs. The focus is on a range of industry-driven activities such as training and reskilling workers, helping employers retain and attract a skilled workforce to address labour
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Get funding to train new workers
Native Women’s Association of Canada — National Apprenticeships Program
You can receive $10,000 to hire a first-year Indigenous woman, Two-Spirit, transgender, and/or gender-diverse apprentice, in one of the 39-Red Seal trades.
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Funding for business innovation and growth projects
SIF — Business Innovation and Growth projects
Receive contributions for activities related to the research and development (R&D) and commercialization of innovative products, the expansion or material improvement of existing industrial or technological facilities, and for new investments in R&D manda
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Funding for collaborative business-led projects and innovation networks
SIF — Collaborations and Networks projects
Receive contributions for large, collaborative business-led projects and innovation networks amongst industry researchers, national and regional research institutes, academic institutions, and Canadian small-and-medium-sized enterprises or multi-national
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Support for innovative equitable low-carbon transition projects
Accelerating to Zero Grant Program
Get $50,000 to cover 80% of the total cost of the project for up to 24 months to support a broad range of climate solutions promoting equity, reconciliation, job creation, community resilience, and other environmental benefits.
The Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact (HCi3) Fund
Funding to address impacts of Hurricane Fiona
Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund
Access financing if you have a need to address impacts from Hurricane Fiona not covered under other government and private sector measures.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Receive financing to cover eligible expenditures for capital projects and non-capital projects that focus on sustainable tourism development in your community or region.
Government of Yukon
Money to strengthen energy systems in Alberta
Reshaping Energy Systems
Get up to $10 million to cover 50% of eligible expenses for projects that will help modernize and improve the reliability, cost, and efficiency of energy infrastructure.
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta
Money for transit solutions in rural and remote communities
Rural Transit Solutions Fund — Capital Projects
Receive funding to help cover the capital costs of a new or expanded transit solution, to support zero-emission transit solutions, and to establish safe and secure transit systems in rural communities.
Government of Canada, Infrastructure Canada
Money for agri-food sector technological advancements
2023 Open Call: Automation, Digital Technologies, and Demonstration in Agri-Food Production
Support for research and innovation projects that will generate solutions leading to enhanced production efficiency including adoption of automation such as implementation of robotics, data-based decision making, and validation of new technologies through
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Financial support for thermal waste heat recovery projects in Quebec
Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 1: Feasibility study
Get funding to cover 75% of costs up to $150,000 for a feasibility study to determine a project’s technical and financial feasibility to implement an infrastructure to capture and distribute thermal waste. (Stream 2 of this program.)
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Funding for tech startups relating to the food industry
FoodTech Next
Receive up to $250,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible project costs to demonstrate and pilot an innovation in operational environments to prove your solutions and validate the return on investment for the wider food industry.
Canadian Food Innovation Network
Funding for low-carbon solutions projects
Low Carbon Communities
Receive up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of eligible costs for testing new ideas, applying best practices, increasing knowledge or enhancing equity and accessibility in community-led, innovative solutions to create long-lasting greenhouse gas reductions.
Government of Nova Scotia
Support for commercialization in genomics and engineering biology in Ontario
BioCreate Program
Access funding, mentorship, infrastructure, investor showcase, and business support to enable your SME to commercialize genomics and engineering biology enabled products and/or technologies in the health, food and agriculture, and cleantech sectors.
Ontario Genomics
Support for industrial energy efficiency initiatives
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program — Energy Efficiency Solutions Track
Cost-sharing financial support for the implementation of energy efficiency and energy management solutions to maximize energy performance, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, and competitiveness.
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Support for the implementation of energy efficiency and energy management solutions
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program — Industrial Facility Track
Get financial assistance up to $10 million for activities engaged in energy consuming processes that involve the physical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products.
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Funding to enhance water management on Alberta farms
Water Program — On-farm irrigation stream
Get a grant of up to $15,000 per parcel to cover up to 25% of the costs of purchasing a new on-farm irrigation system, and up to $5,000 per parcel for on-farm irrigation system upgrades. The maximum grant for on-farm irrigation projects is $30,000 per app
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership; Government of Alberta
Money for accessibility awareness and support projects
EnAbling Change Program
Receive funding for your not-for-profit organization to educate your stakeholders about the value and benefits of accessibility, help support compliance with accessibility laws, and promote a culture of inclusion.
Government of Ontario
Funding for research and development projects in transportation
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — R&D Projects
Non-repayable contributions up to $1.5 million for research and development projects that will help decarbonize the transportation sector by addressing technical and market innovation barriers in Canada.
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Funding for demonstration projects in transportation
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects
Non-repayable contributions up to $5 million for demonstration projects that address barriers to the uptake of zero-emission on-road vehicles or improve the overall transportation system efficiency.
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Funding for BC-based innovators
CICE 2023 Directed Call for Innovation — Measurement, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) of Carbon Management
Get a non-repayable grant up to $3 million for an innovative project that will advance Measuring, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) technologies and solutions that enable further scaling of carbon management solutions.
Government of British Columbia, B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy
Export assistance for not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario
Trade Mission Support Program
Connect with buyers in specific export markets, and offset costs associated with organizing and hosting both inbound visits by foreign buyers (or their representatives) and with leading multi-party missions to target markets outside of Ontario.
Ontario’s North Economic Development Corporation
Funding for export-focused activities
Export Marketing Assistance Program
Access up to $10,000 to cover up to 50% of project costs for new export-focused marketing and in-market business development activities.
Ontario’s North Economic Development Corporation
Funds for mobilizing projects in Quebec
Support for mobilising projects
Funding for projects involving the innovation of new products or processes, or the significant improvement of an existing product or process. To benefit from this program, projects must be carried out by a group of at least two entities.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Support for SMEs to participate in export-related activities
Export Development Program
Get funding up to $30,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs related to participating in an export tradeshow or trade missions outside of the province of Manitoba with the purpose to assess and/or initiate business in an export market.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment and Trade
Funding for export expertise, training and planning
Customized Export Development Training Program
Access up to $21,000 to cover up to 70% of eligible project costs for your export ready company to hire the services of a qualified expert(s) to enhance your export performance through training and/or strategic planning activities.
Ontario’s North Economic Development Corporation
Funds to support upgrades or construction of training centers
Skills Development Fund — Capital Stream
Access funding to build new training centers, upgrade existing training centers or convert an existing building into a training center for in-demand jobs, such as the skilled trades, healthcare, information technology and other sectors experiencing labour
Government of Ontario
Incentives to purchase or lease medium- heavy-duty ZEVs
Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles Program
Access an incentive of up to $200,000 to purchase or lease a new medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle approved or listed on the program’s list of eligible vehicles.
Transport Canada
Funding to help producers with local and export activities
Market Opportunities and Diversification Program
Get a non-repayable contribution to cover the costs of market diversification activities, website development, digital marketing, and market readiness activities.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Financial assistance to work in collaboration on innovation projects
Global Innovation Clusters
Get funding to collaborate on projects that have the potential to accelerate growth in Canada’s most promising industries. By becoming a member you can: enhance existing business processes, scale up the production and commercialization of new products and
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Funding for awareness projects of ZEVs, stations and clean fuels
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Clean Fuels
Access funding for projects that address gaps in awareness, knowledge and public and industry confidence in zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) of all classes, lower-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicle options, and/or clean fuels.
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Funding for farms and agri-businesses
Planning New Opportunities Program
Get a non-repayable contribution to help you cover the costs of being more competitive, managing transition, developing risk management strategies and responding to change.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Incentives to purchase or lease light-duty ZEVs
Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program
Access an incentive of up to $5,000 to purchase or lease a new light-duty zero-emission vehicle approved or listed on the program’s list of eligible vehicles.
Transport Canada
Funding for awareness projects of ZEVs, stations and clean fuels
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative – Indigenous stream
Access funding for indigenous-led awareness and education projects that address gaps in awareness, knowledge and public and industry confidence in zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) of all classes, lower-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicle options, and/or c
Natural Resources Canada
Get financial assistance to hire Indigenous employees
First Nations and Inuit Employment Integration Program
You could benefit from support for hiring First Nations and Inuit employees to meet the needs of your business, grow your business and enjoy many benefits.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du travail, de l’emploi et de la solidarité
Funding for sectors and communities to become more competitive
Community Economic Development Fund
Get up to $3 million to cover the cost for your community-based project that sparks innovation and collaboration and builds stronger, more competitive sectors and regions.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Economic Development
Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
Value-adding Equipment Program
Get up to $50,000 to cover up to 75% of eligible expenses for purchasing equipment for your business that increases local food production.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Funding to address impacts of Hurricane Fiona
QEPD — Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund – CED (QC)
If you are a SME in eastern Quebec (Gaspésie and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine) directly affected by the storm you can access financing to address impacts from Hurricane Fiona not covered under other government and private sector measures.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Funding for R&D projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund
Receive up to a maximum of $450,000 in grants to support the commercialization of innovation or technology in the following sectors: Mining, Energy, Manufacturing and Processing, and Healthcare.
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Funding to support new farmers
Future Farmer Program
Get up to $10,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses to help you prioritize, identify, plan and manage your business goals.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding to increase agricultural sustainability in PEI
Perennial Crop Development Efficiency
Get up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses to support your projects that focus on technologies designed to improve crop efficiency.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding to increase agricultural sustainability in PEI
Perennial Crop Development Establishment
Get up to $20,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses to support your high-value perennial crop production.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding to support human resource management
Adjustment Services
Access funding for your organization to encourage, support and facilitate human resource management and labor market adjustments.
Government of New Brunswick, Working NB
Support for a digital shift in Quebec
My Digital Success
Benefit from a financial assistance of up to $22,500 and personalized support to maximize your company’s efficiency, capacity for innovation and to accelerate its digital shift
CCTT Network – Synchronex
Funding to support organic farming in Prince Edward Island
Organic Industry Development – Implementation of Strategic Initiatives
Receive financial assistance to support the organic farming sector by providing strategic support for market competitiveness, purchase of specialized equipment, certification of land conversion or implementation of a strategic initiative.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding to support the Agricultural sector in climate change
Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program
Get up to $10,000 to cover up to 25% of eligible expenses to accelerate the adoption of priority beneficial management practices, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Money for employee training in Saskatchewan
Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy
Employers can receive up to $5,000 in financial support to access training programs that will assist business recovery efforts and overcome challenges brought on by the pandemic.
Government of Saskatchewan
Funding to defray the cost of trucking limestone
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Get up to $32,000 to cover up to 80% of eligible expenses to defray the cost of trucking limestone, to improve production efficiencies and to neutralize the acidity of the soil on agricultural land.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Funding to help farms become certified organic
Organic Certification Rebate Program
Get up to $750 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses to encourage your farm to become certified organic and to support those who have already made the changes needed to be a certified organic farm.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Get funding for your CUAS concept development solutions
IDEaS — Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems Concept Development
Receive funding to advance your CUAS concepts that can detect and/or defeat micro and mini UAS with systems that can be integrated into broader military command and control systems. Get the opportunity to mature your CUAS development concepts to a Technol
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence
Money for innovative technology projects
Technology Funding
Various funding opportunities for projects that focus on sustainable technologies that reduce GHG emissions.
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta
Research and development of aquaculture species
Multi-Species Research and Development Fund
Get up to $50,000 to cover up to 90% of eligible expenses to assist in the research and development of specific aquaculture projects and to incentivize farming of culture plants and new species.
Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
Funding to train employees
Workplace Skills Training
Get up to 50% of training costs for new or exisiting employees to develop their skills and align with the needs of your business.
Government of Prince Edward Island
Grants to train apprentices
Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant
Access up to $17,000 to help mitigate the cost of training when your apprentices reach major training and certification milestones.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Financial support for arts community in PEI
PEI Arts Grants Funding
Get funding to support and assist the arts community in areas such as professional development, artistic presentation and creative endeavors.
Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding for group training projects to support Indigenous communities
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Eligible Indigenous organizations could receive a grant to assist unemployed or under-employed individuals with skills training and work experience.
Government of Alberta
Funding to advance analytics and decision support research
CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders
Get up to $2 million in funding over three years to form a research network made up of multidisciplinary teams focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning to assist first responders in decision making.
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence
Funding to hire employees with disabilities
Supported Employment
Gain access to financial support to address staffing and skills needs by hiring suitably skilled people with disabilities.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Colleges and University
Funding for indigenous workers training
Community Workforce Response Grant — Indigenous Communities Stream
Get up to $15,000/participant to cover the costs of skills training, employment support services, and participant financial support.
Government of British Columbia, WorkBC
Money for skills training in the forest sector
Community Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream
Get up to $20,000/participant to cover the costs of skills training, employment support services, and participant financial support.
Government of British Columbia, WorkBC
Support for immediate workforce shortages within in-demand occupations
Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream
Get up to $15,000/participant to cover the costs of skills training, employment support services, and participant financial support.
Government of British Columbia, WorkBC
Funding for the development of farmland in New Brunswick
Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement
Get funding to strengthen the cultivation of farmland for agricultural purposes, including the revitalization of previously utilized agricultural lands, the advancement of new production fields, and the optimization of existing farmland for improved produ
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Funding for agro-environmental services
Agro-Environmental Services
Get financial assistance to access agro-environmental services related to on-farm climate change and environmental sustainability.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Funding for new technologies in Atlantic fisheries
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Get financial assistance for projects involving the development, testing and marketing of sustainable technology for the Atlantic fish and seafood industry.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Funds for activities strengthening the labour market in Yukon
Building UP
Access funding to carry out activities that strengthen the labour market by providing services and supports for individuals and employers, to work on projects that connect employers to jobseekers, and to coordinate community or sector labour market fundin
Government of Yukon
Funding for projects, events and initiatives in Yukon
Community Development Fund
Access up to $75,000 to cover up to 90% of eligible costs for projects, events and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic and social benefits to Yukon communities.
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development
Funding for tourism industry training in NWT
Northwest Territories Tourism Training Fund
Access up to $6,000 per year and per application to cover up to 75% of eligible costs for short-term training opportunities for tourism workers to gain new skills and for tourism operators to support and encourage a well-trained tourism labour force.
Northwest Territories, Tourism and Parks
Funding to improve sustainability in Atlantic fisheries
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Get financial assistance for adapting or adopting new technologies, processes or equipment to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of the fish and seafood sector, and for associated training.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Funding to study ecosystem impacts on Atlantic fisheries
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Get financial assistance for research into the impacts of the ecosystem changes on the fish and seafood sector, and for setting up partnerships or networks carrying out innovation activities.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Money for employee training in Manitoba
Industry Expansion Program
Businesses that are locating new operations in Manitoba or expanding existing operations can get funding for projects that will invest in skills training for both new hires and existing employees.
Government of Manitoba
Support for human resource management needs
Workforce Development Program
Get assistance with developing and implementing HR and workforce training and development plans that will contribute to achieving business goals.
Government of Manitoba
Funding for workforce training in Manitoba
Sector Council Program
Organizations in key sectors can access support to develop and deliver workforce training for new and existing employees.
Government of Manitoba
Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Gain access to financial support to cover the costs of agriculture business planning, skills development and awareness training.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Funding for emerging market opportunities in New Brunswick agriculture
Market Development and Access
Gain access to financial support to cover the costs of activities aimed at supporting industry efforts to access and take advantage of new, existing, and emerging market opportunities, from local farmers’ markets to international markets.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Funding to reduce pests and diseases in New Brunswick agriculture
Improving Crop and Livestock Health and Quality
Gain access to financial support to cover the costs of projects aimed at mitigating the effects of pests and diseases while enhancing the overall well-being and quality of agricultural produce and livestock.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Funding for assurance systems in New Brunswick agriculture
Risk Management and Food Safety
Gain access to financial support to cover the costs of activities aimed at preparing and maintaning resilience in relation to emerging challenges including extreme weather events, animal and plant disease outbreaks, natural disasters, wildlife damage, far
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous
Access funding to increase production capacity, develop new products, services, solutions, or provide support and services for Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion
Gain access to financial assistance to support the sustainable increase of local honeybee colonies that are available for pollination and the advancement of the beekeeping sector through strategic industry initiatives including investment in infrastructur
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry
Gain access to financial assistance to support the livestock industry through initiatives that promote resilience, environmental sustainability, and profitability.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Livestock Strategy Program — Provincial Abattoir
Gain access to financial assistance to support abattoirs with activities aimed at improving profitability, viability, environmental sustainability, and increased food security.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Livestock Strategy Program — Community Pasture
Gain access to financial assistance to support community pastures with activities aimed at increasing carrying capacity, enhancing wildlife habitat, increasing carbon sequestration, and demonstrating new techniques and technologies for innovative pasture
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Money for GHG emissions reduction technologies in Alberta
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Access funding to demonstrate a clear and justified value proposition for reducing GHG emissions or enabling the transition to a net-zero economy in Alberta.
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta
Funding for beekeepers in Ontario
Honey Bee Health Initiative
Access funding of up to $25,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs to maintain healthy honey bee colonies as well as grow your number of colonies.
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases
Gain access to financial assistance to support new ownership of commercial farms by improving your financial stability during your first years of operation.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Gain access to financial assistance to support new ownership of commercial farms by improving your financial stability during your first years of operation.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to non-profits
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits
If you are a not-for-profit, you can gain access to financial assistance to cover costs related to repairing and replacing uninsurable, essential basic property loss due to the spring 2023 wildfires.
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to small businesses
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business
If you are a small business, you can gain access to financial assistance to cover costs related to repairing and replacing uninsurable, essential basic property loss due to the spring 2023 wildfires.
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for large business ventures in Nunavut
Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Business Investment Fund
Receive between $50,000 and $150,000 funding to help your business complete a financing package for a major expansion or start-up in strategic sectors of Nunavut’s economy.
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Help setting up human resources (HR) departments in Quebec businesses
Creation of a human resources department
If your business is expanding, get money to cover up to 50% of the costs of hiring an HRM professional to analyze your company’s needs and help you set up a human resources department.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Funding for Nunavut economic development
Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Economic Foundations Fund
Financial contributions to Nunavut organizations for events, professional development and training, and infrastructure that supports economic development in strategic sectors.
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous business and economic development
NADF Financing
Access loans, microloans, term loans, winter road financing, and grants for Indigenous businesses and other organizations in Northern Ontario.
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Funding to create more accessible, safe spaces
Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Get funding to cover eligible costs for small-scale construction, renovation or retrofit projects that will help people with disabilities live and work in more inclusive and accessible communities.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Funds for agri-food sustainability in New Brunswick
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Access varying amounts of funding, up to $100,000, for environmental management planning, waste management systems, environmental beneficial management practices and agro-environmental club coordinators.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Financing to accelerate growth in Quebec
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Private sector
Get a financial contribution to help you scale up and expand, adopt and commercialize innovative technologies and processes, or diversify your markets.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Financing to accelerate growth in Quebec
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Get a financial contribution to help you scale up and expand, adopt and commercialize innovative technologies and processes, or diversify your markets.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Money to green your Quebec business
Fonds Écoleader – business
Get up to $40,000 to adopt eco-friendly practices and up to $60,000 to adopt clean technologies, covering up to 75% of eligible project costs.
Le Fonds Écoleader
Money for green business collaborations in Quebec
Fonds Écoleader – business collaboration
Get up to $200,000 to adopt eco-friendly practices, up to $200,000 to adopt clean technologies, and up to $300,000 for a cohort project involving both the adoption of eco-friendly responsible business practices and the preparation for the adoption of clea
Le Fonds Écoleader
Funds for tourism, arts & crafts and harvesting sectors in Nunavut
Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund
Get a contribution of up to $5,000 per application, to a lifetime maximum of $10,000, for activities you undertake in your tourism, arts & crafts or harvesting business.
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Funding for Quebec biopharmaceutical R&D collaborations in AI
PARTENAR-IA — CQDM — Academic
Get a non-refundable grant up to $500,000 to cover up to 40% of eligible expenses when your SME partners with a research centre on an artificial intelligence project that accelerates drug discoveries.
CQDM Biopharmaceutical Research Consortium
Funding for Quebec electricity R&D collaborations in AI
PARTENAR-IA — INNOVÉÉ — Academic
Get a non-refundable grant up to $1.5 million to cover up to 40% of eligible expenses when your SME partners with a research centre on an artificial intelligence R&D project relating to the electricity industry, smart grids, transportation electrification
InnovÉÉ – Innovation En énergie électrique
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Quebec
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — For profit
If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get an interest-free, repayable contribution for up to 50% of the project’s costs.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Quebec
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Indigenous stream
If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a contribution for up to 100% of the project’s cost.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Money to future-proof your Quebec non-profit
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
If your not-for-profit business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a non-repayable contribution for up to 90% of the project’s cost.
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Financing to help SMEs adopt e-commerce
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online
The Grow Your Business Online Stream of the Canada Digital Adoption Program will help up to 90,000 small businesses take advantage of e-commerce opportunities._x000D_ _x000D_ Eligible businesses will receive a micro-grant of up to $2,400 to help with the costs relate
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Call for Digital Advisors to support SMEs adopting new technologies
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology — Digital Advisors
Digital Advisors will work with eligible SMEs to develop digital adoption plans tailored to the needs of the client.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Support for SMEs to adopt new technologies
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology
The Boost your Business Technology Stream will offer support to small and medium Canadian-owned businesses (SMEs), to adopt new technologies. The support will be in the form of grants to offset the cost of retaining Digital Advisors who will develop digit
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Funding for Nunavut employment and training initiatives
Targeted Labour Market Programs
If you’re an employer, institution, or training provider, you could get funding of up to one year to enable Nunavut-based education and/or training for occupations or skills that will help employ Nunavummiut.
Government of Nunavut
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
i.d.e.a. Fund
You can get a non-repayable grant and business advisory support to develop and/or redesign new green products, services, processes, and technologies to reduce their impact on the environment.
Innovate Niagara, WEtech Alliance, Innovation Factory, Haltech, TechAlliance, Innovation Guelph
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Receive up to $500,000 to develop and run education initiatives and programs that focus on skills and knowledge for learners between kindergarten and post-secondary to succeed in the automotive and mobility industry in Ontario.
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Wage subsidy for rural PEI businesses
Rural Enhancement Employment Program — Non-profit and Municipality Organizations
Get funding to cover up to 75% of a position up to a rate of $18.00/hour (inclusive of vacation pay) for up to 20 weeks based on a 40-hour week.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Fisheries and Communities
Wage subsidy for rural PEI businesses
Rural Enhancement Employment Program — Private Sector Businesses
Get funding to cover up to 50% of a position up to a rate of $18.00/hour (inclusive of vacation pay) for up to 20 weeks based on a 40-hour week.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Fisheries and Communities
Support to create a vertically integrated electric vehicle (EV) value chain
NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)
Funding to target the manufacturing scale-up of innovation along the ZEV value-chain, specifically those of road-based Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), fuel Cell Electric vehicles (FCEV) and their respective systems and components.
NGen — Next Generation Manufacturing Canada
Money for mine training organizations in Nunavut
Nunavut Mine Training Fund
Access funding for your training program in mining and related activities to develop, coordinate and execute initiatives to prepare Nunavummiut trainees for employment.
Government of Nunavut
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Term loans and lines of credit for small businesses
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Help for small businesses get financing from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Loan for young immigrant entrepreneurs
Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer Program
Get a loan of up to $12,500 to start a business in Canada, without having an established credit history.
Futurpreneur Canada
Financing for young entrepreneurs
Futurpreneur Canada Start-Up Program
Get a collateral-free loan of up to $60,000, along with 2 years of expert business mentoring to get your startup off the ground if you’re 18–39 years old.
Futurpreneur Canada
Loan for technology improvements
CBDC Innovation Loan
Get a loan of up to $150,000 to increase your business productivity with the introduction of new technology.
Community Business Development Corporations
Funds for innovative SMEs in southern Ontario
Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation
Access interest-bearing loans between $150,000 and $500,000 to support the scale-up of your high-growth, innovative SME.
Community Futures Eastern Ontario
Loans to purchase equipment
BDC Financing — Equipment Purchase Loan
Get a loan to cover up to 125% of the purchase cost of new or used equipment for your business.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Loan for small business owners
BDC Financing — Small Business Loan
Apply online for a business loan of up to $100,000 with flexible repayment terms. Use this financing to supplement cash flow, improve operations, or cover expenses for your small business.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Loan to purchase or upgrade technology
BDC Financing — Technology
Get a loan with flexible repayment terms to cover up to 100% of the cost of investing in information and communications technology such as hardware, software and related consulting services.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Rural Atlantic Canada business loan
CBDC General Business Loan
Get a business loan of up to $150,000 to buy or expand a business, develop new markets or purchase equipment in rural Atlantic Canada.
Community Business Development Corporations
Loan to purchase real estate or expand facilities
BDC Financing — Commercial Real Estate Loan
Get a long-term loan with terms of up to 25 years to purchase land or buildings, construct or expand premises, or replenish working capital depleted by real estate costs.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Loan to grow a business
BDC Financing — Start-up
Get up to $250,000 in loans to help get your business off the ground, finance operations and replenish working capital spent on start-up costs, if you’ve been in business for at least a year.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Loan for Indigenous entrepreneurs
BDC Financing — Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan
Get access to financing of up to $350,000 and help connecting with experts to grow or scale your business.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Loan to buy an existing business
BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan
Get an asset-based loan to acquire an existing business or the business of a competitor or supplier.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Working capital loan
BDC Financing — Working Capital Term Loan
Get a loan to complement your line of credit and maintain your cashflow.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Business purchase or transfer financing
BDC Financing — Business Transition Loan
Get a repayable loan with terms tailored to your business if you are thinking of buying a company, making a merger or acquiring a competitor in order to expand your operations.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Money for start-up and expansion in Atlantic Canada
Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Get an interest-free repayable or conditionally repayable contribution to cover up to 75% of the costs to start, expand or modernize your business.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Start-up loan for young Quebec entrepreneurs
Youth Strategy
Get a loan of up to $25,000 to start a business in Quebec, and the possibility of financing two young people for the same project, for a total of $50,000 if you’re an entrepreneur between the ages of 18 and 39.
