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Indigenous Business Programs
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Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project

Native Commercial Credit Corporation

Funds for First Nations entrepreneurs in Quebec

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Indigenous Business Programs
Open

Aboriginal Business Financing Program โ€” Community project

Native Commercial Credit Corporation

Business funds for First Nations communities in Quebec

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Indigenous Business Programs
Rolling

Aboriginal Business Loans โ€” General

Ulnooweg

Loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
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AC:Incubate

The Accelerator Centre

Assistance to build an innovative start-up

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Accelerate Fund

Government of Alberta, Accelerate Fund

Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Accelerate Okanagan โ€” Revup Program

Accelerate Okanagan

Mentoring to grow a BC startup

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Accelerate Okanagan โ€” Startup Basics

Accelerate Okanagan

Tools to develop an idea for a BC startup

Also: Workforce Development & Training
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Closed
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
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Accelerated Growth Program

ventureLAB

Support for technology startups

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

AccelerateIP

Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC

Get support for your intellectual property

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Research & Innovation Partnerships
Rolling

Access to Talent Program

Natural Products Canada

Wage subsidies for natural product or technology companies

Also: Workforce Development & Training
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Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

ACOA โ€” Business Development Program โ€” Commercial Component

Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Due Nov 28

Money for start-up and expansion in Atlantic Canada

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

ACOA โ€” Business Information Services

Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Open

Ag Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) โ€” Producers

Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture

Due Jun 7

Funding to demonstrate and evaluate new agricultural practices in Sask.

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Business Financing & Capital
Open

Ag-West Bio โ€” Technology Commercialization Investment Fund

Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio

Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization

Also: Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
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Research & Innovation Partnerships
Rolling

Agricultural Clean Technology Program โ€” Research and Innovation

Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Due Mar 31

Money to develop or improve agricultural technology

Also: Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
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Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Open

Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees

Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries

Due Mar 31

Financing to buy or develop New Brunswick farmland

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Rolling

AgriScience Program โ€” Projects โ€” Not-for-profit

Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Due Mar 31

Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
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Aide au cinรฉma indรฉpendant du Canada (ACIC)

nfb.ca

This is a similar NFB support program to FAP that exists for French-speaking independent directors from across the count...

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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Open

Alberta Foundation for the Arts - Literary Individual Project Funding

affta.ab.ca

Provides up to $18,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an ensemble of ...

Also: Local & Community Grants
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Indigenous Business Programs
Open

Alberta Indian Investment Corporation

Alberta Indian Investment Corporation

Loans for Alberta First Nations entrepreneurs

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Alberta Innovates โ€” Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program

Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates

Due Jan 28

Accelerator program for entrepreneurs in Alberta

Also: Workforce Development & Training
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Technology & Digital Transformation
Rolling

Alberta Innovates โ€” Micro Voucher Program

Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates

Voucher for SMEs in early-stage tech development in Alberta

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
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Technology & Digital Transformation

Alberta Innovates Micro-Voucher Program

calgarychamber.com

This program provides up to $10,000 to Alberta tech companies to help them design and develop innovative technological s...

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Open

Alberta Media Fund โ€” Project Script Development Grant

Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture

Due Mar 1

Grant for Alberta film script development

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Workforce Development & Training
Open

Alberta Self-Employment Program

Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration

Due Sep 25

Self-employment training for Albertans

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs

Due Mar 26

Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs

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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries

Allied Arts Council Young Artist Award

lethbridge.ca

The Allied Arts Council Young Artist Award recognizes emerging Lethbridge-based artists aged 18-35. The award provides $...

Also: Micro Grants
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Micro Grants
Rolling

Amber Grant for Women

ambergrantsforwomen.com

WomensNet awards one Amber Grant of $10,000 each month to women-owned businesses in Canada and the USA. Monthly winners ...

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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Open

Amplified Voices Development Fund

Government of Nova Scotia, Screen Nova Scotia

Support for underrepresented communities in Nova Scotia film and television

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
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Business Financing & Capital
Open

Anges Quรฉbec Capital Fund

Anges Quรฉbec

Due May 1

Angel investment for innovative Quebec companies

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
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Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Open

Aquaculture Loan Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

Loan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
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Arts & Culture Microgrant (ACM)

calgary.ca

The Arts & Culture Microgrant empowers local non-profits to celebrate Calgary's diverse cultural landscape and foster vi...

Also: Micro Grants
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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
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Arts in communities

Government of New Brunswick, Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture

Support for new, emerging arts and cultural organizations

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
Open

Atlantic IP Advantage โ€” IP Strategy Development

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

Due Apr 1

IP strategy support

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
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Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

AWE โ€” Loan Programs

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs

Loans for Alberta women entrepreneurs

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Technology & Digital Transformation
Open

Axeo

Axeo

Assistance in innovation in the Outaouais and the National Capital Region

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
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Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

Baffin Business Development โ€” Financial Assistance

Baffin Business Development Corporation

Loans for Baffin region businesses

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Ongoing

BDC Advisory Services โ€” Business Strategy

Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada

Advice to create your roadmap to success

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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Ongoing

BDC Capital โ€” Venture Capital

Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada

Venture Capital financing for Canadian entrepreneurs

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Business Financing & Capital
Ongoing

BDC Financing โ€” BDCโ€™s Accelerator Loan Guarantee

Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada

Help for entrepreneurs to get the financing they need

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Business Financing & Capital
Open

BDC Financing โ€” Inclusive Entrepreneurship Loan

Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada

Loan to start or grow your business

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Business Financing & Capital
Open

BDC Financing โ€” Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan

Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada

Loans for immigrant entrepreneurs

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Business Financing & Capital
Open

BDC Financing โ€” Small Business Loan

Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada

Loan for small business owners

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Business Financing & Capital
Open

BDC Financing โ€” Start-up

Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada

Loan to grow a business

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Startup & Growth Accelerators

Becoming an Entrepreneur

ร‰cole des entrepreneurs du Quรฉbec

Introductory course in business

Also: Workforce Development & Training
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Clean Energy & Environment
Open

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

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

BizPaL

Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Permits and licenses for your business

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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries

Bourses ร  la crรฉation (Grant program for artists)

calq.gouv.qc.ca

This grant program supports professional artists in Quebec across various disciplines, providing financial assistance fo...

