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.
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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Global Innovation Clusters
Supports AI adoption, scale‑up and commercialization through resources and networking opportunities.
Innovative Solutions Canada
Provides funding to develop new innovations and test cutting‑edge prototypes in real‑life settings.
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy
Provides funding, mentorship, training and growth opportunities for women entrepreneurs through partner organizations.
Black Entrepreneurship Program
Supports Black entrepreneurs through Black‑led organizations and financial institutions offering funding and mentorship.
2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program
Provides targeted support, including funding and mentorship, for 2SLGBTQI+ SMEs across Canada.
Global Innovation Clusters
Financial support for the development of business-led innovation clusters in Canada.
Western innovation funding and support
Repayable funding for enterprises in Western Canada to move their technology research to the marketplace.
Northern Ontario innovation funding
Funding for innovation projects in Northern Ontario communities and businesses.
Innovation ecosystems in southern Ontario
Funding to develop strong regional networks that support business growth, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Southern Ontario business innovation
Funding to accelerate the growth of innovative businesses and commercialization of new technologies.
Quebec innovation funding
Funding for technology transfer, technology adoption and innovation in Quebec.
Innovative communities (Atlantic Canada)
Funding for strategic projects that build the economies of Atlantic Canadian communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canadian retail grants