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Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Funds for First Nations entrepreneurs in Quebec
Aboriginal Business Financing Program โ Community project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Business funds for First Nations communities in Quebec
Aboriginal Business Loans โ General
Ulnooweg
Loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
AC:Incubate
The Accelerator Centre
Assistance to build an innovative start-up
Accelerate Fund
Government of Alberta, Accelerate Fund
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
Accelerate Okanagan โ Revup Program
Accelerate Okanagan
Mentoring to grow a BC startup
Accelerate Okanagan โ Startup Basics
Accelerate Okanagan
Tools to develop an idea for a BC startup
Accelerate Okanagan โ Venture Validation Program
Accelerate Okanagan
Resources to take a BC business to market
Accelerated Growth Program
ventureLAB
Support for technology startups
AccelerateIP
Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC
Get support for your intellectual property
Access to Talent Program
Natural Products Canada
Wage subsidies for natural product or technology companies
ACOA โ Business Development Program โ Commercial Component
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Money for start-up and expansion in Atlantic Canada
ACOA โ Business Information Services
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Ag Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) โ Producers
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Funding to demonstrate and evaluate new agricultural practices in Sask.
Ag-West Bio โ Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio
Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
Agricultural Clean Technology Program โ Research and Innovation
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Money to develop or improve agricultural technology
Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Financing to buy or develop New Brunswick farmland
AgriScience Program โ Projects โ Not-for-profit
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Loans for Alberta First Nations entrepreneurs
Alberta Innovates โ Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Accelerator program for entrepreneurs in Alberta
Alberta Innovates โ Micro Voucher Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Voucher for SMEs in early-stage tech development in Alberta
Alberta Media Fund โ Project Script Development Grant
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture
Grant for Alberta film script development
Alberta Self-Employment Program
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration
Self-employment training for Albertans
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Amplified Voices Development Fund
Government of Nova Scotia, Screen Nova Scotia
Support for underrepresented communities in Nova Scotia film and television
Anges Quรฉbec Capital Fund
Anges Quรฉbec
Angel investment for innovative Quebec companies
Aquaculture Loan Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Loan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia
Arts in communities
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Support for new, emerging arts and cultural organizations
Atlantic IP Advantage โ IP Strategy Development
Springboard Atlantic Inc.
IP strategy support
AWE โ Loan Programs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Loans for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Axeo
Axeo
Assistance in innovation in the Outaouais and the National Capital Region
Baffin Business Development โ Financial Assistance
Baffin Business Development Corporation
Loans for Baffin region businesses
BDC Advisory Services โ Business Strategy
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Advice to create your roadmap to success
BDC Capital โ Venture Capital
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Venture Capital financing for Canadian entrepreneurs
BDC Financing โ BDCโs Accelerator Loan Guarantee
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Help for entrepreneurs to get the financing they need
BDC Financing โ Inclusive Entrepreneurship Loan
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Loan to start or grow your business
BDC Financing โ Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Loans for immigrant entrepreneurs
BDC Financing โ Small Business Loan
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Loan for small business owners
BDC Financing โ Start-up
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Loan to grow a business
Becoming an Entrepreneur
รcole des entrepreneurs du Quรฉbec
Introductory course in business
Bioรฉnergies โ Analysis
Gouvernement du Quรฉbec, Ministรจre de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Financing for Quebec companies, institutions and municipalities to convert fossil fuels to bioenergy
BizPaL
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Permits and licenses for your business
Business and Community Services
Patricia Area Community Endeavours
Business and community support in Patricia, Ontario
Business Coaching & Advisory Services
TechAlliance
Assistance for innovative startups and entrepreneurs
Business Link โ Immigrant Services
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Support for immigrant entrepreneurs in Alberta
Business Link โ Market Research Services
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Research services for small businesses in Alberta
Business Link โ One-on-one advice
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Expert advice to help your Alberta business
Business Navigators โ NS
Government of Nova Scotia, Office of Service Efficiency
Help understanding business regulations in Nova Scotia
C/AV and Smart Mobility โ Stream 1