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Local & Community Grants
Open

Burnaby Healthy Living Grant Program

bhfoundation.ca

Due Mar 2

The Burnaby Healthy Living Grant Program awards one-time grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to individuals and community...

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Regional & Community Development
Open

Business and Community Services

Patricia Area Community Endeavours

Business and community support in Patricia, Ontario

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Business Coaching & Advisory Services

TechAlliance

Assistance for innovative startups and entrepreneurs

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Micro Grants

Business in the Streets (BITS) Bucks

fundinghq.com

BITS Bucks provides micro-financing loans and grants up to $5,000 for young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 34 in Toronto. App...

Also: Workforce Development & Training
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Business Link โ€” Immigrant Services

Government of Alberta, Business Link

Support for immigrant entrepreneurs in Alberta

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Business Link โ€” Market Research Services

Government of Alberta, Business Link

Research services for small businesses in Alberta

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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Business Link โ€” One-on-one advice

Government of Alberta, Business Link

Expert advice to help your Alberta business

Also: Indigenous Business Programs
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Regional & Community Development
Rolling

Business Navigators โ€” NS

Government of Nova Scotia, Office of Service Efficiency

Help understanding business regulations in Nova Scotia

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
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Research & Innovation Partnerships
Ongoing

C/AV and Smart Mobility โ€” Stream 1

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)

Due Mar 25

Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Rolling

Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and Create

canadacouncil.ca

Supports the research, development, creation, and production of artistic work for Canadian artists, artistic groups, and...

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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Rolling

Canada Media Fund โ€” Conceptualization Program

Canada Media Fund

Due Dec 8

Funding for interactive digital media and software

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
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Workforce Development & Training
Closed

CanCode

Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Funding to teach digital skills

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
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Business Financing & Capital
Open

Capital Acquisition Support

Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI

Financial help for Prince Edward Island businesses

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
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Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

Capital Investment Program

ventureLAB

Due Mar 20

Innovation investments assistance

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
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Research & Innovation Partnerships
Open

Carleton University

Cognit.ca | Carleton University

Team up with expert researchers and access lab facilities

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Regional & Community Development
Rolling

CBDC Business counselling

Community Business Development Corporations

Due Mar 31

Business counselling in Atlantic Canada

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
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Business Financing & Capital
Open

CBDC Chaleur Future Entrepreneur Loan

Community Business Development Corporations

Due Mar 31

Loan for young entrepreneurs in New Brunswick

Also: Workforce Development & Training
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

CBDC Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program (EOP)

Community Business Development Corporations

Due Mar 31

Support and startup funding for NL entrepreneurs

Also: Workforce Development & Training
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Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

CBDC First-time Entrepreneur Loan

Community Business Development Corporations

Due Mar 31

Atlantic Canada start-up loan

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
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Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

CBDC Immigrant Loan program โ€” Pilot Project

Community Business Development Corporations

Due Mar 31

Loans for new immigrants in Atlantic

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Business Financing & Capital
Closed

CBDC Kick$tart

Community Business Development Corporations

Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

CBDC Micro-Loan Program

Community Business Development Corporations

Due Mar 31

Micro-loan for Nova Scotia entrepreneurs

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

CBDC Newcomer Loan Program

Community Business Development Corporations

Due Mar 31

Funding for newcomers in Newfoundland & Labrador

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

CBDC Self Employment Assistance (Atlantic Region)

Community Business Development Corporations

Due Mar 31

Support for unemployed Atlantic Canadians to launch a business

Also: Workforce Development & Training
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Workforce Development & Training
Rolling

CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program

Community Business Development Corporations

Due Mar 31

Financing for unemployed Atlantic entrepreneurs to start a business

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
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Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

CBDC Social Enterprise Loan

Community Business Development Corporations

Due Mar 31

Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

CBDC Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative

Community Business Development Corporations

Due Mar 31

Financing and support for SMEs in Southwest NB

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Business Financing & Capital
Open

CBDC Youth Loan

Community Business Development Corporations

Due Mar 31

Business loans for young Atlantic Canadians

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

CDEM โ€” Financing

Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities

Due Feb 12

Loans for Manitoba Francophone entrepreneurs

Also: Export & International Trade
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

CDEM โ€” Mentoring

Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities

Due Feb 12

Mentoring for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Workforce Development & Training
Ongoing

CDEM โ€” Self-Employment Benefit Program

Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities

Due Feb 12

Money and help for unemployed Francophone Manitoban start-ups

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
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Workforce Development & Training
Rolling

CDEM โ€” Training

Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities

Due Feb 12

Workshops for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba

Also: Export & International Trade
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Ongoing

CED โ€” Business Information Services

Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Get referrals and market data for your SME

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

CEIM โ€” Coaching and Consulting Services

Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montrรฉal - CEIM

Expertise for Quebec start-up companies

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Research & Innovation Partnerships

Centennial College

Cognit.ca | Centennial College

Conduct R&D and access college testing facilities

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Centre for Women in Business

Centre for Women in Business

Due Mar 6

Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries

Circus Trajectory - Conseil des arts de Montrรฉal

artsmontreal.org

This program encourages research and exploration in circus arts, supports circus authorship, and provides resources for ...

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
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City Enrichment Fund (CEF) - Arts Program Area - Creation & Presentation for Artists

hamilton.ca

This City of Hamilton program provides project grants to Hamilton-based artists with an independent arts practice in any...

Also: Local & Community Grants
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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Open

City of Ottawa Arts Funding Program - Creation and Production Fund for Artists

vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com

Due May 27

This fund supports Ottawa-based artists in the creation and production of new artistic work or the completion of works i...

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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries

City of Vancouver โ€” Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) Grant

vancouver.ca

For Vancouver-based artists and collectives creating community-engaged or equity-driven projects. Amount: $2,500โ€“$15,000...

