Directory – Financing by business sectors

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• AI for Supply Chains 

  ​CEIM
  Get coaching and the opportunity to access up to $35,000 in financial assistance to accelerate the planning, implementation or commercialization of your innovative artificial intelligence project. 

• Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project 

  Native Commercial Credit Corporation
  Get a non-refundable contribution of up to $99,999 for business start-up or expansion, marketing, project management, professional advisory services, and development of a business plan, marketing plan or feasibility studies.

• Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project 

  Native Commercial Credit Corporation
  Get a non-refundable contribution of up to $1 million for businesses owned by a First Nation, the Native Alliance of Quebec, or by one of their members. Funds can be used for business start-up or expansion, marketing, project management, professional advisory services, and development of a business plan, marketing plan or feasibility studies.

• Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program — Access to Capital 

  National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)
  Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $99,999 for business planning, acquisitions, expansion, domestic or export marketing, new product or process development, introducing new technologies and more.

• Aboriginal Initiatives Fund III (in French only)

  Secrétariat aux affaires autochtones
  Your for-profit or non-profit Indigenous organization could be eligible for a grant for its economic development project.

• Access to Talent Program 

  Natural Products Canada
  Canadian SMEs or start-up companies can receive up to 40% of the cost of a new employee’s salary to a maximum of $75,000 in order to carry out a project that supports the development of a natural product or technology.

• Accélérateur d'opportunités - Soutien à la productivité (in French only)

  ​Ville de Laval
  Get support and a grant of up to $125,000 for your Laval company's digital transformation project.

• Alliance grants 

  Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
  Need R&D help for a business problem? Get support when you partner with a university researcher and make an in-kind contribution to a project that benefits Canada.

• Ambition ME 

  ​Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
  Obtain financing in the form of investment, support from specialists and access to an international network to propel the development and growth of your medium-sized Quebec company.

• Anges Québec Capital Fund 

  Anges Québec
  Investments of up to $4 million for innovative companies with high growth potential and a competitive advantage.

• Apollo13 startup support program (in French only)

  ​Apollo 13
  Do you have an entrepreneurial idea to put into action or a desire to grow your business? The Apollo13 support program may be right for you.​

• Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit 

  Canada Revenue Agency
  Get a non-refundable tax credit equal to 10% of the salaries and wages paid to your apprentices, up to a maximum of $2,000/year for each apprentice.

• ArcTern Ventures' Fund 

  ArcTern Ventures
  ​If your business is a cleantech start-up that aim to create a positive environmental impact, you could get investments from this early-stage venture capital.

• BDC - Business loans 

  Business Development Bank of Canada
  ​You could get money to help you start or grow your business.

• BDC - Wholesale Financing 

  Business Development Bank of Canada
  Your small to medium-sized financing or lease company could access expanded financing options to provide vehicle and equipment loan or lease contracts.

• BDC Business Transition Loan 

  Business Development Bank of Canada
  Get a repayable loan with terms tailored to your business if you are thinking of buying a company, making a merger or acquiring a competitor in order to expand your operations.

• BDC Buying a Business Loan 

  Business Development Bank of Canada
  Get an asset-based loan to acquire an existing business or the business of a competitor or supplier.

• BDC Capital 

  ​Business Development Bank of Canada
  Access a wide range of specialized financing to match the various stages of your business' growth.

• BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Buying a business 

  Business Development Bank of Canada
  Get repayable financial support of up to $35 million to increase your working capital to buy a competitor's or supplier's business. You can also obtain guidance and support from a team of experienced professionals to help you find the optimal financing structure in order to raise more capital. There is 2 solutions depending on the clients needs.

• BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital 

  ​Business Development Bank of Canada
  Get repayable financial support of up to $35 millions to increase your working capital to fund your R&D, product and market development projects.

• BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner 

  Business Development Bank of Canada
  Get financing and advice from growth equity partners to help grow your business in Canada and internationally. This support will be provided through partnerships, funding and access to potential growth capital.

• BDC Capital — Venture Capital 

  Business Development Bank of Canada
  Get financing and advice from venture capital investors to help you build and grow your business in Canada and internationally.

• BDC Commercial real estate financing 

  Business Development Bank of Canada
  Get a long-term loan with terms of up to 25 years to purchase land or buildings, construct or expand premises, or replenish working capital depleted by real estate costs.

• BDC Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan 

  Business Development Bank of Canada
  Purchase assets, start exporting, pay start-up or franchise fees and replenish working capital with a $350,000 loan if you have an existing businesses or $250,000 if you are a start-up.

• BDC Intellectual Property-Backed Financing 

  ​Business Development Bank of Canada
  Get financing and guidance from intellectual property (IP) experts who can help you with your IP portfolios, commercialized offerings and global prospects.

• BDC Newcomer Entrepreneur 

  Business Development Bank of Canada
  If you are an immigrant who arrived in Canada within the past 3 years, you can get up to $50,000, along with expert advice, to start your own business.

• BDC Small Business Loan 

  Business Development Bank of Canada
  Apply online for a business loan of up to $100,000 with flexible repayment terms. Use this financing to supplement cash flow, improve operations, or cover expenses for your small business.

• BDC Start-up Financing 

  Business Development Bank of Canada
  Get up to $250,000 to help get your business off the ground, finance operations and replenish working capital spent on start-up costs, if you've been in business for at least a year.

• BDC Technology Financing 

  Business Development Bank of Canada
  Get a loan with flexible repayment terms to cover up to 100% of the cost of investing in information and communications technology such as hardware, software and related consulting services.

• BDC Working Capital Term Loan 

  Business Development Bank of Canada
  Get a loan to complement your line of credit in order to boost inventory and take advantage of supplier discounts.

• BDC — Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) 

  Business Development Bank of Canada
  Get a loan of up to $100,000 to help small and medium sized enterprises adopt digital technologies to increase their competitiveness.

• BDC — Equipment Purchase Financing 

  Business Development Bank of Canada
  Get a loan to cover up to 100% of the purchase cost of new or used equipment for your business.

• BMO for Black Entrepreneurs 

  ​BMO
  Get a loan of up to $250,000, tools, training and a business network to grow your majority Black Canadian owned business.

• BioEnergy — Analysis (in French only)

  Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
  Receive funding of up to $50,000 per site to identify and quantify potential fossil fuel to bioenergy conversion measures and the costs to implement them that would reduce GHG emissions by using bioenergy for thermal power generation applications (heating or process) to replace fossil fuels.

• BioEnergy — Implementation 

  Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
  Get financing of up to $5 million for a project that helps reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions using bioenergy for thermal energy production applications (heating or process) with a view to replacing fossil fuels.

• BioTalent Canada – Science Horizons Youth Internship 

  BioTalent Canada
  Hire an intern for 6 to 12 months for an environmental science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) job and receive a subsidy of up to 80% of their salary (maximum $25,000).

• Biomass Energy Fund (in French only)

  ​Fondaction
  ​You could benefit from support and funding for a heating project that uses residual forest biomass.

• Black Entrepreneur Startup Program 

  ​Futurpreneur
  ​Are you a black entrepreneur under the age of 40? Receive a loan, mentorship, and resources to launch your business.

• Black Entrepreneurship Program – Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund 

  ​Government of Canada
  Get a loan of up to $250,000 (including microloans in some cases) to help your for-profit, Black-led startup business or SME scale up and grow domestically and internationally.

• Black-Led Business Financing Program 

  ​Scotia Bank
  Get a loan of up to $250,000 to finance your capital expenditures or working capital.

• Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program 

  Investissement Québec
  Non-repayable contributions of $40,000 to $250,000 covering up to 10% of project costs for existing businesses and 15% for start-ups.

• Business succession 

  ​Fonds de solidarité FTQ
  ​Get coaching and financing to help you buy or sell a business.

• CED Jobs and Growth Fund 

  Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
  If your company or not-for-profit organization is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you may be eligible for a contribution to cover some of the project costs.

• CED Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit 

  ​Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
  If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get an interest-free, repayable contribution for up to 50% of the project’s costs.

• CED Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream 

  ​Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
  If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a contribution for up to 100% of the project’s cost.

• CED Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit Stream 

  Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
  If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a non-repayable contribution for up to 90% of the project’s cost.

• Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost your business technology 

  Innovation, Science and Economic Development
  Get financial support for your SME to adopt new technologies. Support for your businesse will be in the form of grants to offset the cost of retaining Digital Advisors who will develop digital adoption plans tailored to the business. The grant will cover 90% of the cost to develop the digital plan, up to $15,000. To support the implementation of the plan, your SME will be able to apply for a zero-interest loan from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) (up to $100,000) as well as a wage subsidy up to $7,300 for a youth placement.

• Canada Green Corps 

  United Nations Association in Canada
  ​You can apply for a wage subsidy to hire a youth for a project that reduces your organization’s environmental footprint or increases sustainability.

• Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) 

  ​Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
  Get up to $600,000 in funding to cover up to 50% of research and development project expenses while working with a foreign partner in Brazil, China, India, Israel or South Korea.

• Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust 

  Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust
  Get a trust loan between $50,000 and $1.5 million, with no principal repayment requirement for 15 years, to finance costs directly related to the acquisition, construction, or renovation of real estate assets such as land, a building, a warehouse, etc.

• Collective entrepreneurship financing 

  Investissement Québec
  Loans covering up to 100% of the costs for most co-operative and not-for-profit business projects, starting at $50,000.

• College and Community social innovation Fund 

  Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
  Your business can partner with college researchers who are eligible to apply for grants for social innovation projects that are conducted in partnership with public, private or not-for-profit sector organizations.

• Community Bond Subscription Fund 

  PME MTL
  Obtain financial support for your social economy enterprise for the development of your business project by issuing community bonds.

• Community Futures Network of Canada 

  ​Community Futures
  If your business is located in a rural community, you may be eligible for financing and business support services through your local Community Futures organization.

• Community Futures Program 

  Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
  Get funding for starting or growing a business in a rural or disadvantaged area of the province of Quebec.

• Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program 

  Employment and Social Development Canada
  If you are a civilian employer of reservists or a self-employed reservist, get financial assistance to offset operational costs you incur when reservists deploy on full-time operational duty, both domestically and abroad.

• Compétivert — Funding Solution 

  ​Investissement Québec
  Get a term loan and guarantee starting at $50,000 to increase productivity by financing your green projects.

• Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution 

  ​Investissement Québec
  Your Quebec business with strong growth potential could secure the capital needed to carry out projects that have a significant impact on the environment and a strong market potential.

• Creation of a human resources department 

  Emploi Québec
  If your business is expanding, get money to cover up to 50% of the costs of hiring an HRM professional to analyze your company's needs and help you set up a human resources department.

• Créavenir 

  ​Desjardins​
  If you are under 35 years of age and starting a business or developing a business that is less than 3 years old, obtain financial assistance in the form of a line of credit of up to $15,000 at a preferential rate of 0.5% and a grant of up to $5000.