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility
Canada Media Fund โ Conceptualization Program
Canada Media Fund
Funding for interactive digital media and software
CanCode
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Funding to teach digital skills
Capital Acquisition Support
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Financial help for Prince Edward Island businesses
Capital Investment Program
ventureLAB
Innovation investments assistance
Carleton University
Cognit.ca | Carleton University
Team up with expert researchers and access lab facilities
CBDC Business counselling
Community Business Development Corporations
Business counselling in Atlantic Canada
CBDC Chaleur Future Entrepreneur Loan
Community Business Development Corporations
Loan for young entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
CBDC Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program (EOP)
Community Business Development Corporations
Support and startup funding for NL entrepreneurs
CBDC First-time Entrepreneur Loan
Community Business Development Corporations
Atlantic Canada start-up loan
CBDC Immigrant Loan program โ Pilot Project
Community Business Development Corporations
Loans for new immigrants in Atlantic
CBDC Kick$tart
Community Business Development Corporations
Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
CBDC Micro-Loan Program
Community Business Development Corporations
Micro-loan for Nova Scotia entrepreneurs
CBDC Newcomer Loan Program
Community Business Development Corporations
Funding for newcomers in Newfoundland & Labrador
CBDC Self Employment Assistance (Atlantic Region)
Community Business Development Corporations
Support for unemployed Atlantic Canadians to launch a business
CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program
Community Business Development Corporations
Financing for unemployed Atlantic entrepreneurs to start a business
CBDC Social Enterprise Loan
Community Business Development Corporations
Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada
CBDC Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative
Community Business Development Corporations
Financing and support for SMEs in Southwest NB
CBDC Youth Loan
Community Business Development Corporations
Business loans for young Atlantic Canadians
CDEM โ Financing
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities
Loans for Manitoba Francophone entrepreneurs
CDEM โ Mentoring
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities
Mentoring for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
CDEM โ Self-Employment Benefit Program
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities
Money and help for unemployed Francophone Manitoban start-ups
CDEM โ Training
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities
Workshops for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
CED โ Business Information Services
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Get referrals and market data for your SME
CEIM โ Coaching and Consulting Services
Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montrรฉal - CEIM
Expertise for Quebec start-up companies
Centennial College
Cognit.ca | Centennial College
Conduct R&D and access college testing facilities
Centre for Women in Business
Centre for Women in Business
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Financing for Saskatchewan Mรฉtis entrepreneurs
CNBSC โ Kivalliq, Nunavut
Canada Nunavut Business Service Centre
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Kivalliq
Co.Labs โ Co.Launch
Government of Saskatchewan, Co.Labs
Support to accelerate tech start-ups in SK
Co.Labs โ Co.Learn
Government of Saskatchewan, Co.Labs
Access tech start-up resources in SK
Co.Labs โ In-Revenue
Government of Saskatchewan, Co.Labs
Expert advice to grow your tech start-up
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship
Gouvernement du Quรฉbec, Ministรจre de l'รconomie et de l'Innovation
Funding for collaborative projects in AI
Collective entrepreneurship financing
Gouvernement du Quรฉbec, Investissement Quรฉbec
Loans for co-op business projects in Quebec
Columbia Basin Trust โ Basin RevUp
Government of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust
Support to grow a startup in the Columbia Basin region
Communitech Startup Programming
Communitech
Get the help you need to start a business
Community Future Saskatchewan โ Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Community Futures Saskatchewan
Loans and advice for rural Saskatchewan entrepreneurs with disabilities
Community Futures Alberta โ Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Community Futures Alberta
Training and coaching for entrepreneurs with disabilities in Alberta
Community Futures Alberta โ Financial Supports
Community Futures Alberta
Funding for rural SMEs in Alberta
Community Futures British Columbia
Community Futures British Columbia
Loans for entrepreneurs in rural British Columbia
Community Futures Manitoba โ Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Community Futures Manitoba
Loans and advice for rural Manitoba entrepreneurs with disabilities
Community Futures Network of Canada
Community Futures Development Corporations
Services for SMEs in rural and remote communities
Community Futures Ontario โ Business Information and Planning Services
Community Futures Ontario
Assistance for rural Ontario entrepreneurs
Community Futures Program Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Community Futures Association (NWTCFA)
Loans and counselling in N.W.T
Community Futures Saskatchewan โ Business Loans, Advice and Training
Community Futures Saskatchewan
Rural Saskatchewan business loans, advice and training