Réseau des SADC et CAE
Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans
Access loans for acquisitions, start-up, modernization, expansion, innovation, sustainable development, business succession and more.
Réseau des SADC et CAE
Funding for Canadian TV and digital media
Canada Media Fund
Financial support for the development of innovative and new Canadian content, including digital content, content representing minority groups and content destined for export markets.
Canada Media Fund
Loan for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Business Investment Program — Term Loan
Get a term loan at a 4.5% interest rate, for increasing productivity, taking advantage of export potential and improving your competitiveness.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Micro-loans for PEI entrepreneurs
Micro-Loan Program
Get up to $15,000 to meet your start-up or working capital needs with repayment terms up to 5 years.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Loan for PEI entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur Loan Program
Get a loan of up to $100,000 with a maximum 7 year term for starting, improving or expanding a business.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Loan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia
Aquaculture Loan Program
Loans with varying interest rates and repayment terms to start, expand or purchase an aquaculture business.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Loans for Nova Scotia farm operations and agricultural businesses
Nova Scotia Farm Loans
A variety of lending products are available to help farmers and agricultural businesses start a business, purchase equipment, consolidate debt and meet other cash flow needs.
Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board
Atlantic Canada start-up loan
CBDC First-time Entrepreneur Loan
Loans of up to $150,000 for first-time entrepreneurs in rural Atlantic Canada to start or buy a business.
Community Business Development Corporations
Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada
CBDC Social Enterprise Loan
Get a loan of up to $150,000 to start or improve a social enterprise in rural Atlantic Canada.
Community Business Development Corporations
Loans for agriculture, agribusiness and food & beverage businesses
Credit Lines
Access flexible lines of credit for working capital, operating expenses and purchases of land and equipment through the FCC Credit Line or the FCC Advancer Loan.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Loan for businesses and social enterprises in rural Ontario
Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital
Get repayable financing of $150,000 or more for your SME or social enterprise, in the form of a loan, loan guarantee or equity investment, when financing from other sources is insufficient.
Community Futures Ontario
Loans for Alberta women entrepreneurs
AWE — Loan Programs
Get a loan of up to $150,000 for your market-ready startup, business expansion or business purchases.
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Loans for Manitoba Francophone entrepreneurs
CDEM — Financing
Loans for Francophones to finance start-up, expansion and creation of an export division.
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities
Loans for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans
Loans up to $150,000 for start-up, expansion and purchase of existing businesses.
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Loans for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Financing
Get a loan of up to $150,000 to help finance up to 80% of your business project.
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Funding for film producers
Canada Feature Film Fund
Financing for Canadian film producers to develop, produce and market movies in English or French in Canada and internationally.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Cash advances for farmers
Advance Payments Program (Agriculture)
Get a low-interest, repayable cash advance of up to $1 million, with interest on the first $350,000 paid by the federal government. The advance covers 50% of the expected market value of the agricultural products you will produce or have in storage for th
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Loan guarantee for farmers
Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program
Get a loan of up to $500,000 for the purchase of land and the construction or improvement of buildings or $350,000 for all other loan purposes, including consolidation/refinancing
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Business loans for young Atlantic Canadians
CBDC Youth Loan
If you’re a young entrepreneur (18 to 34 years old) in Atlantic Canada, you could get a loan for start-up, fixed assets and working capital needs.
Community Business Development Corporations
Credit insurance against unpaid invoices
EDC — Credit Insurance
Protect your profits and get covered for 90% of your insured losses if a customer doesn’t pay.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Maximize your access to working capital
EDC — Export Guarantee Program
Get a working capital solution that provides guarantees to your financial institution so they can extend your line of credit and provide term loans or margin international assets or inventory.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Flexible financing for your international buyers
EDC — Buyer financing
Get a loan guarantee to give your business a competitive edge and to reduce your risk of non-payment. Offer flexible repayment terms on loans for your international customers, covering their purchases from you.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Loans and support for entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Prairies provinces
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
If you are unable to obtain funding from traditional sources, get loans of varying amounts and with flexible terms to help you run your business. You can also access a network of business professionals and resources such as mentoring, one-on-one counselli
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Project financing for Quebec entrepreneurs
Project Financing
Get a loans, loan guarantee or capital investment of $50,000 or more for projects involving expansion, exporting, modernization, innovation, buildings and equipment, marketing and more.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Loans to develop Quebec tourist attractions
Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1
Get a loan or loan guarantee between $150,000 and $5 million to cover up to 60% of project costs to boost the region’s potential to attract tourists from other parts of Canada and abroad.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Financing to buy or develop New Brunswick farmland
Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees
Get a loan or loan guarantee to start a new farm or purchase an existing one, to purchase shares in a farming operation, or to buy or develop land for farming.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Injection of $50,000 to $300,000 into early stage companies in the agricultural biotechnology, bioproducts, bioprocesses, natural health products and functional foods sectors.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio
Rural Saskatchewan business loans
Community Futures Saskatchewan — Loans
Get a loan of up to $150,000 to start, expand or buy a business in a rural community.
Community Futures Saskatchewan
Loans for Alberta First Nations entrepreneurs
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Get a repayable loan for a period of up to 5 years to help you start, buy, expand or diversify a business. You must contribute some of your own equity to finance the business, and in some cases, some outside equity financing may be available.
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Business loans for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Lending Services
Loans of up to $25,000 to start or grow a business with a viable business plan.
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Northwest Territories business loans and counselling
Community Futures Program Northwest Territories
Get a loan or guarantee of up to $200,000, wage subsidies, as well as access to business counselling services, to start or expand a business.
Northwest Territories Community Futures Association (NWTCFA)
Financing for Nunavut start-ups and expansion
Atuqtuarvik Corporation Financing
Access loans and equity investments ranging between $150,000 and $3,000,000 for your Inuit-owned business.
Atuqtuarvik Corporation
Loans for Inuit business in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Access a loan of up to $50,000 with an interest rate of 8.5% to establish or expand a business.
Kakivak Association
Newfoundland and Labrador investment attraction fund
Investment Attraction Fund
Get a loan to cover infrastructure, human resources and other costs to support economic growth in the province.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Loan to purchase farm land in Prince Edward Island
Farmland Financing Program — Up to 150 Acres
Term loan to finance up to 100% of the purchase of a maximum of 150 acres of farmland at a fixed interest rate of 6% over a five-year term.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Loan to purchase or refurbish capital assets in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Manufacturing and Processing Assistance – Capital Loan
Access this term loan (with a term of up to 20 years and worth up to 80% of the market value or purchase price of capital assets, whichever is less) to refurbish capital assets or to restructure debt.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Loan for Prince Edward Island (PEI) businesses to acquire, expand, manage debt or build retail malls
Small Business Assistance
Use this term loan to finance the acquisition of a business, expand, consolidate debt or construct a new mall.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Loan to finance tourism operating costs in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Tourism Financing Assistance — Operating Loan
Support to help tourist facilities cover operating costs during pre-season preparation.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Loan to purchase fishing licence and gear in Nova Scotia
Fishing Licence Loan Program
Loan (maximum 20-year term) to cover the cost of a licence or a licence and associated gear to help businesses enter or re-enter the industry, or to diversify into new species.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Loans for fishing vessels, engines and equipment in Nova Scotia
Vessel Loan Program
Term loan to purchase or build a fishing vessel, install engines, equipment, and/or electronics, or make technical modifications to a vessel.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Financing for Nova Scotia small businesses
Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
Get loans, capital, or lines of credit of up to $50,000.
Nova Scotia Co-operative Council
Financing for aquaculture activities in New Brunswick
Aquaculture Loans and Loan Guarantees
Get a loan or loan guarantee to cover up to 95% of the costs of purchasing a new or used vessel, an engine or equipment related to aquaculture, or to make major repairs to the hull or engine of a vessel.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Financing for commercial fishing activities in New Brunswick
Fisheries Loan and Loan Guarantees
Get a loan or loan guarantee to cover the costs of buying a new or used vessel, buying or repairing an engine, buying a commercial fishing license, obtaining a quota, and more.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Loan guarantee for New Brunswick livestock purchase
Livestock Incentive Loan Program
Get loans of up to $75,000 guaranteed when you’re a farmer purchasing livestock.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Interest-free loans to New Brunswick student operated businesses
Student Entrepreneurship
Loans of up to $3,000 to help students start a business, with the option to be reimbursed a portion of the loan under certain conditions.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Loans for business in Haute-Yamaska, Brome-Missisquoi or Rouville, Quebec
FIJE Fund
If you are a woman, a young person under 39 years of age or an immigrant, you may be eligible for a business loan of up to $50,000,
Centre d’Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région
Loans to Black Community businesses in Quebec
Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund
Growing businesses within Quebec’s Black communities have access to loans ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 for projects in different areas.
Filaction
Support for cultural enterprises in Quebec
Culture and Communications Investment Fund
Quasi-equity loans for performing arts, publishing, audiovisual, recording, radio, television, multimedia and digital companies.
Fonds d’investissement de la culture et des communications
Loans for co-op business projects in Quebec
Collective entrepreneurship financing
Loans covering up to 100% of the costs for most co-operative and not-for-profit business projects, starting at $50,000.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Tax credit advance loan in Quebec
Financing of Refundable Tax Credits
If you’re eligible for a refundable tax credit and need the funds to carry out your project right away, you can get a loan of up to 100% of the anticipated amount, starting at $50,000 for scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) tax credit
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Forestry investment in Quebec
Forestry Financing
Get personalized financial support and low-interest loans ranging from 0.30% to 0.60% on interest rates from the financial institution of your choice to promote your corporation, maintain, or develop forest production units.
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Microcredit for Quebec entrepreneurs
MicroEntreprendre
Quebec entrepreneurs who are unable to obtain financing in conventional financing networks can obtain loans of $2 000 to $20,000 and support.
MicroEntreprendre
Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
Local investment fund
Loans and loan guarantees to start or expand a business, or purchase at least 25% of an existing business, in Quebec.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Loans for Quebec social economy enterprises and co-operatives
PME MTL – Solidarity Fund
Get a low interest rate loan of up to $300,000 to start or grow your business.
PME MTL
Financial products to support social economy enterprises in Quebec
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Operations Patient Capital Loan
Get a loan from the trust between $50,000 and $250,000 to cover 35% of the costs directly associated with the operational needs.
Chantier de l’économie sociale Trust
Financing for cultural businesses in Quebec
Investment Banking — Corporate Finance
Loans, loan guarantees and capital investments for cultural businesses, as well as tax credit advances for film, books, sound productions and shows.
Gouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Financing for Quebec cultural exports
Export and cultural visibility support program
Funding in varying amounts for activities relating to the export of Quebec cultural products, in the form of non-repayable or partially repayable grants.
Gouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
General Business Loans
Access loans of up to $1,150,000 to purchase equipment, increase working capital, finance inventory, acquire an existing business, or to cover expansion costs.
Two Rivers Community Development Centre
Loans for Manitoba agricultural producers
MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees
Get favourable terms and rates on loans for your business and/or production operation.
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation
Financing for Saskatchewan Métis entrepreneurs
Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Grants, loans and equity investments for Métis people, from $10,000 to $1,000,000, to stimulate entrepreneurship and economic development activities.
Government of Saskatchewan, Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Commercial and agricultural First Nations business loans in Saskatchewan
Commercial/Agriculture Loans
Capital loans, working capital and other financing for First Nations businesses where traditional financing is not available.
Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc.
Loans for First Nations’ businesses in British Columbia
Indian Business Corporation Services
Loans for agriculture and live stock purchases, heavy equipment and machinery, and other viable business opportunities.
Indian Business Corporation
Developmental debt financing for the Métis in Alberta
Settlement Investment Corporation
Development lending and financial services in agriculture, heavy equipment and machinery, and other viable business opportunities for the Métis in Alberta.
Settlement Investment Corporation
Business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in British Columbia
First Citizens Fund — Business Loan Program
Partnership loan program with four Aboriginal Capital Corporations located throughout British Columbia.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Yukon business loan guarantee
Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program
Get a loan guarantee of up to $100,000 to start or grow a business.
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development
Financial support for businesses in the Northwest Territories
Metis-Dene Development Fund
Access loan guarantees, working capital loans, lines of credit, term loans, financing, and business advisory services for your Indigenous or non-Indigenous SME in the NWT.
Métis-Dene Development Fund
Financial and business support for businesses in Nunavut
Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
Loans or guarantees between $150,000 and $2 million for businesses with offices in Nunavut unable to secure financing from financial institutions.
Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
Loans with partial forgiveness for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
TACC First Citizens Fund (FCF) Loan
Get a loan of up to $75,000, with 40% forgiveness of the principal amount, to start or grow a business.
Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Financing for crop inputs
Crop Inputs
Get credit at a crop input retailer to purchase the inputs you need and pay after you sell your crops.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Financing to purchase livestock
Livestock Financing
Get credit at a livestock alliance partner supplier to purchase cattle.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Financing for agricultural equipment
Farm Equipment Financing
Finance or lease new or used farm equipment purchases through hundreds of dealerships or via a private sale across Canada.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Financing for environmental farm upgrades
Environmental Solutions
Get a pre-approved line of credit to make environmental upgrades to your farm or business and switch to renewable energy resources.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Farm transfer loan
Farm Transfer Transition Loans
Access loans to help the transition of a farm from seller to buyer, including intergenerational farm transfers, or if you are a young farmer looking to build your own farm.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Loan for farm land and buildings
Farm Land and Buildings Financing
Get a loan with flexible repayment options to help you purchase new land or expand your farm operation by adding a new building.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Loans for farmers under 40 years old
Young Farmers
Get customized financing of up to $150,000 for your agriculture, agribusiness or food and beverage-related business with the Starter Loan, and up to $1.5 million with the Young Farmer Loan. Attend free events and webinars to sharpen your farm management p
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Financial support for agribusinesses
Agribusiness Financing
Get a repayable loan for your agribusiness to help minimize your operating costs, to diversify and to expand your activities. Also, receive specialized planning and operations support from experts.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Loans for youth-led agricultural or food-related business
Young Entrepreneur Loan
Access up to $1,5 million in loans for your agricultural or food-related business, if you are under 40 years old.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Aboriginal Business Loans — General
Get a loan of up to $750,000 to start, expand or improve your Indigenous-owned business in Atlantic Canada.
Ulnooweg
Loan for young entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
CBDC Chaleur Future Entrepreneur Loan
If you are a prospective entrepreneur (19 years old or younger) in the Chaleur region of New Brunswick, you can get a loan of up to $1,500, with a possibility of being reimbursed 30% of the loan value.
Community Business Development Corporations
Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
CBDC Kick$tart
If you’re an entrepreneur under the age of 35 in Newfoundland and Labrador and you haven’t been able to get funding from other sources, you can get a low-interest loan of up to $10,000.
Community Business Development Corporations
Micro-loan for Nova Scotia entrepreneurs
CBDC Micro-Loan Program
Loans of $500 to $5,000 for Shelburne, Nova Scotia, entrepreneurs to fund a start-up or to get a boost in working capital.
Community Business Development Corporations
Financial assistance for Atlantic Canadian non-profit associations
CBDC Community Development Fund
You could get bridge financing, or a loan of up to $225,000, if your non-profit organization is involved in community development.
Community Business Development Corporations
Financing for large-scale international infrastructure projects
EDC — Structured and Project Finance
Get financing for challenging projects, with solutions specifically designed for limited-use financing of long-term capital-intensive projects. Get step-by-step advice, market insights and expertise across a range of sectors.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Seed funding for early-stage technology in Ontario
Investment Accelerator Fund
If your company is close to commercialization in information technology, health or clean tech, and your addressable market size is $100 million, this capital investment of $500,000 may be for you.
MaRS Discovery District
Loans to grow or expand in eastern Ontario
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Business project loans
Access loans of up to $5 million to cover up to 15% of eligible costs for projects that encourage innovation, collaboration, cluster development, job creation and private sector investment in eastern Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Loans to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Business project loans
Loans of up to $5 million for large investments that create jobs in southwestern Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Loans and advice for rural Manitoba entrepreneurs with disabilities
Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Get one-on-one business consultation, business plan assistance and loans to help you start or grow your business in rural Manitoba.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada, Community Futures Manitoba
Loan to purchase farmland in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Farmland Financing Program — Up to 450 Acres
Term loan to finance up to 80% of the purchase price of a maximum of 450 acres of farmland with either interest-only payments or a fixed interest rate of 6%.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Loan to purchase inventory or for day-to-day operating costs in Prince Edward Island
Manufacturing and Processing Assistance – Operating Loan
Use this term loan to finance up to 100% of inventory purchases and day-to-day business operating costs.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Loans for Prince Edward Island (PEI) tourism businesses
Tourism Financing Assistance – Long Term Loan
Financial support to help tourism-related businesses across a range of activities, including acquisition, expansion, debt consolidation, and repairing restaurants, accommodations and equipment.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Business loans for entrepreneurs
Rise — Small Business Lending
If you have experienced mental health and/or addiction challenges, you could get a low-interest loan up to $10,000 to launch or grow your small business and access resources to improve your business skills.
Rise
Loans for British Columbia women entrepreneurs
WeBC — Business Loans for Women
Get expert advice, as well as a loan of up to $150,000 for your market-ready start-up, expansion project, or business purchases, with flexible repayment options.
WeBC
Contract security and security of payment for Northwest Territories companies
BDIC — Standby Letters of Credit
If your business bids on contracts that require contract security or if your suppliers require security of payment, these standby letters of credit can provide the necessary assurance to third parties.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Business Development and Investment Corporation
Term loans for Northwest Territories businesses
BDIC — Term Loans
Variety of fixed and variable interest rate term loans available to businesses that are unable to secure financing elsewhere.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Business Development and Investment Corporation
Loan guarantee for Northwest Territories businesses
BDIC-NWT — Working Capital Guarantee
Get an irrevocable standby letter of credit to help you secure working capital financing from your bank.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Business Development and Investment Corporation
Loans for Baffin Island businesses
Baffin Business Development — Financial Assistance
Loans for commercially viable business start-up, expansion and acquisition.
Baffin Business Development Corporation
Business loans and advice in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut
Kitikmeot Community Futures
Access loans, term loans, counselling and planning assistance to start or grow a business.
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated
Loans for large-scale projects in Quebec
Development Capital — Debt financing
Debt financing up to $100 million to acquire a company in Quebec or abroad, for growth and productivity enhancements, and more.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Money for community-based businesses in Montreal
PME MTL – New Community Businesses
Your new community-based venture may be eligible to receive $23,000 in loans and subsidies.
PME MTL
Conventional business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
TACC Conventional Loan
Get up to $250,000 with a sliding scale interest rate and flexible amortization if you want to start or grow a business in the Coast Salish Territory.
Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Loans and investments for businesses operating in developing countries
FinDev Canada Financing and Investment
Direct loans, loan guarantees, structured project financing and investments are available for companies operating in developing countries that bring sustainable social and economic benefits to local communities.
Government of Canada, FinDev Canada
Loans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing
Get a low-interest loan of up to $25,000 to grow or expand your business if you are a young entrepreneur between 19 and 39 years of age in St. John’s, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton or Charlottetown.
Impact Atlantic
Loans for Métis-led companies in Saskatchewan
SMEDCO Loan Programs
Get a variety of refundable and non-refundable loans for your business startup, acquisition and or expansion project.
Government of Saskatchewan, SaskMétis Economic Development Corporation
Free up collateral held against your foreign exchange contracts
EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee
You can manage FX risk by implementing a sound foreign exchange hedging strategy, which your financial institution or other FX provider can help you establish. A Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee can replace their collateral requirement and free up your
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Loans for immigrant entrepreneurs
BDC Financing — Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan
If you immigrated to Canada within the past 3 years, you can get between $25,000 to $50,000, along with expert advice, to start your own business.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Loan for young professionals to develop a side business
Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle
If you’re a young professional (18 to 39 years old) with a full-time job, you can get up to $15,000 and mentoring to launch or grow a side business.
Futurpreneur Canada
Loans for Quebec start-ups and growing companies
PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds
Get a low-interest-rate loan of up to $300,000 to start or grow your business.
PME MTL
Loans for entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans
Get a low-interest loan of up to $25,000 to start a business in St. John’s, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton or Charlottetown.
Impact Atlantic
Financing for Manitoba First Nations projects
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Joint Venture Program
Is your business planning to undertake a large-scale project that costs more than $500,000? Get financing of at least $200,000 up to $1 million, in a variety of financing options.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Funding to create jobs for Manitoba First Nations
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program
Get a repayable, interest-free loan up to $300,000 or 50% of the cost to start a new business, purchase an existing business, or upgrade your existing business. The intent is to provide for the creation of wealth and jobs for First Nations.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Free up collateral held against a standby letter of credit
EDC — Account Performance Security Guarantee
Issue letters of guarantee or standby letters of credit with your financial institution without putting up cash or freezing your credit line as collateral.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Loans for young women entrepreneurs in British Columbia
WeBC — Business Loans for Youth
If you are a woman between the ages of 19 and 39, you could access a loan of up to $70,000 with flexible repayment options, as well as free, ongoing business advice from your personal business advisor.
WeBC
Loans for entrepreneurs in rural British Columbia
Community Futures British Columbia
Access a range of small business support services, planning advice and loans to help start or develop your business.
Community Futures British Columbia
Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
CBDC Drive
If you’re an entrepreneur under the age of 35 in Newfoundland and Labrador and you haven’t been able to get funding from other sources, you can get a low-interest loan of up to $10,000.
Community Business Development Corporations
Financial help for small businesses in NB
CBDC NB Small Business Emergency Working Capital Program
Get a loan of up to $100,000 to increase working capital and help your company respond to the COVID-19 economic challenges.
Community Business Development Corporations
Funding and support for rural SMEs
Community Futures Network of Canada
If your business is located in a rural community, you may be eligible for financing and business support services through your local Community Futures organization.
Community Futures Development Corporations
Financial assistance for forestry projects in Ontario
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Business projects
If you are a manufacturer or processor of wood or forest biomass, you could get a performance-based loan to cover up to 30% of eligible costs for projects that improve productivity and innovation.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Funds to renovate Quebec hotels
Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2
Get a term loan between $100,000 and $5 million to cover up to 90% of the eligible costs of a renovation project for your establishment. You must secure a contribution from private sources to cover at least 10% of the total costs.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Financial help for Black entrepreneurs
Black Entrepreneurship Program – Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
Get a loan of up to $250,000 (including microloans in some cases) to help your for-profit, Black-led startup business or SME scale up and grow domestically and internationally.
Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE)
Financing for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Futurpreneur Canada Indigenous Program
Get a collateral-free loan of up to $60,000, along with 2 years of expert business mentoring and resources to get your startup off the ground if you’re an Indigenous person 18–39 years old.
Futurpreneur Canada
Insurance to protect farming operations
AgriStability — Ontario
Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.
Government of Ontario, Agricorp
Loans for Manitoba First Nations entrepreneurs
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Entrepreneur Loan Program
Get a repayable loan that is the lesser of $200,000 or 50% of the fair market value of the total costs of your business project, including starting a new business and purchasing, upgrading or expanding an existing business.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Financial support for marketing and distribution of feature films
Telefilm Canada — Marketing program
Get a repayable advance of up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of the costs of marketing or distributing a feature-length Canadian film on multi-viewing platforms that include TV, VOD and other forms of digital distribution.
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Funding to expand business operations into Northern Ontario
INVEST North Program — Investment — Locate Stream
If you are locating new business operations to Northern Ontario, you could get a contribution or a combination of a contribution and term loan up to $5 million, based on the net economic benefit it brings to the area.
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Loans for projects by Montreal-based businesses
PME MTL — Support for Innovations Marketing — Loans
Get a loan of up to $150,000 for your commercialization project, particularly those in the fields of transport and mobility, arts and culture, digital technology, clean technologies, and life sciences & health care technologies.
PME MTL
Small loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans
Get a loan up to $5,000 with flexible repayment terms and access other services to help you run your business.
Ulnooweg
Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans
Get a loan of up to $25,000 for any business need you have, at a fixed interest rate of 8% and a 5-year repayment term.
Ulnooweg
Financing for food and beverage production or processing
Food & Beverage Financing
Get financial support to grow or expand your food-related business at any stage of its life cycle, with access to specialized networks and expertise.
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Support for women in agriculture, agribusiness and food and beverage
Women Entrepreneur Program
Get access to financing, as well as resources designed specifically to help you develop your skills as you start or grow your agriculture, agribusiness and food and beverage businesses
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Term loan for Indigenous-led business projects
SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses
If your First Nations business is looking to start-up, expand, acquire a new business, you can get a competitive term loan to help cover up to 70% of the costs, so long as you can contribute at least 10% of the costs yourself.
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
VERGE Capital — Startup Fund
If you’re a startup or small business, you could get a low-interest loan of up to $100,000 for initiatives that achieve social, economic, environmental, and community goals.
Government of Ontario, VERGE Capital
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Get a loan up to $500,000 for your established social enterprise or large-scale community infrastructure that creates a significant community impact.