• Development Capital — Equity financing 

  Investissement Québec
  Developmental capital of $5 million or more (20% to 30% of shares) to acquire a company in Quebec or abroad, for growth and productivity enhancements, and more.

• Development Capital —Debt financing 

  Investissement Québec
  Debt financing up to $100 million to acquire a company in Quebec or abroad, for growth and productivity enhancements, and more.

• ECO Canada — Environmental Employability Pathways 

  ​ECO Canada
  Hire a part-time or full-time intern facing barriers and receive up to $15,000 to cover 100% of their salary, to develop their employability skills and obtain work experience that will prepare them to obtain and keep employment.

• ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development 

  ECO Canada
  Receive 75% of wage coverage up to $15,000 in funding towards a newcomer's salary for placement in the environmental workforce.

• EDC — Account Performance Security Guarantee 

  ​Export Development Canada
  Get 100% coverage of bonds posted by your bank on your behalf, and issue letters of guarantee associated with contractual, regulatory and supplier guarantees. This frees up your cash or credit line to expand your business.

• EDC — Buyer financing 

  ​Export Development Canada
  Get a loan guarantee to give your business a competitive edge and to reduce your risk of non-payment. Offer flexible repayment terms on loans for your international customers, covering their purchases from you, for transactions of less than $10 million.

• EDC — Export Guarantee Program 

  ​Export Development Canada
  Get an EDC loan guarantee of up to $10 million on money you borrow from your bank, allowing you to increase your access to capital. This will help you manage your cash flow, increase international sales, and support your investments.

• EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee 

  ​Export Development Canada
  Your EDC-approved financial institution or foreign exchange service provider will receive a 100% risk transfer solution on eligible foreign exchange contracts of up to 3 years, without you having to post collateral as payment assurance. This frees up your cash flow to take on more business and protect your profit margins.

• EDC — Performance Security Insurance 

  ​Export Development Canada
  Get insurance for up to 95% of your losses if a foreign customer wrongfully calls a letter of guarantee or if a call is triggered by you not being able to meet your obligations due to specific political risks. This protection helps you expand to new markets with the ability to provide letters of guarantee to secure contracts.

• EDC — Portfolio Credit Insurance 

  ​Export Development Canada
  Get coverage of up to 90% of your losses if your international customer can’t pay for an order, whether you are an occasional exporter or regular exporter.

• EDC — Structured and Project Finance 

  ​Export Development Canada
  Are you undertaking a long-term, capital-intensive project? Get financing, step-by-step guidance, market intelligence and expertise across a range of sectors, including renewables and sustainable technologies, energy, infrastructure, and extractive industries.

• EDC — Women in Trade Investments Program 

  Export Development Canada
  Get equity capital for your high-revenue, women-led business in the form of direct investment or venture capital funds, to grow and scale to new markets.

• EI Premium Reduction Program 

  ​Employment and Social Development Canada
  You could get a premium reduction in the short-term disability benefits you pay to your insured employees.

• Efficient Solutions Program 

  Hydro-Québec
  Financial assistance to implement energy efficiency measures involving lighting, variable-frequency drives, compressed air, water chilling and industrial refrigeration.

• Electricity Management Systems 

  Hydro-Québec
  Up to $75,000 to purchase and install continuous measuring equipment and up to $75,000 for development and implementation of an electricity management system.

• Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities (PRIIME) 

  Emploi Québec
  Wage subsidy for up to 52 weeks for employers who hire immigrants or visible minorities for a first experience in their field in a sustainable job.

• Employment integration — Wage subsidies 

  Emploi Québec
  Hire someone on income security or employment insurance to qualify for a wage subsidy of up to 30 weeks for private sector businesses and longer periods for social enterprises.

• Employment stabilization 

  Emploi Québec
  Get up to $5,000 to cover up to 50% of wages for staff whose jobs have been stabilized, when you find ways to extend the working season.

• Energy efficiency grants 

  ​Énergir
  Get a grant for the purchase of high-efficiency appliances or for the implementation of energy efficiency projects.

• Evol — Conventional start-up loan 

  ​Evol
  Get a loan ranging from $20,000 to $75,000 for your new business start-up projects (0 to 2 years).

• FIJE Fund 

  Centre d'Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région
  If you are a woman, a young person under 39 years of age or an immigrant, you may be eligible for a business loan of up to $50,000 at a rate of prime +3%.

• Fast-Track to Financing Program 

  Natural Products Canada
  If you're a Canadian incorporated SME, start-up company, or academic research institute, you can get a contribution of up to $25,000 for the cost of an external consultant or other service provider that will help develop a business or commercialization plan.

• Financial assistance program for skills recognition 

  Immigration, Francisation et Intégration Québec
  Receive stipends for additional training that will allow you to obtain recognition of your skills by a regulatory body.

• Financing of Refundable Tax Credits 

  Investissement Québec
  If you're eligible for a refundable tax credit and need the funds to carry out your project right away, you can get a loan of up to 100% of the anticipated amount, starting at $50,000 for scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) tax credits and at $20,000 for other tax credits.

• Fonds Accélérateurs et incubateurs universitaires 

  ​PME MTL
  Get up to $20,000 to support the commercialization of your business project if it is developed in a university incubator or gas pedal in Montreal.

• Fonds Développement industriel et durable 

  ​PME MTL
  Obtain financial assistance of up to $50,000 for the realization of a business project in the implementation, expansion and transfer or succession phases of your company.

• Fonds Empreinte positive (in French only)

  ​La Ruche
  Get up to $50,000 for your mobilization, awareness-raising or education project related to the energy transition.

• Fonds Jeunes Promoteurs (JP) - Beauce (in French only)

  ​Conseil économique de Beauce
  Get a loan of up to $10,000 to help you buy or start your first business.

• Fonds Jeunes Promoteurs (JP) - Côte-de-Beaupré (in French only)

  ​Développement Côte-de-Beaupré
  Get a loan of up to $10,000 to help you buy or start your first business.

• Fonds Jeunes Promoteurs (JP) - MRC Les Moulins (in French only)

  MRC Les Moulins
  Get a loan of up to $10,000 to help you buy or start your first business.

• Fonds Jeunes Promoteurs (JP) - MRC Papineau (in French only)

  ​MRC Papineau
  Get a loan of up to $10,000 to help you buy or start your first business.

• Fonds Jeunes Promoteurs (JP) - MRC d'Abitibi-Ouest [PDF](in French only)

  MRC d'Abitibi-Ouest
  Get a loan of up to $10,000 to help you buy or start your first business.

• Fonds Jeunes Promoteurs (JP) - MRC d'Arthabaska (in French only)

  MRC d'Arthabaska
  Get a loan of up to $10,000 to help you buy or start your first business.

• Fonds Jeunes Promoteurs (JP) - MRC de Bellechasse (in French only)

  ​MRC de Bellechasse
  Get a loan of up to $10,000 to help you buy or start your first business.

• Fonds Jeunes Promoteurs (JP) - MRC de Maskinongé (in French only)

  ​MRC de Maskinongé
  Get a loan of up to $10,000 to help you buy or start your first business.

• Fonds Jeunes Promoteurs (JP) - MRC de Minganie (in French only)

  ​MRC de Minganie
  Get a grant of up to $4,000 to help you buy or start your first business.

• Fonds Jeunes Promoteurs (JP) - MRC de Témiscouata (in French only)

  ​MRC de Témiscouata
  Get a loan of up to $10,000 to help you buy or start your first business.

• Fonds Jeunes Promoteurs (JP) - MRC de l'île d'Orléans (in French only)

  MRC de l'Île d'Orléans
  Get a loan of up to $10,000 to help you buy or start your first business.

• Fonds Jeunes Promoteurs (JP) - MRC de la Jacques-Cartier (in French only)

  ​MRC de la Jacques-Cartier
  Get a loan of up to $10,000 to help you buy or start your first business.

• Fonds Moins c'est plus (in French only)

  ​La Ruche
  ​Do you have an innovative project that supports waste management? You could receive a contribution of up to $25,000 and the possibility of having a participatory financing campaign.

• Fonds Mosaïque (in French only)

  Filaction
  If you are a member of one of Quebec's cultural communities, you may be eligible for funding to start a business or run a business that has been in operation for less than five years.

• Fonds afro-entrepreneurs 

  ​Filaction​
  Are you a member of one of Quebec's black communities? You could receive a loan or loan guarantee for your business' needs.

• Fonds de la région de la Capitale-Nationale (in French only)

  ​Secrétariat de la Capitale-Nationale
  Get financial assistance to support your projects that contribute to the dynamism, vitality, development and influence of the Capitale-Nationale region.

• Fonds de solidarité FTQ 

  ​Fonds de solidarité FTQ
  ​If your Quebec business is in a period of growth and profitability, you can use this fund to obtain personalized business solutions that meet your needs.

• Fonds d’appui à l’entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)  (in French only)

  ​MRC de la Vallée-du-Richelieu
  Obtain technical support or a grant of up to $10,000 for an innovative project involving a social economy enterprise.

• Fonds régions et ruralité FRR (in French only)

  Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation
  Obtain funding for the implementation of a project aimed at the development and influence of the regions.

• Fonds Écoleader – business 

  ​Fonds Écoleader
  

  Get up to $40,000 to adopt eco-friendly practices and up to $60,000 to adopt clean technologies, covering up to 75% of eligible project costs.

• Fonds Écoleader – business collaboration 

  ​Fonds Écoleader
  Get up to $200,000 to adopt eco-friendly practices, up to $200,000 to adopt clean technologies, and up to $300,000 for a cohort project involving both the adoption of eco-friendly responsible business practices and the preparation for the adoption of clean technologies, covering up to 75% of eligible project costs. Projects must promote greater cost-per-enterprise efficiency.

• Fonds Écopropulsion (in French only)

  ​Corporation de développement durable
  Obtain up to $10,000 for the realization of your sustainable development project on the territories of the Arthabaska and Érable MRCs.

• Fonds économie circulaire (in French only)

  ​Fondaction
  Obtain up to $2,000,000 for the realization of innovative projects demonstrating a strong potential for optimizing the use of resources or their valorization.

• Foreign Credential Recognition Loan (PRTCE) 

  Microcrédit Montréal and Le Moulin Microcrédits
  If you are a foreign-trained or foreign-graduated student and are experiencing financial difficulties related to the process of having your degree and professional qualifications recognized in Quebec, you may be eligible for a loan of up to $15,000.

• Foreign Credential Recognition Program 

  Employment and Social Development Canada
  Your NPO could receive financing to create and implement processes and tools to recognize training and skills acquired abroad.

• Futurpreneur Canada Indigenous Program 

  Futurpreneur Canada
  Get a collateral-free loan of up to $60,000, along with 2 years of expert business mentoring and resources to get your startup off the ground if you're an Indigenous person 18–39 years old.

• Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer Program 

  Futurpreneur Canada
  Get a loan of up to $25,000 to start a business in Canada, without having an established credit history.

• Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle 

  Futurpreneur Canada
  If you're a young professional (18 to 39 years old) with a full-time job, you can get up to $15,000 and mentoring to launch or grow a side business.

• Futurpreneur Canada Start-Up Program 

  Futurpreneur Canada
  Get a collateral-free loan of up to $60,000, along with 2 years of expert business mentoring to get your startup off the ground if you're 18–39 years old.

• GoodSpark Fund 

  ​Desjardins
  ​Are you working on a project in education, environment, employment or entrepreneurship? You can bring it to life thanks to access to grants from a $150-million fund.

• Group Recovery Support Program (in French only)

  Centre de transfert d'entreprise du Québec
  ​Do you want to transfer or buy a business? If so, you can receive funding to help you.

• ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital 

  ​Information and Communications Technology Council
  Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 70% of the costs of a work term placement with a maximum of $7,000 that provides post-secondary students with a position that is digital/technology immersive and that uses technology either entirely or in some capacity.

• INNOGEC - Relance Fund (in French only)

  ​Filaction
  ​Get up to $10,000 to cover the fees of experts who will help your collective business assess the situation following the health crisis and up to $30,000 for them to assist you with your change management plan, recovery or business model adjustment.

• INNOGEC Fund (in French only)

  ​Filaction
  ​Get up to $15,000 to cover a portion of the service fees of management and governance consultants employed by your group company.

• Impulsion PME 

  ​Investissement Québec
  Investment for start-up of young innovative businesses with growth potential located in Quebec region.

• Impulsion–Compétences (in French only)

  ​Commission des partenaires du marché du travail
  Get financial assistance to implement training projects that meet the needs of businesses and workers.

• Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program 

  Transport Canada
  Access an incentive of up to $5,000 to purchase or lease a new light-duty zero-emission vehicle approved or listed on the program's list of eligible vehicles.

• Indigenous Growth Fund 

  National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA)
  Access investments to help you develop your Aboriginal business.

• Indigenous business at EDC 

  Export Development Canada
  Get support for building a global brand and removing barriers to access for your Indigenous business, whether you’re exporting products, services or experiences.

• Initiative en Créativité entrepreneuriale jeunesse en Francophonie (in French only)

  ​Les Offices jeunesse internationaux du Québec
  Obtain coaching and financial support for the realization of entrepreneurial projects involving mobility in one of the territories of the member states and governments of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF).

• Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program 

  Innovation Guelph
  You can get access to experts and leadership coaching to boost business momentum. Program provides mentorship, subsidy based project work.

• Innovation Program (in French only)

  ​Investissement Québec
  ​Your eligible SME, cooperative or non-profit organization could receive funding to support technological, organizational and social innovation projects.

• Invest-AI (in French only)

  ​Vooban​
  Have you started your digital transformation and have one or more projects with an AI component? You could receive a grant to cover up to 50% of your activities.

• Jeunes volontaires (in French only)

  ​Gouvernement du Québec
  ​If you are between 16 and 29 years old, you could get financial and technical support to help you create your business or become self-employed.

• Job integration contract 

  Emploi Québec
  Get salary support and reimbursement of certain additional expenses necessary for the integration and employment of a person with a disability.

• Le Fonds YUL / 375 idées (in French only)

  ​Jeune chambre de commerce de Montréal
  ​Are you a Montreal entrepreneur between the ages of 18 and 40? If so, you can receive a loan to start or grow your business.

• Level UP (in French only)

  ​Riipen
  Access fully subsidized internships for hosting a university student from Canada.

• Loans for internationally trained professionals 

  Microcrédit Montréal
  Receive funding of up to $15,000 to cover the costs of your professional certification.

• Local investment fund 

  Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  Loans and loan guarantees to start or expand a business, or purchase at least 25% of an existing business, in Quebec.

• Magnet — Student Work Placement Program 

  ​Magnet
  Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 75% of the costs of a work term placement, to a maximum of $7,500 per placement, when you hire a post-secondary student.

• Mass layoff (in French only)

  ​Emploi-Québec
  If you plan to lay off more than 50 people, you could receive technical and financial assistance to set up a reclassification assistance committee.

• Mesure d'accompagnement et de soutien technique aux entreprises québécoises de transformation des produits forestiers (MASTE) (in French only)

  Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs
  Get financial assistance to hire outside specialists for technical diagnostics, technical services and technology transfer related to improving operations, equipment or products.

• MicroEntreprendre 

  MicroEntreprendre
  Quebec entrepreneurs who are unable to obtain financing in conventional financing networks can obtain loans of $2 000 to $20,000 and support.

• Mitacs Accelerate 

  Mitacs
  Stretch your $7,500 investment and expand your R&D potential by collaborating with faculty, college students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows on your company's complex research challenges.

• Mitacs Accelerate International 

  Mitacs
  Get a grant of up to $15,000 when you partner with international researchers and universities to work on projects that benefit Canada by bringing talent here, creating domestically-held IP, increasing foreign investment and more.

• Mitacs — Accelerate Entrepreneur 

  ​Mitacs
  Funds for student and postdoctoral entrepreneurs to further develop the research or technology at the core of their start-up business.

• Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship 

  ​Mitacs​
  Get a contribution to cover a portion of eligible expenses for a collaborative project. Activities should address a business innovation components (R&D to improve connectivity, access to innovation, enabling partnerships and providing training for SMEs, women, Indigenous peoples and other underrepresented groups).

• Mitacs — Elevate 

  ​Mitacs
  Get a financial contribution of up to $30,000 in matching funds and be partnered with a postdoctoral fellow to help solve your business challenges.

• Momentum Fund – Desjardins 

  ​Desjardins
  Are you working on a high-quality growth or job creation project? You can bring it to life thanks to grants from a $10-million fund.

• Montreal Social Value Fund 

  ​National Social Value Fund
  ​Does your social enterprise, NPO, or cooperative offer sustainable solutions to achieve 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)? You could receive up to $70,000 to achieve your objectives.

• My Digital Success 

  CCTT Network - Synchronex
  Benefit from a financial assistance of up to $22,500 and personalized support to maximize your company's efficiency, capacity for innovation and to accelerate its digital shift.

• National Bank SME Growth Fund 

  ​National Bank
  ​Receive up to $15 million for the growth, transfer or purchase of your company.

• Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit 

  ​Canada Economic Development for the Quebec regions
  Get a repayable contribution to cover up to 50% of the costs of a project that supports the economic development of an official-language minority community in Quebec through a range of activities.

• Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit 

  ​Canada Economic Development for the Quebec regions
  Get a non-repayable contribution to cover up to 90% of the costs of a project that supports the economic development of an official-language minority community in Quebec through a range of activities.

• PME MTL – New Community Businesses 

  PME MTL
  Your new community-based venture may be eligible to receive $23,000 in loans and subsidies.

• PME MTL – PME MTL Fund 

  PME MTL
  Get a low-interest-rate loan of up to $300,000 to start or grow your business.

• PME MTL – Social Initiatives 

  PME MTL
  Get up to $50,000 in subsidy and resources to start a social initiative.

• PME MTL – Solidarity Fund 

  PME MTL
  Get a low interest rate loan of up to $100,000 to start or grow your business.

• PME MTL – Subsidies to support social economy initiatives 

  ​PME MTL
  Get a non repayable contribution of up to $50,000 to cover up to 80% of the costs of undertaking an innovative social economy project from planning stage to growth.

• PME MTL – Young Business 

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

• Plateforme d'innovation panneaux (in French only)

  Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs
  Get a grant of up to $375,000 for your wood-to-panel project.

• ProMontreal entrepreneurs (PME) Fund 

  Agence Ometz
  You are a young entrepreneur and a member of the Jewish community? You could get $50,000 to start or run your business in Montreal.

• Productivity innovation – Financing (in French only)

  ​Investissement Québec
  ​Do you have a Quebec business and want to introduce innovative initiatives to drive competitiveness and accelerate growth? You could receive financial aid from Investissement Québec to implement them.

• Programme d'aide financière pour promoteurs collectifs (in French only)

  ​Commission des partenaires du marché du travail
  Get financial assistance for your training needs if you are a group sponsor.

• Programme d'aide à l'intégration en emploi des membres des Premières Nations et des Inuits (PAIPNI) 

  Emploi-Québec
  Get a grant to hire an Aboriginal worker.

• Programme d'appui à la francophonie canadienne – Volet 4 : Initiatives d'organismes pancanadiens (in French only)

  Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes
  Receive financial assistance of up to 90% of your eligible expenses or $150,000 to support your major projects that have a positive impact on several Francophone and Acadian communities or a significant positive impact on the promotion of French in Canada.
  This component is intended for organizations with a pan-Canadian scope or for Quebec organizations that are co-applicants with a pan-Canadian scope.

• Programme de formations de courte durée COUD - Volet général de requalification et de rehaussement des compétences (in French only)

  Commission des partenaires du marché du travail
  Receive financial assistance for up to 100% of the expenses related to the training of current or future employees.

• Programme de soutien financier aux orientations gouvernementales en action communautaire et en action bénévole (in French only)

  Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
  Obtain financial support of up to $400,000 for the research and implementation of projects that support government orientations in community action.

• Programme de soutien à l'économie sociale - volet 3: Projets structurants de mutualisation (in French only)

  Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  Obtain support for projects involving the sharing or pooling of resources, services or activities between social economy enterprises in order to optimize access to these resources and ensure the economic viability of the enterprises.

• Programme de soutien à l'économie sociale - volet 4: Approvisionnement auprès des entreprises d'économie sociale (in French only)

  Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  Get financial support for promotional and outreach activities that allow your company to access government, municipal and private markets.

• Programme de soutien à la commercialisation et à l'exportation (PSCE) (in French only)

  ​Investissement Québec​
  Obtain financing to strengthen your SME's ability to commercialize its products and services on the Quebec market and to export them to national and international markets.

• Programme de soutien à la gestion des matières organiques dans le secteur des industries, commerces et institutions (ICI) (in French only)

  ​RECYC_QUÉBEC
  Obtain a maximum of $300,000 in funding to cover up to 70% of the expenses related to the recovery for reuse and recycling of residual organic materials in ICIs. The program favours sustainable and structuring projects for the purchase of recovery, pre-treatment and recycling equipment. Last date for submitting projects: February 24, 2023.

• Programme de soutien à l’économie sociale – volet 1: Accompagnement spécialisé des entreprises d’économie sociale (in French only)

  Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  Get support for projects that provide a continuum of specialized social economy support services for each of the legal forms of the social economy.

• Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (in French only)

  Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  Receive a grant of up to 50% of the cost of eligible expenses for the implementation of departmental and governmental strategies for the development of strategic sectors and niches of excellence.

• Programme d’appui à la francophonie canadienne – Volet 1 : Mission exploratoire (in French only)

  Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes
  Receive financial assistance of up to 90% of your eligible expenses or $7,000 for your search for partners to develop projects to promote French across the country with organizations in other provinces and territories.

