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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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

Supports AI adoption, scale‑up and commercialization through resources and networking opportunities.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Innovative Solutions Canada

Provides funding to develop new innovations and test cutting‑edge prototypes in real‑life settings.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Women Entrepreneurship Strategy

Provides funding, mentorship, training and growth opportunities for women entrepreneurs through partner organizations.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Black Entrepreneurship Program

Supports Black entrepreneurs through Black‑led organizations and financial institutions offering funding and mentorship.

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Canadian Government (through partner organizations)

2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program

Provides targeted support, including funding and mentorship, for 2SLGBTQI+ SMEs across Canada.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Global Innovation Clusters

Financial support for the development of business-led innovation clusters in Canada.

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Western Economic Diversification Canada

Western innovation funding and support

Repayable funding for enterprises in Western Canada to move their technology research to the marketplace.

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FedNor

Northern Ontario innovation funding

Funding for innovation projects in Northern Ontario communities and businesses.

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FedDev Ontario

Innovation ecosystems in southern Ontario

Funding to develop strong regional networks that support business growth, innovation and entrepreneurship.

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FedDev Ontario

Southern Ontario business innovation

Funding to accelerate the growth of innovative businesses and commercialization of new technologies.

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Quebec Ministry of Economy and Innovation

Quebec innovation funding

Funding for technology transfer, technology adoption and innovation in Quebec.

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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Innovative communities (Atlantic Canada)

Funding for strategic projects that build the economies of Atlantic Canadian communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Canadian retail grants