Government of Ontario, VERGE Capital
Loans for new immigrants in Atlantic
CBDC Immigrant Loan program — Pilot Project
If you are a new temporary resident of the Atlantic region looking to open a business you can get a loan of up to $20,000 and access to business consulting services.
Community Business Development Corporations
Funding for rural SMEs in Alberta
Community Futures Alberta — Financial Supports
If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur, you could get a loan of up to $150,000 to start or grow your business
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada, Community Futures Alberta
Loans for diversified and inclusive ownership start-ups in Quebec
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Get a loan ranging from $20,000 to $75,000 for your new business start-up projects (0 to 2 years)
Evol
Loans for diversified and inclusive Quebec businesses
Evol — Conventional loan
Get a loan ranging from $20,000 to $450,000 for your business growth, acquisition or transfer project.
Evol
Financing for investment opportunities in Columbia Basin region
Columbia Basin Trust — Impact Investment Fund
Get a loan between $10,000 and $250,000 to support a credible business opportunity which will have significant positive and measurable community benefits.
Government of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust
Loans for businesses in the technology sector
BDC Financing — Tech Companies
Borrow money to help increase working capital, speed up customer acquisition and expand into new markets for your tech company.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Purchase order financing for entrepreneurs
BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan
Get a loan to help your business pay suppliers upfront, expand into new markets and fulfill orders quickly.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Loans for women entrepreneurs
Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
Receive a microloan of up to $50,000 to start or grow your business if you are a woman entrepreneur, particularly if you are a start-up, from an underrepresented group or a sole proprietorship.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Growth financing solutions for Canadian companies
BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital
Get repayable financial support of up to $35 million to increase your working capital to fund your R&D, product and market development projects.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Funding for entrepreneurs to buy an established business
BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Buying a business
Get repayable financial support of up to $35 million to increase your working capital to buy a competitor’s or supplier’s business. You can also obtain guidance and support from a team of experienced professionals to help you find the optimal financing st
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Funding to boost growth of businesses in Quebec
Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution
Your Quebec business with strong growth potential could secure the capital needed to carry out projects that have a significant impact on the environment and a strong market potential.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Funding for Quebec businesses
Compétivert — Funding Solution
Get a term loan and guarantee starting at $50,000 to increase productivity by financing your green projects.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Loan for buyers in Quebec
Quebec Business Transfer Fund
Get specific business transfer funding to promote entrepreneurial growth and succession of existing businesses.
CTEQ Centre de tranfer d’entreprise du Québec
Loans for social economy real estate projects in Quebec
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans
Get a trust loan between $50,000 and $1.5 million, to cover 31.5% of the costs directly related to the acquisition, construction, or renovation of real estate assets such as land, a building, a warehouse, etc.
Chantier de l’économie sociale Trust
Loans and advice for rural Saskatchewan entrepreneurs with disabilities
Community Future Saskatchewan — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Get one-on-one business consultations and access to loans to help you start or grow your business.
Community Futures Saskatchewan
Financing for Metis-owned or controlled businesses in Manitoba
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) – Financing
Access loans ranging from $20,000 – $500,000 for start-up, growth, acquisition, or expansion purposes.
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF)
Money for Metis Women-owned businesses in Manitoba
LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program
Get financing composed of both a grant and loan up to $50,000 to help start or expand an existing business.
Louis Riel Capital Corporation
Money for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
Get access to loans up to $250,000 to assist with a start-up, acquisition, or for expansion purposes. Certain project costs could be eligible for grant funding as part of the financing package.
Louis Riel Capital Corporation
Financing and business guidance in the Kivalliq region
Kivalliq Business Development Centre
Access loan funds and assistance to develop your business activities and community-based projects.
Kivalliq Business Development Centre
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Wakenagun — Women In Business Loan
Gain access to financial assistance to enter into business ownership.
Wakenagun Community Futures Development Corporation
Funding for Aboriginal businesses in Northern Ontario
Wakenagun — Business Enhancement Loan
Gain access to financial assistance to enhance, sustain or improve your business.
Wakenagun Community Futures Development Corporation
Funding for Aboriginal businesses
Wakenagun — Helping Hand Loan
Get a loan of up to $10,000 to help start up your business.
Wakenagun Community Futures Development Corporation
Funding for Aboriginal businesses
Wakenagun — Youth In Business Loan
Get a loan of up to $20,000 if you are 18 to 35 years of age to enter into business ownership.
Wakenagun Community Futures Development Corporation
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous business and economic development
NADF Financing
Access loans, microloans, term loans, winter road financing, and grants for Indigenous businesses and other organizations in Northern Ontario.
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
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Tax credit for R&D
Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program
If your business is engaged in scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED, you can claim a deduction against income or earn an investment tax credit (ITC)
Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency
Tax credit for hiring apprentices
Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit
Get a non-refundable tax credit equal to 10% of the salaries and wages paid to your apprentices from a Red Seal Trade, up to a maximum of $2,000/year for each apprentice.
Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency
Labour tax credit for producing Canadian films or videos
Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit of 25% of qualified Canadian labour expenses on Canadian film and video production.
Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency
Business tax credit for scientific research in Ontario
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit
Claim a 20% refundable tax credit for qualified expenditures on scientific research and experimental development work performed in Ontario under contract with eligible research institutes. Qualified expenditures are capped at $20 million annually. The max
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Small business tax credit
Small Business Deduction
You can get a reduced tax rate on your first $500, 000 in revenues if you own a Canadian-controlled small business corporation.
Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency
Labour tax credit for film or video production in Canada
Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit
Tax credit of 16% on salaries and wages paid to Canadian residents working on a film or video production in Canada.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Tax credit for Newfoundland and Labrador investors
Direct Equity Tax Credit
Tax credit of 20% (North East Avalon region) or 35% (other regions) for individuals and corporations who invest as shareholders in Newfoundland and Labrador small businesses for start-up, modernization and growth.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Finance
Tax credit for film production in Newfoundland and Labrador
Film and Video Tax Credit
Get a refundable tax credit of 40% when you hire local labour or 25% of total production costs for films produced in the province.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Finance
Manitoba tax credit for digital media production
Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Refundable corporate income tax credit of 40% of wages paid to Manitobans working on interactive digital media projects in Manitoba, up to a maximum of $500,000 per project.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Tax credit for development and commercialization in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Innovation and Development Labour Rebate Program
25% tax credit for eligible labour costs on projects to develop and commercialize new products, processes and services in PEI.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Tax credit for interactive digital media production in Nova Scotia
Digital Media Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit of 50% for local labour costs or 25% of total funds spent in Nova Scotia in the development of an interactive digital media product.
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board
Tax credit for R&D in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit
Tax credit of 15% for qualified scientific research and experimental development expenditures in Nova Scotia.
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board
Tax credit for R&D in New Brunswick
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit of 15% for qualified scientific research and experimental development expenditures in New Brunswick.
Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board
Tax credit for R&D in Quebec
Tax credit for R&D labour costs
Get a tax credit between 14 and 30% of labour costs for your scientific research and experimental development expenditures.
Gouvernement du Québec, Revenu Québec
Tax credit for cooperative pre-competitive research in Quebec
Research Consortium Tax Credit
Private-sector partners creating a non-profit consortium for cooperative, pre-competitive research can get a tax credit applicable on 80% of the costs.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Tax credit for pre-competitive partnership research in Quebec
Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research
Refundable tax credit of up to 30% for R&D work conducted in partnership with another private company.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Tax holiday for foreign expert salaries in Quebec
Tax Holiday for Foreign Experts
Attract recognized foreign experts who are highly qualified in the implementation of innovation projects to work in Quebec. They will receive a tax holiday ranging from 100% of taxable income in the first year, to 25% in the fifth year.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Tax holiday for foreign researcher salaries in Quebec
Tax Holiday for Foreign Researchers
Attract highly skilled foreign researchers to work on SR&ED projects in Quebec by offering them a tax holiday ranging from 100% coverage of their taxable earnings in the first two years to 25% coverage in the fifth year.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Refundable tax credit for R&D in Ontario
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit
Get a refundable tax credit of 8% for innovative scientific research and experimental development expenditures.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Tax credit for book publishing in Ontario
Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit
Ontario book publishers may apply for a refundable 30% tax credit, with a maximum of $30,000 per book title, for pre-press, printing and marketing expenditures.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Tax credit for investors in Saskatchewan mineral exploration
Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
Non-refundable tax credit of 10% for Saskatchewan taxpayers who invest in shares issued by mining or exploration companies.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Energy and Resources
Tax credit for R&D in British Columbia
BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit
Tax credit of 10% for scientific research and experimental development expenditures in British Columbia. Refundable for expenditures under $3 million.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance
Tax credit for R&D in Yukon
Yukon Research and Development Tax Credit
Tax credit of 15 to 20% for scientific research and experimental development expenditures in Yukon.
Government of Yukon, Department of Finance
Tax credit for development of a Quebec e-business
Development of E-Business Tax Credit
Tax credit of 30% (24% refundable and 6% non-refundable) for information technology (IT) sector salaries up to a maximum of $25,000 per employee working on e-business activities.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Non-refundable tax credit for R&D in Ontario
Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit
Reduce your corporate income tax with a credit of 3.5% for scientific research and experimental development expenditures in Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Reduced tax rate for Newfoundland and Labrador small business
Small Business Tax Credit
The general corporate tax rate is 15% but small businesses can pay only a 3% tax rate on the first $500,000 of active business income.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Finance
Incentives to grow new business in Newfoundland and Labrador
Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprises
Tax rebates of 100% on provincial income tax, 50% on federal corporate income tax, and 100% on municipal property or business tax for 10 or 15 years.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
No corporate tax for aerospace and defence employers in PEI
Aerospace Tax Holiday
Aerospace and defence related companies with more than 20 employees and a payroll over $700,000 get a full refund of all provincial corporate income tax paid.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Rebates on energy efficiency equipment in Nova Scotia
Business energy rebates
Get rebates to help cover the costs of buying energy efficient business equipment.
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Tax credit for digital animation in Nova Scotia
Digital Animation Tax Credit
Get a refundable tax credit equal to 50% of qualifying labour costs, as well as an additional credit of 17.5% for labour costs directly related to animation-specific activities.
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board
Tax credit to support Nova Scotia SMEs
Labour-Sponsored Venture-Capital Tax Credit
Get a non-refundable personal tax credit of up to $2,000 when you invest in registered, labour-sponsored venture capital corporations.
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board
Tax credit for newly incorporated Nova Scotia businesses
New Small Business Tax Deduction
This deduction eliminates the Nova Scotia corporate income tax for the first three taxation years of an eligible new small business after incorporation.
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board
New Brunswick property tax deferral for farmland preservation
Farm Land Identification Program
Landowners are encouraged to preserve real property for agriculture through this program: 50% of the total taxes deferred on eligible farmland and outbuildings.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Tax credit to drive New Brunswick business investment
Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Tax credit of 50% on investments up to $250,000 for individual investors and a tax credit of 15% on investments up to $500,000 for corporations and trusts on eligible investments in your New Brunswick small business.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Finance and Treasury Board
Tax credit for creating employment in Gaspésie and Maritime Regions
Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec
Tax credit on total eligible payroll of 30% for marine biotechnology, mariculture and recreational and tourism activities and 15% for all other eligible activities.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Tax credit for the production of multimedia titles in Quebec
Tax credits for production of multimedia titles
Refundable tax credit for multimedia producers may amount to 37.5% of eligible labour expenditures.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Tax credit for an in-house design activity
Tax credit for design in Quebec
Tax credit of 12% to 24% on the cost of in-house design activities. The maximum eligible salary for a year is $60,000 for a designer and $40,000 for a pattern maker.
Gouvernement du Québec, Revenu Québec
Tax credit for an in-house design activity
Tax credit for design in Quebec
Tax credit of 12% to 24% on the cost of in-house design activities. The maximum eligible salary for a year is $60,000 for a designer and $40,000 for a pattern maker.
Gouvernement du Québec, Revenu Québec
Tax credit for commercialization of intellectual property (IP) in Quebec
Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property
If you create a new business by commercializing intellectual property stemming from a university or public research center, you could be eligible for a tax holiday for up to 10 years.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Tax credit for Quebec businesses with trainees
Tax credit for an on-the-job training period
Get a refundable tax credit to help cover the costs of trainee wages and on-the-job training expenses, up to a maximum of 32 weeks.
Gouvernement du Québec, Revenu Québec
Tax credit for technology transfer in Quebec
Tax credit for technological adaptation services
Tax credit on the costs of transferring technology from a college technology transfer centre or liaison and transfer centre.
Gouvernement du Québec, Revenu Québec
Tax credit for publishing Quebec books and international sales
Quebec book publishing tax credit
Credit of 27% to 50% on various costs associated with publishing books, comic strips and collections of poetry in Quebec, including developing foreign markets, major publishing projects, translation into other languages and creation of digital versions.
Gouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
Quebec film, animation and special effects tax credit
Tax credit for film production services
Refundable tax credit of 20% to 36% of the cost of labour and goods relating to film production, computer-aided animation and special effects.
Gouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
Money to showcase your multimedia project outside Quebec
Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec
Tax credit of up to 35% of labour costs and production expenses relating to showcasing your Quebec production outside the province.
Gouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
Ontario co-op student tax credit
Co-operative Education Tax Credit
Access a refundable tax credit of 30% to a maximum of $3,000 per placement to hire co-op students.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Refund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for unlicensed equipment
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Get a refund for the tax paid for gasoline used in unlicensed manufacturing, construction or farming equipment.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Refund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for auxiliary equipment
Tax refund for power takeoff equipment
Get a refund on tax paid for fuel to operate auxiliary equipment such as cement mixers, aerial buckets, lifts and cranes or refrigeration units, power vacuums, pumps and blowers.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Tax credit for Manitoba community enterprise development
Community Enterprise Development Tax Credit Program
Manitoba residents and corporations that invest $60,000 annually get 45% (or $27,000) income tax credit while approved enterprises receive a maximum of $3 million in repayable capital.
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture
New-investment small business tax credit in Manitoba
Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program
Through this program, small businesses can offset the costs of issuing new equity investments of $100,000 to $10 million.
Government of Manitoba, Department of Growth, Enterprise and Trade
Commission for gasoline and propane sold in Saskatchewan
Gasoline Competition Assistance Program
Service station owners and bulk fuel dealers located along the Alberta and Manitoba borders can receive a commission of 25% to 100% of the tax differential to compete with their interprovincial counterparts.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Finance
Tax credit for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
Manufacturing & Processing Investment Tax Credit Saskatchewan
For purchases made on or after March 23, 2017, the tax credit is equal to 6% to encourage plant and equipment investment for use in manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Finance
Income tax reduction for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Reduction
Corporation income tax is reduced by as much as 2% on Canadian manufacturing and processing profits, as reported on the T2 CIT return.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Finance
Tax abatement incentive to encourage business in Saskatoon
City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program
Exemptions and reductions of any city tax or fee, waiving of utility deposits and down payments on land, and exemptions or reductions of prepaid servicing levies.
Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority
Tax credit for British Columbia book publishers
BC book publishing tax credit
Companies get a credit equal to 90% of the base amount of Support for Publishers contributions they receive in the tax year.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance
Tax credit for interactive digital media in British Columbia
Interactive digital media tax credit (B.C.)
Corporations that develop interactive digital media products in BC after August 31, 2010 and before September 1, 2028 receive 17.5% of eligible salary and wages incurred in the tax year.
Government of British Columbia
British Columbia apprentice training tax credit for employers
Training tax credit for employers
Organizations that employ apprentices enrolled Industry Training Authority programs get 20% to 50% up to $6,000 in enhanced tax credits.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance
Investment Tax Credit in Yukon
Yukon Business Investment Tax Credit
Attract Yukon investors to your organization by issuing shares in exchange for an agreed-upon return and an individual tax credit of 25% on the amount invested.
Government of Yukon, Department of Finance
Commercial tax refunds on fuel purchases in Yukon
Commercial fuel tax refund
Receive a commercial tax refund on fuel used for permitted activities and for fuel used for space heating.
Government of Yukon, Department of Finance
Tax credit for Yukon manufacturing and processing
Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Large corporations engaged in manufacturing and processing may claim up to 9.5% on profits earned in Yukon. Small corporations may claim up to 0.5%.
Government of Yukon, Department of Finance
Rebates for employee training in occupational health and safety in Yukon
CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
Access a voluntary employer incentive program that rewards up to $25,000 in rebates per year for training investments in occupational health and safety (OH&S) and return to work (RTW).
Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board
Tax credit for animation and special effects work in Ontario
Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit of 18% on local Ontario labour costs related to the creation of computer animation and special effects for use in film and television.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Tax credit for Ontario film and television content
Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit of 35% to 40% on local Ontario labour costs related to the production of Canadian film and television content in Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Tax credit for interactive digital media creation in Ontario
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit of 35 to 40% of eligible labour, marketing and distribution expenditures related to the creation of interactive digital media products in Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Tax credit for film and television production in Ontario
Ontario Production Services Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit of 21.5% of production expenses for films and television shows produced in Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Tax credit for BC film, television, animation and visual effects production
Film Incentive BC Tax Credit
Canadian-controlled production companies can get a tax credit, starting at 35%, for labour costs incurred in British Columbia during film, television, digital animation and visual effects production.
Creative BC
Wage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba
Paid Work Experience Tax Credits
Get a wage subsidy of 15 to 25% (maximum $5,000 per trainee) for providing paid work and on-the-job training opportunities for high school and post-secondary co-op students, graduates and apprentices.
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Tax Assistance Office
Manitoba tax credit for digital media production
Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Refundable corporate income tax credit of 40% of wages paid to Manitobans working on interactive digital media projects in Manitoba, up to a maximum of $500,000 per project.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Manitoba tax credit for book publishers
Book Publishing Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit of 40% of Manitoba book publishing labour costs (up to a maximum of $100,000 per year), including salaries for editing, design and project management; fees to freelancers for editing, design and research; artwork; development of prot
Government of Manitoba, Department of Sport, Culture and Heritage
Tax credit for R&D in Manitoba
Manitoba Research and Development Tax Credit
Tax credit of 15% for research and experimental development projects in Manitoba.
Government of Manitoba, Department of Finance
Tax credit for creating on-site child care in Manitoba
Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit
Businesses that create licensed child care centres in workplaces can get a tax credit of $10,000 per new infant or preschool space created, over a period of five years.
Government of Manitoba, Department of Families
Manitoba tax credit for installing green energy equipment
Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit
Property owners can get a tax credit of 7.5 to 15% for installation of geothermal heat pump systems, solar thermal energy systems and biomass fuel energy equipment.
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Tax Assistance Office
Tax credit for investment in BC small business
Eligible Business Corporation
Individuals and corporate investors can get a tax refund of 30% when they invest in a British Columbia small business that has registered as an Eligible Business Corporation.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance
Manitoba film and video production tax credit
Film and Video Production Tax Credit
Get a refundable tax credit up to 38% on eligible labour expenses associated with producing your film or video in Manitoba. Earn additional bonuses for producer credit, rural-and-northern locations, or if you produce three eligible films in two years.
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Film and Music
Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive
Get a 45% non-refundable tax credit when you invest in an eligible technology-based startup business, up to a maximum of $225,000 per investment
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Health tax exemption for Ontario employers
Employer Health Tax relief
Access an exemption from paying the Ontario Employer Health Tax on the first $1 million of your annual remuneration (payroll).
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Tax credit for capital investments in commercial properties
Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit
Get a 10% refundable Corporate Income Tax credit, up to $50,000, if you are building, renovating or acquiring commercial or industrial buildings in designated regions in Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
SR&ED tax credit for SMEs in Alberta
Innovation Employment Grant
If your business has less than $50 million in taxable capital, you can get a refundable tax credit of up to 20% of your research and development expenses incurred after December 31, 2020.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance
Tax deferral for livestock producers in some Atlantic regions
Livestock Tax Deferral Provision
If you sold at least 15% of your breeding herd due to drought or flooding in Gaspésie, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island or Northwestern Nova Scotia, you can defer up to 90% of the sale proceeds to the following year.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Rebates for manufacturing and processing exporters in PEI
Enriched Investment Tax Credit
Get a provincial corporate tax credit of 25% on costs associated with qualified manufacturing and processing equipment. To be eligible, your business should be operating in a strategic sector such as bioscience, aerospace and defence, renewable energy and
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
R&D tax credit for corporations in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan R&D Tax Credit
Get a refundable tax credit of 10% on qualifying research and development expenditures, up to $1 million per year.
Government of Saskatchewan
Tax credit for capital investments
Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive
Get a non-refundable, non-transferable 15% tax rebate on capital expenditures valued at $10 million or more for newly constructed or expanded agriculture facilities in SK
Government of Saskatchewan
Tax credit for oil and gas production in Saskatchewan
Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive
Get a transferable production tax credit of 15% to offset the costs of qualified greenfield or brownfield value-added projects.
Government of Saskatchewan
Tax credit for marine technology companies
Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate
Get a yearly rebate on all corporate income tax paid to the province of Prince Edward Island to engage in the research, development, manufacturing and exporting of AMT products and services.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
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Money to hire a student
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Youth Employment Program
Get financial assistance to help cover the cost of hiring a post-secondary graduate (15 to 30 years old) for 6 to 12 months to work on projects with R&D, engineering, multimedia or market analysis components or the development of a new product or process.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Money for SMEs to hire graduates in Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector
Get up to $35,000 to cover up to 50% of the eligible costs of hiring a recent graduate for a full-time position of up to 1 year.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Money to hire graduates in Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit
Get up to $35,000 to cover up to 90% of the eligible costs of hiring a recent graduate for up to 18 months.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Funding to create summer jobs for youth.
Canada Summer Jobs Program
Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 50% of the salary of a young person between the ages of 15 and 30 that you hire for the summer. Not-for-profit employers can receive funding up to 100% of the provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Service Canada
Subsidized environmental STEM intern
BioTalent — Science Horizons Youth Internship
Hire an intern for 6 to 12 months for an environmental science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) job and receive a subsidy of up to 80% of their salary (maximum $25,000).
BioTalent Canada
Training subsidy for Indigenous youth
Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations and Inuit Youth
Wage subsidy for Indigenous businesses and other Indigenous organizations that give First Nations and Inuit youth work experience or on-the-job training in the housing sector.
Government of Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Wage subsidy for summer students
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit
Get a wage subsidy to cover 50% of the costs of paying a summer student to work 30–40 hours a week for 16 weeks, if you operate a for-profit business.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Wage subsidy for post-secondary science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) intern
Student Work Placement Program
Receive wage subsidies up to a maximum of $5,000 per placement and up to a maximum of $7,000 per placement for under-represented students including first-year students, women in STEM, Indigenous students, persons with disabilities, and newcomers.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Tax credit for development and commercialization in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Innovation and Development Labour Rebate Program
25% tax credit for eligible labour costs on projects to develop and commercialize new products, processes and services in PEI.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Money for agricultural industry research in Saskatchewan
Agriculture Development Fund
Funding for projects that explore ideas that could be of value to the agriculture and food industry by developing solutions to emerging production-constraint problems.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Wage subsidy for an R&D associate in Alberta
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Get up to $105,000 to cover up to 75% of the salary of a professional to work on proof of concepts, prototyping, feasibility assessments and more over a one-year project.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Northwest Territories business loans and counselling
Community Futures Program Northwest Territories
Get a loan or guarantee of up to $200,000, wage subsidies, as well as access to business counselling services, to start or expand a business.
Northwest Territories Community Futures Association (NWTCFA)
Wage subsidy for Newfoundland and Labrador apprentices to gain work experience
Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy
Get a 75% wage subsidy to a maximum of $14 per hour to help apprentices gain work experience in their skilled trade.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Newfoundland and Labrador co-operative student work terms
Small Enterprise Co-op Placement Assistance Program
Access a wage subsidy to hire a co-op student from Memorial University or the College of the North Atlantic to help build your future workforce.
Memorial University
Wage subsidy to hire a student
Jobs for Youth Program
Gain access to a subsidy when hiring a student between the ages of 15-29 for summer employment.
Government of Prince Edward Island
Wage subsidies for Prince Edward Island (PEI) employers to hire job seekers
Employ PEI
Temporary wage subsidy for long-term employment opportunities to help job seekers develop new skills and gain work experience.
Government of Prince Edward Island, SkillsPEI
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
Graduate to Opportunity Program
This funding covers up to 35% of the annual salaries for new graduate hires.
Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education
Wage assistance for university and college co-operative students in Nova Scotia
Cooperative Education Incentive
Employers that pay a minimum of $15 per hour plus 4% vacation pay can be reimbursed $7.50 per hour to a maximum of 40 hours per week.
Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education
Support for Nova Scotia workers’ skills development
Job Creation Partnerships
This program helps employment insurance (EI) recipients develop the skills they need to find full-time work.
Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
Financial incentives for Nova Scotia employers with a labour need
START Program
Financing focused on small to medium sized enterprises to help employ ready-to-work Nova Scotians.
Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia students and recent graduates in the energy sector
Energy Training Program for Students
Access a wage subsidy that covers up to 60% and a maximum of $12 per hour for 12 weeks to 17 weeks.
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy and Mines
Payroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
If your knowledge-based business generates an economic benefit for Nova Scotia, you may be eligible for a 5% to 10% rebate on your gross payroll.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Wage assistance for employers in Nova Scotia
Employment Incentives Program
Get a forgivable loan to cover a worker’s salary and benefits for the first period of their work term while they are training.