Community Futures Treaty Seven โ Business Support Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Business planning help for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Community Futures Treaty Seven โ Lending Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Business loans for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Corporations Canada โ Starting a Business
Government of Canada, Corporations Canada
Incorporate your business
Creating, Knowing and Sharing โ Small-Scale Activities
Canada Council for the Arts
Financial support for Indigenous artistic development
Creative Export Canada โ Export Development Stream
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Support for Canadian creative industry exports
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund โ Preconstruction
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Funding for clean energy infrastructure projects
Cultivator
Cultivator
Support for tech start-ups in Saskatchewan
Development program โ Black and People of Colour stream
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Financing for filmmakers who self-identify as black and people of colour
Development program โ General stream
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Money to develop feature films
Development program โ Indigenous stream
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Financing for Indigenous filmmakers
Developmental Licence Playbook
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Access wireless spectrum to test a business idea
Digital Accelerator
MTL+eCommerce
Stimulate growth for startups and SMEs in Quebec
Direct Equity Tax Credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Finance
Tax credit for Newfoundland and Labrador investors
District 3 Innovation Center โ Launch & Grow
District3
Montrรฉal innovation hub
Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Cognit.ca | Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Work with an expert researcher to study mental health
Early Stage Startups
Parkdale Centre for Innovation
Support for early-stage innovative entrepreneurs
Economic development program for the revitalization of territories โ DรPART
Gouvernement du Quรฉbec, Investissement Quรฉbec
Funding for targeted RCMs to strengthen their economic vitality
Elevate
Elevate
Support for Canadian innovators
Elevate Women+
Elevate
Assistance for women in technology
ElevateIP โ Communitech
Communitech
Help to manage your intellectual
ElevateIP Alberta
Innovate Calgary; Economic Development Lethbridge
Support to manage and leverage your intellectual property
Eligible Business Corporation
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance
Tax credit for investment in BC small business
ELLA Express
York University
Support for early-stage women entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur Loan Program
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Loan for PEI entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs on the Rise
ETHOS Career Management Group Ltd.
Support for women entrepreneurs in BC
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund โ Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
ventureLAB
Funding for non-profit organizations in York Region
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund โ Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
ventureLAB
Funding for agri-tech and cleantech in York, Ontario
Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch
University of British Columbia
Incubator for University of British Columbia (UBC) innovators
รtes-vous business?
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Conseil รฉconomique et coopรฉratif de la Saskatchewan
French entrepreneurship workshops in Saskatchewan
Evol โ Conventional start-up loan
Evol
Loans for diversified and inclusive ownership start-ups in Quebec
Explore and Create โ Concept to Realization
Canada Council for the Arts
Financial support for creative projects
Explore and Create โ Research and Creation
Canada Council for the Arts
Grant to begin the creative process
Farm Transfer Transition Loans
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Farm transfer loan
Fast-Track to Financing Program
Natural Products Canada
Funding for natural products business expertise
FedDev Ontario Small Business Services
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Information to start or grow a business in Ontario
Financial support for aspiring farmers
Gouvernement du Quรฉbec, La Financiรจre agricole
Money for aspiring farmers in Quebec
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund โ Capacity Funding
Government Of British Columbia
Funding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund โ Entrepreneur Loan Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Loans for Manitoba First Nations entrepreneurs
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund โ Business Contribution Fund
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Financial support for Manitoba First Nation businesses
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund โ Business Plan Assistance
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Funding for Manitoba First Nation business planning
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund โ Community Economic Expansion Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Funding to create jobs for Manitoba First Nations
Fishing Licence Loan Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Loan to purchase fishing licence and gear in Nova Scotia
Food and Beverage Financing
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Financing and expertise in food industry
Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars
Foodpreneur Advantage
Assistance for food and beverage startups in S.W. Ontario
Future Farmer Program
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding for new farmers in P.E.I.