• Programme d’appui à la francophonie canadienne – Volet 2 : Transfert d’expertise (in French only)

  Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes
  Receive financial assistance of up to 90 % of your eligible expenses or $10,000 for projects that promote the sharing of Francophone expertise between Quebec and the Canadian Francophonie.

• Programme d’appui à la francophonie canadienne – Volet 3 : Partenariats (in French only)

  Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes
  Receive financial assistance of up to 90% of your eligible expenses or $60,000 for projects that encourage twinning and collaboration between organizations in Quebec and in other Canadian provinces and territories.

• Programme d’immobilisation en entrepreneuriat collectif (PIEC) (in French only)

  ​Investissement Québec
  Obtain up to $500,000 for your renovation, construction and acquisition projects of your social economy enterprise. 

• Project Financing 

  Investissement Québec
  Loans, loan guarantees or capital investments of $50,000 and up for projects involving expansion, exporting, modernization, innovation, buildings and equipment, marketing and more.

• Projet Continuum-Entreprise (in French only)

  Réseau des services spécialisés de main-d'œuvre
  Benefit from expertise and a wage subsidy to facilitate the integration of a diverse clientele and allow for sustainable job retention.

• Proof-of-Concept Program 

  ​Natural Products Canada
  If you are a researcher, startup, or SME, get repayable financing of up to $100,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs of demonstrating the commercial viability of innovative natural products or technologies.

• Quebec Business Transfer Fund 

  Centre de transfert d'entreprise du Québec
  Get specific business transfer funding to promote entrepreneurial growth and succession of existing businesses.

• Quebec Economic Development Program 

  Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
  ​Find out about financial and other resources that can help you develop your Quebec business.

• RBC Black Entrepreneur Program 

  ​Royal Bank of Canada
  Get financing and expert advice to drive economic growth and wealth creation for your business.

• REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Private sector 

  ​Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
  Get a financial contribution to help you scale up and expand, adopt and commercialize innovative technologies and processes, or diversify your markets.

• REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit 

  ​Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
  Your organization could get a financial contribution to assist businesses at all stages of development in scaling up and becoming more globally competitive. Investments will focus on enhancing business support networks for under-represented groups — including women, Indigenous peoples and young entrepreneurs — and supporting regional strategic clusters, accelerators and incubators, and projects that attract foreign investments.

• Recruitment assistance from Emploi-Québec (in French only)

  ​Emploi Québec
  Access programs and services to support you in your recruitment efforts and help you find that special someone.

• Research Consortium Tax Credit 

  Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  Private-sector partners creating a non-profit consortium for cooperative, pre-competitive research can get a tax credit of 30% applicable on 80% of the costs.

• Rise – Small Business Lending 

  Rise
  Get a loan of up to $10,000 to launch or grow a business at the prime rate + 2.5%, with an average term of 3 years, or a specific loan for youth entrepreneurs or for event planning.

• Roulez Vert — New vehicle rebate 

  Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
  Does your organization operate a road fleet? Get a rebate of up to $7,000 on the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle, depending on its type and condition.

• Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate 

  Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
  Get up to $3,500 to purchase an all-electric, used vehicle for your business, from a list of eligible vehicles.

• Roulez vert - Charging station at work 

  Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
  If you are a business, a municipality or an organization, you can obtain up to 50% of the eligible expenses for the recharging of your corporate vehicles or your employees, for the acquisition or installation of recharging stations in the workplace, equal to $5,000 per wireless recharging station or $5,000 per connector (for a recharging station equipped with one or more connectors).

• SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses 

  Native Commercial Credit Corporation
  If your First Nations business is looking to start-up, expand, acquire a new business, you can get a competitive term loan to help cover up to 70% of the costs, so long as you can contribute at least 10% of the costs yourself.

• Science and Technology (S&T) Internship Program - Green Jobs 

  ​Natural Resources Canada
  ​If your business is in the geomatics, geology, mining, forestry or energy industry, you could get money to hire a recent graduate of natural sciences.

• Scotiabank Women Initiative 

  ​Scotiabank
  Access capital, training, consulting and mentoring to develop your women-owned business.

• Société d’Investissement Jeunesse Loan Program (in French only)

  société d'investissement jeunesse
  ​Are you aged 18 to 40 and the owner of an innovative technology business? You could receive a loan of up to $150,000.

• Solunov 

  ​Fonds de solidarité FTQ
  ​If you would like to implement an innovative solution into your business, you could benefit from coaching assistance as well as funding.

• Soutien aux initiatives de développement économique dans l'arrondissement d'Ahuntsic-Cartierville (in French only)

  ​Ville de Montréal
  Get financial assistance to propel your collective economic development initiatives.

• Strategic Innovation Fund 

  Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
  Secure investment to support your R&D activities, accelerate your growth and help you attract major investment.

• Subsidy for buildings occupied by social economy businesses - Component 1: Acquisition of a building or lot 

  ​City of Montreal
  Obtain financing for the acquisition of a building or land for your social economy enterprise.

• Supply Management Processing Investment Fund 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Receive up to 5 million dollars in cost-sharing funding for your for-profit organization in the supply-managed sectors to invest in your processing facilities to improve productivity and/or efficiency through the acquisition of new automated equipment and technology.

• Support for innovation projects 

  Investissement Québec
  Get up to $350,000 to cover 50% of the costs of project planning, R&D, technology validation and technological showcase activities relating to the development of innovative products or processes.

• Support for mobilising projects 

  Investissement Québec
  Funding for projects involving the innovation of new products or processes, or the significant improvement of an existing product or process. To benefit from this program, projects must be carried out by a group of at least two entities.

• Sustainable Development Technology Fund 

  Sustainable Development Technology Canada
  Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $5 million for your pre-commercial technology that helps fight climate change, or deals with clean air, water and soil.

• Synergy Capital 

  ​Investissement Québec
  ​Are you an established corporation that subscribes for shares of an innovative growth-stage corporation? Obtain a non-refundable tax credit of up to $225,000.

• TECHNATION — Career Ready Program 

  ​TECHNATION
  Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 75% of the costs of a work term placement, to a maximum of $7,500 per placement, when you hire a post-secondary student. Maximum coverage for first-year students or those in under-represented groups.

• Talent Opportunities Program 

  O​ntario Chamber of Commerce
  Get a wage subsidy of up to $7,000 per student if you hire post-secondary students for WIL placements.

• Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research 

  Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  Refundable tax credit of up to 30% for R&D work conducted in partnership with another private company.

• Tax Credit for Salaries and Wages R&D 

  Revenu Québec
  Tax credit of 14 to 30% of labour costs for scientific research and experimental development expenditures in Quebec.

• Tax Holiday for Foreign Experts 

  Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  Attract recognized foreign experts who are highly qualified in the implementation of innovation projects to work in Quebec. They will receive a tax holiday ranging from 100% of taxable income in the first year, to 25% in the fifth year.

• Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec 

  Investissement Québec
  Tax credit on total eligible payroll of 30% for marine biotechnology, mariculture and recreational and tourism activities and 15% for all other eligible activities.

• Tax credit for an on-the-job training period 

  Revenu Québec
  Get a tax credit of the eligible trainee wages and other costs of on-the-job training up to a maximum of 32 weeks.

• Tax credit for design in Quebec 

  Revenu Québec
  Tax credit of 12% to 24% on the cost of in-house design activities. The maximum eligible salary for a year is $60,000 for a designer and $40,000 for a pattern maker.

• Tax credit for technology transfer in Quebec 

  Revenu Québec
  Tax credit of 40% of the costs of transferring technology from a college technology transfer centre or liaison and transfer centre.

• Tax credit for the design of factory-made products (industrial design component) 

  ​Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  Tax credit of 12% to 24% on the cost of in-house design activities (salary costs up to $60,000 admissible) or on the cost of external design activities by a consultant (65% of contract fees admissible).

• Tax credit relating to information technologies in small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses (in French only)

  Revenu Québec​
  Looking to modernize your business processes? Your manufacturing or primary sector SME could get a refundable tax credit for the integration of IT.

• Tax holiday for foreign researcher salaries in Quebec 

  Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  Attract highly skilled foreign researchers to work on SR&ED projects in Quebec by offering them a tax holiday ranging from 100% coverage of their taxable earnings in the first two years to 25% coverage in the fifth year.

• Technoclimat Program 

  Ministère de l'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
  Get a contribution to cover up to 50% of the cost for technological demonstration projects relating to energy efficiency, renewable energies, bioenergy or the reduction of GHG emissions.

• Technology and Business Demonstration 

  Hydro-Québec
  Get financial assistance of up to $500,000 to cover 75% of the costs of testing the technical and commercial viability of innovative energy-saving or power-demand optimization measures.

• Transformation numérique des entreprises collectives (in French only)

  Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité
  Get funding of up to $20,000 and training for the digital transformation of your collective business (cooperative or NPO).

• Transportez vert — Coaching 

  Ministère de l'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
  Get financial assistance of up to $150,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses involved in having a coach work with your road vehicle fleet managers on energy management, including identifying ways to reduce fuel consumption and GHG emissions, putting these measures into place, and tracking the results.

• Transportez vert — Ecodriving Training 

  Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
  Get up to $30,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses involved in training fleet drivers of light or heavy-duty road vehicles in reducing energy consumption and driving more efficiently. Assistance covers up to $1,000 per training session.

• Transportez vert — DC fast charging station 

  Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
  Get financial assistance of up to $60,000 to acquire and install direct current (DC) fast charging stations to promote vehicle fleet electrification.

• Valorization of thermal waste 

  Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
  Get financing to cover up to 100% of the costs of a thermal waste recovery project, including industrial discharges from incinerators, data centers or wastewater, to be used for the heat needs of all types of users.

• Vector 

  ​Zú
  Does your start-up operate in the creative and entertainment industry? Do you have an innovative idea that will drive your growth? The Vector program is designed for you.

• Workforce training measure 

  Emploi Québec
  Get a contribution of up to 50% in training costs to support the development of the professional skills of your workers and to counter the risk of job loss.

• Workplace Learning Program (in French only)

  ​Emploi-Québec
  ​To enhance the skills of your employees, you can use the expertise of your most experienced employees to train workers with less experience.

• Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Indigenous stream 

  Natural Resources Canada
  Access funding for indigenous-led awareness and education projects that address gaps in awareness, knowledge and public and industry confidence in zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) of all classes, lower-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicle options, and/or clean fuels.

• ÉcoPerformance Program — Analysis stream 

  Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
  Up to $300,000 to cover 75% of the costs of conducting a complete analysis of opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

• ÉcoPerformance Program — Implementation stream 

  Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
  Up to $5 million per project and maximum of $10 million per year per site for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

• ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems 

  Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
  Receive 75% of eligible costs up to $100,000 for the completion of analyses, audits, and procedures for the recommissioning of building heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, regardless of the form of energy used.

• ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation 

  Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
  Receive predefined and pre-quantified funding for efficiency, energy conversion and fugitive emission reduction projects.

Public administration

• Subsidy for universal access to businesses 

  ​City of Montreal
  ​If you want to improve the accessibility of your business premises in Montreal, you could get a grant to offset eligible costs.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

• Advance Payments Program (Agriculture) 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Get a low-interest, repayable cash advance of up to $1 million, with interest on the first $100,000 paid by the federal government. The advance covers 50% of the expected market value of the agricultural products you will produce or have in storage for the program year.

• AgPal 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada​
  Find information on programs and services available to you in the agriculture or agri-business sector.

• AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Up to $1 million over five years for not-for-profit organizations to help industry develop and adopt systems, standards and tools to support health and safety claims about Canadian agricultural and agri-food products.

• AgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Get up to $50,000 to implement third-party assurance certification projects that will help your company address international market requirements.

• AgriCommunication Program 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food
  Your not-for-profit organization can get a maximum of 70% funding of eligible costs on projects that focus on consumer awareness, sector awareness, and environmental sustainability, to build public trust within the agriculture sector. 

• AgriCompetitiveness Program 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  National associations and Indigenous groups can apply for up to $5 million over 5 years to cover 70% of the costs of activities that help the agricultural sector to leverage, coordinate and build on existing capacity; enhance safety; adapt to changing commercial and regulatory environments; seize new opportunities; share best practices; and provide mentorship opportunities.

• AgriDiversity Program 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Not-for-profit organizations can get up to $1 million in funding over 5 years for projects that help under-represented groups (youth, women, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities) to pursue entrepreneurship, leadership and careers in agriculture and agri-food.

• AgriInnovate Program 

  Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Get up to $5 million in repayable contributions to cover 50% of the cost of projects that aim to accelerate demonstration, commercialization and/or adoption of innovative products, technologies, processes or services that increase agri-sector competitiveness and sustainability.

• AgriInsurance 

  ​Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  If you are an agricultural producer facing significant revenue declines due to severe natural hazards., the interim insurance payments you receive from the government could increase from 50% to 75%, in accordance with the delivery of the program in your province/territory.

• AgriInvest 

  ​Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  ​Get up to $15,000 in matching contributions to set aside savings if you are an agricultural producer.

• AgriMarketing Program 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Get up to $2 million in financial support over five years to pursue new markets abroad.

• AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Your association in the agriculture, agri-food, or agri-based products sector, including fish and seafood, could get a contribution of matching funds, up to $2 million/year, for projects that break down trade barriers and build market success.

• AgriScience Program — Projects — Not-for-profit 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Your not-for-profit organization can get up to $5 million over 5 years to fund 70% of the cost of pre-commercial scientific research in priority areas.

• AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Your for-profit business can get up to $5 million over 5 years to fund 50% of the cost of pre-commercial scientific research in priority areas.

• AgriStability — Québec 

  La Financière agricole
  If your production margin falls below 70% of your reference margin, leading to a large decline in your farm income, get a payment of 75% of the difference.

• Agribusiness and Agrifood Young Entrepreneurs 

  Farm Credit Canada
  If you are under 40 years old, get a loan of up to $1 million to launch a new business or to take your operations to the next level.

• Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Get a financial contribution to develop a transformative clean technology or to expand a current technology, in 1 of 3 priority areas: green energy and energy efficiency, precision agriculture, and bioeconomy. Use this support for pre-market innovation, including research, development, demonstration and commercialization activities.

• Alimentation santé - Volet 1: Soutien à la réalisation d'études diagnostiques (in French only)

  Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation
  Receive up to $100,000 for food-related diagnostic studies.

• Alimentation santé - Volet 2: Soutien au développement et à la modification de la valeur nutritive de produits transformés québécois (in French only)

  Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation
  Get up to $150,000 for the development or modification of a health food product.

• Canada Pavilion Program 

  ​Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  If your export-ready company features products from the agriculture and agri-food sectors, you can get funding to offset the cost of booth prices on a show-by-show basis when you exhibit at trade shows.

• Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Get a loan of up to $500,000 to establish, improve and develop your farm—or up to $3 million for your co-operative to process, distribute and market agricultural goods.

• Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  If you’re a not-for-profit or Indigenous organization working towards sustainability and competitiveness by adopting new technology or building capacity, get up to $1 million per project in cost-shared funding to cover up to 50% of eligible project costs in most cases, and up to 75% for high-priority projects for the sector.

• Crop Inputs 

  Farm Credit Canada
  Get credit at a crop input retailer to purchase the inputs you need and pay after you sell your crops.

• Dimension E (in French only)

  ​Agricultrices du Québec
  Access free tools, training and advisors to facilitate your entrepreneurial process to access financing for the acquisition or transfer of a farm business.

• Efficient Farming Products 

  Hydro-Québec
  Get a rebate on the purchase and installation of lighting products and more efficient farm equipment, such as piglet warmers, fans and milk and milking conservation equipment.

• Environmental Solutions 

  Farm Credit Canada
  Get a pre-approved line of credit to make environmental upgrades to your farm.

• FCC Advancer Loan 

  Farm Credit Canada.
  Are your operations expanding? Do you need additional funds? The FCC Advancer could be of interest.

• FCC Credit Line 

  Farm Credit Canada
  ​Receive a pre-approved, renewable loan to help you meet your cash flow requirements and give you the working capital to pursue your activities.

• Farm Credit Canada — Loans and lending options 

  Farm Credit Canada
  You could access flexible financing options for your farming, agri-food or agribusiness operation.

• Farm Income Stabilization Insurance Program 

  ​La Financière agricole du Québec
  Receive compensation when the average selling price of an agricultural product or farm is less than the stabilized income.

• Farm Transfer Transition Loans 

  Farm Credit Canada
  Access loans to help the transition of a farm from seller to buyer, including for intergenerational farm transfers.

• FinDev Canada Financing and Investment 

  FinDev Canada
  Direct loans, loan guarantees, structured project financing and investments are available for companies operating in developing countries that bring sustainable social and economic benefits to local communities.

• Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots 

  Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs
  Existing forestry companies in Quebec can get assistance in varying amounts for technical and silvicultural work and certification activities on private woodlots.

• Financial support for aspiring farmers 

  La Financière agricole
  Get up to $50,000 to work an existing farm or start a new business.

• Financing for sustainable agri-food businesses (in French only)

  ​Fondaction
  If you are planning to grow your agri-food business, you could benefit from coaching and customized financing.

• Fonds de développement des entreprises touristiques (in French only)

  ​Filaction
  Obtain a loan ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 for the realization of innovative projects that will improve the tourism offer in Quebec.

• Fonds de microcrédit agricole (in French only)

  ​MRC de la Vallée-du-Richelieu
  Get an interest-free loan to help you develop your farm business.

• Fonds fertile (in French only)

  ​Union des producteurs agricoles
  Get a non-refundable grant of up to $50,000 for your agri-food development project.

• Forestry Financing 

  La Financière agricole
  Get low interest rate loans and assistance resources for forestry projects.

• Funding programs for wildlife protection 

  ​Fondation de la faune du Québec
  Obtain financial assistance for the implementation of conservation, development or enhancement projects for wildlife habitats in Quebec.

• Genome Funding Opportunities 

  Genome British Columbia
  Access current research funding competitions for genomics research addressing health, forestry, fisheries, aquaculture, energy, mining and environment industry needs.

• Investment fund for young farmers (in French only)

  Fonds d'investissement pour la relève agricole
  ​Are you an agricultural entrepreneur 39 years old or younger? You may be eligible for assistance to acquire or lease agricultural land with option to purchase.

• Nicolet-Yamaska Agri-Food Investment Fund (in French only)

  Service de développement économique de la MRC de Nicolet-Yamaska​
  You could receive financial assistance of up to $10,000 to start or expand your non-conventional-sized agri-food business.

• Ocean Supercluster 

  ​Canada's Ocean Supercluster
  Get a grant to cover a portion of eligible expenses for a collaborative project in a wide range of industries including marine renewable energy, fisheries, aquaculture, oil and gas, defence, shipbuilding and transportation. Activities may include digital sensors and monitoring, autonomous marine vehicles, energy generation, automation, marine biotechnology and marine engineering technologies.

• Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 1 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Get a non-repayable contribution to cover up to 70% of the costs of on-farm investments in modernizing operations, increasing efficiency, biosecurity, environmental sustainability, and meeting changing consumer demands, retroactive to March 19, 2019.

• Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  If you were 35 years old or younger on January 1, 2021, get a non-repayable contribution to cover up to 85% of the costs of on-farm investments in modernizing operations, increasing efficiency, biosecurity, environmental sustainability, and meeting changing consumer demands, retroactive to March 19, 2019.

• Programme d’appui financier au développement du secteur des pêches et de l’aquaculture commerciales - Volet 1 - Appui au développement [PDF](in French only)

  Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation
  Obtain financial assistance of up to $1,000,000 for the development of products or the implementation of innovative processes aimed at increasing your company's production and sales.

• Programme d’appui financier au développement du secteur des pêches et de l’aquaculture commerciales - Volet 2 - Amélioration de la compétitivité des entreprises de transformation des produits [PDF](in French only)

  Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation
  Receive up to $300,000 in financial assistance to improve the productivity, food safety and security of your products in order to strengthen your company's competitiveness.

• Programme d’appui financier au développement du secteur des pêches et de l’aquaculture commerciales - Volet 3 - Amélioration des performances environnementales [PDF](in French only)

  Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation
  Receive up to $2,000,000 in financial assistance for the adoption of new techniques and technologies to improve your company's environmental performance.

• Programmes d'aide financière dans le domaine forestier (in French only)

  Fédération des producteurs forestiers du Québec
  Get financial assistance for forest management, wildlife management, conservation of a natural environment or the purchase of a woodlot through one of these programs.

• Springboard for Agricultural Youth 

  Sollio Cooperative Group
  Access training, tools and a $15,000 grant for your project to establish or take over the farm business in which you work.aAccess training, tools and a $15,000 grant for your project to establish or take over the farm business in which you work.

• Support for the purchase of a first commercial fishing business (in French only)

  MAPAQ
  Are you thinking of acquiring your first fishing business? If so, you may be eligible for financial support to do so.

• Support program for positioning Quebec alcohol in the SAQ network 

  Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  Get a reimbursement between 4% and 18% of net SAQ sales on artisan alcoholic beverages you produce, to a maximum of $450 000.

• Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land 

  ​La Financière agricole du Québec
  Get a grant of up to $20,000 when you secure a loan guarantee of up to $200,000 from La Financière agricole for on-farm agri-environmental projects, or ones that will enhance the value of your cultivated land.

• Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support 

  ​La Financière agricole du Québec
  Get a grant of up to $15,000 when you secure a loan guarantee of up to $150,000 from La Financière agricole for agribusiness projects related to supply-managed production or maple syrup production.

• Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus 

  ​La Financière agricole du Québec
  Get a grant of up to $150,000 when you secure a loan guarantee of up to $600,000 from La Financière agricole for all projects except those related to supply-managed production or maple syrup production.

• TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good 

  ​Telus
  Get funding for your innovative projects in health, education, agriculture and the environment.

• Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property 

  Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  If you create a new business by commercializing intellectual property stemming from a university or public research centre, you could be eligible for a tax holiday for up to 10 years.

• Women Entrepreneur Program 

  Farm Credit Canada
  Get access to financing, as well as resources designed specifically to help you develop your skills as you start or grow your business.

• Young Farmers 

  Farm Credit Canada
  Loans for agricultural producers under age 40 to start a farm or take it to the next level.

Arts, entertainment and recreation

• Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Not-for-Profit 

  Canadian Heritage
  Get a contribution of up to $1.2 million for a book industry project related to marketing, digital technology, professional-development and more.

• Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects 

  ​Canada Council for the Arts
  Get a grant of up to $100,000 for projects up to 12 months involving creating (research/writing), knowing (mentorship, training) or sharing (exhibitions, presentations, collaborations) — including those with non-Indigenous artists.

• Export and cultural visibility support program 

  Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
  Funding in varying amounts for activities relating to the export of Quebec cultural products, in the form of non-repayable or partially repayable grants.

• FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry 

  Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings
  Get funding for the production and marketing of English-language Canadian sound recordings, domestic and international touring and showcasing, and more.

• Financial aid for festivals and tourist events (in French only)

  ​Tourisme et loisirs
  

  Are you planning to hold a festival or tourist event between May 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025? The financial aid program for festivals and tourist events may interest you.

• Financial assistance for music production and variety programming (in French only)

  ​SODEC
  ​Do you own a music, entertainment-production, or artist management company? If so, you could get a grant for your commercial activities.

• Financing program for cultural businesses 

  Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
  Loans, loan guarantees and capital investments for cultural businesses, as well as tax credit advances for film, books, sound productions and shows.

• Fonds de développement des entreprises touristiques (in French only)

  ​Filaction
  Obtain a loan ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 for the realization of innovative projects that will improve the tourism offer in Quebec.

• Funding from Canada Council for the Arts 

  ​Canada Counsil for the Arts
  Are you an artist? You may be eligible to apply for various grants and prizes through the Canada Council for the Arts.

• Programme de soutien à la diversité commerciale du Sud-Ouest (in French only)

  ​PME MTL
  Get a grant of up to $20,000 for the establishment of your business in the South West Island of Montreal.

• Recognition for artists 

  ​Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
  Get financial assistance to support your artistic career if you are part of an Aboriginal community. 

• Subsidies for artists in the visual arts and craft arts 

  ​Ville de Montréal
  Receive financial assistance if you are a professional visual and fine craft artist, tenant or owner of a studio space.

• Subsidy for universal access to businesses 

  ​City of Montreal
  ​If you want to improve the accessibility of your business premises in Montreal, you could get a grant to offset eligible costs.

• Tax credit for film production services 

  Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
  Refundable tax credit of 20% to 36% of the cost of labour and goods relating to film production, computer-aided animation and special effects.

• Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec 

  Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
  Tax credit of up to 35% of labour costs and production expenses relating to showcasing your Quebec production outside the province, up to a maximum credit of $350,000 per production.

• Tax credits for production of multimedia titles 

  Investissement Québec
  Refundable tax credit for multimedia producers may amount to 37.5% of eligible labour expenditures.

• Tourist establishment accessibility program 

  ​Kéroul
  ​This program provides financial assistance to tourism enterprises wishing to improve their infrastructures to make them accessible to people with disabilities.

Other services except public administration

• AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Up to $1 million over five years for not-for-profit organizations to help industry develop and adopt systems, standards and tools to support health and safety claims about Canadian agricultural and agri-food products.

• AgriCompetitiveness Program 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  National associations and Indigenous groups can apply for up to $5 million over 5 years to cover 70% of the costs of activities that help the agricultural sector to leverage, coordinate and build on existing capacity; enhance safety; adapt to changing commercial and regulatory environments; seize new opportunities; share best practices; and provide mentorship opportunities.

• AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Your association in the agriculture, agri-food, or agri-based products sector, including fish and seafood, could get a contribution of matching funds, up to $2 million/year, for projects that break down trade barriers and build market success.

• AgriScience Program — Projects — Not-for-profit 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Your not-for-profit organization can get up to $5 million over 5 years to fund 70% of the cost of pre-commercial scientific research in priority areas.

• Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN) 

  Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks
  Is your next-generation communication solutions project ready for commercialization? You could qualify for commercialization support.

• Development of E-Business Tax Credit 

  Investissement Québec
  Tax credit of 30% (24% refundable and 6% non-refundable) for information technology (IT) sector salaries up to a maximum of $25,000 per employee working on e-business activities.

• Diversify your economy 

  Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
  Support for SMEs and NPOs to attract international organizations to the regions, draw tourists from outside Quebec or acquire community economic facilities.

• ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI) 

  ECO Canada
  Hire an intern for 6 to 12 months for an environmental science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) job and receive a subsidy up to $25 000 to cover up to 80% of their salary.

• Financial assistance program for businesses affected by major construction 

  ​Ville de Montréal
  Receive a grant of up to $40,000 to offset your loss of income if your establishment is located in an area affected by major work.

• Fonds Entrepreneuriat commercial 

  PME MTL
  Receive up to $25,000 in financial assistance to develop your business in the retail sector.

• Genome Canada 

  Genome Canada
  Your not-for-profit organization could get funding for R&D projects in genomics related to agriculture, energy, environment, fisheries, forestry, health and mining.

• Genome Funding Opportunities 

  Genome British Columbia
  Access current research funding competitions for genomics research addressing health, forestry, fisheries, aquaculture, energy, mining and environment industry needs.

• Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology (ICE) Venture Fund 

  ​Business Development Bank of Canada
  ​Benefit from this funding if your business is in industrial, clean and energy technology sector and has a strong potential for productivity growth.

• Subsidy for universal access to businesses 

  ​City of Montreal
  ​If you want to improve the accessibility of your business premises in Montreal, you could get a grant to offset eligible costs.

Retail trade

• "Artère en transformation" : Subsidy for businesses 

  ​Ville de Montréal
  Obtain financial assistance of up to $250,000 per building to renovate and modernize your commercial spaces located on an artery that has undergone major underground infrastructure work.

• Agribusiness and Agrifood Young Entrepreneurs 

  Farm Credit Canada
  If you are under 40 years old, get a loan of up to $1 million to launch a new business or to take your operations to the next level.

• Boosted support from Nutrition North Canada 

  ​Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
  Get a subsidy to help lower the high costs associated with stocking and shipping various personal hygiene products and nutritious food to the North, including product purchasing costs, transportation, insurance and overhead. These savings can then be passed on to your customers.

• Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Not-for-Profit 

  Canadian Heritage
  Get a contribution of up to $1.2 million for a book industry project related to marketing, digital technology, professional-development and more.

• Canada Pavilion Program 

  ​Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  If your export-ready company features products from the agriculture and agri-food sectors, you can get funding to offset the cost of booth prices on a show-by-show basis when you exhibit at trade shows.

• Development of E-Business Tax Credit 

  Investissement Québec
  Tax credit of 30% (24% refundable and 6% non-refundable) for information technology (IT) sector salaries up to a maximum of $25,000 per employee working on e-business activities.

• Financial assistance program for businesses affected by major construction 

  ​Ville de Montréal
  Receive a grant of up to $40,000 to offset your loss of income if your establishment is located in an area affected by major work.

• Financing for sustainable agri-food businesses (in French only)

  ​Fondaction
  If you are planning to grow your agri-food business, you could benefit from coaching and customized financing.

• Fonds Entrepreneuriat commercial 

  PME MTL
  Receive up to $25,000 in financial assistance to develop your business in the retail sector.

• Fonds Entrepreneuriat commercial 

  ​PME MTL​
  ​Do you own a commercial enterprise and need help to recover economically from the crisis? You could receive a grant of up to $10,000.

• LaSalle Commercial Vitality Fund 

  ​PME MTL
  Obtain a grant of up to $20,000 for the modernization and implementation of your business in the borough of LaSalle.

• Programme de soutien à la diversité commerciale du Sud-Ouest (in French only)

  ​PME MTL
  Get a grant of up to $20,000 for the establishment of your business in the South West Island of Montreal.

• Renovation subsidy for retail businesses on Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest 

  ​Ville de Montréal
  Receive a grant of up to $320,000 to renovate the interior or exterior of your commercial building if it was affected by the work that took place on Sainte-Catherine Street West.

• Retail business renovation subsidy 

  City of Montréal
  ​If you are the owner of a commercial building in Montreal, you could obtain a grant to modernize the layout of your business.

• Shopify Capital Funding 

  ​Shopify Capital
  ​Are you a Shopify merchant? If you are, you could receive a loan of up to $500,000 from Shopify.

• Subsidy for universal access to businesses 

  ​City of Montreal
  ​If you want to improve the accessibility of your business premises in Montreal, you could get a grant to offset eligible costs.

• Support program for positioning Quebec alcohol in the SAQ network 

  Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  Get a reimbursement between 4% and 18% of net SAQ sales on artisan alcoholic beverages you produce, to a maximum of $450 000.

• Transformation numérique program (in French only)

  ​CIETECH
  ​Are you a merchant who wants to initiate a digital transformation in your business? You could receive 10 hours of support for a low price.

Wholesale trade

• Agribusiness and Agrifood Young Entrepreneurs 

  Farm Credit Canada
  If you are under 40 years old, get a loan of up to $1 million to launch a new business or to take your operations to the next level.

• Boosted support from Nutrition North Canada 

  ​Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
  Get a subsidy to help lower the high costs associated with stocking and shipping various personal hygiene products and nutritious food to the North, including product purchasing costs, transportation, insurance and overhead. These savings can then be passed on to your customers.

• Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Not-for-Profit 

  Canadian Heritage
  Get a contribution of up to $1.2 million for a book industry project related to marketing, digital technology, professional-development and more.

• Canada Pavilion Program 

  ​Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  If your export-ready company features products from the agriculture and agri-food sectors, you can get funding to offset the cost of booth prices on a show-by-show basis when you exhibit at trade shows.

• Development of E-Business Tax Credit 

  Investissement Québec
  Tax credit of 30% (24% refundable and 6% non-refundable) for information technology (IT) sector salaries up to a maximum of $25,000 per employee working on e-business activities.

• Financing for sustainable agri-food businesses (in French only)

  ​Fondaction
  If you are planning to grow your agri-food business, you could benefit from coaching and customized financing.

• Fonds Entrepreneuriat commercial 

  ​PME MTL​
  ​Do you own a commercial enterprise and need help to recover economically from the crisis? You could receive a grant of up to $10,000.