Government of Nova Scotia, Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
Subsidy to hire people having trouble finding work in Quebec
Employee Wage Subsidy
If you hire someone who is motivated to work, you could get a wage subsidy of up to 30 weeks to cover part of their salary as long as the employment relationship is maintained.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du travail, de l’emploi et de la solidarité
Subsidy to hire immigrants and visible minorities in Quebec
Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities
Wage subsidy for up to 52 weeks for employers who hire immigrants or visible minorities for a first experience in their field in a regular job.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du travail, de l’emploi et de la solidarité
Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
Employment stabilization
Get up to $6,500 to cover up to 50% of wages for staff whose jobs have been stabilized and maintained, when you find ways to extend the working season.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du travail, de l’emploi et de la solidarité
Subsidy to hire people with disabilities in Quebec
Job integration contract
Get salary support and reimbursement of certain additional expenses necessary for the integration and employment of a person with a disability.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du travail, de l’emploi et de la solidarité
Financial assistance for Ontario community projects
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Access funding for projects that give work experience to unemployed Ontarians, help their community and benefit their local economy.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Train youth apprentices in Ontario
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
If your business has qualified journeypersons in place to help train students, you could begin building a pool of young, motivated workers to fill current and future vacancies.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Financial assistance for hiring Ontario youth
Youth Job Connection
Get access to financial incentives to help offset the costs of hiring and training youth (15 to 29 years old), along with job coaches who can provide ongoing support to you and your employee.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Financial support for labour market development in Manitoba
Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships
A range of services and programs that help employers and job seekers find each other, learn together and succeed together.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Find First Nations workers in Alberta
First Nations Training to Employment Program
Fill your employment vacancies by partnering with First Nations on training and work experience initiatives. You must provide realistic work experience and a placement for project graduates following the training.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration
Workplace training fund in Alberta
Workplace Training
Get reimbursed up to 70% of training costs for a new employee, for up to 30 weeks, but not more than $390/week.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration
Wage subsidies for employers of Métis youth in Alberta
Métis Employment Services
Receive a wage subsidy to cover up to 50% of the costs of employing Métis youth for 6 months or less, or between May and August.
Rupertsland Institute
Financial support to help workers injured on the job return to work
Training-on-the-job program
This program helps pay the employee’s salary while the worker learns a new position.
Government of Alberta, Workers’ Compensation Board
British Columbia youth wage subsidy
Get Youth Working Program
Receive a negotiated Wage Subsidy through the Canada-British Columbia Workforce Development agreement when you hire eligible youth aged 16-29.
Bowman Employment Services
Rebates on labour and materials for Yukon contractors
Yukon Business Incentive Program
If you are working on a Government of Yukon contract, get a rebate on construction materials for the procured goods and services, or up to 20% in wage subsidies when you hire Yukon labour, including youth and apprentices.
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development
Wage subsidy for summer students
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Subsidy covering 70% of wages to hire summer students for 16 weeks (30 to 40 hours per week) in not-for-profit organizations.
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Seed funding for early-stage technology in Ontario
Investment Accelerator Fund
If your company is close to commercialization in information technology, health or clean tech, and your addressable market size is $100 million, this capital investment of $500,000 may be for you.
MaRS Discovery District
Wage subsidy for commercialization associate’s salary in Alberta
Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Get up to $120,000 to cover up to 75% of the salary of a professional to conduct commercialization activities over a one-year project.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Wage subsidy to create new positions in Newfoundland and Labrador
JobsNL Wage Subsidy
Receive funding in the form of wage subsidies to create sustainable,_x000D_ long-term employment or seasonal/short term employment and offset your salary costs.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Financial support for labour force development in Manitoba
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships
A range of services and programs that help employers and job seekers find each other, learn together and succeed together.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Financial support to address labour market needs in Manitoba
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services
A range of services and programs that help employers and job seekers find each other, learn together and succeed together.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Financial support to address labour market needs in Manitoba
Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation
A range of services and programs that help employers and job seekers find each other, learn together and succeed together.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Assistance for new Manitoba entrepreneurs
Workforce Training and Employment — Self Employment
This self-employment program connects qualified local service providers with individuals who want to start their own business.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Money for Manitoba organizations to hire unemployed individuals
Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy
Financial support to help hire and train eligible workers to gain full time employment.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Subsidy to hire summer students in Yukon
Student Training and Employment Program (STEP)
Get up to $7.20 per hour for 450 to 600 hours of employment when you hire Yukon post-secondary students for summer jobs in career-related fields of study.
Government of Yukon, Department of Education
Connect with international IT professionals immigrating to Canada
GO Talent
Use the e-Talent Canada platform to recruit qualified internationally educated IT professionals who are within days, weeks or months of arriving in Canada as permanent residents.
Information and Communications Technology Council
Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Get up to 66% (maximum $30,360) salary support when you hire a qualified NSCC graduate for up to one year.
Nova Scotia Community College
Wage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba
Paid Work Experience Tax Credits
Get a wage subsidy of 15 to 25% (maximum $5,000 per trainee) for providing paid work and on-the-job training opportunities for high school and post-secondary co-op students, graduates and apprentices.
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Tax Assistance Office
Subsidy to hire students for mining jobs
Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program
Get a wage subsidy of up to $7,000 to create new work-integrated learning opportunities for students in mining-related post-secondary education programs.
Mining Industry Human Resources Council
Money to train employees in Nunavut
Grant for Nunavut Employers
Get a reimbursement of up to two-thirds of the costs of providing training or professional development to existing or potential Nunavummiut employees, leading to a new position, a promotion, increased pay within your organization, or regular employment.
Government of Nunavut, Department of Family Services
Manitoba film and video production tax credit
Film and Video Production Tax Credit
Get a refundable tax credit up to 38% on eligible labour expenses associated with producing your film or video in Manitoba. Earn additional bonuses for producer credit, rural-and-northern locations, or if you produce three eligible films in two years.
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Film and Music
Support for businesses to avoid layoffs
Work-Sharing program
If your employees are eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, and your business is suffering a downturn, you can apply for a work-sharing agreement. The agreement would allow your employees to work a temporarily reduced work week while receiving
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Money for employers to cover sick leave in Yukon
Paid Sick Leave Rebate
Access up to 40 hours of wages per 12-month period for workers who did not have an existing paid sick leave program as of April 25, 2023, and are sick with illness (or injury not covered by any other act, benefit or program).
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development
Funding for workers in BC child-care facilities during COVID-19
Child Care Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement
Front-line Early Childhood Educators working in your licensed child-care facility may be eligible to receive a wage enhancement of $4 per hour, and statutory benefits at a rate of 19.25%.
Government of British Columbia
Find health care professionals for your Ontario facility
Health Workforce Matching Portal
Access a space for health care organizations to post a range of opportunities for registered and non-registered health care professionals, internationally trained professionals as well as students and those with no-health care experience.
Government of Ontario
Wage subsidy for agricultural organizations
Youth Employment and Skills Program
If you’re a producer or food processor who is in need of extra labour, get a subsidy to cover at least 50% of wages to a maximum of $14,000/employee, as well as $5,000/employee for relocation costs, when you hire youth to work on agricultural projects.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding to hire co-ops in healthcare or bio-economy
BioTalent — Student Work Placement Program
If you’re in the business of healthcare or bioscience, you could get connected with a post-secondary student to work with you on a project up to 16 weeks and a subsidy to cover 70% of their salary, up to $7,000.
BioTalent Canada
Money to hire students for an environmental co-op
ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program
If you’re working on an environmental project, you could get connected with a post-secondary student in STEAM or business and a subsidy to cover 50% of their salary up to $5,000 for a maximum of 16 weeks.
ECO Canada
Subsidy to hire young professionals in STEM
ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR
Get up to $18,000 to cover up to 75% of wages when you hire a professional under age 30 for full-time employment in an environmental position related to STEM (Energy, Forestry, Minerals/Metals, Earth Sciences).
ECO Canada
Wage subsidies to hire students looking for careers in the clean economy
Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia
Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 60% of the costs of hiring a summer student for 9 and 15 week internships for clean tech and environmental projects.
Clean Foundation
Interns for startups and SMEs
Venture for Canada — Internship Program
Access wage subsidies to hire interns from Canadian universities and colleges.
Venture for Canada
Money for electricity firms to hire students
Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program
Get a wage subsidy of up to $5,000 per student when you provide work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for post-secondary students, including remote work placements in the field of electricity and up to a maximum of $7,000 per placement for underrep
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
Money for SMEs and non-profits to hire youth
Digital Skills for Youth Program
Get a subsidy of up to $30,000 to cover the wages and associated training costs when you hire a post-secondary graduate 15 to 30 years old. You must provide the intern with digital and soft-skills experiences that will prepare them for the workplace.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Wage subsidy for developing tech talent
TECHNATION — Career Ready Program
Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 50% of the costs of a work term placement, to a maximum of $5,000 per placement, when you hire a post-secondary student. Maximum coverage for under-represented groups is 70% of the costs to a maximum of $7,000.
TECHNATION
Financial assistance for hiring students
ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital
Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 70% of the costs of a work term placement with a maximum of $7,000 that provides post-secondary students with a position that is digital/technology immersive and that uses technology either entirely or in some capacity.
Information and Communications Technology Council
Money to hire students for work-integrated learning
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program
Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 70% of the costs of a work-integrated learning placement, to a maximum of $7,000 per placement, when you hire an eligible post-secondary student.
Magnet
Student help for aviation/aerospace companies
CCAA — Student Work Placement Program
Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 70% of the costs of a work term placement, to a maximum of $7,000 per placement, when you hire a post-secondary student in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and business programs. Maximum coverage is for first
Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace – CCAA
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous interns in Northern Ontario
People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Get funding to cover up to 75% of an Indigenous intern’s salary and employer’s portion of MERCs to a maximum of $52,500/year (for-profit businesses) or up to 90% of an Indigenous intern’s salary and employer’s portion of MERCs to a maximum of $35,000 per
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Wage subsidy to hire interns in Northern Ontario
People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Get up to $35,000/year to cover up to 50% of an intern’s salary and employer’s portion of MERCs (for-profit businesses) and up to 90% coverage for not-for-profit organizations.
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Wage subsidies for manufacturing employers
WILWorks program — Student Work Placement Program
Get a wage subsidy of up to $7,000 per post-secondary student placement offering student learning opportunities including internships, co-op placements, mentorship programs or applied research projects to solve particular problems.
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium
Money for businesses to hire students
Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program
Get a wage subsidy of up to $7,000/student to cover up to 70% of your costs when you hire post-secondary students on work-integrated learning (WIL) placements in your business or not-for-profit organization.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Subsidy for SMEs to hire interns
ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth
Get funding up to $18 000 to cover up to 80% of the cost of wages & training of an intern’s salary for an environmental job of at least 3 months, requiring digital abilities.
ECO Canada
Hire students for growing businesses
Magnet — Outcome Campus Connect
Sign up for a free employer account and access post-secondary student talent from a network of 100+ post-secondary schools and hundreds of industry and community partners across Canada.
Magnet
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous graduates
JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program
Get up to $45,000 to cover 100% of the wages when you hire a recent Indigenous post-secondary graduate for a maximum of 2 years.
JEDI – Joint Economic Development Initiative
Grants to cover employee training in Ontario
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Get financial support up to $10,000/employee to cover costs of training delivered by an eligible third party. The grant covers up to 50% of the costs if you employ at least 100 people. If you have under 100 employees, you could be eligible for 100% fundin
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Top student talent to help with short-term projects
Riipen — Level UP
Your business or non-profit organization can get free help from top post-secondary students to work on projects over the course of an academic semester. Projects are fully-subsidized, 80-hour internships that can be completed online or hybrid.
Riipen
Pool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area
Elevate Talent
Become an employment partner and access a pool of underrepresented professionals that underwent training programs focusing on the skills that are driving today’s business and technology sectors.
Elevate Talent
Funding for R&D collaborations with students
Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship
Get a contribution to cover a portion of eligible expenses for a collaborative project. Activities should address a business innovation components (R&D to improve connectivity, access to innovation, enabling partnerships and providing training for SMEs,
Mitacs
Subsidized environmental STEM intern
ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI)
Hire an intern for 6 to 12 months for an environmental science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) job and receive a subsidy up to $25,000 to cover up to 80% of their salary. Plus a potential of $5,000 for additional participant supports.
ECO Canada
Subsidy to hire interns in the natural resources sector
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Get up to $24,000 per intern hired in roles in the natural resources sectors, including energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences who self identifies as a woman or racialized youth, or up to $30,000 per intern hired who self identifies as Indigenous, y
Clean Foundation
Funding for experiential learning opportunities in Ontario
Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
If your licensed company is part of Ontario’s precision metalworking sector, you could get a nonrepayable contribution of up to $5000 per placement to help subsidize the wages of new hires or the upskilling of existing employees.
Canadian Tooling & Machining Association
Subsidized intern to help combat climate change
Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship
Hire an intern for a positions that help combat climate changes and receive a subsidy of up to 50% of their salary, maximum $25 000 or 80% for youth from employment equity groups.
Clean Foundation
Wage subsidies for biologically-based innovation companies
Access to Talent Program
Canadian SMEs or start-up companies can receive up to 40% of the cost of a new employee’s salary to a maximum of $75,000 in order to carry out a project that supports the development of a natural product or technology.
Natural Products Canada
Funds for sustainable development
Career launcher — ImpAct Internships
Hire interns for up to 6 months to help you advance meangingful Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and receive up to $10,000 towards their salary.
Colleges and Institutes Canada
Wage subsidy for B.C’s tech sector
Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative
Get up to $10,000 to hire a new employee from an under-represented group to fill a business or tech-related role.
Government of British Columbia, Innovate BC
Get help finding new employees for your business
Pathway Job matching
Hire new employees through this job matching program by allowing new immigrants to apply for positions in your business.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills
Get funding to hire youth professionals
ECO Canada — Environmental Employability Pathways
Hire a part-time or full-time intern facing barriers and receive up to $12,000 to cover 50% of their salary, to develop their employability skills and obtain work experience that will prepare them to obtain and keep employment.
ECO Canada
Get access to candidates with job ready skills
BHER — WIL Hub
Find new talent with practical experience and future-relevant skills to help your business grow.
Business + Higher Education Roundtable
Subsidy to hire barriered youth into the labour market
BioTalent — Career Starter Program
Get up to 50% (maximum $15,000) in wage subsidies for a three to nine-month job placement in the bio-economy to adopt a diverse and inclusive skilled labour.
BioTalent Canada
Hire qualified foreign workers permanently in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Immigration Program
Get help to hire qualified candidates from overseas or living in Canada temporarily, for jobs you haven’t been able to fill locally. Before you can make a job offer and hire a candidate, you must be designated by the provincial government of the Atlantic
Government of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Money to grow start-ups and get to market faster through funded internships
Mitacs — Accelerate Entrepreneur
Funds for student and postdoctoral entrepreneurs to further develop the research or technology at the core of their start-up business.
Mitacs
Money to hire students in the Columbia Basin region
Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program
Your small business can get a wage subsidy to hire a full-time high school and post-secondary students for full-time entry-level and career-related jobs during the school summer break.
Government of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust
Interns for automotive and smart mobility technology
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Tap into talent coming out of Ontario’s publicly-funded post-secondary institutions to strengthen your capacity to develop new products, services, and processes, while interns receive hands-on industry experience and mentorship opportunities in areas rela
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Fellowship for automotive and smart mobility technology
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Tap into talent coming out of Ontario’s publicly-funded post-secondary institutions to strengthen your capacity to develop new products, services, and processes, while fellows receive hands-on industry experience and mentorship opportunities in areas rela
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Support to hire workers aged 55+
Experience Matters Program
Get assistance with labour force needs through training, job placement, and a negotiated wage subsidy of up to $2,800 to hire experienced eligible workers aged 55 and over.
Bowman Employment Services
Wage subsidies and talent for health science companies
OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program
Access a pool of qualified health science talent and receive wage subsidies to provide training, mentorship and develop your health science company in Ontario.
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization
Support for SMEs to take part in apprenticeship
ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program
Employers can receive $5,000 in financial support to hire first-year apprentices in 39 Red Seal Trades, and an additional $5,000 if the apprentice is from an equity-deserving group.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Financial incentive for employers in construction and manufacturing
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Employers can receive $5,000 to hire a first-year apprentice and $5,000 more for an equity-deserving apprentice, in one of the 39 Red Seal construction or manufacturing trades. Equity-deserving groups include women, Indigenous people, persons with disabil
Colleges and Institutes Canada
Money to hire a highly-skilled immigrant professional
ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development
Receive 75% of wage coverage up to $15,000 in funding towards a newcomer’s salary for placement in the environmental workforce.
ECO Canada
Get financial assistance to hire Indigenous employees
First Nations and Inuit Employment Integration Program
You could benefit from support for hiring First Nations and Inuit employees to meet the needs of your business, grow your business and enjoy many benefits.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du travail, de l’emploi et de la solidarité
Support employers to find employees in Ontario
Employment Ontario
Access advice, grants and other services regarding hiring and training employees.
Government of Ontario
Get a wage subsidy to hire Indigenous university students
Future Wabanaki
Get financial support to help grow your organization by connecting with students looking for meaningful and valuable work experiences.
Government of New Brunswick
Get a wage subsidy to hire post-secondary students
Student Summer Skills Incentive
Get a subsidy for your non-profit organization when you hire a post-secondary summer student for 8-14 weeks.
Nova Scotia, Labour, Skills and Immigration
Get a wage subsidy to hire employees
Employment Enhancement Program
Get a subsidy of up to $15/hour, to cover up to 75% of wages, when you hire an employee in the forestry, aquaculture, agriculture, and fishing sectors.
Newfoundland & Labrador, Immigration, Population Growth and Skills
Get a wage subsidy to hire an employee
Work Experience PEI — For Organizations
Gain access to a subsidy to cover a portion of the wages when hiring a short-term project employee who may lack the necessary work experience needed for the position, for a maximum duration of 52 weeks.
Government of Prince Edward Island
Get a wage subsidy to hire post-secondary graduates
Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers
Get a subsidy when you hire a post-secondary graduate who may not possess the requisite work experience required for the role, for a duration of 52 weeks.
Government of Prince Edward Island
Wage subsidy to hire a student
Jobs for Youth Program
Gain access to a subsidy when hiring a student between the ages of 15-29 for summer employment.
Government of Prince Edward Island
Wage subsidy to hire a student
Post-Secondary Student Program
Gain access to a subsidy when hiring a post-secondary student for summer employment.
Government of Prince Edward Island
Support to hire apprentices in the electricity industry
EHRC — Apprenticeship Service Program
Employers can receive a $5,000 cash incentive to hire first-year apprentices in the 39 Red Seal Trades and an additional $5,000 if the apprentice is from an underrepresented group. Equity-deserving groups include women, Indigenous People, persons with dis
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
Funding for tourism industry training in NWT
Northwest Territories Tourism Training Fund
Access up to $6,000 per year and per application to cover up to 75% of eligible costs for short-term training opportunities for tourism workers to gain new skills and for tourism operators to support and encourage a well-trained tourism labour force.
Northwest Territories, Tourism and Parks
Subsidy to hire co-op students in Manitoba
Co-op Students Hiring Incentive
Employers can claim 15% of wages and salaries, up to a maximum of $5,000 per student.
Government of Manitoba
Subsidy to hire co-op graduates in Manitoba
Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive
Employers who hire a graduate from a registered co-operative education program into full-time employment can claim 15% of wages and salaries, up to a maximum of $2,500 per year, per graduate for the first two consecutive years of full-time employment.
Government of Manitoba
Students to work on summer conservation projects
Yukon Youth Conservation Corps
Gain access to supervised, equipped crews of 1 to 5 students to work on summer conservation projects in your community. Most of the cost of hiring a crew, including basic training, transportation and camping accommodation, if required, is covered.
Government of Yukon
Support for work experience projects
Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories
Access funding for up to 52 weeks to deliver local activities, which either include a work experience component, or guarantee employment at the end of the project.
Government of the Northwest Territories
Money to hire summer students in Newfoundland and Labrador
Student Summer Employment Program — Post‐secondary
Get a subsidy of up to $14,50/hour, to cover up to 60% of wages (or 100% of wages if your organization is not-for-profit), when you hire a post-secondary summer student for 5 to 12 weeks.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Wage subsidy program for SMEs in Nunavut
Training on the Job — Nunavut
Get financial support to hire and train workers who need experience and training leading to apprenticeship registration.
Government of Nunavut
Get a wage subsidy to hire high school students
Student Summer Employment Program — High school
Get a subsidy of up to $14.50/hour, to cover up to 100% of wages for your non-profit organization, when you hire a high school summer student for 4 to 8 weeks.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Wage subsidy for Nunavut students during summer
Summer Employment for Nunavut Students
Access a wage subsidy to hire and train Nunavut students over 15 years old during the summer months where they can receive valuable work experience as well as earn money to support them over their next school year.
Government of Nunavut
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Advice and options for dealing with unmanageable debt
Find a Licensed Insolvency Trustee
Connect with a federally licensed professional who can help you restructure your business, file a proposal, or file for bankruptcy.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada
Expert business and technical advice
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services
Get expert advice from concept to commercialization in areas like patent searches, strategic intelligence and technology.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on aquatic and crop resource R&D
NRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre
Fee-for-service facilities designed to help companies with potential to develop and commercialize natural health products. Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for aquatic and crop research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for automotive research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on construction R&D
NRC — Construction Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for construction research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on energy, mining and environment R&D
NRC — Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for energy, mining and environment research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on human health therapeutics R&D
NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for human health therapeutics research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on new communication and sensor technologies R&D
NRC — Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for research on inorganic and organic semiconductor technologies.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on medical devices R&D
NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for medical device research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on measurement R&D
NRC — Metrology Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for measurement research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on nanotechnology R&D
NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for nanotechnology research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&D
NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for ocean, coastal and river research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on security and disruptive technologies R&D
NRC — Security and Disruptive Technologies Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for security and disruptive technology research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
CRC Office of Business Development
Access government wireless technologies, as well as collaborative R&D opportunities.
Government of Canada, Communications Research Centre Canada
Tools to develop an idea for a BC startup
Accelerate Okanagan — Startup Basics
Get the mentorship, coaching, classroom training and collaboration opportunities you need to take your business idea to the next stage.
Accelerate Okanagan
Advice on digitizing your business
BDC Advisory Services — Digital Technology
Get guidance on implementing the right technologies based on your unique requirements and objectives through extensive market and trend intelligence, analysis methods, and selection tools.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise
Technology Access Centres (TAC)
Gain access to specialized technology, equipment and expertise at 60 centres across Canada to help with your productivity and innovation projects.
Tech-Access Canada
Expert business advice
BDC Advisory Services
Connect with highly experienced specialists who can help you better manage your business, increase revenues and optimize operations.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Personalized support for Quebec businesses
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Business Start-Up and Expansion
Get support and assistance with business start-up, expansion, business transfer, sustainable development, web and e-commerce.
Réseau des SADC et CAE
Productivity and innovation expertise in Nova Scotia
Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program
Get a voucher of up to $25,000 to access expertise within post-secondary institutions to help your business innovate or improve productivity.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
BC Tech Growth Programs
Results-oriented growth programs including help from experienced coaches, connectivity to the best partners and investors and an emphasis on accountability through intensive cohort programs.
BC Tech Association
Help to commercialize cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicine technologies
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine
Access business services, regulatory expertise, technical services and a 40,000 square foot custom built facility for cell and gene therapy manufacturing in Toronto.
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medecine
Life sciences collaboration and facilities
Centre for Drug Research and Development
Access commercial expertise, scientific research facilities in Vancouver, and opportunities for collaboration with industry and academia.
adMare Bioinnovations
Agri-food international trade assistance
Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters
International market intelligence, in-market trade expertise, international trade shows and other assistance to help agri-food exporters.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Financial counselling and mediation for farmers in financial difficulty.
Farm Debt Mediation Service
Are you a farmer having trouble meeting financial obligations? Access free and confidential mediation services where you and your creditor(s) meet together with a neutral third party who can help you reach a mutually acceptable solution.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
International tourism marketing tools
Destination Canada Resources
Get valuable insights on Canadian branding, developing content and working with the media to promote your Canadian tourism products.
Government of Canada, Destination Canada
International acceleration support for small technology firms
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators
Explore opportunities to grow your business in 12 global tech hubs worldwide. Get support for your high-potential technology company in the cleantech, digital industries, information and communications technologies (ICT), life sciences, and digital health
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Get support from experts on international trade
Trade Commissioner Service
Get export advice and solutions for your qualified Canadian business and connect with funding and international business opportunities to succeed in global markets.
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Entrepreneurship workshops for transitioning and serving military personnel
Prince's Operation Entrepreneur
Free one-day Introduction to Entrepreneurship workshops designed to help transitioning military personnel, veterans and their spouses learn about starting a business.
Prince’s Trust Canada
Loans and support for entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Prairies provinces
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
If you are unable to obtain funding from traditional sources, get loans of varying amounts and with flexible terms to help you run your business. You can also access a network of business professionals and resources such as mentoring, one-on-one counselli
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Francophone business support in the Prairies
Francophone economic development in the Prairie provinces
Get business advisory services in areas like training, marketing and networking for your Francophone business.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Tax holiday for foreign researcher salaries in Quebec
Tax Holiday for Foreign Researchers
Attract highly skilled foreign researchers to work on SR&ED projects in Quebec by offering them a tax holiday ranging from 100% coverage of their taxable earnings in the first two years to 25% coverage in the fifth year.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Advice and awards for Indigenous businesses in Manitoba
Community Futures Manitoba — Indigenous Business Development Services
Business advisory services for Indigenous businesses in Manitoba, as well as some financial award programs.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada, Community Futures Manitoba
Money and training for self-employment in NWT
Self-Employment Program
Access up to 52 weeks of financial support, business information, orientation sessions, and business planning assistance to start your own business.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Education, Culture and Employment
Northwest Territories business loans and counselling
Community Futures Program Northwest Territories
Get a loan or guarantee of up to $200,000, wage subsidies, as well as access to business counselling services, to start or expand a business.