Future Fisher Program
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sports and Culture
Support for new entrants to the lobster fishery in Prince Edward Island
Futurpreneur Canada Black Entrepreneur Startup Program
Futurpreneur Canada
Financing and mentorship for young Black entrepreneurs
Futurpreneur Canada Core Entrepreneur Startup Program for Students
Futurpreneur Canada
Financing and mentorship for student entrepreneurs in their final year of studies
Futurpreneur Canada Core Start-Up Program
Futurpreneur Canada
Financing and mentoring for young entrepreneurs
Futurpreneur Canada Indigenous Startup Program (IESP)
Futurpreneur Canada
Financing and mentorship for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer Program
Futurpreneur Canada
Financing and mentorship for young immigrant entrepreneurs
Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle
Futurpreneur Canada
Financing and mentorship for young professionals to develop a side business
Grand Challenges Canada
Grand Challenges Canada
Funding challenges for innovations that save and improve lives
GreenCentre Canada
GreenCentre Canada
Support and facilities for chemical and materials innovations
HCi3 Grant โ Catalyst Stream
The Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact (HCi3) Fund
Support for innovative equitable low-carbon transition projects
Hรดpital du Saint-Sacrement
Cognit.ca | Hรดpital du Saint-Sacrement
Partner with experts to elevate your health-related research project
Hรดpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
Cognit.ca | Hรดpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
Explore healthcare research opportunities at a hospital
i.d.e.a. Fund
Innovate Niagara, WEtech Alliance, Innovation Factory, Haltech, TechAlliance, Boundless Accelerator
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
Idea to Innovation Grants
Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Technology transfer opportunities
Impact Canada Challenge Hub
Government of Canada, Impact Canada
Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
Impact ON โ Enterprises strategy
Impact ON
Assistance for social organizations in Ontario
Impact Your Business โ Start-Up Loans
Impact Atlantic
Loans for assistance for entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
Impulsion SME
Gouvernement du Quรฉbec, Investissement Quรฉbec
Access to investment capital
Indigenous Business Development Services โ Saskatchewan
Indigenous Business Development Services
Indigenous business help in Saskatchewan
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund โ Business Planning, Design, and Capital
New Relationship Trust
Support for Indigenous business development in the cannabis sector
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund โ Community Planning & Engagement
New Relationship Trust
Support for Indigenous business development in the cannabis sector
Indigenous Innovation Initiative
Grand Challenges Canada
Get funding to empower First Nation, Inuit and Metis innovators
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant โ Small scale initiative stream
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Grants for small-scale Indigenous IP-related activities
INNOV-R SME โ PRIMA
PRIMA Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub
Call for projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec
Innovation Canada โ Innovation Advisors
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators
Innovation Canada โ Innovation Advisors in NU
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut
Innovation Canada โ Innovation Advisors in ON
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Ontario
Innovation Canada โ Innovation Advisors in YT
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Innovation Factory โ Support for Startups
Innovation Factory
Support for innovative startups
Innovation PEI Small Business Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Money for small business improvement in PEI
Innovative Solutions Canada โ Testing stream
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Sell your innovation toย government
Innovative Solutions Canada Program
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Funding for innovations the government needs
INVEST North Program โ Investment โ Launch Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funding to start a business in Northern Ontario
Invest Nova Scotia โ Acceleration Initiatives
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Money and advice for Nova Scotia innovators
Invest Nova Scotia โ Greenshoots
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
Invest Nova Scotia โ Incubation
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Incubation facilities for Nova Scotia innovators
Invest Nova Scotia โ Investment
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
Invest Ottawa โ ElevateIP program for Women-owned and Indigenous-owned businesses
Invest Ottawa
Intellectual property support for startups in Ottawa (Eastern Ontario)
Invest Ottawa โ IO Ignition Program
Invest Ottawa
Bootcamp for tech startups in Ottawa
Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
Invest Ottawa
Expert advice for tech startups
Invest Ottawa Starter Company Plus
Invest Ottawa
Get guidance and knowledge to launch or grow your business
Investment Accelerator Fund
MaRS Discovery District
Seed funding for early-stage technology in Ontario
IPF Pre-Application Training Program for Northern Producers
Whistler Film Festival
Support for producers funding applications in the Territories
ISC โ Acoustic Detection/Classification/Localization/Tracking (DCLT) in a harbour environment
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Propose algorithms for acoustic sensors in different environmental conditions
JEDI โ Aboriginal Development Fund โ Business and Entrepreneurship Development
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Money for New Brunswick First Nation entrepreneurs