Also: Local & Community Grants
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Indigenous Business Programs
Rolling

Clarence Campeau Development Fund

Government of Saskatchewan, Clarence Campeau Development Fund

Financing for Saskatchewan Mรฉtis entrepreneurs

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

CNBSC โ€“ Kivalliq, Nunavut

Canada Nunavut Business Service Centre

Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Kivalliq

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Closed

Co.Labs โ€” Co.Launch

Government of Saskatchewan, Co.Labs

Support to accelerate tech start-ups in SK

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Co.Labs โ€” Co.Learn

Government of Saskatchewan, Co.Labs

Access tech start-up resources in SK

Also: Workforce Development & Training
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Co.Labs โ€” In-Revenue

Government of Saskatchewan, Co.Labs

Expert advice to grow your tech start-up

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
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Research & Innovation Partnerships

Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship

Gouvernement du Quรฉbec, Ministรจre de l'ร‰conomie et de l'Innovation

Funding for collaborative projects in AI

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
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Business Financing & Capital
Ongoing

Collective entrepreneurship financing

Gouvernement du Quรฉbec, Investissement Quรฉbec

Loans for co-op business projects in Quebec

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Ongoing

Columbia Basin Trust โ€” Basin RevUp

Government of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust

Support to grow a startup in the Columbia Basin region

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
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Local & Community Grants

Community Event Support Grant

lethbridge.ca

The Community Event Support Grant provides funding for eligible not-for-profit organizations to run events and develop n...

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Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

Community Future Saskatchewan โ€” Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program

Community Futures Saskatchewan

Loans and advice for rural Saskatchewan entrepreneurs with disabilities

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Community Futures Alberta โ€” Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

Community Futures Alberta

Training and coaching for entrepreneurs with disabilities in Alberta

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

Community Futures Alberta โ€” Financial Supports

Community Futures Alberta

Funding for rural SMEs in Alberta

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

Community Futures British Columbia

Community Futures British Columbia

Loans for entrepreneurs in rural British Columbia

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

Community Futures Manitoba โ€” Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program

Community Futures Manitoba

Loans and advice for rural Manitoba entrepreneurs with disabilities

Also: Regional & Community Development
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Regional & Community Development
Rolling

Community Futures Network of Canada

Community Futures Development Corporations

Due Oct 15

Services for SMEs in rural and remote communities

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ
Regional & Community Development
Rolling

Community Futures Ontario โ€” Business Information and Planning Services

Community Futures Ontario

Assistance for rural Ontario entrepreneurs

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Ongoing

Community Futures Program Northwest Territories

Northwest Territories Community Futures Association (NWTCFA)

Due Mar 31

Loans and counselling in N.W.T

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ
Regional & Community Development
Rolling

Community Futures Saskatchewan โ€” Business Loans, Advice and Training

Community Futures Saskatchewan

Rural Saskatchewan business loans, advice and training

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Indigenous Business Programs
Ongoing

Community Futures Treaty Seven โ€” Business Support Services

Community Futures Treaty Seven

Business planning help for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Rolling

Community Futures Treaty Seven โ€” Lending Services

Community Futures Treaty Seven

Business loans for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Corporations Canada โ€” Starting a Business

Government of Canada, Corporations Canada

Due Sep 16

Incorporate your business

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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Open

Craft Projects - Ontario Arts Council

arts.on.ca

Due Nov 4

This program supports craft-based practices through grants to Ontario-based artists, curators, ad hoc groups, collective...

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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Rolling

Creating, Knowing and Sharing โ€” Small-Scale Activities

Canada Council for the Arts

Due Apr 8

Financial support for Indigenous artistic development

Also: Indigenous Business Programs
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Export & International Trade
Open

Creative Export Canada โ€” Export Development Stream

Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage

Due Mar 31

Support for Canadian creative industry exports

Also: Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
unknown

Creative Spark Vancouver Grants for Emerging Artists

artstarts.com

Creative Spark Vancouver offers up to 100% funding for projects engaging young people (ages 5-18) and focusing on arts-b...

Also: Local & Community Grants
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Clean Energy & Environment
Open

Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund โ€” Preconstruction

Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada

Due Mar 4

Funding for clean energy infrastructure projects

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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Cultivator

Cultivator

Support for tech start-ups in Saskatchewan

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries

Dance Projects - Ontario Arts Council

arts.on.ca

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) supports a wide range of dance styles and provides funding to professional choreographers...

Also: Workforce Development & Training
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Workforce Development & Training
unknown

Deloitte Foundation Local Impact Grants

deloitte.com

The Deloitte Foundation issues local impact grants to programs in approximately 30 select locations nationwide that help...

Also: Local & Community Grants
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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Closed

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

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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Closed

Development program โ€” General stream

Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada

Money to develop feature films

Also: Business Financing & Capital
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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Closed

Development program โ€” Indigenous stream

Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada

Financing for Indigenous filmmakers

Also: Indigenous Business Programs
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Technology & Digital Transformation
Rolling

Developmental Licence Playbook

Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Due Jan 31

Access wireless spectrum to test a business idea

๐Ÿ’ป
Technology & Digital Transformation
Rolling

Digital Accelerator

MTL+eCommerce

Due Mar 20

Stimulate growth for startups and SMEs in Quebec

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ“Š
Tax Credits & Incentives
Ongoing

Direct Equity Tax Credit

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Finance

Tax credit for Newfoundland and Labrador investors

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

District 3 Innovation Center โ€” Launch & Grow

District3

Montrรฉal innovation hub

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships

Douglas Mental Health University Institute

Cognit.ca | Douglas Mental Health University Institute

Work with an expert researcher to study mental health

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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
unknown

Downtown Eastside Small Arts Grants

vancouverfoundation.ca

The Vancouver Foundation, in partnership with the Carnegie Community Centre, offers grants up to $1,000 for artists who ...

Also: Micro Grants
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Early Stage Startups

Parkdale Centre for Innovation

Support for early-stage innovative entrepreneurs

๐Ÿ˜๏ธ
Regional & Community Development
Open

Economic development program for the revitalization of territories โ€” Dร‰PART

Gouvernement du Quรฉbec, Investissement Quรฉbec

Funding for targeted RCMs to strengthen their economic vitality

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Elevate

Elevate

Due Oct 1

Support for Canadian innovators

Also: Export & International Trade
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
unknown

Elevate Women+

Elevate

Due May 8

Assistance for women in technology

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Ongoing

ElevateIP โ€” Communitech

Communitech

Help to manage your intellectual

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Open

ElevateIP Alberta

Innovate Calgary; Economic Development Lethbridge

Due Jun 2

Support to manage and leverage your intellectual property

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ“Š
Tax Credits & Incentives
Rolling

Eligible Business Corporation

Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance

Tax credit for investment in BC small business

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
unknown

Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant

elizabethgreenshieldsfoundation.org

The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation provides financial grants to students and artists in the early stages of their car...