Northwest Territories Community Futures Association (NWTCFA)
Newfoundland and Labrador business check-up
Business Retention and Expansion Program
An assessment of your marketing, sales, operations, finances, accounting, human resources, management and goals – then an action plan.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
Funding to support self-employment job creation
Self-Employment Assistance
Assistance for Newfoundland and Labrador employment insurance (EI)-eligible individuals to start a business.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Start-up business planning help in Newfoundland and Labrador
YMCA Business Planning Program
Entrepreneurs receive interactive, personalized business consulting through an established, step-by-step business planning process.
YMCA of Northeast Avalon
Help for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Youth Ventures NL
Business planning, marketing, financial advice, human resources information and mentoring for youth aged 12 to 29.
Youth Ventures NL
Support for new entrants to the lobster fishery in Prince Edward Island
Future Fisher Program
Access training and financial assistance as a new entrant in the lobster fishery in Prince Edward Island or if you are working towards ownership of a lobster fleet.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sports and Culture
Support for Nova Scotia skills development
Workplace Education Initiative
Resources and funding for employers to create workplace education programs and help employees develop specific skills.
Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education
Resources for Cape Breton Island and Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, craft entrepreneurs
Creative Entrepreneurship Program
Get assistance in developing skills and starting or growing your craft business through workshops, funding, wholesale and export opportunities, mentorship connections, and training to support sustainable craft practices in Unama’ki-Cape Breton.
Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
Training for unemployed workers to start a business in Nova Scotia
Self-Employment Program (Nova Scotia)
If you are receiving employment insurance benefits, you may be eligible for financial and business assistance to develop a business plan and start your own business or create your own job.
Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
Advice for Nova Scotia exporters
Scotians Global Advisors Program
Group of volunteer influencers and industry experts who share their knowledge, experience and connections with exporters.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Help understanding business regulations in Nova Scotia
Business Navigators – NS
Get timely information on rules and regulations specific to your business and help understanding how to comply with provincial regulations.
Government of Nova Scotia, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness
How to grow your N.S. business by developing tourism experiences
Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
Access tools, worksheets and market insights to help you develop new tourism experiences, tips on promoting them and information on provincial marketing opportunities.
Government of Nova Scotia, Tourism Nova Scotia
Counselling and services for women entrepreneurs in NB
CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Get access to a team of development officers who provide bilingual support (personalized consultations) to all women entrepreneurs, in the areas of start-up, growth and expansion, and export.
Community Business Development Corporations
Mentorship and connections in New Brunswick
Opportunities New Brunswick — Mentorship
Be partnered with a dedicated executive who will give you advice to help launch, grow or relocate your business, based on your industry and your situation.
Government of New Brunswick, Opportunities NB
Help for Quebec businesses to export to the northeast United States
COREX Program
Get an export diagnostic and business plan, as well as help choosing trade corridors, finding suppliers and trading partners, and establishing your business.
Gouvernement du Québec, Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
Help implementing sustainable mobility for your employees in Montreal
Make your business a model of sustainable mobility
Get mentoring to help develop sustainable mobility measures and benefit from positive exposure for your business and increased employee productivity.
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
Funding and advice to create alternate work arrangements in Quebec
Alternate work arrangements and work hour reduction
Get expert advice and a contribution of up to 50% of expenses relating to implementing a work hour reduction plan for your business.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Human resource management assistance for Quebec companies
Human resources management support
Get expertise on human resources management, including an assessment, coaching, consultation, and management support.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère du travail, de l’emploi et de la solidarité
Expert advice for your business in Western Quebec
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Consulting services – Quebec
Benefit from the advice of a business plan expert, accountant or lawyer in order to carry out your business project or better manage your business.
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs
Guidance for business project success in Western Quebec
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services
Is your business located in a region covered by the area codes 514, 438, 450, 579, 819 or 873? If so, take advantage of expert services to find the programs, organizations, market data and business lists needed to carry out your projects at all stages of
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs
Export help in your region in Quebec
Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX)
Regional organizations provide export support, outreach and front-line services to facilitate the development of international markets.
Commerce International Québec
Help understanding business taxes in Quebec
Revenu Québec — Assistance program for SMEs
Personalized support to answer your questions about tax returns, source deductions, consumption taxes and income taxes.
Gouvernement du Québec, Revenu Québec
In-person business information across Ontario
FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners
Find a location near you to get in-person help with starting or growing a business, including business planning, market research, statistics and more.
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Labour marketing information in Ontario
Workforce Planning Boards
Get detailed information on the local labour force to help you manage your employment needs in Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Food and beverage industry export help in Ontario
Ontario Food Exports — Services for Exporters
Develop sales strategies and discuss export opportunities with expert consultants in specific food and beverage sectors, including primary agriculture and processed goods.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Advisory services for Ontario SMEs
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Connect with a senior business advisor to get tailored options, advice, analysis and practical recommendations to help your business scale and grow or overcome unique challenges.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Money and advice for Ontario small businesses
Starter Company Plus
Advice and funding of up to $5,000 to help new or existing businesses hire, grow, plan, export and more.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Money for Ontario students to start a summer business
Summer Company
Get a grant of up to $3,000 and mentorship from local business leaders to help you start and learn how to run your own student business.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Workplace safety advice in Ontario
Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser
Free advice, representation and education on workplace safety and insurance, as well as worker’s compensation, for Ontario employers.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Collective bargaining resources in Ontario
Collective Bargaining Information Services
Information for employers involved in collective bargaining processes with employee unions, including trends, recent settlements, wage developments, work stoppages and more.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Export support for SMEs
Trade Accelerator Program
Receive assistance for your SME to learn how to navigate, innovate, collaborate, improve efficiency, and capitalize on the expanding export market in order to grow your business.
World Trade Centre
Financing for Saskatchewan Métis entrepreneurs
Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Grants, loans and equity investments for Métis people, from $10,000 to $1,000,000, to stimulate entrepreneurship and economic development activities.
Government of Saskatchewan, Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Indigenous business help in Saskatchewan
Indigenous Business Development Services — Saskatchewan
Access support for Indigenous entrepreneurs from start-up to expansion.
Indigenous Business Development Services
Support for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Alberta
Business Link — Indigenous Services
Get specialized support designed for Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs across Alberta. Access one-on-one support, downloadable guidebooks, attend community workshops, discover procurement opportunities, and more.
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Expert advice to help your Alberta business
Business Link — One-on-one advice
Get personalized support as you start or run your business through one-on-one coaching, market research, training and education as well as specialized support for Indigenous and immigrant entrepreneurs.
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Research services for small businesses in Alberta
Business Link — Market Research Services
Access market research services that could help you start or expand your small business, including information about industry trends, demographics and competitors.
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Self-employment training for Albertans
Alberta Self-Employment Program
Self-employment training that offers unemployed individuals formal instruction, business plan development, one-to-one business counselling, coaching, guidance and follow-up during business plan implementation.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration
Assess international qualifications against Alberta standards
International Qualifications Assessment Service
Determine how your education or your employees’ education from outside of Canada compares with Alberta’s educational standards.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration
Expert advice to help plan your British Columbia business
Small Business BC — Talk to an Expert
Consult one-on-one with industry professionals in the fields of law, website creation, social media, accounting and more.
Small Business BC
Skills training for British Columbia women entrepreneurs
WeBC — Business Skills Development
Workshops on starting a business, marketing, growing and workplace diversity.
WeBC
Farm management advice in Yukon
Farm Production Services
Receive information and advice for farmers on industry best management practices and research.
Government of Yukon, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
Northwest Territories business support services
Economic Development Officers
Get specialized support to help expand and promote the development of your business.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Food product innovation facility
Canada's Smartest Kitchen
Facility and subject matter expertise to support companies in the food development process.
Holland College
Support and networking services for women entrepreneurs in Ontario
PARO Services
Services and programs for start-up, growth and networking, specializing in women in business, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises.
PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise
Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Programs and support services for women entrepreneurs starting, building, or growing a business.
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Business advice for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Advice
Free, confidential, one-on-one guidance at every business level and stage, as well as help with business plans and loan applications.
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Training for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Training
Seminars and other events to address the needs and learning styles of women at different stages of business development.
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Business Advising
One-on-one advisory services for starting, buying or growing a business.
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Business counselling in Atlantic Canada
CBDC Business counselling
Get business counselling and advice to help you start or improve your business.
Community Business Development Corporations
Seed funding for early-stage technology in Ontario
Investment Accelerator Fund
If your company is close to commercialization in information technology, health or clean tech, and your addressable market size is $100 million, this capital investment of $500,000 may be for you.
MaRS Discovery District
Loans and advice for rural Manitoba entrepreneurs with disabilities
Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Get one-on-one business consultation, business plan assistance and loans to help you start or grow your business in rural Manitoba.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada, Community Futures Manitoba
International trade assistance for Saskatchewan businesses
STEP Trade Development Services
Customized advice, market intelligence, and support for trade development, logistics, networking and more.
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
International intelligence for Saskatchewan businesses
STEP Market Intelligence Services
Get access to foreign market assessments, competitive intelligence, customer and company lists, political risk analysis and more.
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
Foreign trip support for Saskatchewan businesses
STEP International Business Trip Support
Get help planning a business trip to a foreign market your business is targeting for export.
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Venture capital fund targeting emerging venture-grade technology companies with high growth potential and attractive risk-return prospects in Nova Scotia.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Money and advice for Nova Scotia innovators
Invest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives
Funding competitions and access to business advisory and market intelligence services for innovators and start-ups.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Mentors for women entrepreneurs in B.C
WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups
Get paired with a mentor or a peer group to help you develop your business skills, manage risks and increase your knowledge in business.
WeBC
Business planning help for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services
Advice, workshops, counselling and other services to help with the development of business plans.
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Grants to create Nunavut short films
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund
Emerging filmmakers can participate in a mentoring program that provides professional support and funds up to $25,000 to develop and produce a short film in their own community.
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Assistance for new Manitoba entrepreneurs
Workforce Training and Employment — Self Employment
This self-employment program connects qualified local service providers with individuals who want to start their own business.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Business counselling for rural Prince Edward Island entrepreneurs
Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance
Advisory services, entrepreneur education, as well as assistance in community development assistance, expansion diversification, tourism product development and marketing.
Rural Action Centre
Baffin Island business counselling
Baffin Business Development — Business Counseling
Receive counselling at all levels of the business cycle to maximize your growth potential, develop plans and expand.
Baffin Business Development Corporation
Business loans and advice in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut
Kitikmeot Community Futures
Access loans, term loans, counselling and planning assistance to start or grow a business.
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated
Incubator for University of British Columbia (UBC) innovators
Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch
Combination of support, space, community and access to investment opportunities to help UBC entrepreneurs succeed.
University of British Columbia
Expert support for your Quebec City business
Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice
Get business advice on recruitment, exporting, modernization and more, with access to a variety of experts who can help you solve your business challenges, big or small.
Québec International
Coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) microscopy lab in Ottawa
NRC — Advanced, non-linear optical imaging and microscopy (CARSLab)
Fee-for-service facility includes two-photon fluorescence, second harmonic generation and ultra-short pulse CARS microscopy.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy facility in Charlottetown
NRC — Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy
Fee-for-service imaging, fluorescence and microscopy services including flow cytometry, high throughput DNA, and RNA and protein measurements.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Marine research facility in Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia
NRC — Marine research station
Fee-for-service research solutions in areas such as algal biology, marine biology, aquaculture, analytical chemistry and applied nutrition.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Astronomical data research facility in Victoria
NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre – Research Facility
Large-scale scientific computing infrastructure, as well as specialized astronomy and data management expertise to enable new astronomical discoveries.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Housing technology test facilities in Ottawa
NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
Fee-for-service whole-house performance and fully-monitored testing environments for manufacturers, public utilities and housing technology companies.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Ottawa testing facility for buried utilities and concrete structures
NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities
Fee for service use of facilities, measuring tools and equipment to test life cycle performance of concrete infrastructure systems.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Fee-for-service testing facilities and settings where users can evaluate energy-efficient and cost-effective building systems and technical solutions in realistic environments.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Indoor environment test facilities in Ottawa
NRC — Indoor environment testing research facilities
Fee-for-service testing of new technologies in sound transmission, energy use and air quality.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Ottawa facility for organic chemical off-gassing testing
NRC — Material emissions testing facilities
Fee-for-service identification and measurement of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs) from liquid samples, small pieces of building materials, room-size assemblies, furnishings or complete office workstations.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Aerodynamics testing in Ottawa for vehicles, structures & aerospace models
NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility
Access an air-cooled, 9-metre wind tunnel for large-scale testing of your new or experimental products in a controlled environment. Get professional services from a team of aerodynamicists, flight engineers and business experts who will support your resea
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Fire safety testing in Ottawa
NRC — Fire safety testing facility
Fee-for-service testing for a wide range of needs to meet industry and association standards, or for conducting custom tests for research and development purposes.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Testing in varied weather conditions in Ottawa
NRC — Climatic testing facility
Fee-for-service testing of product performance under an exceptionally wide range of climate conditions from -46 to +55 degrees Celcius.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Vibration and shock testing facility for vehicles in Ottawa
NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility
Fee-for-service lab for controlled investigations and accelerated test programs of rail and road vehicles and components.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Heavy vehicle tilt testing in Ottawa
NRC — Heavy vehicle tilt research facilities
Fee-for-service testing of the static roll threshold of tractor trailers, tankers, straight trucks or military vehicles.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Laser processing and surface modification facility in London
NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility
Fee-for-service use of manufacturing processes such as laser consolidation, laser cladding, high-precision (+/-1µm) multi-axis micromachining/texturing (cutting and laser ablation), laser polishing and specialty coatings.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Microbial fermentation pilot plant facilities in Montreal and Ottawa
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
Fee-for-service access to broad range of equipment to rapidly convert laboratory results into industrial processes up to the 1,500-litre scale to assist with implementing current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Aluminium transformation testing facility in Saguenay, Quebec
NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre
Fee-for-service facilities for businesses in the aluminium transformation industry to improve their manufacturing processes and make lighter, more cost-effective and more environmentally friendly products.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Cold test lab in St. John’s, Newfoundland
NRC — Refrigerated material test laboratory (Cold test labs) Research Facility
Fee-for-service material testing at cold temperatures, with a variety of equipment for ice preparation, video recording and data acquisition.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Coastal wave basin in Ottawa
NRC — Coastal Wave Basin – Research Facility
Fee-for-service 63 m × 14 m coastal wave basin for conducting two-dimensional and three-dimensional physical model studies of wave and current interactions with structures and shorelines at medium to large scales.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
High-discharge flume in Ottawa
NRC — High-discharge Flume – Research Facility
Fee-for-service 10 m × 2.7 m × 1.4 m high-discharge flume to simulate a wide range of open channel flows and study problems in rivers, canals and other inland waterways.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Ice tank facility in Ottawa
NRC — Ice Tank – 21 m Research Facility
Fee-for-service 21 m x 7 m x 1.1 m concrete tank equipped with both a towing and service carriage, in which temperatures can reach as low as -20°C to produce ice of up to 0.6 m thick.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Ice tank facility in St. John’s, Newfoundland
NRC — Ice Tank – 90 m Research Facility
Simulate realistic Arctic and northern marine conditions in this fee-for-service ice tank, capable of temperatures as low as -25°C and able to grow ice at a rate of 2.5 mm an hour to a maximum thickness of 200 mm.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Large area basin in Ottawa
NRC — Large Area Basin – Research Facility
Use this fee-for-service 50 m × 30 m lab to conduct large, three-dimensional physical model studies of hydrodynamics for marinas, ports, harbours, moored ships, waterfront developments and more.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Large wave flume facility in Ottawa
NRC — Large Wave Flume – Research Facility
Fee-for-service 97 m × 2 m × 2.8 m large wave flume for testing two-dimensional sections of coastal structures and to study coastal processes at a large scale.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Multidirectional wave basin in Ottawa
NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin – Research Facility
Assess fixed and floating maritime structure performance and marine operations in ocean environments with this fee-for-service 36 m × 30 m × 3 m multidirectional wave basin.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Indoor model ocean facility in St. John’s, Newfoundland
NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility
Fee-for-service 75 m x 32 m offshore engineering basin that can produce multi-directional waves up to 1 m high, representing extreme model sea-state conditions that occur only once in 10,000 years.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Steel wave flume in Ottawa
NRC — Steel Wave Flume – Research Facility
Fee-for-service 64 m × 1.2 m × 1.2 m steel wave flume for economical medium scale two-dimensional studies of coastal processes and wave-structure interactions.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Towing tank in Ottawa
NRC — Towing tank research facility
Use this fee-for-service tank to test underwater vehicles and a range of marine systems.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Gas turbine research facilities in Ottawa and Thompson, Manitoba
NRC — Gas Turbine – Research Facilities
Fee-for-service facility for aircraft and industrial gas turbine engine manufacturers, component suppliers and system integrators to develop and validate technologies.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Nanotube facility in Ottawa
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
Fee-for-service facility for the synthesis, manipulation and processing of nanotubes and their integration into composite materials.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Zebrafish research facility in Halifax
NRC — Zebrafish research facility
Fee-for-service facility offering testing services for the evaluation of toxicological and pharmacological activity in the areas of natural health products and human health therapeutics.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Medical device testing facilities in Boucherville and Winnipeg
NRC — Medical device facilities
These fee-for-service R&D facilities give healthcare organizations direct access to advanced scientific infrastructure and expertise in medical diagnostic technology development and commercialization.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Data analytics facility in Ottawa
NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility
Fee-for-service facility offering data cleaning, integration and management, as well as exploratory data analysis, modelling and prediction, and visualization and decision support.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Photonics research facility in Ottawa
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Fee-for-service photonics facility offering foundry services, design and modelling and test and characterization services.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Aerospace manufacturing technologies facilities in Montreal, Mirabel and Ottawa
NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre
Fee-for-service R&D support for the design and development of the next generation of cost-effective and environmentally friendly aircraft.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
High intensity noise testing facility in Ottawa
NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber – Research Facility
Fee-for-service reverberant acoustic chambers (small and large) can be used to test full-size aerospace components at high levels of sound pressure field.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Structural full-scale testing facility in Ottawa
NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace – Testing Facilities
Commercial and military clients can use this fee-for-service facility for proof-of-concept demonstration and certification, including static, fatigue, durability and damage tolerance tests ranging from entire airframes down to the subsystem, component and
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Automotive manufacturing innovation space in London
NRC — Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub
Fee-for-service research facility helping Canadian automotive manufacturers adopt advanced manufacturing approaches, including mass customization, process industrialization, and data-driven factory automation.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Stationary compression and tension test facility in Ottawa
NRC — Compression and tension testing facility
Test rail, subway and intermodal rail/road vehicles car body structural strength and other characteristics at this fee-for-service facility.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Wheel bearing and brake facility testing in Ottawa
NRC — Wheel bearing and brake testing facility
Fee-for-service testing that allows you to reduce wear and cut maintenance costs by identifying component concerns, limitations and failure potential.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Help navigating clean tech programs
Clean Growth Hub
Get advice from a team of experts from across government that can help you find and understand what programs and services available for you to implement and fund your clean tech projects and initiatives.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Printable electronics facility in Ottawa
NRC — Printable Electronics – Ottawa research facility
Fee-for-service access to large-scale inkjet printing, sheet to sheet gravure, flexographic and screen printing, and organic and inorganic solution processing.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in British Columbia
Small Business BC
Get help registering your business and access to experts, seminars on a wide-range of topics and dozens of free resources and tools.
Small Business BC
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Manitoba
World Trade Centre Winnipeg — Business Resources
Talk to a Business Information Officer for help with things like taxes, regulations, permits, and registering your business and access seminars, training workshops and customized research.
Government of Manitoba, World Trade Centre Winnipeg
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Bilingual staff to help you navigate government programs and services, regulations and permits, taxation, importing and exporting and financing options and can also put together tailored market research packages.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
Get help navigating the worlds of government programs and services, regulations and permits, taxation, importing and exporting, market research and much more.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in the Northwest Territories
Canada Business — Northwest Territories
Access services that can help at every stage of your business, including information on government programs and services, reports, and library resources tailored to meet your needs.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Business Development and Investment Corporation
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia
ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia
Bilingual staff to help you navigate government programs and services, regulations and permits, taxation, importing and exporting and financing options and can also put together tailored market research packages.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Baffin/Iqaluit
CNBSC – Baffin, Nunavut
Access business information on government services, reports and library resources tailored to meet your business needs.
Canada Nunavut Business Service Centre
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Kivalliq
CNBSC – Kivalliq, Nunavut
Access business information on government services, reports and library resources tailored to meet your business needs.
Canada Nunavut Business Service Centre
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Kitikmeot/Cambridge Bay
KCFI – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Access business information on government services, reports and library resources tailored to meet your business needs.
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Prince Edward Island
ACOA Business Information Services — Prince Edward Island
Bilingual staff to help you navigate government programs and services, regulations and permits, taxation, importing and exporting and financing options and can also put together tailored market research packages.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Eastern Quebec
Ressources Entreprises
Find government programs and services, reports and information resources that are tailored to meet your business needs.
Ressources Entreprises
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan
SK Startup Institute — Business Advising
Get one-on-one appointments for general business start-up assistance, market research, and business registration and access to public workstations and resources.
Government of Saskatchewan, SK Startup Institute
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Yukon
Yukonstruct
Access business information on government services, reports and other resources tailored to meet your business needs.
YuKonstruct
Personalized advisory services for innovators
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Help to scale a British Columbia clean tech company
Clean tech scale-up
Mentorship, expert advice and facilitated introductions to help you make a soft landing in 10 major global markets for clean tech.
Alacrity Canada
Expert help to expand into global markets
Ontario Export Services
Access training programs, advice, trade missions and other resources for Ontario companies that want to start or grow a business through exporting.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Export specialists for British Columbia companies
Small Business BC — Export Navigator
Talk to a community-based export specialist who can provide a personalized, step-by-step approach to exporting and help connect your business with the information and services you need.
Small Business BC
Training and research for Yukon’s mining industry
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Access comprehensive trades training via mobile state-of-the-art facilities and high-tech simulators, as well as research services aimed at making mining more sustainable and fostering innovation.
Yukon University
Help for women entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Get free advice and assistance for starting a new business, growing an existing business or entering new markets, with expert advice, analysis and peer support groups for women entrepreneurs.
Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
Centre for Women in Business
Access a variety of training programs, events and networking opportunities for women in business who want to launch, grow and thrive.
Centre for Women in Business
Training and events for Prince Edward Island women entrepreneurs
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Interactive hands-on training sessions, workshops and professional development events for women entrepreneurs.
Prince Edward Island Business Women’s Association
Get free tax help for your small business
Liaison Officer Service
Request in-person support and guidance at key moments in your business’ life cycle to help you understand and meet your tax obligations.
Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
New Ventures BC Competition
Compete for cash prizes up to $250,000, as well as education, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help launch your new venture.
Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC
Intellectual property training, tools and expertise
IP for Business
Access a selection of free online and in-person seminars, tools and resource materials or speak with an expert to help you protect your intellectual property and use it as a strategic asset for your business.
Government of Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Research facilities to collaborate with industry, academia, and government
Research Facilities Navigator
Access a directory to help you locate and connect with research expertise, state-of-the-art equipment, and labs located in universities, colleges, hospitals, and federal government facilities from across Canada.
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Find technology skilled people and organizations in Northwestern Ontario
Northwestern Ontario IT Connect
Access a database of people and organizations with specific technology and information management skill to help you get the talent you need to realize innovative business projects.
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Business advice and community planning in the Patricia Region, Ontario
Business and Community Services
Access business advice, counselling support, capital, information on Federal and Provincial programs and services to start or develop a business in the Patricia Region of Northern Ontario.
Patricia Area Community Endeavours
Research centres and technical experts across Quebec
Synchronex
Access more than 2,400 experts at around 59 research centres affiliated with CÉGEPs and colleges in Quebec for technical support, technological development, business intelligence and personalized training.
CCTT Network – Synchronex
French entrepreneurship workshops in Saskatchewan
Êtes-vous business?
Workshops focusing on an introduction to business, good management and expansion, and financial management of not-for-profit associations.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Conseil économique et coopératif de la Saskatchewan
Agri-environmental risk assessment in British Columbia
Environmental Farm Plan Program
A qualified planning advisor can work with your business to complete an environmental farm plan that will help you improve sustainability, efficiency and environmental risk management on your farm.
Government of British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation
Customized statistics solutions for your business
Customized Products and Services
Get all the data your business needs with custom surveys and data, maps, research and analysis, consulting services, statistical training and more.
Government of Canada, Statistics Canada
Free advice on how to sell to the Government of Canada
PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises
Want to understand how to sell to the Government of Canada? Access free seminars and webinars, or speak with an expert about the contracting process and how to find opportunities.
Government of Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada
Discounts and expertise for your online store
Solutions for Small Business — E-Commerce
Sign up for discounts and access tools and advice to organize your e-commerce operations, and develop a better end-to-end shopping and receiving experience for your customers.
Government of Canada, Canada Post
Loan for young professionals to develop a side business
Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle
If you’re a young professional (18 to 39 years old) with a full-time job, you can get up to $15,000 and mentoring to launch or grow a side business.
Futurpreneur Canada
Business start-up help for unemployed people in Saskatchewan
Community Futures Saskatchewan — Self-Employment for the Unemployed
If you have an employment insurance claim that is active or has ended in the last 36 months, you may be eligible for training in key aspects of starting and running your own business.
