Canada Grant Types

Startup & New Business Grants

Startup grants help new businesses get off the ground. From pre-launch support to early-stage growth funding, there are programmes designed specifically for entrepreneurs and new ventures.

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Launch Funding

Grants to help you turn your business idea into reality. These cover initial costs like business planning, legal setup, equipment, and early marketing.

Accelerator Programmes

Many startup grants come as part of accelerator or incubator programmes, combining funding with mentoring, workspace, and networking opportunities.

Competition Prizes

Business plan competitions and startup awards offer prize funding alongside valuable publicity and investor connections.

Canadian Startup Support Grants

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Government of Alberta

BRIDGE program

Women entrepreneurs can access tailored supports to help them establish sustainable businesses.

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Government of Ontario

Summer Company

Offers start-up money to kick off a new summer business, as well as advice and mentorship from local business leaders to help get the business up and running

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Futurpreneur

Futurpreneur Canada

Provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39

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Black Entrepreneurship Startup Program

Provides startup loan financing and up to two years of mentorship, plus access to resources and networking opportunities with entrepreneurs across Canada

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Indigenous Entrepreneurship Startup Program

Provides start-up loan financing and up to two years of mentorship, plus access to resources and networking opportunities with entrepreneurs across Canada

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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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Government of Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Technology Start-Up Incentive

The Saskatchewan Technology Start-up Incentive is designed to encourage investment in the province's technology sector.

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Government of Manitoba

First Jobs Fund

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about startup support grants