• Subsidy for universal access to businesses 

  ​City of Montreal
  ​If you want to improve the accessibility of your business premises in Montreal, you could get a grant to offset eligible costs.

Construction

• Apprenticeships Program 

  ​Career Launcher
  You can receive $5,000 to hire a first-year apprentice and $5,000 more for an equity-deserving apprentice, in one of the 39 Red Seal trades.

• ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program 

  Employment and Social Development Canada
  Employers can receive a $5,000 cash incentive to hire first-year apprentices in 39 Red Seal Trades, and an additional $5,000 if the apprentice is from an underrepresented group.

• Financial support for owners of industrial lots in eastern Montréal 

  ​Ville de Montréal
  Get a grant covering up to 75% of eligible expenses for the rehabilitation of your industrial land in the east end of Montreal.

• Financing programs for recruitment and employability in the construction industry 

  Discover the main financing programs available for hiring and training employees in the construction sector.

• Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations and Inuit Youth 

  Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
  Wage subsidy for Indigenous businesses and other Indigenous organizations that give First Nations and Inuit youth work experience or on-the-job training in the housing sector.

• INNOV-R — CQRDA (in French only)

  ​Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec
  Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project in the field of aluminum.

• Innovative Projects Program 

  Hydro-Québec
  ​You could receive financial support if you are considering building eco-friendly homes in Quebec that generate electricity savings.

• Novoclimat — Grand bâtiment multilogement (in French only)

  Ministère de L'Économie et des Ressources naturelles
  Financial assistance to the developer is eligible for the construction of a new Novoclimat certified building, which applies to buildings over 600m2 and up to 10 floors.

• Novoclimat — Maisons (in French only)

  Ministère de L'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
  A maximum of $2500 in financial assistance is paid to the general contractor for a house that has been inspected, tested and delivered with a government certification confirming that it meets the objectives of the Novoclimat program by a Novoclimat or Novoclimat Sélect - Maison contractor. Financial assistance of up to $4,000 is also available to the homeowner.

• Novoclimat — Petit bâtiment multilogement (in French only)

  Ministère de L'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
  Financial assistance paid to the project developer is eligible for the construction of a new Novoclimat certified building, whether it is a duplex, triplex or quadruplex, as well as for apartment buildings of 3 floors or less and 600 m² or less.

• Real estate fund 

  ​Fonds de solidarité FTQ
  Get an investment for your start-up business with an environmentally responsible construction, renovation or building revitalization project.

• Support for hiring workers who have suffered employment injuries (in French only)

  CNESST​
  You may be able to obtain a grant to hire workers who have suffered employment injuries.

• Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy 

  ​Ville de Montréal
  Get a grant equivalent to the increase in property tax if your company carries out construction or renovation work in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction Professional, scientific and technical services

• FinDev Canada Financing and Investment 

  FinDev Canada
  Direct loans, loan guarantees, structured project financing and investments are available for companies operating in developing countries that bring sustainable social and economic benefits to local communities.

• Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program 

  Mining Industry Human Resources Council
  Get a wage subsidy of up to $7,000 to create new work-integrated learning opportunities for students in mining-related post-secondary education programs.

• Genome Funding Opportunities 

  Genome British Columbia
  Access current research funding competitions for genomics research addressing health, forestry, fisheries, aquaculture, energy, mining and environment industry needs.

• INNOV-R — CQRDA (in French only)

  ​Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec
  Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project in the field of aluminum.

• INNOV-R — InnovÉÉ 

  Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec
  Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project relating to the electricity industry, smart grids, transportation electrification or intelligent vehicles.

• Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology (ICE) Venture Fund 

  ​Business Development Bank of Canada
  ​Benefit from this funding if your business is in industrial, clean and energy technology sector and has a strong potential for productivity growth.

• Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 1 

  ​Ministère de l'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
  Get up to $300,000 to cover a maximum of 75% of eligible expenses for feasibility studies involving a project to produce renewable natural gas for injection into the grid or a project to connect to the gas grid.

• Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2 

  Ministère de l'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
  Get up to $15 million to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses for a project to produce and inject natural gas into the distribution grid, or to connect to distribution grid of RNG production sites.

Manufacturing

• AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Up to $1 million over five years for not-for-profit organizations to help industry develop and adopt systems, standards and tools to support health and safety claims about Canadian agricultural and agri-food products.

• AgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Get up to $50,000 to implement third-party assurance certification projects that will help your company address international market requirements.

• AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Your association in the agriculture, agri-food, or agri-based products sector, including fish and seafood, could get a contribution of matching funds, up to $2 million/year, for projects that break down trade barriers and build market success.

• AgriScience Program — Projects — Not-for-profit 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Your not-for-profit organization can get up to $5 million over 5 years to fund 70% of the cost of pre-commercial scientific research in priority areas.

• AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Your for-profit business can get up to $5 million over 5 years to fund 50% of the cost of pre-commercial scientific research in priority areas.

• Agribusiness and Agrifood Young Entrepreneurs 

  Farm Credit Canada
  If you are under 40 years old, get a loan of up to $1 million to launch a new business or to take your operations to the next level.

• Apprenticeships Program 

  ​Career Launcher
  You can receive $5,000 to hire a first-year apprentice and $5,000 more for an equity-deserving apprentice, in one of the 39 Red Seal trades.

• CCAA — Student Work Placement Program 

  ​Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace
  Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 70% of the costs of a work term placement, to a maximum of $7,000 per placement, when you hire a post-secondary student in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and business programs. Maximum coverage is for first-year students or those in under-represented groups.

• Canada Pavilion Program 

  ​Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  If your export-ready company features products from the agriculture and agri-food sectors, you can get funding to offset the cost of booth prices on a show-by-show basis when you exhibit at trade shows.

• Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN) 

  Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks
  Is your next-generation communication solutions project ready for commercialization? You could qualify for commercialization support.

• Development of E-Business Tax Credit 

  Investissement Québec
  Tax credit of 30% (24% refundable and 6% non-refundable) for information technology (IT) sector salaries up to a maximum of $25,000 per employee working on e-business activities.

• FinDev Canada Financing and Investment 

  FinDev Canada
  Direct loans, loan guarantees, structured project financing and investments are available for companies operating in developing countries that bring sustainable social and economic benefits to local communities.

• Financing for sustainable agri-food businesses (in French only)

  ​Fondaction
  If you are planning to grow your agri-food business, you could benefit from coaching and customized financing.

• INNOV-R — CQRDA (in French only)

  ​Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec
  Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project in the field of aluminum.

• INNOV-R — InnovÉÉ 

  Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec
  Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project relating to the electricity industry, smart grids, transportation electrification or intelligent vehicles.

• Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology (ICE) Venture Fund 

  ​Business Development Bank of Canada
  ​Benefit from this funding if your business is in industrial, clean and energy technology sector and has a strong potential for productivity growth.

• Innovative Manufacturer Financing [PDF](in French only)

  ​Investissement Québec
  ​Small and medium manufacturers in Quebec can get financing to help create new processes, integrate new technologies, and increase productivity.

• NGen Cluster Building Project 

  NGEN - Next Generation Manufacturing
  You can get a funding of up to $150, 000 to cover a maximum of 50% of eligible costs if you work within an industry-led, membership-based organization to enhance capabilities and growth through the application of, or access to advanced manufacturing technologies, best practices and principles.

• Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1 

  Recyc-Québec
  Receive up to $1 million funding to cover up to 70% of expenses to support beverage container packaging projects in Quebec, including optimization, expansion or implementation of structured reuse.

• Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2 

  Recyc-Québec
  Receive up to $2 million funding to cover up to 70% of expenses to support projects involving packaging and recycling or recycling only of beverage containers in Quebec, including the optimization, expansion or implementation of structured reuse networks.

• Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property 

  Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  If you create a new business by commercializing intellectual property stemming from a university or public research centre, you could be eligible for a tax holiday for up to 10 years.

Finance and insurance

• FinDev Canada Financing and Investment 

  FinDev Canada
  Direct loans, loan guarantees, structured project financing and investments are available for companies operating in developing countries that bring sustainable social and economic benefits to local communities.

Management of companies and enterprises

Information and cultural industries

• Canada Book Fund Publishing Support 

  Canadian Heritage
  Contributions for ongoing production, marketing and distribution of Canadian-authored books, in Canada and globally.

• Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Internships 

  Canadian Heritage
  Contributions of up to $22,500 (typically $15,000) for internships in the book publishing, distribution, marketing, wholesale or retail sectors representing Canadian authors.

• Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Not-for-Profit 

  Canadian Heritage
  Get a contribution of up to $1.2 million for a book industry project related to marketing, digital technology, professional-development and more.

• ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI) 

  ECO Canada
  Hire an intern for 6 to 12 months for an environmental science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) job and receive a subsidy up to $25 000 to cover up to 80% of their salary.

• Export and cultural visibility support program 

  Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
  Funding in varying amounts for activities relating to the export of Quebec cultural products, in the form of non-repayable or partially repayable grants.

• Financial assistance for music production and variety programming (in French only)

  ​SODEC
  ​Do you own a music, entertainment-production, or artist management company? If so, you could get a grant for your commercial activities.

• Financing program for cultural businesses 

  Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
  Loans, loan guarantees and capital investments for cultural businesses, as well as tax credit advances for film, books, sound productions and shows.

• Fonds de développement des entreprises touristiques (in French only)

  ​Filaction
  Obtain a loan ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 for the realization of innovative projects that will improve the tourism offer in Quebec.

• Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology (ICE) Venture Fund 

  ​Business Development Bank of Canada
  ​Benefit from this funding if your business is in industrial, clean and energy technology sector and has a strong potential for productivity growth.

• Programme Appui aux initiatives internationales (in French only)

  ​Ministère de la Culture et des Communications
  Obtain financial assistance for the implementation of initiatives aimed at supporting Quebec cultural actors in their international projects.

• Programme de soutien à la diversité commerciale du Sud-Ouest (in French only)

  ​PME MTL
  Get a grant of up to $20,000 for the establishment of your business in the South West Island of Montreal.

• Quebec book publishing tax credit 

  Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
  Credit of 27% to 35% on various costs associated with publishing books, comic strips and collections of poetry in Quebec, including developing foreign markets, major publishing projects, translation into other languages and creation of digital versions.

• Subsidy for universal access to businesses 

  ​City of Montreal
  ​If you want to improve the accessibility of your business premises in Montreal, you could get a grant to offset eligible costs.

• Tax credits for production of multimedia titles 

  Investissement Québec
  Refundable tax credit for multimedia producers may amount to 37.5% of eligible labour expenditures.

• Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property 

  Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  If you create a new business by commercializing intellectual property stemming from a university or public research centre, you could be eligible for a tax holiday for up to 10 years.

• Tourist establishment accessibility program 

  ​Kéroul
  ​This program provides financial assistance to tourism enterprises wishing to improve their infrastructures to make them accessible to people with disabilities.

