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Capital and program funding matched to your business. By what you do, what you need it for, and who it's for. With an honest read on whether you can apply directly, or need a partner.

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The honest read
On every program, not just the good news

Each match tells you one of three things: apply directly, partner with an eligible non-profit, or not directly eligible. The read is shown on the card before you click.

All programs Closing soon Rolling Reopening Grants Loans Tax credits Wage subsidies Apply directly

Featured

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Mitacs Globalink Research Internship

Funds 12-week research internships hosting international undergrads at Canadian institutions.

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Mitacs
Federal · Grant · Closes Sep 16, 2026
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You do not apply to the funder directly. This one runs through a partner organization.

The honest read · from the match engine
AmountMitacs-funded student stipend/travel; no charge to host research grant. Academic-host program (not a direct business grant).
TimingCloses Sep 16, 2026
Who it is forAny
ApplyVia partner
94 national programs Sorted by closing date, then best match
Open to businesses in any province. Choose your province to add the programs available only there.

Dates are shown as verified on the date given. Programs change their windows without notice, so confirm with the funder before you rely on a date. Most programs here accept applications year-round and carry no deadline at all.

Coverage: Canadian business funding programs, federal, provincial and municipal. This is a maintained selection, not every program in the country.

Foundation · Loan

Windmill Microlending · Affordable Loans for Skilled Immigrants

Low-interest loans up to $15,000 for skilled immigrants/refugees to (re)build careers, incl. self-employment.

Loan (repayable), not a grant.

AmountLOAN, low-interest (fixed ~4.45%-5.95%), repayable · not a grant. Up to $15K. Primarily career/credentialing; supports self-employment paths.
TimingRolling, no deadline
Who it is forAny
ApplyDirectly
Rolling Apply ↗
Verified Aug 24, 2026
Federal · Wage subsidy

Science Horizons Youth Internship Program

Up to $25K-$30K wage subsidy to hire post-secondary grads for green/STEM jobs.

AmountWage subsidy (non-repayable): up to ~$25K + $5K training (often up to ~$30K / 80% via delivery partner). Hires recent grads.
TimingRolling, no deadline
Who it is forAny
ApplyDirectly
Rolling Apply ↗
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Federal · Loan

Canada Apprentice Loan

Interest-free loans up to $4,000 per technical-training period for Red Seal apprentices.

Loan (repayable), not a grant.

AmountLOAN · interest-free during training (max 6 yrs), then prime+2.5% (variable)/prime+5% (fixed). Up to $4K/period, $20K lifetime.
TimingRolling, no deadline
Who it is forAny
ApplyDirectly
Rolling Apply ↗
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Federal · Grant

CanNor IDEANorth (Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North)

Up to $6M for economic growth, business scale-up and small-scale infrastructure in YT/NT/NU.

AmountContribution: for-profit projects under $100K gov assistance funded up to 75% of costs; larger projects negotiated. Max $6M. Mostly non-repayable.
TimingRolling, no deadline
Who it is forAny
ApplyDirectly
Rolling Apply ↗
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Federal · Grant

Nutrition North Canada · Retail/Commercial Subsidy

Per-kilogram subsidy to northern retailers, food processors and suppliers shipping eligible food to isolated communities.

AmountPer-kg subsidy (non-repayable) based on weight of eligible food shipped; must be passed to consumers. For registered northern food retailers/processors/suppliers.
TimingRolling, no deadline
Who it is forAny
ApplyDirectly
Rolling Apply ↗
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Federal · Grant

NRC IRAP Accelerated Review Process / Technical & Innovation Advisory Services

Non-repayable contributions and expert advisory support for incorporated Canadian SMEs developing technology-driven products and services.

AmountContribution amounts negotiated per project; commonly tens of thousands up to ~$500K+ for larger projects. Non-repayable (grant).
TimingRolling, no deadline
Who it is forAny
ApplyDirectly
Rolling Apply ↗
Verified May 31, 2026
Federal · Tax credit

Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive

Federal investment tax credit refunding a portion of eligible R&D expenditures for Canadian businesses.

AmountTax credit, not cash grant. CCPCs: 35% refundable up to expenditure limit ($6M for tax years after Dec 15 2024); others 15%. Value scales with R&D spend.
TimingRolling, no deadline
Who it is forAny
ApplyDirectly
Rolling Apply ↗
Verified May 31, 2026
Federal · Grant

Mitacs Accelerate

Cost-shared research internship connecting companies with graduate/postdoc researchers on R&D projects.