JEDI โ Aboriginal Development Fund โ CED
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Money for New Brunswick First Nation community economic development
JEDI โ Indigenous Business Incubator Program
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Training and support for Indigenous startups
Job Creation Partnerships
Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
Support for Nova Scotia workersโ skills development
Junior Exploration Assistance Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Money for the discovery of new mineral districts in Newfoundland and Labrador
Junior Mining Assistance Program
Government of New Brunswick
Funding for junior mining companies in New Brunswick
Kakivak Association โ Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses
Kakivak Association
Grants for Inuit businesses in Nunavutโs Qikiqtani Region
Kakivak Association โ Makigiaqvik Loans
Kakivak Association
Loans for Inuit business in Qikiqtani, Nunavut
KCFI โ Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated
Business advice in Kitikmeot/Cambridge Bay
Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Empowering businesses to grow and scale in Northern Ontario
Kitikmeot Community Futures
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated
Loans and advice in Kitikmeot, Nunavut
La Citรฉ
Cognit.ca | La Citรฉ
Test your innovation with the help of expert researchers
Lab2Market Validate
Lab2Market
Funding for technology-enabled innovations
Labour - Sponsored Venture - Capital Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board
Tax credit to support Nova Scotia SMEs
Life Sciences Innovation Fund
Ontario Centre of Innovation
Funds for human health related solutions
Local investment funds
Gouvernement du Quรฉbec, Ministรจre de l'รconomie et de l'Innovation
Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
LRCC โ Business Grant & Loan Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation
Money for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
LRCC โ Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation
Money for Metis Women-owned businesses in Manitoba
Market Validation Training Program
Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC
Early-stage business validation training in British Columbia
Mรฉtis Assistance Program (MAP)
SaskMรฉtis Economic Development Corporation
Grants for Saskatchewan Mรฉtis businesses
Micro Lending Program
UlnooweG Development Group
Small loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Micro-Loan Program
Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
Micro-loans for PEI entrepreneurs
MicroEntreprendre
MicroEntreprendre
Microcredit for Quebec entrepreneurs
Mitacs โ Accelerate Entrepreneur
Mitacs
Money to grow start-ups and get to market faster through funded internships
Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital
Cognit.ca | Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital
Collaborate with researchers at a health institute
Music PEI โ Microgrants
Music PEI
Grants for artists in PEI
Music PEI Funding Program
Music PEI
Money for Prince Edward Island (PEI) music industry development
NADF โ Client Support & Advisory Services
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Guidance for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Northern Ontario
NBIF Startup Investment Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
Seed capital for new products, services and technologies in New Brunswick
New Small Business Tax Deduction
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board
Tax credit for newly incorporated Nova Scotia businesses
New Ventures BC โ Venture Accelerator Program
Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC
Distance accelerator for early-stage technology in BC
New Ventures BC Competition
Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Help for women entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
NorQuest College
Cognit.ca | NorQuest College
Find a researcher to support your project
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program โ Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Contributions for economic development in the territories
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) โ Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Support for Indigenous businesses in the territories
Northern Ontario Angels
Northern Ontario Angels
Investment readiness support in Northern Ontario
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Assistance for innovation of Northwestern Ontario
Nova Scotia Farm Loans
Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board
Loans for Nova Scotia farm operations and agricultural businesses
NSCAD University
Cognit.ca | NSCAD University
Take your idea further with expert researchers
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding โ Creative Content Development Fund
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Grants for screen-based creative content in Nunavut
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding โ Short Film Fund
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Funding for emerging filmmakers in Nunavut
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding โ Story Telling Fund
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Funding for filmmakers in Nunavut
Nunavut Prospector's Program
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Funding for mineral exploration in Nunavut
OBIO โ Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization
Partnerships for health technology companies
Ontario Business Registry
Government of Ontario
Ontario's online business registry
Opportunities New Brunswick โ Mentorship
Government of New Brunswick, Opportunities NB
Mentorship and connections in New Brunswick
OPTions Initiative Next-Generation Methods
Grand Challenges Canada
Program for safe pregnancy terminations innovations
OVIN โ Electric Vehicle (EV) โ Stream 1