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

ELLA Express

York University

Support for early-stage women entrepreneurs

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Open

Entrepreneur Loan Program

Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI

Loan for PEI entrepreneurs

๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Entrepreneurs on the Rise

ETHOS Career Management Group Ltd.

Support for women entrepreneurs in BC

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Closed
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Closed
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch

University of British Columbia

Incubator for University of British Columbia (UBC) innovators

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
๐Ÿ’ต
Micro Grants
Closed

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Micro Grants Program

londonarts.ca

The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Micro Grants Program is designed to provide financial assistance for projects and i...

Also: Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

รŠtes-vous business?

Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Conseil รฉconomique et coopรฉratif de la Saskatchewan

French entrepreneurship workshops in Saskatchewan

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Ongoing

Evol โ€” Conventional start-up loan

Evol

Loans for diversified and inclusive ownership start-ups in Quebec

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Open

Exhibition Assistance - Ontario Arts Council

arts.on.ca

This program supports Ontario-based artists and artist collectives working in visual arts, craft, and media art practice...

Also: Micro Grants
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Open

Explore and Create โ€” Concept to Realization

Canada Council for the Arts

Due Dec 18

Financial support for creative projects

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Open

Explore and Create โ€” Research and Creation

Canada Council for the Arts

Due Dec 18

Grant to begin the creative process

๐ŸŒพ
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Ongoing
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

Fast-Track to Financing Program

Natural Products Canada

Funding for natural products business expertise

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ
Regional & Community Development
Rolling

FedDev Ontario Small Business Services

Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Information to start or grow a business in Ontario

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐ŸŒพ
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Open

Financial support for aspiring farmers

Gouvernement du Quรฉbec, La Financiรจre agricole

Money for aspiring farmers in Quebec

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund โ€” Capacity Funding

Government Of British Columbia

Due Apr 30

Funding for clean energy and capacity-building projects

Also: Clean Energy & Environment
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund โ€” Entrepreneur Loan Program

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.

Loans for Manitoba First Nations entrepreneurs

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund โ€” Business Contribution Fund

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.

Financial support for Manitoba First Nation businesses

๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund โ€” Business Plan Assistance

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.

Funding for Manitoba First Nation business planning

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund โ€” Community Economic Expansion Program

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.

Funding to create jobs for Manitoba First Nations

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐ŸŒพ
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Rolling

Fishing Licence Loan Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

Loan to purchase fishing licence and gear in Nova Scotia

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐ŸŒพ
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Ongoing

Food and Beverage Financing

Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada

Financing and expertise in food industry

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars

Foodpreneur Advantage

Due Apr 30

Assistance for food and beverage startups in S.W. Ontario

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐ŸŒพ
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Open

Future Farmer Program

Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land

Funding for new farmers in P.E.I.

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐ŸŒพ
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Open

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

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Futurpreneur Canada Black Entrepreneur Startup Program

Futurpreneur Canada

Financing and mentorship for young Black entrepreneurs

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators

Futurpreneur Canada Core Entrepreneur Startup Program for Students

Futurpreneur Canada

Financing and mentorship for student entrepreneurs in their final year of studies

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Futurpreneur Canada Core Start-Up Program

Futurpreneur Canada

Financing and mentoring for young entrepreneurs

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Rolling

Futurpreneur Canada Indigenous Startup Program (IESP)

Futurpreneur Canada

Financing and mentorship for Indigenous entrepreneurs

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Open

Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer Program

Futurpreneur Canada

Financing and mentorship for young immigrant entrepreneurs

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle

Futurpreneur Canada

Financing and mentorship for young professionals to develop a side business

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Open

Grand Challenges Canada

Grand Challenges Canada

Due Mar 31

Funding challenges for innovations that save and improve lives

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries

Grant Program for Artists (Conseil des arts et des lettres du Quรฉbec - CALQ)

calq.gouv.qc.ca

CALQ's grant program offers financial support for a wide range of activities in all disciplines, regardless of the artis...

๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
unknown

GreenCentre Canada

GreenCentre Canada

Support and facilities for chemical and materials innovations

Also: Clean Energy & Environment
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators

HardTech Pitch Competition

venturelab.ca

The HardTech Pitch Competition connects Canada's top hardware innovators with investors, strategic partners, and governm...

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
๐ŸŒฑ
Clean Energy & Environment
Open

HCi3 Grant โ€” Catalyst Stream

The Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact (HCi3) Fund

Support for innovative equitable low-carbon transition projects

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿ’ต
Micro Grants
Rolling

Helping Hands ChangeMakers Micro Grant Program

helpinghandsapp.com

Helping Hands provides micro grants up to $5,000 per project to Canadian citizens or permanent residents between 15 and ...

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships

Hรดpital du Saint-Sacrement

Cognit.ca | Hรดpital du Saint-Sacrement

Partner with experts to elevate your health-related research project

๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships

Hรดpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont

Cognit.ca | Hรดpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont

Explore healthcare research opportunities at a hospital

๐ŸŒฑ
Clean Energy & Environment
Closed

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

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Open

Idea to Innovation Grants

Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Technology transfer opportunities

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Open

Impact Canada Challenge Hub

Government of Canada, Impact Canada

Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems

๐Ÿ˜๏ธ
Regional & Community Development
Open

Impact ON โ€” Enterprises strategy

Impact ON

Assistance for social organizations in Ontario

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital

Impact Your Business โ€” Start-Up Loans

Impact Atlantic

Loans for assistance for entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Impulsion SME

Gouvernement du Quรฉbec, Investissement Quรฉbec

Access to investment capital

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
unknown

Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund - City of Toronto

toronto.ca

The Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund supports projects that create new opportunities and visibility for Indigenous-led art...

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Open

Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding

affta.ab.ca

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts provides up to $18,000 to support the development of an individual Indigenous artist...