Community Futures Saskatchewan
Business planning help and training for rural Ontario entrepreneurs
Community Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services
Access services for your business or social enterprise, including business counselling, business plan assistance, export support, entrepreneurial training and information on government programs and services.
Community Futures Ontario
Training and coaching for entrepreneurs with disabilities in Alberta
Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Get help with your business plan and access business training and coaching services to help you launch your own business in rural Alberta.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada, Community Futures Alberta
Support for immigrant entrepreneurs in Alberta
Business Link — Immigrant Services
Are you a new Canadian starting or running a business in Alberta? Get one-on-one support and training, business resources in multiple languages, as well as access to training and workshops.
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Expert advice for British Columbian Indigenous entrepreneurs
Indigenous Business Advisory Centres
Access free, one-on-one business advice on planning, market research, operation and financial management, human resources and more.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Workshops for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
CDEM — Training
Access business start-up training, export and import workstops, as well as a variety of business management skills workshops.
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities
Mentoring for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
CDEM — Mentoring
If you are a new entrepreneur, you could be paired with a mentor and meet once or twice per month to learn from your mentor’s experience and expertise.
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities
Money and help for unemployed Francophone Manitoban start-ups
CDEM — Self-Employment Benefit Program
If you are unemployed and receiving employment insurance benefits and have a good business idea, you could get funding as well as one year of business counselling and training to help you plan and start your business.
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities
Start-up training for Indigenous women in Saskatchewan
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Matchstick
Access a free business start-up training program featuring 8 weekly business planning workshops, followed by advice, mentoring and access to financing needed to make your business a success.
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Customized export opportunities and updates
Magnet — Export Business Portal
Use this free export business portal to match your business with relevant events and opportunities based on your export readiness, sector, location and goals.
Magnet
Help understanding business regulations in New Brunswick
Business Navigators – NB
Get timely information on rules and regulations specific to your business, as well as help understanding how to comply with them.
Government of New Brunswick, Opportunities New Brunswick
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors
Get one-on-one guidance from an experienced senior business advisor when you’re at the committing, traction/validation or scaling stage of your business lifecycle. An advisor can help you make community connections and find financing to scale your project
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Alberta
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in British Columbia
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in BC
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Saskatchewan
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in SK
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Manitoba
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in MB
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nova Scotia
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Ontario
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Prince Edward Island
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in PEI
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Quebec
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in YT
If you’re developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. _x000D_ _x000D_ Our advisors a
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Advice for tourism operators in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Travel Trade Market Readiness Program
If you own a tourism business, you can get advice on best practices for developing and expanding your operations through the travel trade (travel agents, tour operators and tourism operators).
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
Funding and support for rural SMEs
Community Futures Network of Canada
If your business is located in a rural community, you may be eligible for financing and business support services through your local Community Futures organization.
Community Futures Development Corporations
Resources for COVID-19 research and response experts
CanCOVID
Join a network of active researchers, academics, patient partners, decision makers, and industry partners dedicated to an evidence-informed response to the COVID‑19 pandemic.
CanCOVID
Support for businesses to develop and use standards and accreditation services
Standards Council of Canada
Get assistance in developing and implementing standardization strategies to create new markets, drive innovation and improve productivity, influence marketplace rules, secure market access, and leverage intellectual property.
Government of Canada, Standards Council of Canada
Development support for Atlantic exporting companies
Europe Market Development Program
If your business plans to export to Europe in the next year, you could get professional market development advice to expand into new markets and industry sectors overseas.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Help to launch an online store for Ontario businesses
Digital Main Street – ShopHere
If you have a small business in Ontario with fewer than 10 employees (25 if a restaurant), you can get help setting up an online store to sell your goods and services.
Digital Main Street
Funding to develop Ontario SMEs online presence
Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program
Receive funding for training, advisory support, adopting new technologies and increasing capacity through digital transformation and developing your SME’s online presence.
Digital Main Street
Business consultant for Indigenous entrepreneurs in B.C.
B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Get up to $8,000 in professional business and financial planning services from a B.C. Ministry of Agriculture pre-approved business consultant.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Agriculture
Funds to grow Quebec aerospace SMEs
Accelerator 360°
Get funding of up to 63% of eligible expenses for technological developments in the pre-commercialization phase, as well as help with strategic planning, entering international markets, and finding partners.
Aéro Montreal
Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
StartAéro 360°
Get access to funding, industry experts and support to commercialize innovative developments, including networking with key players in the global supply chain.
Aéro Montreal
Resources to take a BC business to market
Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program
Access one-on-one business coaching, entrepreneurial training and resources, and exclusive services as you work through the startup process.
Accelerate Okanagan
Mentoring to grow a BC startup
Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program
Access mentorship for your leadership team in a 6-month program to help tackle rapid-growth issues and lead you to success.
Accelerate Okanagan
Support for BC product development
SFU 4D LABS
Access fee-for-service tools and expertise to help you design, develop, demonstrate and deliver your technology — including energy, clean tech, healthcare and biotech.
Simon Fraser University 4D LABS
Resources for scaling up in BC
SFU VentureLabs
Become a member and get access to a network of resources as well as hands-on mentorship. This will help you tackle unique challenges in scaling up your business and commercializing your science-and-technology innovations.
Simon Fraser University VentureLabs
Counselling and services for women entrepreneurs in NB
CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Get access to a team of development officers who provide bilingual support (personalized consultations) to all women entrepreneurs, in the areas of start-up, growth and expansion, and export.
Community Business Development Corporations
Support for technology startups
Accelerated Growth Program
Get 6 months of expert help to accelerate your company’s growth, optimize your sales and marketing process, access investment capital and build sustainability once you have launched your product.
ventureLAB
Hardware and semiconductor-focused products lab and incubator
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
Get access to a state-of-the-art hardware lab, as well as experienced experts and advisors to help you scale when building hardware and semiconductor-focused products, enabling the creation of transformative technologies that will power the products of to
ventureLAB
Funding for short-term Indigenous artistic projects
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects
Get a grant of up to $100,000 for projects up to 12 months involving creating (research/writing), knowing (mentorship, training) or sharing (exhibitions, presentations, collaborations) — including those with non-Indigenous artists.
Canada Council for the Arts
Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects
Get a grant of up to $300,000 for 1 to 3 year projects involving creating (research/writing), knowing (mentorship, training) or sharing (exhibitions, presentations, collaborations) — including those with non-Indigenous artists.
Canada Council for the Arts
Capital and expertise to expand your business
BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Get financing and guidance from intellectual property (IP) experts who can help you with your IP portfolios, commercialized offerings and global prospects.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Financing and support for SMEs in Southwest NB
CBDC Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative
Get financial assistance, business counselling and technical support to start or grow a business in Southwest New Brunswick — including Fredericton — if you are between the ages of 18 and 34.
Community Business Development Corporations
Support for Atlantic youth to start a business
CBDC Young Millionaires Program
If your child is between the ages of 9 and 16, they can develop their entrepreneurial skills through a series of workshops and mentoring designed to help them start a business of their own.
Community Business Development Corporations
Financing for unemployed Atlantic entrepreneurs to start a business
CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program
Access various types of support including financial assistance, counselling, and technical advice during the initial stages of starting a business if you are an unemployed Atlantic Canadian.
Community Business Development Corporations
Support for unemployed Atlantic Canadians to launch a business
CBDC Self Employment Assistance (Atlantic Region)
If you are unemployed, you can receive financial assistance, counselling and technical advice during the initial phase of your business creation and development.
Community Business Development Corporations
Resources to build an inclusive workforce in Atlantic Canada
Hire for Talent
Get support to recruit, hire, train and retain talented people with disabilities, in order to diversify your business and increase opportunities for growth.
Community Business Development Corporations
Expertise for marine biotechnology businesses
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Access biotechnology expertise and opportunities for partnership and collaboration, applied research, industrial and technological transfer, scientific analysis, regulatory support for different markets and more.
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Expertise for Quebec start-up companies
CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services
Do you have an innovative idea or product you want to commercialize? Get services tailored to meet your specific needs from a network of local and international contacts, who can help you develop your ideas over the long term.
Centre d’entreprises et d’innovation de Montréal – CEIM
Training to help you build your PEI start-up
Startup Zone Accelerator Program
If you’re a start-up business owner, you could learn alongside other likeminded entrepreneurs to build your skills in sales, marketing, lead generation, and HR through a training program.
Startup Zone
Support to start or grow a PEI business
Startup Zone Resident Company Program
If you’re looking to accelerate your business, you could get access to a community workspace, professional advice, and networking events through a 6-month residency program in a PEI accelerator.
Startup Zone
Financing for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Futurpreneur Canada Indigenous Program
Get a collateral-free loan of up to $60,000, along with 2 years of expert business mentoring and resources to get your startup off the ground if you’re an Indigenous person 18–39 years old.
Futurpreneur Canada
Mentorship program for women-led PEI businesses
Accelerate HER PEI
Take part in a 12-week pilot program (virtually or in person) that includes one-on-one mentorship, peer support, market research guidance and more. Learn how to grow your business whether you’re in the early stage of development or taking your business in
Prince Edward Island Business Women’s Association
Medical technology development opportunities for SMEs
CAN Health Network
Get paired with a health care organization in this national network and get access to facilities in order to develop, refine and commercialize a solution to a major health care challenge.
CAN Health Network
Boot camp for technology startups in Ottawa
Invest Ottawa Ignition Program
Participate in a 10-week boot camp designed to help you at the early stages of building a tech or tech-enabled startup. The program includes workshops, one-on-one mentorship, physical work space, and networking opportunities.
Invest Ottawa
Expert advice for high-growth technology firms
Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
If you’ve developed a minimum viable product (MVP), get mentorship from business experts, guidance in accessing key government funding programs and investments, along with market insights and curated leads within your target market.
Invest Ottawa
Support for high-growth product-based tech firms
Scale-Up Platform
For your high-growth technology company, get access to strategic and specialized mentorship, advisory services, programs to help build your internal business, market and R&D capabilities, as well as networking groups that provide new market opportunities
City of Ottawa, Invest Ottawa; Communitech; MaRS Discovery District
Business support program for women-led product and service-based businesses
ELLA Ascend
Access one-on-one help, a community of peers and supporters, tailored resources and knowledge to scale your business, through a _x000D_ 5-month accelerator program designed for women entrepreneurs.
York University
Custom tariff rates for importers and exporters
Trade Commissioner Service — Canada Tariff Finder
Get up-to-date tariff information for specific products and countries where Canada has a Free Trade Agreement. Compare rates for multiple products or countries to improve your cost forecasting and identify your best options.
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Advice for tech startups to accelerate AI solutions
Centech Acceleration
Participate in an upcoming 12-week accelerator program designed for startups that have developed an AI solution applied to supply chains. Get access to workspaces, group clinics, one-on-one coaching, and more.
Centech
Discover opportunities with governments around the world
CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder
Use this online tool to discover opportunities to grow into and expand in international markets. This easy-to-use tool aggregates business opportunities from government procurement sources so you can discover new tender requests from all levels of governm
Government of Canada, Canadian Commercial Corporation
Guidance for companies hiring temporary foreign workers
Global Skills Strategy — Dedicated service channel
If you’re an employer who is looking to hire a temporary foreign worker when no Canadian is available to perform the job, get access to an account manager who can assess your needs and provide guidance. To be eligible, your company must be referred by one
Government of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Support to grow Indigenous businesses
JEDI — Indigenous Business Accelerator Program
Develop your business and entrepreneurship skills in a 10-week program, with one-on-one mentorship and access to resources to help your business grow.
JEDI – Joint Economic Development Initiative
Training and support for Indigenous startups
JEDI — Indigenous Business Incubator Program
Access weekly training sessions, business coaching and mentorship, Indigenous guest speakers, connections to financial resources and advice on raising capital for your new or early-stage business.
JEDI – Joint Economic Development Initiative
Exporting advice for Quebec City businesses
Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world
Get personalized coaching and expertise in marketing, e-commerce and exporting in Canada and abroad to increase your sales opportunities and reduce risks.
Québec International
Support to grow a technology startup in Quebec City
Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow
Access entrepreneurship training activities and networks of incubators and accelerators to help grow your startup business.
Québec International
Support to start or grow a business in Quebec City
Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
Get advice to set up or expand a business in Québec City, from experts with knowledge of the regional economy.
Québec International
Recruit global talent for your Quebec City business
Quebec International — International recruiting
Access a network of experts to help you hire international talent for your business. Attend workshops, networking events and recruiting missions.
Québec International
Mentorship for young LGBT+ entrepreneurs
CGLCC – Youth Entrepreneurship Program
If you’re between the ages of 18 and 39 and have a registered business, you can get connected with a mentor to help you grow your business and expand your network.
Government of Canada, Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce ( CGLCC )
Support to export your LGBT+ business
CGLCC- Global
Get connected with LGBT+ chambers of commerce and partnership opportunities around the world and leverage their expertise to help you do business abroad.
Government of Canada, Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce ( CGLCC )
Market your tourism business to LGBT+ travellers
CGLCC- Tourism
Get access to workshops and seminars on how to market to this lucrative demographic by creating safe spaces and meaningful experiences.
Government of Canada, Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce ( CGLCC )
Expertise to engage LGBT+ communities
CGLCC – Training
Get access to courses and workshops to learn how to engage with your LGBT+ employees, business opportunities or customers.
Government of Canada, Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce ( CGLCC )
Advice and coaching for First Nations-owned businesses
SOCCA – Support and coaching
If you’re an Indigenous business owner, you can access loans, consulting services, and help with developing a project through the Native Commercial Credit Corporation.
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Financial support for thermal waste heat recovery projects in Quebec
Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation
Get financing to cover 75% of the costs up to $40 millions for a waste heat recovery project, including industrial discharges from incinerators, data centers or wastewater, to be used for the heat needs of all types of users.
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Advice for early-stage women entrepreneurs
ELLA Express
Receive advice, tools, and foundational business knowledge, through six workshops training program, if you have a business idea or have recently started a business or not-for-profit organization.
York University
Accelerator program for women-led organizations
ELLA Altitude
Join a 4-month accelerator program and get access to expert advice, mentorship and leadership coaching to scale your business rapidly.
York University
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Receive assistance for your tech-based business with an innovative technology or idea and that is experiencing challenges and looking to grow._x000D_ Team members with various areas of expertise can assist you foster entrepreneurship and commercialization to he
Launch Lab
Reduce risks when doing business internationally
EDC — Company InSight
Get expert help and access data-driven insights to support your research and help you make informed decisions about doing business in international markets with agents, buyers, customers, distributors and partners.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Expert advice to expand internationally
EDC — Export Help Hub
Find the trade information you need from export advisors, in order to grow your business in new markets such as the U.S., European Union and Mexico. Get answers to questions about customs, financing, paying taxes and more.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Export help for Indigenous businesses
EDC — Indigenous Business
Get support for your Indigenous business as you pursue economic self-reliance and growth through exporting. Get access to more capital, help ensure you get paid by your customers, and boost your export know-how.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Business advice for innovative SMEs in Quebec
INNO-CENTRE
If your SME is in one of the identified sectors, you can get access to expertise, like marketing, financial management, or sales optimization to help you meet your growth and performance objectives.
Inno-Centre
Consulting services for women-led businesses in Quebec
INNO-CENTRE — Indice F
If your business is managed or owned by women, you can get access to complimentary advice and expertise to support its growth and performance objectives.
Inno-Centre
Advice to help you expand into the Asian market
Asia Market Development Program
Your business will be provided with in-market expertise to quickly identify opportunity for your company in Asia.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Business support for women entrepreneurs in Canada
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Join a national resource platform and get access to financing, talent, networks and expertise to help start or grow your business.
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Business program for youth aged 16 to 29
Rise — Youth Small Business Program
Join a free 10-week virtual skill-building program that will help develop your ideas and business plan, and get access to resources such as coaching, financing, and equipment.
Rise
Accelerator program for entrepreneurs in Alberta
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Access one-on-one business coaching, entrepreneurial training and resources as you prepare to scale and grow your start-up.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Support for high growth food businesses in Southwestern Ontario
The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program
Join a 10-week program and get access to food production and distribution industry experts, workshops, and mentoring services that will provide the knowledge and tools to successfully scale your business.
Foodpreneur Advantage
Start-up support for entrepreneurs in southwestern Ontario
Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars
If you are developing a food venture, or are ready to expand and scale your operation, join a monthly series of free online seminars and training opportunities in the food and beverage industry.
Foodpreneur Advantage
Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups
Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Access monthly community calls, workshops, events, premium opportunities, and resources designed for early-stage, innovative startups.
Innovation Guelph
Support for Francophone SMEs in British Columbia
Société de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britanique
Get access to enhanced services such as training, marketing advice, networking and mentoring to grow your Francophone business.
Government of British Columbia, Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique
Distance accelerator for early-stage technology in BC
New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program
Get one-on-one business coaching, entrepreneurial training and access to exclusive services and resources as you work through the startup process.
Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC
Early-stage business validation training in British Columbia
Market Validation Training Program
Get access to a free, self-guided online course to help validate your market and assess your tech or small business idea through multimedia learning modules, videos, and venture-building assignments.
Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC
Digital transformation support for small businesses in Alberta
Business Link — Digital Economy Program
Get paired with a digital marketing consultant for free to help your small business adopt viable eCommerce practices, master digital tools, and take your business online.
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Support for R&D in the greenhouse industry
Greenhouse Technology Network
Receive funding and support for research and development needs in the greenhouse industry. Collaborative opportunities between greenhouse and technology businesses alongside research institutions are created to advance development and adoption of new tech
FedDev Ontario
Business advisory services in the Columbia Basin region
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin Business Advisors
Get access to free, one-to-one, confidential business advisement services, workshops, and other resources including support with Business Management, People Management, Marketing, and Growth.
Government of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust
Support to grow a startup in the Columbia Basin region
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin RevUp
Access mentorship and coaching for your leadership team in a 6-12month program to help overcome individual business challenges and to accelerate growth.
Government of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust
Support for early stage innovation entrepreneurs
Early Stage Startup Stream
Participate in webinars, mentorship programs and opportunities to prepare your business in the innovation economy.
Parkdale Centre for Innovation
Mentoring to further develop your business
WTC Toronto — Growth Development Program
Receive curated, sector-specific mentoring and advice for your business growth needs from practitioners and leaders in their field and become a part of a high-growth-firm professional community.
World Trade Centre Toronto
Advice to improve your management practices
BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management
Get advice from experienced specialists on structured approaches focused on business management, coaching and support, and effective tools to improve your management practices.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Advice to create your roadmap to success
BDC Advisory Services — Business Strategy
Get advice from experienced specialists on action oriented approaches focused on improving your business strategy through coaching, support and virtual or on-site workshops.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Guidance to reach the right customers
BDC Advisory Services — Sales and marketing
Get advice on action oriented approaches focused on developing and implementing a strategy plan to increase your sales through knowledge sharing, coaching and support.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Guidance to better manage your cash flow
BDC Advisory Services — Financial Management
Get advice on helping you and your team master the principles of financial management through practical tools, plans, coaching and support.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Advice to optimize your operations for growth
BDC Advisory Services — Operational Efficiency
Get guidance on a structured approach that will help you fix your most pressing operational issues, boost your bottom line and set the stage for continuous improvements through practical tools, plan, virtual on site workshops, coaching and support.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Guidance to attract and retain qualified talent
BDC Advisory Services — Human Resources
Get advice on creating an HR structure and management process that will improve your recruitment and retention practices through practical guides, tools, coaching and support.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Advice to build a successful online presence
BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce
Get guidance to help launch or optimize your digital presence through knowledge sharing, coaching and support.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Get expert advice and the use of a high-tech environment
Digital and Quantum Innovation Platform — PINQ²
Collaborate with researchers and students to acquire knowledge and skills to increase your company’s performance and develop your digital solutions.
Plateforme d’Innovation Numérique et Quantique
Guidance towards a successful certification
BDC Advisory Services — Certifications
Get advice to achieve international certifications, to pass an audit in quality management, information security and environmental management, using proven methodology, employee engagement and coaching support.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Advice and facilities for chemical and materials innovations
GreenCentre Canada
Receive advice from technical, administrative, and business professionals as well as access to state-of-the-art labs to develop your sustainable chemistry and advanced materials innovations.
GreenCentre Canada
Training for self-identifying woman and/or non-binary founders
Parkdale Centre for Innovation — Women Founders Stream
Participate in accessible and inclusive leadership, business and entrepreneurship skills trainings to set and meet revenue and growth goals for your business. _x000D_ Entrepreneurs from across Canada are welcome and the program prioritizes support to initiative
Parkdale Centre for Innovation
Partnerships for Canadian health technology companies
OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Get access to partnership opportunities for your Canadian health technology company through a network of Ontario health organizations to evaluate technologies in real-world setting and to facilitate their broad adoption into the health system.
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization
Business assistance for health science companies
Capital Access Advisory Program — Building Companies
Receive strategic guidance from an international Steering Committee of investors, healthcare executives, and advisors in order to position your company for fundraising periods and accelerate technology commercialization.
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization
Business mentorship for entrepreneurs in the Patricia region
PACE — Business Mentorship Program
Receive business advice and guidance from a mentor to start a business or help your small business build confidence, gain knowledge, and facilitate growth through best practices consulting, support, and networking events.
Patricia Area Community Endeavours
Francophone business support in British Columbia
Francophone economic development in British Columbia
Get business advisory services in areas like training, marketing and networking for your Francophone business.
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Assistance to build a start-up business
AC:Incubate
Receive guidance through a business learning platform, access to mentors and assistance to find funding opportunities in order to build a start-up company working on solutions that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The Accelerator Centre
Help Canadian businesses win more government business abroad
CCC — International Prime Contractor
Fee-based program helping you win more international public sector contract opportunities through the creation of government to government (G2G) contracts with foreign government buyers.
Government of Canada, Canadian Commercial Corporation
Assistance for Canadian companies to access the U.S. Department of Defense (US DoD)
CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor
Companies can access the largest defence procurement market in the world. Get guidance from contracting experts to navigate, submit bids and compete in the highly regulated U.S. government procurement systems.
Government of Canada, Canadian Commercial Corporation
Loans and advice for rural Saskatchewan entrepreneurs with disabilities
Community Future Saskatchewan — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Get one-on-one business consultations and access to loans to help you start or grow your business.
Community Futures Saskatchewan
Funding for digital marketing in Nova Scotia
Tourism Digital Assistance Program
Get up to $5,000 in consultant services from a qualified digital expert to help eligible tourism businesses increase their visibility online and apply effective digital marketing or e-commerce tools.
Government of Nova Scotia, Tourism Nova Scotia
Advice and mentoring for business women
YWCA Hamilton
Receive support to grow your new or existing business through one-on-one coaching, business plan training, mentoring, and digital support services.
YWCA Hamilton
Keep up to date on business information from the Government of Canada
GC Business Insights newsletter
Subscribe to receive timely information from the federal government about important resources, programs and funding opportunities for Canadian businesses.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Support for innovative startups
Innovation Factory — Support for Startups
Receive assistance to start and develop an innovative business through coaching and mentoring, value propositions, market intelligence, pitch training, business planning, operational analysis and more.
Innovation Factory
Support for SMEs to assist with digital adaptation
Digital Services Program
Get access to expert digital service providers who assist with business technology assessments, digital legal services, or a cybersecurity audit.
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Assistance for innovative startups and entrepreneurs
Venture Growth & Corporate Innovation
Receive services for your technology startup or as an entrepreneur to develop your idea into an operating business through one-on-one guidance, market intelligence, networking and access to capital.
TechAlliance
Advisory services for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
LRCC — Business Advisory
Connect with a development officer on a one-to-one basis to get experienced advice and guidance to help your business grow and develop.
Louis Riel Capital Corporation
Business advice for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Northern Ontario
NADF — Client Support & Advisory Services
Access business knowledge and solutions to develop strategic and action-driven plans for all growth phases of your business through confidential feedback, advice and overall business support.
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Assistance for Indigenous tourism businesses in Ontario
Indigenous Business Advisors
Access training, coaching and mentoring from industry leading Indigenous tourism professionals to support the success of your business operations.
Indigenous Tourism Ontario
Mentorship and other resources for entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum
Indigenous women and gender-diverse people can get support in business, management, and entrepreneurship skills from peer mentorship and business resources.
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
MaRS Growth Acceleration Program
Access multi-sector support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies on your way to reaching $20 million in revenue through 1:1 expert advisory on topics including revenue and growth strategy, talent and people strategy, international expansion, a
MaRS Discovery District
Support for high-growth science and technology companies
MaRS Momentum
Access assistance for your high-growth company using leading-edge technology and science to improve global life in all aspects with the help of a community of seasoned, knowledgeable c-suite executives and access to engagements that will help you make bet
MaRS Discovery District
Help with obtaining capital or advice
BDC Industries — Creation and culture
Get advice, solutions and tools to grow, acquire a business, attract creative talent, or make a digital transformation in the creative and cultural industries.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Financial support for thermal waste heat recovery projects in Quebec
Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 1: Feasibility study
Get funding to cover 75% of costs up to $150,000 for a feasibility study to determine a project’s technical and financial feasibility to implement an infrastructure to capture and distribute thermal waste. (Stream 2 of this program.)
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Chemistry clusters in Sarnia-Lambton and St. Lawrence
Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Access investments, advice, services, knowledge and experience to join and develop high performing chemistry clusters, build stronger hybrid value chains, accelerate clean economic growth and support for competitive technology companies in southern and ea
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Support for sustainable development projects in Quebec regions
SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Get access to specialized expertise to help improve your environmental and economic performance to ensure a sustainable recovery of the various initiatives to fight climate change and reduce greenhouse gases.
