Canada Sector Grants

Retail & E-commerce Business Grants

Retail and e-commerce businesses can access grants for digital transformation, premises improvement, and high street revitalisation. Local authorities and business improvement districts are key funding sources.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

High Street Support

High street shops can access shop front improvement grants, business rate relief, and local authority business support. Town centre regeneration programmes provide additional opportunities.

Digital Transformation

Grants support retailers moving online or improving their digital presence. E-commerce development, inventory systems, and digital marketing may be funded through regional schemes.

Sustainability & Accessibility

Retail businesses can access grants for energy efficiency, accessibility improvements, and sustainable practices. These often come through local authority programmes.

Canadian Retail Grants

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Global Innovation Clusters

Support for AI adoption, scale-up and commercialization, as well as other resources.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Women Entrepreneurship Strategy

The Women Entrepreneurship Strategy is a government-wide initiative to support women entrepreneurs in Canada. Supports women entrepreneurs through organizations offering funding, mentorship, training and growth opportunities.

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Black Entrepreneurship Program

The Black Entrepreneurship Program is a government-wide initiative to support Black entrepreneurs in Canada. Supports Black entrepreneurs through Black-led organizations and financial institutions offering funding and mentorship to help with business growth.

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2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program

Targeted support for 2SLGBTQI+ SMEs across Canada to start, scale and sustain a business.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Innovative Solutions Canada

Innovative Solutions Canada is a program that supports the development of innovative solutions to challenges faced by the federal government. Funding to develop new innovations and test cutting-edge prototypes in real-life settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Canadian retail grants