Also: Indigenous Business Programs
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund โ€” Business Planning, Design, and Capital

New Relationship Trust

Support for Indigenous business development in the cannabis sector

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund โ€” Community Planning & Engagement

New Relationship Trust

Support for Indigenous business development in the cannabis sector

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Open

Indigenous Innovation Initiative

Grand Challenges Canada

Due May 7

Get funding to empower First Nation, Inuit and Metis innovators

Also: Indigenous Business Programs
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Closed

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

Also: Indigenous Business Programs
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Open

INNOV-R SME โ€” PRIMA

PRIMA Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub

Due May 25

Call for projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec

Also: Clean Energy & Environment
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Ongoing

Innovation Canada โ€” Innovation Advisors

Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Due Jul 22

Personalized advisory services for innovators

๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Rolling

Innovation Canada โ€” Innovation Advisors in NU

Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Due Jul 22

Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
unknown

Innovation Canada โ€” Innovation Advisors in ON

Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Due Jul 22

Personalized advisory services for innovators in Ontario

๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Rolling

Innovation Canada โ€” Innovation Advisors in YT

Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Due Jul 22

Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships

Innovation Employment Grant

alberta.ca

This grant encourages economic growth by supporting small and medium-sized businesses that invest in research and develo...

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Innovation Factory โ€” Support for Startups

Innovation Factory

Support for innovative startups

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Open

Innovation PEI Small Business Assistance

Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI

Money for small business improvement in PEI

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Open

Innovative Solutions Canada โ€” Testing stream

Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Due Jan 23

Sell your innovation toย government

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Open

Innovative Solutions Canada Program

Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Due Mar 31

Funding for innovations the government needs

๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) Founders Fund

ief-fie.ca

The IEF Founders Fund provides scholarships that cover program fees, aiming to provide promising entrepreneurs from raci...

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Open

INVEST North Program โ€” Investment โ€” Launch Stream

Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation

Funding to start a business in Northern Ontario

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Ongoing

Invest Nova Scotia โ€” Acceleration Initiatives

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia

Money and advice for Nova Scotia innovators

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Closed

Invest Nova Scotia โ€” Greenshoots

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia

Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia

Also: Clean Energy & Environment
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Ongoing

Invest Nova Scotia โ€” Incubation

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia

Incubation facilities for Nova Scotia innovators

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

Invest Nova Scotia โ€” Investment

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia

Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Open

Invest Ottawa โ€” ElevateIP program for Women-owned and Indigenous-owned businesses

Invest Ottawa

Due Feb 2

Intellectual property support for startups in Ottawa (Eastern Ontario)

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Invest Ottawa โ€” IO Ignition Program

Invest Ottawa

Bootcamp for tech startups in Ottawa

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Ongoing

Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program

Invest Ottawa

Due Jun 30

Expert advice for tech startups

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Invest Ottawa Starter Company Plus

Invest Ottawa

Due Feb 2

Get guidance and knowledge to launch or grow your business

๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Investment Accelerator Fund

MaRS Discovery District

Seed funding for early-stage technology in Ontario

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ‘ฅ
Workforce Development & Training
Open

IPF Pre-Application Training Program for Northern Producers

Whistler Film Festival

Due Aug 27

Support for producers funding applications in the Territories

Also: Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Closed

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

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Rolling

JEDI โ€” Aboriginal Development Fund โ€” Business and Entrepreneurship Development

JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative

Money for New Brunswick First Nation entrepreneurs

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Rolling

JEDI โ€” Aboriginal Development Fund โ€” CED

JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative

Money for New Brunswick First Nation community economic development

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

JEDI โ€” Indigenous Business Incubator Program

JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative

Training and support for Indigenous startups

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ‘ฅ
Workforce Development & Training
Rolling

Job Creation Partnerships

Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia

Support for Nova Scotia workersโ€™ skills development

๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Open

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

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Open

Junior Mining Assistance Program

Government of New Brunswick

Due Mar 31

Funding for junior mining companies in New Brunswick

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries

Kajungiqsaut Grants

inuitartfoundation.org

The Inuit Art Foundation's Kajungiqsaut Grants support Inuit working in the arts, with a focus on first-time applicants....

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

Kakivak Association โ€” Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses

Kakivak Association

Grants for Inuit businesses in Nunavutโ€™s Qikiqtani Region

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

Kakivak Association โ€” Makigiaqvik Loans

Kakivak Association

Loans for Inuit business in Qikiqtani, Nunavut

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ
Regional & Community Development
Open

KCFI โ€“ Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated

Business advice in Kitikmeot/Cambridge Bay

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators

Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre

Empowering businesses to grow and scale in Northern Ontario

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

Kitikmeot Community Futures

Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated

Loans and advice in Kitikmeot, Nunavut

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships

La Citรฉ

Cognit.ca | La Citรฉ

Test your innovation with the help of expert researchers

๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Lab2Market Validate

Lab2Market

Due Mar 13

Funding for technology-enabled innovations

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
๐Ÿ“Š
Tax Credits & Incentives
Ongoing

Labour - Sponsored Venture - Capital Tax Credit

Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board

Tax credit to support Nova Scotia SMEs

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
unknown

Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT) - Production and Post-Production Support Grant

lift.ca

LIFT's Production and Post-Production Support Grant offers equipment rental credits to filmmakers based in the Greater T...

Also: Local & Community Grants
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Rolling

Life Sciences Innovation Fund

Ontario Centre of Innovation

Due May 15

Funds for human health related solutions

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ‘ฅ
Workforce Development & Training

LiveBright Scholarship Program

sunlifeglobalinvestments.com

The LiveBright Scholarship program offers a one-time $3,500 award to three students across Canada who demonstrate commun...

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital

Local investment funds

Gouvernement du Quรฉbec, Ministรจre de l'ร‰conomie et de l'Innovation

Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

LRCC โ€” Business Grant & Loan Program

Louis Riel Capital Corporation

Money for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

LRCC โ€” Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program

Louis Riel Capital Corporation

Money for Metis Women-owned businesses in Manitoba

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators

Market Validation Training Program

Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC

Early-stage business validation training in British Columbia

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Ongoing

Mรฉtis Assistance Program (MAP)

SaskMรฉtis Economic Development Corporation

Grants for Saskatchewan Mรฉtis businesses

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Rolling

Micro Lending Program

UlnooweG Development Group

Small loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Open

Micro-Loan Program

Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI

Micro-loans for PEI entrepreneurs

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Open

MicroEntreprendre

MicroEntreprendre

Microcredit for Quebec entrepreneurs

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
unknown

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub

foundershub.startups.microsoft.com

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub helps startups overcome challenges by providing access to resources including expert...