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for electric vehicle related technologies
PARO BIZCamps
PARO Centre for Womenโs Enterprise
Virtual camps for female entrepreneurs
PARTENAR-IA โ CQDM โ Industry
CQDM - Biopharmaceutical Research Consortium
Funding for Quebec innovative biopharmaceutical collaborations in AI
Plant Your Roots Program โ Commercial Farm Purchases
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
Plant Your Roots Program โ New Entrant
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
PME MTL โ PME MTL investment funds
PME MTL
Loans for Quebec start-ups and growing companies
PME MTL โ Solidarity Fund
PME MTL
Loans for Quebec social economy enterprises and co-operatives
PME MTL โ Subsidies to support social economy initiatives
PME MTL
Money for social economy projects in Montreal, Qc
PME MTL โ Young Business
PME MTL
Subsidy for young businesses in Montreal
PME MTL โ Funds for Retail businesses
PME MTL
Financing for Montreal-based retail startups
PrairiesCan โ Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Loans and support for entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Prairies provinces
Proof-of-Concept Program
Natural Products Canada
Financing for natural product innovations
Prosper NWT โ Advisory services
Government of the Northwest Territories, Business Development and Investment Corporation
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in NWT
Quebec International โ Set up or expand a business
Quรฉbec International
Support to start or grow a business in Quebec City
Quebec International โ Starting a business and making it grow
Quรฉbec International
Support to grow a technology startup in Quebec City
Quebec school for entrepreneurs
รcole des entrepreneurs du Quรฉbec
Training for entrepreneurs
Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)
Government of Ontario
Funding for Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs
Rental Cost Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Contribution to cover Prince Edward Island (PEI) business rental costs
Rรฉseau des SADC et CAE โ Business Start-Up and Expansion
Rรฉseau des SADC et CAE
Personalized support for Quebec businesses
Rรฉseau des SADC et CAE โ Loans
Rรฉseau des SADC et CAE
Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
Rise โ Small Business Lending
Rise
Business loans for entrepreneurs
Rise โ Youth Small Business Program
Rise
Business program for youth aged 16 to 29
Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
Cognit.ca | Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
Find expert researchers to support your project
Rural Transit Solutions Fund โ Planning and Design Projects Stream
Infrastructure Canada
Grants to plan and design transit solutions
Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Energy and Resources
Tax credit for investors in Saskatchewan mineral exploration
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Cognit.ca | Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Test your innovation with the help of expert researchers
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.
Self-Employ PEI
Government of Prince Edward Island, SkillsPEI
Support for Prince Edward Island (PEI) entrepreneurs
Self-Employment Assistance
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Funding to support self-employment job creation
Self-Employment Benefit โ Workforce Expansion
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Financing for New Brunswick business start-ups
Self-Employment Program
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Education, Culture and Employment
Funding and counceling for self-employment in NWT
Self-Employment Program (Nova Scotia)
Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
Training for unemployed workers to start a business in Nova Scotia
Shriners Hospital for Children
Cognit.ca | Shriners Hospital for Children
Work with researchers at a health institute
SK Startup Institute โ Business Advising
Government of Saskatchewan, SK Startup Institute
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan
Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Finance and Treasury Board
Tax credit to drive New Brunswick business investment
Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
Nova Scotia Co-operative Council
Financing for Nova Scotia small businesses
Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program
Government of Manitoba, Department of Growth, Enterprise and Trade
New-investment small business tax credit in Manitoba
SMEDCO Loan Programs
Government of Saskatchewan, SaskMรฉtis Economic Development Corporation
Loans for Mรฉtis-led companies in Saskatchewan
SOCCA โ Term loan for Indigenous businesses
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Term loan for Indigenous-led business projects
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Cognit.ca | Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Work with researchers at an academic institution
St. Thomas More College
Cognit.ca | St. Thomas More College
Take your idea further with expert academic researchers
Starter Company Plus
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Grant and assistance for Ontario small businesses
Strategic Investments Program โ Nunavut Business Investment Fund
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Contributions for Nunavut business ventures
Student Entrepreneurship
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Interest-free loans to New Brunswick student operated businesses
Summer Company
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Assistance for student summer businesses in Ontario
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) โ Entrepreneur Support
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Funding for entrepreneurs in the Northwest Territories
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) โ Micro-business
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Funding for micro-businesses in the N.W.T.