Réseau des SADC et CAE
Support for commercialization in genomics and engineering biology in Ontario
BioCreate Program
Access funding, mentorship, infrastructure, investor showcase, and business support to enable your SME to commercialize genomics and engineering biology enabled products and/or technologies in the health, food and agriculture, and cleantech sectors.
Ontario Genomics
Business assistance for innovators in Northern Ontario
Innovator Membership Program
Access business advice, market research, market development, market export, product development, access to capital, workshops and event management for your innovation project.
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Funding for export expertise, training and planning
Customized Export Development Training Program
Access up to $21,000 to cover up to 70% of eligible project costs for your export ready company to hire the services of a qualified expert(s) to enhance your export performance through training and/or strategic planning activities.
Ontario’s North Economic Development Corporation
Strategic investment, advice and services for sustainable technologies
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Access critical strategic investment, advice and services to develop clean, green and sustainable technologies with the help of a network of sustainable chemistry clusters across Canada.
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Advice about business support and opportunities
Indigenous Pathfinder Service
Get support for your Indigenous agriculture business to navigate the relevant information, tools and support available to start or expand activities in the agriculture and agri-food sector.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Assistance and solutions in applied artificial intelligence
JACOBB Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
Access assistance in applied artificial intelligence to help meet your innovation needs through applied research, technical help, dissemination of information, and financial assistance.
JACOBB Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
NUMERIA program
Support in three steps to integrate a structured pathway to implement a proprietary data strategy to improve competitiveness, productivity and deliver your first AI project.
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Support for companies designing innovative industrial projects
Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ
Benefit from the support of experts to increase your productivity in your technological and digital projects, to improve your industrial environmental performance and to receive support in the development of innovative and compliant products.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Support in e-commerce logistics
eLog Initiative
Get help reducing costs and making operational decisions related to e-commerce, as well as freight transportation, inventory management, order preparation, and shipping solutions tailored to your needs.
eLog
Support for a digital shift in Quebec
My Digital Success
Benefit from a financial assistance of up to $22,500 and personalized support to maximize your company’s efficiency, capacity for innovation and to accelerate its digital shift
CCTT Network – Synchronex
Support employers to find employees in Ontario
Employment Ontario
Access advice, grants and other services regarding hiring and training employees.
Government of Ontario
Support for technological innovation projects
CRIM —Support
Get the support you need to realize your innovation project in digital, artificial intelligence, or information technology.
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Support for technology companies led by newcomer entrepreneurs
Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
Access a six-month accelerator program which will offer support to technology companies led by newcomer entrepreneurs to develop a clear marketing and sales strategy, identify funding opportunities, develop an IP strategy, and a structure ready to hire ne
LatAm Startups
Access support from a workforce consultant in New Brunswick
Working NB Employers
Get support through a workforce consultant for your human resource challenges related to recruitment, retention and training.
Government of New Brunswick, Working NB
Support from subject matter experts for export capacity
Launch Export Atlantic Incubator
Receive support for your business with the goal of enabling long-term economic growth through export training, support services and coaching.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Market research support in Nova Scotia
Trade Market Intelligence Service
Receive critical market and trade intelligence to help you identify export opportunities for your products, services and markets of intelligence.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Employer services for Saskatchewan businesses
SaskJobs — Employer Services
Get access to a full range of services that assist with sourcing, recruiting, developing, and retaining a skilled workforce.
Government of Saskatchewan
Get referrals and market data for your SME
CED — Business Information Services
If you are a future entrepreneur or need help for your SME, you can get front-line referrals to programs, support resources, regulations and market information on trends and opportunities in your sector. Find information about your market, or be directed
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Training for entrepreneurs
Quebec school for entrepreneurs
Discover a variety of training and workshops developed specifically to improve entrepreneurial skills according to the stages of development of the company and the realities specific to its sector of activity.
ÉEQ École des entrepreneurs du Québec
Assistance to hire foreign national workers in Yukon
Yukon Nominee Program
Access assistance to submit applications to nominate qualified foreign nationals for employment and residence in Canada, if attempts to hire locally or nationally are unsuccessful to fill labour shortages for permanent, full-time positions.
Government of Yukon
Incorporate your business
Corporations Canada — Starting a Business
If you are starting a business, learn about the benefits related to incorporation, the steps to federally incorporate your business and how to name your business.
Government of Canada, Corporations Canada
IP Advisory services for your innovations
NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property
Get comprehensive advisory to increase your IP awareness and funding to accelerate the growth of your SME.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — All Access Expert Advice
Get one-on-one advice from marketing, legal, accounting, and bookkeeping experts to help grow or scale up your business.
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Training for early-stage startups in Northwestern Ontario
Trail Blazer
A three week program at a cost of $25 that helps entrepreneurs identify their market and validate their business model.
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Business support for women entrepreneurs
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program
Business support program for women entrepreneurs in Ontario. Access online educational modules, practical hands-on project work, mentorship, and peer networking to address your company’s biggest business challenges. Participants will be a given chance to
Innovation Guelph
Expertise and leadership to assist women entrepreneurs
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program
Access experts and leadership coaching to boost your business momentum and help you identify an effective path to scaling up.
Innovation Guelph
Financial support for new entrepreneurs in Nunavut
Nunavut Entrepreneurship Incentive
Get career counseling and start-up support with a $5,000 contribution that will help offset businesses expenses and licensed child care costs for children under the age of 6.
Government of Nunavut
Business advice in Southern Ontario communities
My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator
Receive access to data insights, community resources and referrals, funding, and market research information through a dedicated program ambassador to revitalize and develop your business plans within your community.
My Main Street
Assistance for federal government opportunities bidding
Buyandsell.gc.ca — Procurement Assistance Canada Coaching Service
Receive one-on-one personalized assistance for your business who has had limited success bidding on federal government opportunities.
Government of Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada
Support and financing for Indigenous women entrepreneurs in Northern Ontario
Women in Business Program
Access capital as well as online and in-person business training to start or grow a business.
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Personalized advisory services for Indigenous innovators
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors – Indigenous stream
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Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Partnering support for R&D projects
Alliance grants
Need R&D help for a business problem? Get support when you partner with a university researcher and make an in-kind contribution to a project that benefits Canada.
Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Expert business and technical advice
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services
Get expert advice from concept to commercialization in areas like patent searches, strategic intelligence and technology.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Accelerate your path to commercialization
CENGN — Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks
Access infrastructure worth over $5 million, along with project management and engineering support, to help commercialize your innovative technology, products, applications or services.
CENGN — Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks
Collaborate on aquaculture R&D
Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program
Collaborate with government researchers to improve the competitiveness of the aquaculture sector while advancing research on optimal fish health and environmental performance.
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Collaborate on defence research
DRDC Defence Research Partnerships
Get the opportunity to collaborate in activities that support strategic objectives and develop new engagement mechanisms that will yield tangible defence research and technology to benefit all partners involved.
Government of Canada, Defence Research and Development Canada
Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
CRC Office of Business Development
Access government wireless technologies, as well as collaborative R&D opportunities.
Government of Canada, Communications Research Centre Canada
Tools to develop an idea for a BC startup
Accelerate Okanagan — Startup Basics
Get the mentorship, coaching, classroom training and collaboration opportunities you need to take your business idea to the next stage.
Accelerate Okanagan
Funds for international R&D projects
EUREKA!
Get funding for industrial R&D projects of any size when you collaborate with a foreign partner in the EUREKA! network, including those from Europe, Israel, and South Korea.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Life sciences collaboration and facilities
Centre for Drug Research and Development
Access commercial expertise, scientific research facilities in Vancouver, and opportunities for collaboration with industry and academia.
adMare Bioinnovations
Partnerships with social science and humanities researchers
SSHRC Business Partners
Find potential partners in social sciences and humanities research to develop cutting-edge ideas and solutions to enhance your products and services, expand your markets and increase your productivity.
Government of Canada, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Francophone business support in the Prairies
Francophone economic development in the Prairie provinces
Get business advisory services in areas like training, marketing and networking for your Francophone business.
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Help implementing sustainable mobility for your employees in Montreal
Make your business a model of sustainable mobility
Get mentoring to help develop sustainable mobility measures and benefit from positive exposure for your business and increased employee productivity.
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
Microcredit for Quebec entrepreneurs
MicroEntreprendre
Quebec entrepreneurs who are unable to obtain financing in conventional financing networks can obtain loans of $2 000 to $20,000 and support.
MicroEntreprendre
Labour marketing information in Ontario
Workforce Planning Boards
Get detailed information on the local labour force to help you manage your employment needs in Ontario.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Financial support for labour market development in Manitoba
Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships
A range of services and programs that help employers and job seekers find each other, learn together and succeed together.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Find First Nations workers in Alberta
First Nations Training to Employment Program
Fill your employment vacancies by partnering with First Nations on training and work experience initiatives. You must provide realistic work experience and a placement for project graduates following the training.
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration
Montréal innovation hub
District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow
Technical and business services to help innovators launch and grow their business and move from idea to impact with confidence.
District3
Voucher for mid-to-late stage development in Alberta
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Get up to $100,000 to work in collaboration with project partners to advance technology that is in the mid-to-late developmental stages.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Financial support for labour force development in Manitoba
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships
A range of services and programs that help employers and job seekers find each other, learn together and succeed together.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Financial support to address labour market needs in Manitoba
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services
A range of services and programs that help employers and job seekers find each other, learn together and succeed together.
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Incubator for University of British Columbia (UBC) innovators
Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch
Combination of support, space, community and access to investment opportunities to help UBC entrepreneurs succeed.
University of British Columbia
Help to scale a British Columbia clean tech company
Clean tech scale-up
Mentorship, expert advice and facilitated introductions to help you make a soft landing in 10 major global markets for clean tech.
Alacrity Canada
Research facilities to collaborate with industry, academia, and government
Research Facilities Navigator
Access a directory to help you locate and connect with research expertise, state-of-the-art equipment, and labs located in universities, colleges, hospitals, and federal government facilities from across Canada.
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Funding projects for innovative defence and security solutions
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)
Check out current and future challenges and submit your ideas for a chance to get money to pursue your ideas and help the Canadian Armed Forces solve defence and security issues.
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence
Funding for social innovation projects
College and Community social innovation Fund
Your business can partner with college researchers who are eligible to apply for grants for social innovation projects that are conducted in partnership with public, private or not-for-profit sector organizations.
Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Funding for the awareness of citizens to the quality of the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising
Get up to $100,000 in funding for an awareness project arising from a specific environmental issue that target a particular group in the community and lead to concrete short-term actions.
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Money for study projects on the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Community Interaction Program — Study projects
Get up to $25,000 in funding for a study project pertaining to a specific environmental issue with the aim of identifying concrete actions to be taken in the field.
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Community Interaction Program — Study/action projects
Get up to $200,000 in funding for a study and action project pertaining to a specific environmental issue with the aim of identifying concrete actions to be taken in the fields.
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Money to protect the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Community Interaction Program — Restoration and/or protection of biodiversity
Get up to $200,000 in funding for a restoration project arising from a specific environmental issue that helps conserve biodiversity and improve water quality in the St. Lawrence ecosystem.
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Technology transfer opportunities
Idea to Innovation Grants
Get 100% of your project costs covered when you partner with an eligible academic institution to conduct R&D and beta testing of a technology or application prior to commercialization.
Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Funding in the development of novel and innovative digital technology solutions
Digital Technology Cluster
Get a grant to cover a portion of eligible expenses for a collaborative project in various industries. Activities may include R&D to improve connectivity, access to innovation, enabling partnerships and providing training for SMEs, women, Indigenous peopl
Canada’s Digital Technology Cluster
Resources for COVID-19 research and response experts
CanCOVID
Join a network of active researchers, academics, patient partners, decision makers, and industry partners dedicated to an evidence-informed response to the COVID‑19 pandemic.
CanCOVID
Support for businesses to develop and use standards and accreditation services
Standards Council of Canada
Get assistance in developing and implementing standardization strategies to create new markets, drive innovation and improve productivity, influence marketplace rules, secure market access, and leverage intellectual property.
Government of Canada, Standards Council of Canada
Support to promote Ontario-made products
Ontario Made
Register your locally manufactured goods and get support to raise awareness through an Ontario Made digital branded logo that can be used on your eligible products and marketing materials.
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Resources to take a BC business to market
Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program
Access one-on-one business coaching, entrepreneurial training and resources, and exclusive services as you work through the startup process.
Accelerate Okanagan
Mentoring to grow a BC startup
Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program
Access mentorship for your leadership team in a 6-month program to help tackle rapid-growth issues and lead you to success.
Accelerate Okanagan
Support for BC product development
SFU 4D LABS
Access fee-for-service tools and expertise to help you design, develop, demonstrate and deliver your technology — including energy, clean tech, healthcare and biotech.
Simon Fraser University 4D LABS
Opportunities for artists and arts organizations
Canada Council of the Arts — Initiatives
Get support in the form of one-time or recurring initiatives that allow you or your arts group or organization to take advantage of special funding, perform or exhibit work, take part in learning opportunities, network at conferences or showcase at events
Canada Council for the Arts
Expertise, facilities and IP licensing for businesses
Cognit.ca — partnerships, research and licensing
Get access to state-of-the-art research facilities, opportunities to collaborate with leading experts, and opportunities to license intellectual property at Canadian post-secondary institutions.
U15 – Group of Canadian Research Universities
Expertise for marine biotechnology businesses
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Access biotechnology expertise and opportunities for partnership and collaboration, applied research, industrial and technological transfer, scientific analysis, regulatory support for different markets and more.
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Medical technology development opportunities for SMEs
CAN Health Network
Get paired with a health care organization in this national network and get access to facilities in order to develop, refine and commercialize a solution to a major health care challenge.
CAN Health Network
Expertise to position your inclusive business
CGLCC – Supplier Diversity
If your business is at least 51% LGBT+-owned, controlled, and operated, you could get help to leverage your position as a diverse supplier to other businesses.
Government of Canada, Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce ( CGLCC )
Support to export your LGBT+ business
CGLCC- Global
Get connected with LGBT+ chambers of commerce and partnership opportunities around the world and leverage their expertise to help you do business abroad.
Government of Canada, Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce ( CGLCC )
Collaboration opportunities across the food ecosystem
Canadian Food Innovation Network
Connect with other businesses in the food and beverage industry, potential investors, and more. Innovate and grow as part of a network aimed at finding solutions in automation, digital technologies and data usage.
Canadian Food Innovation Network
Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
Get customized support and discounted rate on rental fees for lab and office spaces to help you advance to significant seed or Series A financing, if you’re an early-stage life sciences business.
adMare Bioinnovations
Accelerator program for entrepreneurs in Alberta
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Access one-on-one business coaching, entrepreneurial training and resources as you prepare to scale and grow your start-up.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Distance accelerator for early-stage technology in BC
New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program
Get one-on-one business coaching, entrepreneurial training and access to exclusive services and resources as you work through the startup process.
Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC
Get access to a growing qualified talent pool
Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better
Your growing company can access pre-vetted, talented and highly skilled alumni. You can help build programs to ensure participants have the skills you’re hiring for.
Palette Skills
Funding for collaborative innovation projects of two or more SMEs (or one SME and one startup)
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Get a maximum of $1 million to cover up to 50% of eligible costs for projects that showcase collaborative research in quantum technologies involving two or more SMEs (or one SME and one startup). This group of companies must share the costs, benefits and
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Support for R&D in the greenhouse industry
Greenhouse Technology Network
Receive funding and support for research and development needs in the greenhouse industry. Collaborative opportunities between greenhouse and technology businesses alongside research institutions are created to advance development and adoption of new tech
FedDev Ontario
Support to grow a startup in the Columbia Basin region
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin RevUp
Access mentorship and coaching for your leadership team in a 6-12month program to help overcome individual business challenges and to accelerate growth.
Government of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust
Partnerships for Canadian health technology companies
OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Get access to partnership opportunities for your Canadian health technology company through a network of Ontario health organizations to evaluate technologies in real-world setting and to facilitate their broad adoption into the health system.
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization
Francophone business support in British Columbia
Francophone economic development in British Columbia
Get business advisory services in areas like training, marketing and networking for your Francophone business.
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Money for collaboration between public Academia and Industry
Collaborate 2 Commercialize
Receive between $20,000 and $150,000 to cover up to 50% of the eligible project costs to collaborate with Academia to solve an industry‐based problem and drive the commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP).
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation
Chemistry clusters in Sarnia-Lambton and St. Lawrence
Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Access investments, advice, services, knowledge and experience to join and develop high performing chemistry clusters, build stronger hybrid value chains, accelerate clean economic growth and support for competitive technology companies in southern and ea
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Financial assistance to work in collaboration on innovation projects
Global Innovation Clusters
Get funding to collaborate on projects that have the potential to accelerate growth in Canada’s most promising industries. By becoming a member you can: enhance existing business processes, scale up the production and commercialization of new products and
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Accelerate your path to commercialization
CENGN — Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks
Access infrastructure worth over $5 million, along with project management and engineering support, to help commercialize your innovative technology, products, applications or services.
CENGN — Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks
Collaborate on aerospace R&D
NRC — Aerospace Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for aerospace research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on aquatic and crop resource R&D
NRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre
Fee-for-service facilities designed to help companies with potential to develop and commercialize natural health products. Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for aquatic and crop research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for automotive research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on construction R&D
NRC — Construction Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for construction research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on energy, mining and environment R&D
NRC — Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for energy, mining and environment research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on human health therapeutics R&D
NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for human health therapeutics research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on new communication and sensor technologies R&D
NRC — Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for research on inorganic and organic semiconductor technologies.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on medical devices R&D
NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for medical device research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on measurement R&D
NRC — Metrology Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for measurement research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on nanotechnology R&D
NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for nanotechnology research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&D
NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for ocean, coastal and river research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on security and disruptive technologies R&D
NRC — Security and Disruptive Technologies Research Centre
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for security and disruptive technology research.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise
Technology Access Centres (TAC)
Gain access to specialized technology, equipment and expertise at 60 centres across Canada to help with your productivity and innovation projects.
Tech-Access Canada
Help to commercialize cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicine technologies
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine
Access business services, regulatory expertise, technical services and a 40,000 square foot custom built facility for cell and gene therapy manufacturing in Toronto.
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medecine
Life sciences collaboration and facilities
Centre for Drug Research and Development
Access commercial expertise, scientific research facilities in Vancouver, and opportunities for collaboration with industry and academia.
adMare Bioinnovations
Support for food product development in Manitoba
Food Development Centre
Access to facilities and consulting services for food product R&D, testing, labelling, packaging, business planning and marketing.
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture
Food product innovation facility
Canada's Smartest Kitchen
Facility and subject matter expertise to support companies in the food development process.
Holland College
Incubation facilities for Nova Scotia innovators
Invest Nova Scotia — Incubation
Facilities focused on technology innovation and commercialization, especially in the life sciences, ocean technology and clean technology sectors.
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Incubator for University of British Columbia (UBC) innovators
Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch
Combination of support, space, community and access to investment opportunities to help UBC entrepreneurs succeed.
University of British Columbia
Coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) microscopy lab in Ottawa
NRC — Advanced, non-linear optical imaging and microscopy (CARSLab)
Fee-for-service facility includes two-photon fluorescence, second harmonic generation and ultra-short pulse CARS microscopy.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy facility in Charlottetown
NRC — Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy
Fee-for-service imaging, fluorescence and microscopy services including flow cytometry, high throughput DNA, and RNA and protein measurements.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Plant growth facilities in Saskatoon
NRC — Plant growth research facilities
Fee-for-service facility with an array of specialized equipment and controlled environment options for start to finish plant production and testing.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Marine research facility in Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia
NRC — Marine research station
Fee-for-service research solutions in areas such as algal biology, marine biology, aquaculture, analytical chemistry and applied nutrition.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Astronomical data research facility in Victoria
NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre – Research Facility
Large-scale scientific computing infrastructure, as well as specialized astronomy and data management expertise to enable new astronomical discoveries.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Housing technology test facilities in Ottawa
NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
Fee-for-service whole-house performance and fully-monitored testing environments for manufacturers, public utilities and housing technology companies.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Ottawa testing facility for buried utilities and concrete structures
NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities
Fee for service use of facilities, measuring tools and equipment to test life cycle performance of concrete infrastructure systems.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Fee-for-service testing facilities and settings where users can evaluate energy-efficient and cost-effective building systems and technical solutions in realistic environments.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Indoor environment test facilities in Ottawa
NRC — Indoor environment testing research facilities
Fee-for-service testing of new technologies in sound transmission, energy use and air quality.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Ottawa facility for organic chemical off-gassing testing
NRC — Material emissions testing facilities
Fee-for-service identification and measurement of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs) from liquid samples, small pieces of building materials, room-size assemblies, furnishings or complete office workstations.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Aerodynamics testing in Ottawa for vehicles, structures & aerospace models
NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility
Access an air-cooled, 9-metre wind tunnel for large-scale testing of your new or experimental products in a controlled environment. Get professional services from a team of aerodynamicists, flight engineers and business experts who will support your resea
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Fire safety testing in Ottawa
NRC — Fire safety testing facility
Fee-for-service testing for a wide range of needs to meet industry and association standards, or for conducting custom tests for research and development purposes.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Testing in varied weather conditions in Ottawa
NRC — Climatic testing facility
Fee-for-service testing of product performance under an exceptionally wide range of climate conditions from -46 to +55 degrees Celcius.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Vibration and shock testing facility for vehicles in Ottawa
NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility
Fee-for-service lab for controlled investigations and accelerated test programs of rail and road vehicles and components.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Heavy vehicle tilt testing in Ottawa
NRC — Heavy vehicle tilt research facilities
Fee-for-service testing of the static roll threshold of tractor trailers, tankers, straight trucks or military vehicles.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Laser processing and surface modification facility in London
NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility
Fee-for-service use of manufacturing processes such as laser consolidation, laser cladding, high-precision (+/-1µm) multi-axis micromachining/texturing (cutting and laser ablation), laser polishing and specialty coatings.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Microbial fermentation pilot plant facilities in Montreal and Ottawa
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
Fee-for-service access to broad range of equipment to rapidly convert laboratory results into industrial processes up to the 1,500-litre scale to assist with implementing current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Aluminium transformation testing facility in Saguenay, Quebec
NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre
Fee-for-service facilities for businesses in the aluminium transformation industry to improve their manufacturing processes and make lighter, more cost-effective and more environmentally friendly products.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Cold test lab in St. John’s, Newfoundland
NRC — Refrigerated material test laboratory (Cold test labs) Research Facility
Fee-for-service material testing at cold temperatures, with a variety of equipment for ice preparation, video recording and data acquisition.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Coastal wave basin in Ottawa
NRC — Coastal Wave Basin – Research Facility
Fee-for-service 63 m × 14 m coastal wave basin for conducting two-dimensional and three-dimensional physical model studies of wave and current interactions with structures and shorelines at medium to large scales.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
High-discharge flume in Ottawa
NRC — High-discharge Flume – Research Facility
Fee-for-service 10 m × 2.7 m × 1.4 m high-discharge flume to simulate a wide range of open channel flows and study problems in rivers, canals and other inland waterways.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Ice tank facility in Ottawa
NRC — Ice Tank – 21 m Research Facility
Fee-for-service 21 m x 7 m x 1.1 m concrete tank equipped with both a towing and service carriage, in which temperatures can reach as low as -20°C to produce ice of up to 0.6 m thick.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Ice tank facility in St. John’s, Newfoundland
NRC — Ice Tank – 90 m Research Facility
Simulate realistic Arctic and northern marine conditions in this fee-for-service ice tank, capable of temperatures as low as -25°C and able to grow ice at a rate of 2.5 mm an hour to a maximum thickness of 200 mm.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Large area basin in Ottawa
NRC — Large Area Basin – Research Facility
Use this fee-for-service 50 m × 30 m lab to conduct large, three-dimensional physical model studies of hydrodynamics for marinas, ports, harbours, moored ships, waterfront developments and more.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Large wave flume facility in Ottawa
NRC — Large Wave Flume – Research Facility
Fee-for-service 97 m × 2 m × 2.8 m large wave flume for testing two-dimensional sections of coastal structures and to study coastal processes at a large scale.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Multidirectional wave basin in Ottawa
NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin – Research Facility
Assess fixed and floating maritime structure performance and marine operations in ocean environments with this fee-for-service 36 m × 30 m × 3 m multidirectional wave basin.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Indoor model ocean facility in St. John’s, Newfoundland
NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility
Fee-for-service 75 m x 32 m offshore engineering basin that can produce multi-directional waves up to 1 m high, representing extreme model sea-state conditions that occur only once in 10,000 years.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Steel wave flume in Ottawa
NRC — Steel Wave Flume – Research Facility
Fee-for-service 64 m × 1.2 m × 1.2 m steel wave flume for economical medium scale two-dimensional studies of coastal processes and wave-structure interactions.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Towing tank in Ottawa
NRC — Towing tank research facility
Use this fee-for-service tank to test underwater vehicles and a range of marine systems.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Gas turbine research facilities in Ottawa and Thompson, Manitoba
NRC — Gas Turbine – Research Facilities
Fee-for-service facility for aircraft and industrial gas turbine engine manufacturers, component suppliers and system integrators to develop and validate technologies.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Nanotube facility in Ottawa
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
Fee-for-service facility for the synthesis, manipulation and processing of nanotubes and their integration into composite materials.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Biologics and vaccine production facility in Montreal
NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
Fee-for-service cell culture pilot plant offering development and scale-up for the production of biologics and vaccines using CHO, HEK 293 and other animal cell expression systems.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Preclinical in vivo facility for biologics and vaccines in Ottawa
NRC — Preclinical in vivo facility
Fee-for-service facility that enables clients to validate their biologics and vaccine design approaches and obtain a clear picture of the preclinical safety and efficacy of their products.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Zebrafish research facility in Halifax
NRC — Zebrafish research facility
Fee-for-service facility offering testing services for the evaluation of toxicological and pharmacological activity in the areas of natural health products and human health therapeutics.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Medical device testing facilities in Boucherville and Winnipeg
NRC — Medical device facilities
These fee-for-service R&D facilities give healthcare organizations direct access to advanced scientific infrastructure and expertise in medical diagnostic technology development and commercialization.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Data analytics facility in Ottawa
NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility
Fee-for-service facility offering data cleaning, integration and management, as well as exploratory data analysis, modelling and prediction, and visualization and decision support.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Photonics research facility in Ottawa
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Fee-for-service photonics facility offering foundry services, design and modelling and test and characterization services.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Aerospace manufacturing technologies facilities in Montreal, Mirabel and Ottawa
NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre
Fee-for-service R&D support for the design and development of the next generation of cost-effective and environmentally friendly aircraft.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Specialized and customizable research aircraft in Ottawa
NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet
Fee-for-service access to a fleet of research aircraft, as well as research pilots, technical experts and engineers.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
High intensity noise testing facility in Ottawa
NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber – Research Facility
Fee-for-service reverberant acoustic chambers (small and large) can be used to test full-size aerospace components at high levels of sound pressure field.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Structural full-scale testing facility in Ottawa
NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace – Testing Facilities
Commercial and military clients can use this fee-for-service facility for proof-of-concept demonstration and certification, including static, fatigue, durability and damage tolerance tests ranging from entire airframes down to the subsystem, component and
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Automotive manufacturing innovation space in London
NRC — Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub
Fee-for-service research facility helping Canadian automotive manufacturers adopt advanced manufacturing approaches, including mass customization, process industrialization, and data-driven factory automation.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Stationary compression and tension test facility in Ottawa
NRC — Compression and tension testing facility
Test rail, subway and intermodal rail/road vehicles car body structural strength and other characteristics at this fee-for-service facility.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Rail vehicle testing facility in Ottawa
NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp
Fee-for-service testing of rail vehicle strength and integrity, as well as load securement devices and lading containment.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Wheel bearing and brake facility testing in Ottawa
NRC — Wheel bearing and brake testing facility
Fee-for-service testing that allows you to reduce wear and cut maintenance costs by identifying component concerns, limitations and failure potential.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Printable electronics facility in Ottawa
NRC — Printable Electronics – Ottawa research facility
Fee-for-service access to large-scale inkjet printing, sheet to sheet gravure, flexographic and screen printing, and organic and inorganic solution processing.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Training and research for Yukon’s mining industry
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Access comprehensive trades training via mobile state-of-the-art facilities and high-tech simulators, as well as research services aimed at making mining more sustainable and fostering innovation.