AmountMitacs matches company cash (commonly 1:1). Net cost-shared research support; non-repayable to the company.
TimingRolling, no deadline
Who it is forAny
ApplyDirectly
Rolling Apply ↗
Verified May 31, 2026
Crown · Loan

BDC Small Business Loan

Online term loan up to $350,000 for established Canadian small businesses.

Loan (repayable), not a grant.

AmountLOAN, repayable with interest over ~60 months (first 6 interest-only) · not a grant. Easy stream up to $100K; Small Business Loan up to $350K.
TimingRolling, no deadline
Who it is forAny
ApplyDirectly
Rolling Apply ↗
Verified May 31, 2026
Crown · Service / advisory

EDC Trade & Export Financing / Insurance

Export credit insurance, working-capital guarantees and financing for Canadian exporters.

AmountFinancial services (insurance/guarantees/financing), not a grant. Fees/premiums apply; financing is repayable.
TimingRolling, no deadline
Who it is forAny
ApplyDirectly
Rolling Apply ↗
Verified May 31, 2026
Federal · Grant

NGen Advanced Manufacturing Project Funding

Cost-shared funding for collaborative advanced-manufacturing innovation projects.

AmountCost-shared non-repayable contribution to industry partners; amounts vary by call/project.
TimingRolling, no deadline
Who it is forAny
ApplyDirectly
Rolling Apply ↗
Verified May 31, 2026
Federal · Grant

AgriInvest

Matched savings account helping farm producers manage small income declines and make investments.

AmountGovernment matches producer deposits up to an annual maximum; matched funds are a grant-equivalent contribution.
TimingRolling, no deadline
Who it is forAny
ApplyDirectly
Rolling Apply ↗
Verified May 31, 2026
What these terms mean

Status

Rolling · accepts applications year-round, no fixed deadline.

Upcoming · intake opens on a set date or runs seasonally.

Funding type

Grant · money you do not repay, usually tied to a defined project or cost.

Loan · money you borrow and repay, often at better-than-market terms.

Tax credit · reduces the tax you owe, claimed on your return; not cash up front.

Wage subsidy · covers part of an employee's wages for a set period.

Voucher · a credit toward a specific service or supplier.

Equity · investment in exchange for a stake in your business.

Service / advisory · expertise, mentorship, or support rather than money.

Who runs it (level)

Federal · a Government of Canada program.

Provincial · a provincial or territorial government program.

Crown · a government-owned corporation (for example BDC or EDC). A "Crown loan" is a loan from one of these.

Municipal · a city or regional program.

Foundation · a non-government funder.

Repayable

No · not paid back (grants and credits).

Partial · part is repayable.

Yes · repaid (loans).

Access

Apply through a partner · the funder doesn't take applications directly from businesses. It channels the money through an intermediary (a non-profit, an Aboriginal Financial Institution, a lender, or a university) that you work with to access it. Start with that partner, not the funder.

Confirm current details · a specific detail (intake window or cap) was not confirmed at last check; verify on the official page before relying on it.

Spotlight

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Closing soon
CAAIN Agri-Food Automation & Intelligence Funding
Federal · Grant · Cost-shared GRANT (non-repayable): up to 40% of eligible costs, max ~$3M (some calls $500K). Requires 2+ Cdn SMEs.

Closes Oct 9, 2026. Apply: directly.

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Featured unlocks the full match.

Every program, with the honest read on each: apply directly, or you will need a partner.

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Capital you don't know exists.

Every year, Canadian small-business funding goes unclaimed. The programs are scattered across dozens of sites, and eligibility is rarely clear from the outside. The match tells you honestly, program by program, whether you can apply directly or need a partner.

No application. Just the match.

How the match works

  1. 01What you do. Your sector and the kind of funding that fits: grant, loan, tax credit, wage subsidy.
  2. 02What you need it for. Working capital, equipment, hiring, R&D, expansion. Matching on need drops the programs you don't qualify for.
  3. 03Who it's for. Programs designed for specific communities, surfaced when they apply to you.
  4. 04The honest read. Every program shows the real access path: apply directly, partner with an eligible non-profit, or not directly eligible.
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