Sustainable CAP โ Research and Innovation
Government of Manitoba; Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
TACC Conventional Loan
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Conventional business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match Grant
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Grants for First Nations Communities with TACC business loans
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Entrepreneur Equity Match Grant
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Grants for First Nations Entrepreneurs with TACC business loans
Talent to Watch program
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Financing for new filmmakers to create online content
Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property
Gouvernement du Quรฉbec, Ministรจre de l'รconomie et de l'Innovation
Tax credit for commercialization of intellectual property (IP) in Quebec
Technoclimat
Gouvernement du Quรฉbec, Ministรจre de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Financial assistance for the demonstration of new technologies in Quebec
Tecumseh โ Loan Program
Tecumseh Community Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous businesses
thriveFORWARD
Nventure Business Development Corporation
Equity financing for early-stage innovation in southern Ontario
Trail Blazer + ProtoZone
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Support for innovation in Northwestern Ontario
Universitรฉ du Quรฉbec ร Chicoutimi
Cognit.ca | Universitรฉ du Quรฉbec ร Chicoutimi
Collaborate with researchers and access university facilities
Universitรฉ TรLUQ
Cognit.ca | Universitรฉ TรLUQ
Explore research partnerships in a variety of fields
University of King's College
Cognit.ca | University of King's College
Test your innovation with the help of expert researchers
University of St. Michael's College
Cognit.ca | University of St. Michael's College
Take your idea further with expert researchers
Venture Capital Corporation
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance
Equity investments for BC businesses
Venture for Canada โ Internship Program
Venture for Canada
Interns and subsidies for startups and SMEs
Waubetek โ Aboriginal Business Financing Program
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Aboriginal entrepreneurs
Waubetek โ Business loans
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Aboriginal entrepreneurs
WeBC โ Business Skills Development
WeBC
Skills training for British Columbia women entrepreneurs
WeBC โ Business Loans for Women
WeBC
Loans for British Columbia women entrepreneurs
WeMB โ Advice
WeMB
Business advice for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
WeMB โ Loans
WeMB
Loans for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
WeMB โ WeMicro Loans
WeMB
Money to start, buy or a expand a business in MB
WeMB โ WeTech Loans
WeMB
Support for women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs in tech
WeMB โ WeWork Loans
WeMB
Working capital loans for Manitoba entrepreneurs
WESK โ Financing
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Loans for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
WESK โ Learn
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Start-up training for Indigenous women in Saskatchewan
WiHI Seed Program
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization
Support for early-stage, women-led health sciences companies
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Support for women entrepreneurs in Canada
Workforce Training and Employment โ Self Employment
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Assistance for new Manitoba entrepreneurs
World Trade Centre Winnipeg โ Services for Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Government of Manitoba, World Trade Centre Winnipeg
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Manitoba
YMCA Business Planning Program
YMCA of Northeast Avalon
Start-up business planning help in Newfoundland and Labrador
Young Millionaires Program
Young Millionaires
Support for Atlantic youth to start a business
Youth Strategy
Rรฉseau des SADC et CAE
Start-up loan for young Quebec entrepreneurs
Youth Ventures NL
Youth Ventures NL
Help for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Yukon Film โ Training Fund
Government of Yukon, Yukon Media Development
Funding for Yukon film training
Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund
Government of Yukon
Funding for film predevelopment stage in Yukon
Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development
Yukon business loan guarantee
Yukonstruct
YuKonstruct
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Yukon