Yukon University
Research facilities to collaborate with industry, academia, and government
Research Facilities Navigator
Access a directory to help you locate and connect with research expertise, state-of-the-art equipment, and labs located in universities, colleges, hospitals, and federal government facilities from across Canada.
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Research centres and technical experts across Quebec
Synchronex
Access more than 2,400 experts at around 59 research centres affiliated with CÉGEPs and colleges in Quebec for technical support, technological development, business intelligence and personalized training.
CCTT Network – Synchronex
Support for businesses to develop and use standards and accreditation services
Standards Council of Canada
Get assistance in developing and implementing standardization strategies to create new markets, drive innovation and improve productivity, influence marketplace rules, secure market access, and leverage intellectual property.
Government of Canada, Standards Council of Canada
Hardware and semiconductor-focused products lab and incubator
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
Get access to a state-of-the-art hardware lab, as well as experienced experts and advisors to help you scale when building hardware and semiconductor-focused products, enabling the creation of transformative technologies that will power the products of to
ventureLAB
Support to start or grow a PEI business
Startup Zone Resident Company Program
If you’re looking to accelerate your business, you could get access to a community workspace, professional advice, and networking events through a 6-month residency program in a PEI accelerator.
Startup Zone
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Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
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Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
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Dalhousie University
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NSCAD University
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McGill University
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Lawson Health Research Institute
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Trinity Western University
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Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke
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Brock University
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Queen's University
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Mount Royal University
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McMaster University
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CHEO Research Institute
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University of Ontario Institute of Technology
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Université de Sherbrooke
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St. Michael's Hospital
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Form a research partnership with an academic institution
Cégep de Trois-Rivières
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Université Laval
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Cape Breton University
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Partner with researchers at Vancouver Island University
Vancouver Island University
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Team up with researchers at Saint Paul University
Saint Paul University
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
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University of Victoria
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Laurentian University
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Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
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Centre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine
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Mount Saint Vincent University
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Mount Allison University
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Centre hospitalier de l'université de Montréal
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Royal Military College
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
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University of Alberta
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University of Manitoba
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Saint Mary's University
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University of Toronto
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Access research facilities at Bishop’s University
Bishop's University
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St. Francis Xavier University
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Simon Fraser University
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Algoma University
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Conduct R&D at a polytechnic university
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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Collaborate with experts on cancer research projects
BC Cancer Agency
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Connect with researchers at the University of Regina
University of Regina
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Explore research opportunities with Baycrest Health Sciences
Baycrest Health Sciences
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Connect with researchers at the Montreal Heart Institute
Montreal Heart Institute
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University of Waterloo
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Institut national de la recherche scientifique
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Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
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Ryerson University
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University of Ottawa
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Polytechnique Montréal
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Work with researchers at the University of Winnipeg
University of Winnipeg
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HEC Montréal
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Explore opportunities for research in visual arts and design
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
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Work with an expert researcher at St. Paul’s Hospital
St. Paul's Hospital
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University of Ottawa Heart Institute
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
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CHEO
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Memorial University of Newfoundland
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Alberta Health Services
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Partner with an expert researcher at Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University
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Université de Moncton
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Canadian Mennonite University
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École de technologie supérieure
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University of British Columbia
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Douglas Mental Health University Institute
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Jewish General Hospital
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Nipissing University
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Thompson Rivers University
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York University
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University of Guelph
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École nationale d'administration publique
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OCAD University
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Carleton University
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Université du Québec à Rimouski
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University of Prince Edward Island
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Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec – U Laval
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Work with researchers at Sinai Health System
Sinai Health System
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Royal Roads University
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University Health Network
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University of Calgary
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Cégep de Sept-Îles
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The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
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University of Saskatchewan
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Cégep de Victoriaville
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University of New Brunswick
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Work with researchers and access facilities at Acadia University
Acadia University
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Université de Montréal
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University of St. Michael's College
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Trent University
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St. Thomas More College
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Collaborate with expert researchers at Western University
Western University
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Lakehead University
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Connect with researchers at the University of Lethbridge
University of Lethbridge
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Conduct research at Athabasca University
Athabasca University
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Brandon University
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Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles
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University of Northern British Columbia
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Université du Québec à Montréal
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Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
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Concordia University
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Women's College Hospital
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McGill University Health Centre
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Université TÉLUQ
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Université du Québec en Outaouais
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University of Windsor
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MacEwan University
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Alberta Children's Hospital
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Foothills Medical Centre
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Vancouver General Hospital
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Health Sciences North
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BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
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Capilano University
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Renison University College
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Montreal Children's Hospital
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Royal Jubilee Hospital
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Concordia University of Edmonton
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Humber River Regional Hospital
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St. Mary's Hospital Center
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Montreal General Hospital
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Cégep André-Laurendeau
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University Hospital
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Cégep de La Pocatière
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Women's College Research Institute
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Toronto East Health Network – Michael Garron Hospital
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Victoria University, Toronto
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Toronto Western Hospital
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Cégep de Lévis
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NorQuest College
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University of King's College
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Centre de recherche université Laval Robert-Giffard
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University College of the North
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Hamilton Health Sciences
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New Brunswick Community College
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Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
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Université Sainte-Anne
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Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
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Ambrose University College
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Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement
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Brescia University College
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Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg
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Red Deer Polytechnic
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Montfort Hospital
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George Brown College
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Douglas College
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Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal
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Selkirk College
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Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital
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Aurora College
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Yukon College
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Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology
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Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
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Cégep de Saint-Laurent
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Tom Baker Cancer Centre
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Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
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Cégep de l'Outaouais
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Bow Valley College
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Find researchers to support your project at the College of the Rockies
College of the Rockies
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Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre
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St. Thomas University
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Dawson College
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Royal Alexandra Hospital
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Cognit.ca | Royal Alexandra Hospital
Work with researchers at a health institute
Shriners Hospital for Children
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Cognit.ca | Shriners Hospital for Children
Explore research partnership opportunities
Université de Saint-Boniface
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Cognit.ca | Université de Saint-Boniface
Work with an expert researcher at St. Boniface General Hospital
St. Boniface Hospital
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Cognit.ca | St. Boniface Hospital
Find healthcare researchers and facilities to support your project
St. Joseph's Health Centre
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Cognit.ca | St. Joseph’s Health Centre
Explore research partnership opportunities
Nova Scotia Community College
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Cognit.ca | Nova Scotia Community College
Contribute to research at an academic institution
Cégep Edouard-Montpetit
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Cognit.ca | Cégep Edouard-Montpetit
Work with researchers at an academic institution
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
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Cognit.ca | Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Collaborate with experts on health research
Northern Ontario School of Medicine
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Cognit.ca | Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Connect with researchers at an academic institution
Huron University College
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Cognit.ca | Huron University College
Team up with researchers at an academic institution
University of Sudbury
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Cognit.ca | University of Sudbury
Conduct R&D and access college testing facilities
Centennial College
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Cognit.ca | Centennial College
Collaborate with an academic institution
Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue
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Cognit.ca | Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Access health research facilities
William Osler Health System
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Cognit.ca | William Osler Health System
Partner with experts at a research institute
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
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Cognit.ca | BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute
Find a researcher to support your project
King's University College at Western University
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Cognit.ca | King’s University College at Western University
Partner with experts at Credit Valley Hospital
Credit Valley Hospital
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Cognit.ca | Credit Valley Hospital
Conduct health and medicine R&D at an academic institution
Redeemer University
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Cognit.ca | Redeemer University
Connect with an expert researcher at an institute of technology
Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
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Cognit.ca | Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Team up with experts at a research institute
Bruyère Research Institute
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Cognit.ca | Bruyère Research Institute
Team up with an academic researcher to advance your project
The King's University
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Cognit.ca | The King’s University
Study mental health at a health research institute
Centre de recherche Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal
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Cognit.ca | Centre de recherche Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal
Find expert researchers at an academic institution
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
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Cognit.ca | Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Work with researchers at the First Nations University of Canada
First Nations University of Canada
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Cognit.ca | First Nations University of Canada
Explore research partnerships with Kingston General Hospital
Kingston General Hospital
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Cognit.ca | Kingston General Hospital
Find researchers to support your project
Collège de Maisonneuve
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Cognit.ca | Collège de Maisonneuve
Collaborate with expert researchers at a healthcare institute
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
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Cognit.ca | St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Explore research projects at B.C. Children’s Hospital
BC Children's Hospital
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Cognit.ca | BC Children’s Hospitall
Conduct research at an academic institution
Cégep de Matane
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Cognit.ca | Cégep de Matane
Work with researchers at a state-of-the-art facility
University of Alberta Hospital
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Cognit.ca | University of Alberta Hospital
Test your innovation with the help of expert researchers
La Cité
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Cognit.ca | La Cité
Conduct R&D and accelerate your biomedical reasearch
Royal Victoria Hospital
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Cognit.ca | McGill University Health Centre
Take your idea further with expert researchers
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
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Cognit.ca | Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Take your idea further with expert researchers
Vanier College
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Cognit.ca | Vanier College
Partner with an academic researcher
CÉGEP de Jonquière
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Cognit.ca | CÉGEP de Jonquière
Connect with researchers to advance your project
Children's & Women's Health Centre of British Columbia
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Cognit.ca | Children’s & Women’s Health Centre of British Columbia
Take your project further with academic researchers
University of the Fraser Valley
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Cognit.ca | University of the Fraser Valley
Team up with an expert researcher
North York General Hospital
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Cognit.ca | North York General Hospital
Explore research opportunities with Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts & Technology
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Cognit.ca | Fanshawe College of Applied Arts & Technology
Test your innovation with the help of expert researchers
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
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Cognit.ca | Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Work with an expert researcher at St. Jerome’s University
St. Jerome's University
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Cognit.ca | St. Jerome’s University
Support for R&D in the greenhouse industry
Greenhouse Technology Network
Receive funding and support for research and development needs in the greenhouse industry. Collaborative opportunities between greenhouse and technology businesses alongside research institutions are created to advance development and adoption of new tech
FedDev Ontario
Get expert advice and the use of a high-tech environment
Digital and Quantum Innovation Platform — PINQ²
Collaborate with researchers and students to acquire knowledge and skills to increase your company’s performance and develop your digital solutions.
Plateforme d’Innovation Numérique et Quantique
Advice and facilities for chemical and materials innovations
GreenCentre Canada
Receive advice from technical, administrative, and business professionals as well as access to state-of-the-art labs to develop your sustainable chemistry and advanced materials innovations.
GreenCentre Canada
Support for companies designing innovative industrial projects
Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ
Benefit from the support of experts to increase your productivity in your technological and digital projects, to improve your industrial environmental performance and to receive support in the development of innovative and compliant products.
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Wage subsidy for hiring young workers in N.S.
Options Youth Subsidy Program
If you hire a young person between the ages of 15 and 30 who is facing certain employment barriers, you could get a wage subsidy of $7.5 per hour based on a 35-hour work week for a period of 15 weeks.
Saint Mary’s University
Wage subsidies for health sciences companies to hire women
OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies
Access a 6-month program specially designed to support early-stage, _x000D_ women-led health science companies through comprehensive advisory, coaching and networking opportunities as well as up to $20,000 in grant funding to accelerate your growth.
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization
Number of result 71
Larger milk quota to produce innovative dairy products
Dairy Innovation Program (DIP)
Benefit from continued access to the milk you need to produce innovative dairy products without affecting your existing provincial milk supply allotment.
Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission
Cloud-based computing and storage
Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)
Tech entrepreneurs can get one year of free cloud-based resources for development, testing and trials.
CANARIE
Insurance to protect farming operations
AgriStability
Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
“Product of Canada” branding
Canada Brand
If you’re an export-ready Canadian agriculture, food, or seafood company you can get access to government-approved and recognized national branding consisting of a new logo, modernized graphics, and branded taglines as well as access to a revamped marketi
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Price guarantee for agricultural products
Price Pooling Program
Protection against declines in market prices for agricultural goods.
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Reduced price for mozzarella
Mozzarella used in restaurant pizza
Canadian pizza restaurants can apply to obtain mozzarella for pizzas at a discounted price from distributors and/or manufacturers of mozzarella.
Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission
Federal procurement opportunities for Indigenous businesses
Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Businesses
Register as an Indigenous supplier and get access to procurement opportunities specifically for Indigenous businesses.
Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada
Post job openings
Job Bank
Post jobs in the Job Bank and find qualified candidates to fill positions.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Service Canada
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Tenders — Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Public Procurement Agency
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Prince Edward Island
Tenders — Prince Edward Island Tenders
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Procurement Services
Online business skills training in Nova Scotia
Skills Online Nova Scotia
Get important and free skills training for your employees on human resources, social media, customer service, accounting and more.
SkillsonlineNS
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Nova Scotia
Current Tenders — Nova Scotia
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of Nova Scotia, Procurement Services
Agricultural insurance for New Brunswick crops
Agricultural Insurance
Financial protection against losses caused by natural perils, such as drought, excessive humidity, hail, frost, wind and wildlife.
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Opportunities to sell to the Government of New Brunswick
Tenders Online — New Brunswick Opportunities Network
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of New Brunswick, Service New Brunswick
Quebec public contracting opportunities for entrepreneurs
SEAO electronic tendering system
Get access to government contracting opportunities from Quebec public agencies, including municipalities. Register to get additional information, advanced keyword searches and email notifications.
Gouvernement du Québec, Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Québec
Recover livestock sales losses in Ontario
Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program
Financial protection to beef cattle sellers when a licensed dealer defaults on payment.
Government of Ontario, Agricorp
Agricultural insurance for Manitoba crops
MASC AgriInsurance
Flexible and affordable insurance that protects producers of all eligible crops against production losses and most producers against crop quality losses.
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Saskatchewan
SaskTenders
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement
Opportunities to sell to the Government of British Columbia
Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Agriculture
Opportunities to sell to the Yukon Government
Yukon bids&tenders
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of Yukon, Department of Highways and Public Works
Opportunities to sell to the Government of the Northwest Territories
Contract Event Opportunities — Government of the Northwest Territories
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Finance
Register for Northwest Territories bid advantage
NWT Business Incentive Policy
If your business operates in the Northwest Territories, you can register your business to gain a bid advantage for Northwest Territories contracts.
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Nunavut
Request for Tenders/Proposals — Nunavut
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Government of Nunavut, Department of Community and Government Services
Bid adjustment on Nunavut contracts
Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti Procurement
By registering your Nunavut business, you could gain a bid adjustment of 5% when bidding on Government of Nunavut contracts.
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Buy or sell an Atlantic Canadian business
CBDC Business Atlantic Forum
If you are looking to buy or sell a business in Atlantic Canada, you can use this forum to make connections, for free.
Community Business Development Corporations
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Ontario
Ontario Tenders Portal
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
BravoSolution
Apply for copyright protection
Copyright
Learn about, search or apply for registration for copyright for literary, artistic, dramatic and musical creations.
Government of Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Register your industrial designs
Industrial Designs
Learn about and search for industrial designs or apply for registration to protect the original visual features of a product.
Government of Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Register your integrated circuit topographies
Integrated Circuit Topographies
Learn about or apply for registration for your integrated circuit topographies.
Government of Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Apply for a patent
Patent
Learn about, search for or apply for registration of a patent, which gives you exclusive rights over products and processes that you invent.
Government of Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Register or renew a trademark
Trademarks
Learn about, search or apply for the registration or renewal of a trademark to distinctly identify your business and protect your intellectual property in Canada and abroad.
Government of Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Access wireless spectrum to test a business idea
Developmental Licence Playbook
Apply for a developmental licence that provides access to wireless spectrum to test and validate innovative solutions in health care, transportation, smart cities, manufacturing, agriculture, public safety and more.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Find the right permits and licenses for your business
BizPaL
Get a customized list of permits and licences your business may require from all levels of government.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Insurance for agricultural crops in British Columbia
Production Insurance
Farmers can purchase crop insurance to protect against the risk of crop losses caused by adverse weather conditions, including insurance for berries, flower bulbs, forage, grain, grapes, tree fruits and vegetables.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Agriculture
Protection against decreases in livestock prices in western Canada
Livestock Price Insurance Program
Protection for farmers against decreases in cattle and hog prices in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
Livestock Price Insurance Program
Protection against letter of guarantee losses
EDC — Performance Security Insurance
Protect your cash flow, get coverage of up to 95% of your insured losses if a customer wrongfully calls a letter of guarantee or if a call is triggered by you not being able to meet your obligations due to specific political risks.
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Volume-based shipping discounts
Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts
Save up to 34% on business shipping expenses and get next-day delivery on domestic and international shipping.
Government of Canada, Canada Post
Volume-based direct mail discounts
Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings
Response rates to direct mail are 30X greater than email. Save up to 15% and get your promotional materials quickly and easily into the mailboxes of Canadians.
Government of Canada, Canada Post
Discounts and expertise for your online store
Solutions for Small Business — E-Commerce
Sign up for discounts and access tools and advice to organize your e-commerce operations, and develop a better end-to-end shopping and receiving experience for your customers.
Government of Canada, Canada Post
Rapid tests, PPE, N95 fit testing in Ontario
Ontario Together — Help fight COVID-19
Get free rapid tests for your organization, search for PPE suppliers or apply for N95 respirator fit testing.
Government of Ontario
Money for employers to cover sick leave in Yukon
Paid Sick Leave Rebate
Access up to 40 hours of wages per 12-month period for workers who did not have an existing paid sick leave program as of April 25, 2023, and are sick with illness (or injury not covered by any other act, benefit or program).
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development
Additional insurance for agricultural producers affected by severe but uncontrollable natural hazards.
AgriInsurance
If you are an agricultural producer facing significant revenue declines due to severe natural hazards., the interim insurance payments you receive from the government could increase from 50% to 75%, in accordance with the delivery of the program in your p
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Find skilled workers for agriculture and agri-food jobs
Agriculture Job Connector
Register your business with the Job Bank and get a list of potential candidates who match your job requirements.
Government of Alberta
Money for fish harvesters and sharespersons
EI fishing benefits
If you are a self-employed fish harvester or a sharesperson looking for work, you could access EI benefits on the basis of insurable earnings from previous seasons.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Protect your business and its stakeholders from cyber threats
CyberSecure Canada
Get certification from the federal government for complying with baseline cyber security controls, such as having an incident response plan, securely configured devices and software, and employee awareness training. The certification mark lets your custom
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Sell your innovation to government
Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream
Get your product or service innovation tested and gain valuable feedback before taking it to market. You may also be eligible for funding where available, and where there is a significant level of interest in testing your innovation.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Insurance to protect farming operations in Prince Edward Islands
AgriStability — Prince Edward Island
Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Insurance to protect farming operations
AgriStability — Québec
Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
PPE for essential workers
Essential Services Contingency Reserve
If you’re an essential business and can’t get personal protective equipment for your workers through other means, you can purchase from Canada’s reserve on a cost-recovery basis.
Government of Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada
Money for employers
EI Premium Reduction Program
You could get a premium reduction in the short-term disability benefits you pay to your insured employees.
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Contract opportunities for SK technology companies
Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program
If your technology company has a product that could improve the delivery of a Government of Saskatchewan service, you could be awarded a contract of up to $30,000 and a chance to pilot the project for 6 months.
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Help with defence procurement for Atlantic contractors
ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Get support when bidding on major aerospace, marine and land projects with the federal government. Experts can take a look at your value proposition and Key Industrial Capabilities (KICs), which are key for showing how your work is helping to drive innova
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Insurance to protect farming operations
AgriStability — British Columbia
Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.
Government of British Columbia
Insurance to protect farming operations
AgriStability — Saskatchewan
Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation
Insurance to protect farming operations
AgriStability — Alberta
Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.
Government of Alberta, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
Hire skilled temporary foreign workers
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
When qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available, you can access a pool of foreign workers you can hire on a temporary basis, through one of the program’s specialized talent streams. Apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment to see if y
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development canada
Skilled foreign workers to help innovative firms grow
Temporary Foreign Worker Program — Global Talent Stream
When qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available, you can access a pool of unique and specialized foreign workers available for hire on a temporary basis, to help your firm scale up, or to fill an in-demand highly skilled position on the
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Hire foreign workers for agriculture jobs
Temporary Foreign Worker Program — Agriculture
When qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available, you can access a pool of foreign workers you can hire on a temporary basis for activities in one of four streams related to primary agriculture (work that is done on a farm, or in a nurser
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Skilled foreign workers for Quebec companies
Temporary Foreign Worker Program — Positions in QC
When qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available, access a pool of foreign workers you can hire on a temporary basis, through one of the program’s specialized talent streams. You may need to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment to
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Hire skilled foreign workers immigrating to Canada
Temporary Foreign Worker Program — Express Entry
When qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available, you could hire a foreign worker on a temporary basis, while also supporting that worker’s permanent resident visa application. The job offer you make must meet the criteria of one of the e
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Hire temporary foreign workers fast
International Mobility Program
When no Canadians or permanent residents are available to do the job you need to fill, you can hire a temporary foreign worker without a Labour Market Impact Assessment. To qualify, you need to submit an offer of employment through the Employer Portal and
Government of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Help to hire permanent foreign workers
Hire a permanent foreign worker
Get information and support to hire a foreign worker or recent graduate to fill a labour or skills shortage in your business, and support that employee in their journey to permanent residence. Find options for hiring a home child-care provider, a provinci
Government of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
COVID-19 rapid tests for workplace screening of employees
Workplace screening of employees
Get free COVID-19 rapid tests to help identify employees who may be infected.
Government of Canada
Ontario’s online business registry
Ontario Business Registry
Get access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to over 90 Ontario government services and complete electronic transactions immediately.
Government of Ontario
Search tool to find your SADC or CAE
Member directories
Contact a SADC or CAE network advisor in your region to discuss your business project, for technical assistance or funding.
Réseau des SADC et CAE
Online training for PEI employers
eForcePEI
Gain access to a library of online training courses to help develop your employees, enhance their skills, and improve your business overall.
eForcePEI
Employment and training services
SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot
Gain access to employment and training services required to recruit and advance workers with the right essential, technical, and employability skills.
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Colleges and University
Training to improve tourism business marketing and sales
Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program
Gain access to training aimed at enhancing your business’s sales and marketing capabilities, enabling you to connect with clients before they reach Yukon.
Government of Yukon
Incorporate your business
Corporations Canada — Starting a Business
If you are starting a business, learn about the benefits related to incorporation, the steps to federally incorporate your business and how to name your business.
Government of Canada, Corporations Canada
Government of Canada tenders
Buyandsell.gc.ca — Tenders
Find information and tools to complete the tasks related to selling to the Government of Canada.
Government of Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada
Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support
If the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting your operations, contact your local Regional Development Agency office to get a review of your situation and guidance on getting funding, support and/or flexible arrangements, on a case-by-case basis.
Government of Canada