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Microsoft for Startups Investor Offer

startups.microsoft.com

Startups affiliated with the Microsoft for Startups Investor Network can get up to $150,000 USD in Azure credits. This p...

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Rolling

Mitacs โ€” Accelerate Entrepreneur

Mitacs

Due Mar 31

Money to grow start-ups and get to market faster through funded internships

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships

Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital

Cognit.ca | Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital

Collaborate with researchers at a health institute

๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Rolling
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Rolling

Music PEI Funding Program

Music PEI

Money for Prince Edward Island (PEI) music industry development

Also: Export & International Trade
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Open

Music Promotion Fund (Guilde des musiciens et musiciennes du Quรฉbec - GMMQ)

gmmq.com

Grants from the Music Promotion Fund aim to support and encourage initiatives that contribute to the artistic developmen...

Also: Micro Grants
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

NADF โ€” Client Support & Advisory Services

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund

Guidance for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Northern Ontario

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

NBIF Startup Investment Fund

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation

Seed capital for new products, services and technologies in New Brunswick

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ“Š
Tax Credits & Incentives
Ongoing

New Small Business Tax Deduction

Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board

Tax credit for newly incorporated Nova Scotia businesses

๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators

New Ventures BC โ€” Venture Accelerator Program

Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC

Distance accelerator for early-stage technology in BC

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

New Ventures BC Competition

Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC

Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Ongoing

Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs

Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs

Help for women entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador

๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships

NorQuest College

Cognit.ca | NorQuest College

Find a researcher to support your project

๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Ongoing

Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program โ€” Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning

Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Due Oct 3

Contributions for economic development in the territories

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Rolling

Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) โ€” Entrepreneurship and Business Development

Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Due Oct 3

Support for Indigenous businesses in the territories

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

Northern Ontario Angels

Northern Ontario Angels

Investment readiness support in Northern Ontario

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Open

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre

Assistance for innovation of Northwestern Ontario

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐ŸŒพ
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Rolling

Nova Scotia Farm Loans

Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board

Loans for Nova Scotia farm operations and agricultural businesses

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships

NSCAD University

Cognit.ca | NSCAD University

Take your idea further with expert researchers

๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Rolling

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding โ€” Creative Content Development Fund

Nunavut Film Development Corporation

Grants for screen-based creative content in Nunavut

๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Open

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding โ€” Short Film Fund

Nunavut Film Development Corporation

Funding for emerging filmmakers in Nunavut

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Rolling
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ
Regional & Community Development
Open

Nunavut Prospector's Program

Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation

Funding for mineral exploration in Nunavut

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Rolling

OBIO โ€” Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)

Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization

Partnerships for health technology companies

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries

Ontario Arts Council Visual Arts Project Grants

arts.on.ca

The Ontario Arts Council provides grants to professional Ontario-based visual artists to create new work and continue wo...

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Startup & Growth Accelerators
Ongoing

Ontario Business Registry

Government of Ontario

Ontario's online business registry

๐Ÿ›๏ธ
Local & Community Grants
Open

Ontario Community Changemakers (OCC)

youthrex.com

Due Aug 25

Ontario Community Changemakers (OCC) is a leadership and micro-grant program created for Ontario residents to help spark...

Also: Micro Grants
๐Ÿ›๏ธ
Local & Community Grants
Open

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)

otf.ca

Due Apr 15

OTF provides seed grants ($10,000 โ€“ $100,000 for up to 1 year) to fund new ideas, pilot projects, and organizational dev...

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Opportunities New Brunswick โ€” Mentorship

Government of New Brunswick, Opportunities NB

Due Mar 1

Mentorship and connections in New Brunswick

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Closed
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Open

OVIN โ€” Electric Vehicle (EV) โ€” Stream 1

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)

Due May 20

Funding for electric vehicle related technologies

Also: Clean Energy & Environment
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

PARO BIZCamps

PARO Centre for Womenโ€™s Enterprise

Virtual camps for female entrepreneurs

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
unknown

PARTENAR-IA โ€” CQDM โ€” Industry

CQDM - Biopharmaceutical Research Consortium

Due Mar 30

Funding for Quebec innovative biopharmaceutical collaborations in AI

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
๐ŸŒพ
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Open

Plant Your Roots Program โ€” Commercial Farm Purchases

Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture

Due Feb 15

Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐ŸŒพ
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Open

Plant Your Roots Program โ€” New Entrant

Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture

Due Feb 15

Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital

PME MTL โ€“ PME MTL investment funds

PME MTL

Loans for Quebec start-ups and growing companies

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Open

PME MTL โ€“ Solidarity Fund

PME MTL

Loans for Quebec social economy enterprises and co-operatives

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ
Regional & Community Development
Open

PME MTL โ€“ Subsidies to support social economy initiatives

PME MTL

Money for social economy projects in Montreal, Qc

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

PME MTL โ€“ Young Business

PME MTL

Subsidy for young businesses in Montreal

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Open

PME MTL โ€” Funds for Retail businesses

PME MTL

Financing for Montreal-based retail startups

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

PrairiesCan โ€” Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada

Loans and support for entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Prairies provinces

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
unknown

Programmation spรฉcifique

calq.gouv.qc.ca

The Programmation spรฉcifique program aims to foster intergenerational balance while prioritizing the new generation of c...

๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries

Programme d'aide au fonctionnement pour les organismes de formation en art

quebec.ca

This program supports the operations of arts training organizations in Quebec, ensuring they can provide quality and rel...

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries

Programme de bourses aux artistes de Sherbrooke

ville.sherbrooke.qc.ca

The City of Sherbrooke offers an annual bursary program for artists, authors, and craftspeople residing or working in Sh...

Also: Local & Community Grants
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Open

Project Funding for artists' collectives - Conseil des arts de Montrรฉal

artsmontreal.org

Due Nov 12

This program supports professional artistic research, creation, production, and dissemination activities for artist coll...

๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Rolling

Proof-of-Concept Program

Natural Products Canada

Financing for natural product innovations

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Prosper NWT โ€” Advisory services

Government of the Northwest Territories, Business Development and Investment Corporation

Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in NWT

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ
Regional & Community Development
Rolling

Quebec International โ€” Set up or expand a business

Quรฉbec International

Support to start or grow a business in Quebec City

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Quebec International โ€” Starting a business and making it grow

Quรฉbec International

Due Mar 31

Support to grow a technology startup in Quebec City

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿ‘ฅ
Workforce Development & Training

Quebec school for entrepreneurs

ร‰cole des entrepreneurs du Quรฉbec

Training for entrepreneurs

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)

Government of Ontario

Funding for Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
unknown

RAISE Grant Program

norbram.ca

The Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) Grant Program provides funding, coaching, training, and...