• Ubisoft Entrepreneurs 

  ​Ubisoft
  Get funding, coaching and a chance to network with Ubisoft partners to grow your techno-creative business.

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

• Subsidy for universal access to businesses 

  ​City of Montreal
  ​If you want to improve the accessibility of your business premises in Montreal, you could get a grant to offset eligible costs.

• Tourist establishment accessibility program 

  ​Kéroul
  ​This program provides financial assistance to tourism enterprises wishing to improve their infrastructures to make them accessible to people with disabilities.

Educational services

• Genome Canada 

  Genome Canada
  Your not-for-profit organization could get funding for R&D projects in genomics related to agriculture, energy, environment, fisheries, forestry, health and mining.

• Subsidy for universal access to businesses 

  ​City of Montreal
  ​If you want to improve the accessibility of your business premises in Montreal, you could get a grant to offset eligible costs.

Accommodation and food services

• "Artère en transformation" : Subsidy for businesses 

  ​Ville de Montréal
  Obtain financial assistance of up to $250,000 per building to renovate and modernize your commercial spaces located on an artery that has undergone major underground infrastructure work.

• AgriScience Program — Projects — Not-for-profit 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Your not-for-profit organization can get up to $5 million over 5 years to fund 70% of the cost of pre-commercial scientific research in priority areas.

• AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Your for-profit business can get up to $5 million over 5 years to fund 50% of the cost of pre-commercial scientific research in priority areas.

• FinDev Canada Financing and Investment 

  FinDev Canada
  Direct loans, loan guarantees, structured project financing and investments are available for companies operating in developing countries that bring sustainable social and economic benefits to local communities.

• Financial assistance program for businesses affected by major construction 

  ​Ville de Montréal
  Receive a grant of up to $40,000 to offset your loss of income if your establishment is located in an area affected by major work.

• Fonds Entrepreneuriat commercial 

  PME MTL
  Receive up to $25,000 in financial assistance to develop your business in the retail sector.

• Fonds de développement des entreprises touristiques (in French only)

  ​Filaction
  Obtain a loan ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 for the realization of innovative projects that will improve the tourism offer in Quebec.

• LaSalle Commercial Vitality Fund 

  ​PME MTL
  Obtain a grant of up to $20,000 for the modernization and implementation of your business in the borough of LaSalle.

• Programme de soutien financier pour les milieux de vie privés pour ainés (in French only)

  ​Direction des assurances du réseau de la santé et des services sociaux
  Get financial assistance to offset the latest increase in insurance premiums for your private residence for seniors.

• Programme de soutien à la diversité commerciale du Sud-Ouest (in French only)

  ​PME MTL
  Get a grant of up to $20,000 for the establishment of your business in the South West Island of Montreal.

• Roulez Vert — Multi-unit building charging station rebate 

  Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
  If you own a multi-unit residential building, you can get up to $25,000 to buy, lease and install one or more 240 VAC charging stations that enable your tenants to recharge their electric vehicles.

• Subsidy for universal access to businesses 

  ​City of Montreal
  ​If you want to improve the accessibility of your business premises in Montreal, you could get a grant to offset eligible costs.

• Support program for positioning Quebec alcohol in the SAQ network 

  Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  Get a reimbursement between 4% and 18% of net SAQ sales on artisan alcoholic beverages you produce, to a maximum of $450 000.

• Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property 

  Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  If you create a new business by commercializing intellectual property stemming from a university or public research centre, you could be eligible for a tax holiday for up to 10 years.

• Tourist establishment accessibility program 

  ​Kéroul
  ​This program provides financial assistance to tourism enterprises wishing to improve their infrastructures to make them accessible to people with disabilities.

Real estate and rental and leasing

• "Artère en transformation" : Subsidy for businesses 

  ​Ville de Montréal
  Obtain financial assistance of up to $250,000 per building to renovate and modernize your commercial spaces located on an artery that has undergone major underground infrastructure work.

• ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI) 

  ECO Canada
  Hire an intern for 6 to 12 months for an environmental science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) job and receive a subsidy up to $25 000 to cover up to 80% of their salary.

• Financial support for owners of industrial lots in eastern Montréal 

  ​Ville de Montréal
  Get a grant covering up to 75% of eligible expenses for the rehabilitation of your industrial land in the east end of Montreal.

• Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations and Inuit Youth 

  Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
  Wage subsidy for Indigenous businesses and other Indigenous organizations that give First Nations and Inuit youth work experience or on-the-job training in the housing sector.

• Programme de soutien financier pour les milieux de vie privés pour ainés (in French only)

  ​Direction des assurances du réseau de la santé et des services sociaux
  Get financial assistance to offset the latest increase in insurance premiums for your private residence for seniors.

• Programme d’aide à la modernisation des installations de certaines résidences privées pour aînés (in French only)

  Société d'Habitation du Québec
  Receive up to $160,000 in financial assistance to help with the cost of renovations required to maintain your insurance policy and certification for your private seniors' residence.

• Subsidy for universal access to businesses 

  ​City of Montreal
  ​If you want to improve the accessibility of your business premises in Montreal, you could get a grant to offset eligible costs.

• Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy 

  ​Ville de Montréal
  Get a grant equivalent to the increase in property tax if your company carries out construction or renovation work in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.

Professional, scientific and technical services

• AI-Powered Supply Chains Supercluster (SCALE.AI) 

  ​Scale AI
  Get funding to cover up to 50% of the costs of collaborative projects that accelerate the adoption or commercialization of artifical intelligence (AI) for supply chains, when your SME partners with other Scale AI members.

• Accompagnement en technologies de la santé (in French only)

  ​PME  MTL et MEDTEQ+
  Get coaching and start-up financing to develop your business in the health technology field.

• AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  Your association in the agriculture, agri-food, or agri-based products sector, including fish and seafood, could get a contribution of matching funds, up to $2 million/year, for projects that break down trade barriers and build market success.

• BioTalent — Career Starter Program 

  ​BioTalent Canada
  Get up to 50% (maximum $20,000) in wage subsidies for a three to nine-month job placement in the bio-economy to adopt a diverse and inclusive skilled labour.

• BioTalent — Student Work Placement Program 

  ​BioTalent Canada
  If you’re in the business of healthcare or bioscience, you could get connected with a post-secondary student to work with you on a project up to 16 weeks and a subsidy to cover 70% of their salary, up to $7,000.

• CCAA — Student Work Placement Program 

  ​Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace
  Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 70% of the costs of a work term placement, to a maximum of $7,000 per placement, when you hire a post-secondary student in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and business programs. Maximum coverage is for first-year students or those in under-represented groups.

• Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program 

  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  If you’re a not-for-profit or Indigenous organization working towards sustainability and competitiveness by adopting new technology or building capacity, get up to $1 million per project in cost-shared funding to cover up to 50% of eligible project costs in most cases, and up to 75% for high-priority projects for the sector.

• Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN) 

  Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks
  Is your next-generation communication solutions project ready for commercialization? You could qualify for commercialization support.

• Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship - Stream 1 

  ​Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  Get a grant of up to $150,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs for carrying out research and an innovation project to develop and grow products and services for which the start-up was created.

• Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship - Stream 3 

  Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
  Receive up to $1.5 million in funding to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses for structuring projects that highlight collaborative research in AI by a cluster of companies that share project costs, benefits and intellectual property.

• Development of E-Business Tax Credit 

  Investissement Québec
  Tax credit of 30% (24% refundable and 6% non-refundable) for information technology (IT) sector salaries up to a maximum of $25,000 per employee working on e-business activities.

• Digital Technology Supercluster 

  ​Canada's Digital Technology Supercluster
  Get a grant to cover a portion of eligible expenses for a collaborative project in various industries. Activities may include R&D to improve connectivity, access to innovation, enabling partnerships and providing training for SMEs, women, Indigenous peoples and other underrepresented groups. Collaborators must be Digital Technology Canada members, with membership fees dependent on investment contributions.

• ECO Canada – Youth Employment in Natural Resources 

  ​ECO Canada
  Get up to $22,500 to cover up to 75% of wages when you hire a professional under age 31 for full-time employment in an environmental position related to STEM (Engery, Forestry, Minerals/Metals, Earth Sciences).

• ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI) 

  ECO Canada
  Hire an intern for 6 to 12 months for an environmental science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) job and receive a subsidy up to $25 000 to cover up to 80% of their salary.

• ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program 

  ​ECO Canada
  If you’re working on an environmental project, you could get connected with a post-secondary student in STEAM or business and a subsidy to cover 75% of their salary up to $7,500 for a maximum of 16 weeks.

• Financial assistance program for businesses affected by major construction 

  ​Ville de Montréal
  Receive a grant of up to $40,000 to offset your loss of income if your establishment is located in an area affected by major work.

• Genome Quebec Programs 

  ​Génome Québec
  Get funding for genomics R&D projects.

• INNOV-R — CQRDA (in French only)

  ​Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec
  Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project in the field of aluminum.

• INNOV-R — CRIAQ 

  Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec
  Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project in the field of aerospace.

• INNOV-R — InnovÉÉ 

  Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec
  Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project relating to the electricity industry, smart grids, transportation electrification or intelligent vehicles.

• Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology (ICE) Venture Fund 

  ​Business Development Bank of Canada
  ​Benefit from this funding if your business is in industrial, clean and energy technology sector and has a strong potential for productivity growth.

• Ocean Supercluster 

  ​Canada's Ocean Supercluster
  Get a grant to cover a portion of eligible expenses for a collaborative project in a wide range of industries including marine renewable energy, fisheries, aquaculture, oil and gas, defence, shipbuilding and transportation. Activities may include digital sensors and monitoring, autonomous marine vehicles, energy generation, automation, marine biotechnology and marine engineering technologies.

• Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling 

  ​RECYC-QUÉBEC
  ​Get funding of up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of costs related to R&D and commercial activities to diversify outcomes for unused tires or increase value for existing products.

• Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program (SR&ED) 

  Canada RevenueAgency
  Get a tax credit of 15% or a refundable tax credit of 35% on the first $3 million of project expenses if you are a small Canadian-controlled private corporation.

• Subsidy for universal access to businesses 

  ​City of Montreal
  ​If you want to improve the accessibility of your business premises in Montreal, you could get a grant to offset eligible costs.

• TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good 

  ​Telus
  Get funding for your innovative projects in health, education, agriculture and the environment.

• Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec 

  Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
  Tax credit of up to 35% of labour costs and production expenses relating to showcasing your Quebec production outside the province, up to a maximum credit of $350,000 per production.

• Tax credits for production of multimedia titles 

  Investissement Québec
  Refundable tax credit for multimedia producers may amount to 37.5% of eligible labour expenditures.

• Ubisoft Entrepreneurs 

  ​Ubisoft
  Get funding, coaching and a chance to network with Ubisoft partners to grow your techno-creative business.

Utilities

• Subsidy for universal access to businesses 

  ​City of Montreal
  ​If you want to improve the accessibility of your business premises in Montreal, you could get a grant to offset eligible costs.