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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D

Access government wireless technologies, as well as collaborative R&D opportunities.

Government of Canada, Communications Research Centre Canada

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

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

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

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

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

Cloud-based computing and storage

Tech entrepreneurs can get one year of free cloud-based resources for development, testing and trials.

CANARIE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Working capital 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

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

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

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

Angel investment for innovative Quebec companies

Investments for innovative companies with high growth potential and a competitive advantage.

Anges Québec

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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-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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Life sciences collaboration and facilities

Access commercial expertise, scientific research facilities in Vancouver, and opportunities for collaboration with industry and academia.

adMare Bioinnovations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

"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

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

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 guarantee for agricultural products

Protection against declines in market prices for agricultural goods.

Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Funding for health solutions in Alberta

Check current health research funding opportunities from Alberta Innovates.

Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Money for energy efficiency improvements in Newfoundland and Labrador

Get up to $50,000 to make your organization more energy efficient.

Hydro / Newfoundland Power

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rebates on energy efficiency equipment in Nova Scotia

Get rebates to help cover the costs of buying energy efficient business equipment.

Efficiency Nova Scotia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Financing for Nova Scotia small businesses

Get loans, capital, or lines of credit of up to $50,000.

Nova Scotia Co-operative Council

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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)

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recover livestock sales losses in Ontario

Financial protection to beef cattle sellers when a licensed dealer defaults on payment.

Government of Ontario, Agricorp

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 help in Saskatchewan

Access support for Indigenous entrepreneurs from start-up to expansion.

Indigenous Business Development Services

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skills training for British Columbia women entrepreneurs

Workshops on starting a business, marketing, growing and workplace diversity.

WeBC

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

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 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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Food product innovation facility

Facility and subject matter expertise to support companies in the food development process.

Holland College

Montréal innovation hub

Technical and business services to help innovators launch and grow their business and move from idea to impact with confidence.

District3

Investment readiness support in Northern Ontario

Help for entrepreneurs to prepare for angel investors, including coaching, networking opportunities and more.

Northern Ontario Angels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Financing to purchase livestock

Get credit at a livestock alliance partner supplier to purchase cattle.

Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs

Programs and support services for women entrepreneurs starting, building, or growing a business.

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs

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

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

Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs

One-on-one advisory services for starting, buying or growing a business.

Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Business counselling in Atlantic Canada

Get business counselling and advice to help you start or improve your business.

Community Business Development Corporations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Loans for Baffin Island businesses

Loans for commercially viable business start-up, expansion and acquisition.

Baffin Business Development Corporation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Subsidy for young businesses in Montreal

Get up to $15,000 to help with your start-up and growth.

PME MTL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Register your 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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Yukon

Access business information on government services, reports and other resources tailored to meet your business needs.

YuKonstruct

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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.