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Closed

Rental Cost Assistance

Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI

Contribution to cover Prince Edward Island (PEI) business rental costs

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Rรฉseau des SADC et CAE โ€” Business Start-Up and Expansion

Rรฉseau des SADC et CAE

Personalized support for Quebec businesses

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Ongoing
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Rolling
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Rise โ€” Youth Small Business Program

Rise

Due Mar 12

Business program for youth aged 16 to 29

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships

Royal Ottawa Health Care Group

Cognit.ca | Royal Ottawa Health Care Group

Find expert researchers to support your project

๐Ÿ˜๏ธ
Regional & Community Development
Closed
๐Ÿ“Š
Tax Credits & Incentives
Open

Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit

Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Energy and Resources

Tax credit for investors in Saskatchewan mineral exploration

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Cognit.ca | Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Test your innovation with the help of expert researchers

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
๐Ÿ“Š
Tax Credits & Incentives
Rolling

Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive

Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan

Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ‘ฅ
Workforce Development & Training
Open

Self-Employ PEI

Government of Prince Edward Island, SkillsPEI

Support for Prince Edward Island (PEI) entrepreneurs

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Self-Employment Assistance

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

Funding to support self-employment job creation

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Self-Employment Benefit โ€” Workforce Expansion

Government of New Brunswick, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour

Due Mar 31

Financing for New Brunswick business start-ups

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Self-Employment Program

Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Education, Culture and Employment

Funding and counceling for self-employment in NWT

๐Ÿ‘ฅ
Workforce Development & Training
Rolling

Self-Employment Program (Nova Scotia)

Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia

Training for unemployed workers to start a business in Nova Scotia

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐ŸŒฑ
Clean Energy & Environment

Shopify Sustainability Fund

shopify.ca

Shopify's Sustainability Fund supports companies that are working on technologies to reverse climate change by removing ...

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships

Shriners Hospital for Children

Cognit.ca | Shriners Hospital for Children

Work with researchers at a health institute

๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Open

Silk Road Creative Arts Grants

silkroadinstitute.ca

Due Apr 15

The Silk Road Institute Creative Arts Grants supports emerging Muslim Canadian artists creating ground-breaking artistic...

๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

SK Startup Institute โ€” Business Advising

Government of Saskatchewan, SK Startup Institute

Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿ“Š
Tax Credits & Incentives
Rolling

Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program

Government of New Brunswick, Department of Finance and Treasury Board

Due Mar 31

Tax credit to drive New Brunswick business investment

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

Small Business Loan Guarantee Program

Nova Scotia Co-operative Council

Due Mar 11

Financing for Nova Scotia small businesses

๐Ÿ’ต
Micro Grants
Rolling

Small Business Success Grant Program

sbsg.ca

The Small Business Success Grant (SBSG) offers $1,500 grants to help Canadian business owners to start new for-profit bu...

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ“Š
Tax Credits & Incentives
Open

Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program

Government of Manitoba, Department of Growth, Enterprise and Trade

Due Apr 1

New-investment small business tax credit in Manitoba

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Rolling

SMEDCO Loan Programs

Government of Saskatchewan, SaskMรฉtis Economic Development Corporation

Loans for Mรฉtis-led companies in Saskatchewan

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

SOCCA โ€” Term loan for Indigenous businesses

Native Commercial Credit Corporation

Term loan for Indigenous-led business projects

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries

SODEC Emerging Talent Program (Programme d'aide ร  la crรฉation รฉmergente)

vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com

This SODEC program supports Quebec audiovisual production companies that develop projects with emerging creators, for bo...

๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries

SODEC Production Assistance Program

sodec.gouv.qc.ca

SODEC's Production Assistance Program supports the creation of original film projects, including feature-length fiction ...

๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
unknown

SODEC Support for Emerging Creators (Production)

quebec-elan.org

This SODEC program is open to Quebec audiovisual production companies working with emerging creators (producers, directo...

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Cognit.ca | Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Work with researchers at an academic institution

๐Ÿ’ป
Technology & Digital Transformation
unknown

Spendbase AWS Credits for Canadian Startups

spendbase.com

Spendbase helps companies worldwide, including Canada, unlock up to $100k in AWS promotional credits and discounts. Elig...

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships

St. Thomas More College

Cognit.ca | St. Thomas More College

Take your idea further with expert academic researchers

๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Start Strong Canada Grant

startstrongfund.ca

The Start Strong Canada Grant provides up to $10,000 in grant funding for Canadian businesses, whether they are just sta...

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
unknown

Starter Company Plus

investottawa.ca

Starter Company Plus is a training program for entrepreneurs in Ottawa who have launched or are ready to launch a new bu...

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Starter Company Plus

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Due Dec 2

Grant and assistance for Ontario small businesses

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Closed

Starter Company Plus Grant

toronto.ca

The Starter Company Plus Grant supports eligible entrepreneurs in Toronto looking to build their small businesses by pro...

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators

Starter Company Plus Program

ideamississauga.ca

The Starter Company Plus program offers expert-led business training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and guidance...

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program

investinhamilton.ca

Due Sep 7

This program, offered by the Hamilton Business Centre, provides training and mentorship for businesses less than two yea...

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ
Regional & Community Development
Open

Strategic Investments Program โ€” Nunavut Business Investment Fund

Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation

Contributions for Nunavut business ventures

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Student Entrepreneurship

Government of New Brunswick, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour

Due Mar 31

Interest-free loans to New Brunswick student operated businesses

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Summer Company

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Due May 15

Assistance for student summer businesses in Ontario

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) โ€” Entrepreneur Support

Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment

Due Mar 31

Funding for entrepreneurs in the Northwest Territories

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) โ€” Micro-business

Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment

Due Mar 31

Funding for micro-businesses in the N.W.T.

