Canada Sector Grants

Manufacturing Business Grants

UK manufacturing has access to significant grant funding for modernisation and growth. Made Smarter, regional growth programmes, and capital investment schemes support manufacturers to increase productivity and adopt new technologies.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

Made Smarter Programme

Made Smarter provides grants for manufacturers to adopt digital technologies including robotics, AI, additive manufacturing, and Industrial IoT. Regional hubs offer support alongside grant funding.

Capital Equipment Grants

Various regional programmes offer capital grants for manufacturing equipment. These typically fund 20-50% of machinery costs and require job creation or productivity targets.

Energy Efficiency Support

Manufacturing businesses can access grants for energy efficiency improvements, decarbonisation projects, and renewable energy adoption. These reduce costs while meeting sustainability targets.

Canadian Manufacturing Grants

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Government of Ontario

Aboriginal Participation Fund

Helps support Indigenous communities and organizations to participate in economic development activities associated with mineral exploration and development

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All SectorsCommunity & Social
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Government of Canada and Government of Ontario

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

Provides direct financial support to small, medium and large businesses with a plan to deliver short-term training to existing and new employees

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All SectorsSkills & Training
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Government of Canada

Adopt Digital Tools for Your Business

Apply for a grant to adopt digital tools for your business

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All SectorsDigital & Technology
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Government of Ontario

Digital Main Street

Delivers programs and funding to support businesses across Ontario

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All SectorsDigital & Technology
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Government of Ontario

Starter Company Plus

Apply for training, mentoring and a grant through Starter Company Plus

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

Start-up Financing

Get up to $150,000 to grow your business and expert advice to help you on your journey.

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All SectorsStartup Support
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Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund

The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund provides support for projects and investments to businesses, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for economic development in southwestern Ontario.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Site Readiness Program

The Site Readiness Program supports investment attraction and business expansion opportunities in Ontario by providing funding assistance to successful Applicants to help prepare their eligible industrial properties for potential investment opportunities.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Trade Commissioner Service

CanExport SMEs

The CanExport SMEs program offers competitive funding to help eligible Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises expand into new international markets.

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All SectorsExport & Trade
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Government of Saskatchewan

Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Tax Credit

This tax credit program supports growth and investment in Saskatchewan’s small and medium-sized businesses.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Government of Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)

The Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII) offers eligible corporations a reduction of the provincial Corporate Income Tax Rate (CIT) to six per cent for 10 or 15 years.

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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Government of Saskatchewan

Research and Development Tax Credit

Learn more about the Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit.

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Canadian manufacturing grants