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐ŸŒพ
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Open

Sustainable CAP โ€” Research and Innovation

Government of Manitoba; Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

Due Apr 23

Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Rolling

TACC Conventional Loan

Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation

Conventional business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match Grant

Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation

Grants for First Nations Communities with TACC business loans

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Entrepreneur Equity Match Grant

Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation

Grants for First Nations Entrepreneurs with TACC business loans

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Closed

Talent to Watch program

Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada

Financing for new filmmakers to create online content

๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Open

Talent to Watch Program

telefilm.ca

Due Apr 28

The Talent to Watch Program supports emerging filmmakers in financing the production stage of their first feature film p...

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ“Š
Tax Credits & Incentives
Open

Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property

Gouvernement du Quรฉbec, Ministรจre de l'ร‰conomie et de l'Innovation

Tax credit for commercialization of intellectual property (IP) in Quebec

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Open

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

Also: Clean Energy & Environment
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

Tecumseh โ€” Loan Program

Tecumseh Community Development Corporation

Funding for Indigenous businesses

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Closed

thriveFORWARD

Nventure Business Development Corporation

Equity financing for early-stage innovation in southern Ontario

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries

Toronto Arts Council Visual Artists Program: Creation

torontoartscouncil.org

The Toronto Arts Council's Visual Artists Program: Creation supports professional visual artists residing in Toronto for...

๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Trail Blazer + ProtoZone

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre

Support for innovation in Northwestern Ontario

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships

Universitรฉ du Quรฉbec ร  Chicoutimi

Cognit.ca | Universitรฉ du Quรฉbec ร  Chicoutimi

Collaborate with researchers and access university facilities

๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships

Universitรฉ Tร‰LUQ

Cognit.ca | Universitรฉ Tร‰LUQ

Explore research partnerships in a variety of fields

๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships

University of King's College

Cognit.ca | University of King's College

Test your innovation with the help of expert researchers

๐Ÿ”ฌ
Research & Innovation Partnerships

University of St. Michael's College

Cognit.ca | University of St. Michael's College

Take your idea further with expert researchers

๐Ÿ›๏ธ
Local & Community Grants
Closed

Vacant Spaces Grant

reddeer.ca

The City of Red Deer's Vacant Spaces Grant incentivizes the development of a unique downtown where businesses thrive by ...

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ›๏ธ
Local & Community Grants

Vacant Spaces Grant Program - City of Red Deer

reddeer.ca

The Vacant Spaces Grant offers up to $10,000 in rental subsidies for entrepreneurs aiming to establish food & beverage, ...

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Ongoing

Venture Capital Corporation

Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance

Equity investments for BC businesses

Also: Tax Credits & Incentives
๐Ÿ‘ฅ
Workforce Development & Training
Open

Venture for Canada โ€” Internship Program

Venture for Canada

Due Mar 13

Interns and subsidies for startups and SMEs

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
unknown

Visa's She's Next Grant Program

chase.ca

Visa's She's Next Grant Program offers funding to Canadian women entrepreneurs and businesses. Like government sources, ...

๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Open

Visual Artists Creation Projects - Ontario Arts Council

arts.on.ca

The Visual Artists Creation Projects program supports professional Ontario-based visual artists to create new work, aimi...

๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries

Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding

affta.ab.ca

This funding provides up to $18,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an...

๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Rolling

Waubetek โ€” Aboriginal Business Financing Program

Waubetek Business Development Corporation

Funding for Aboriginal entrepreneurs

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Rolling

Waubetek โ€” Business loans

Waubetek Business Development Corporation

Funding for Aboriginal entrepreneurs

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ‘ฅ
Workforce Development & Training
Ongoing

WeBC โ€” Business Skills Development

WeBC

Skills training for British Columbia women entrepreneurs

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Ongoing
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

WeMB โ€” Advice

WeMB

Due Oct 26

Business advice for Manitoba women entrepreneurs

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Open
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Rolling

WeMB โ€” WeMicro Loans

WeMB

Due Dec 1

Money to start, buy or a expand a business in MB

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

WeMB โ€” WeTech Loans

WeMB

Due Dec 1

Support for women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs in tech

Also: Technology & Digital Transformation
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Open

WeMB โ€” WeWork Loans

WeMB

Due Dec 1

Working capital loans for Manitoba entrepreneurs

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Open

WESK โ€” Financing

Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan

Due Apr 15

Loans for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs

๐Ÿชถ
Indigenous Business Programs
Open

WESK โ€” Learn

Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan

Due Apr 15

Start-up training for Indigenous women in Saskatchewan

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

WiHI Seed Program

Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization

Due Oct 1

Support for early-stage, women-led health sciences companies

Also: Research & Innovation Partnerships
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Ongoing

Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

Support for women entrepreneurs in Canada

Also: Business Financing & Capital
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Workforce Training and Employment โ€” Self Employment

Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources

Assistance for new Manitoba entrepreneurs

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Rolling

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

Also: Export & International Trade
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Ongoing

YMCA Business Planning Program

YMCA of Northeast Avalon

Due Nov 21

Start-up business planning help in Newfoundland and Labrador

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Young Millionaires Program

Young Millionaires

Support for Atlantic youth to start a business

Also: Workforce Development & Training
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Youth Business Marketing Grant Program

community-futures.ca

The Youth Business Marketing Program provides eligible youth owned businesses of less than 1 year in operation with a no...

Also: Micro Grants
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Ongoing

Youth Strategy

Rรฉseau des SADC et CAE

Start-up loan for young Quebec entrepreneurs

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿš€
Startup & Growth Accelerators
Open

Youth Ventures NL

Youth Ventures NL

Due Sep 30

Help for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿ‘ฅ
Workforce Development & Training
Open

Yukon Film โ€” Training Fund

Government of Yukon, Yukon Media Development

Funding for Yukon film training

Also: Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
๐ŸŽจ
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Open

Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund

Government of Yukon

Funding for film predevelopment stage in Yukon

๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Open

Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program

Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development

Yukon business loan guarantee

Also: Regional & Community Development
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ
Regional & Community Development
Open

Yukonstruct

YuKonstruct

Due Nov 6

Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Yukon

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators
๐Ÿ’ฐ
Business Financing & Capital
Open

Zensurance Small Business Grant

zensurance.com

Due Jun 3

Zensurance is offering two $10,000 grants and eight $1,000 grants to Canadian small businesses. To apply, businesses nee...

Also: Startup & Growth Accelerators