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Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Find data on Black entrepreneurship and related resources to support informed decision making and community-driven growth.
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Connect with resources and support networks for women entrepreneurs to enhance growth and foster collaboration.
Business Data Lab
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Get real-time insights and analysis to track market trends and economic shifts, helping you make informed business decisions and stay competitive.
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Supports women entrepreneurs through organizations offering funding, mentorship, training and growth opportunities.
Indigenous Business Development
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Explore opportunities and funding that empower Indigenous entrepreneurs to start and grow successful businesses.
Black Entrepreneurship Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Supports Black entrepreneurs through Black-led organizations and financial institutions offering funding and mentorship to help with business growth.
2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Targeted support for 2SLGBTQI+ SMEs across Canada to start, scale and sustain a business, delivered through the organizations that work with and serve them.
Canada–United States: Supports and information
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Get information on services and supports for businesses and workers involved in Canada–U.S. trade. Find guidance on tariffs, CUSMA compliance, travel requirements, financial support and sector specific programs that help companies operate and expand across the border.
Pivot to Grow Loan (BDC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Up to $5M in loans to modernize operations, offset costs, and adapt to changing markets.
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Loans for small businesses for equipment, leasehold improvements and more.
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Accessible financing to start or grow your business.
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ElevateIP
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
ElevateIP helps business accelerators and incubators provide the tools Canadian start-ups need to better protect, strategically manage and leverage their intellectual property.
Strategic Response Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
The Strategic Response Fund invests in innovative businesses—helping them scale up, research, develop and commercialize cutting-edge ideas and collaborate in new ways, while also providing responsive, targeted investment to trade-exposed sectors.
Innovative Solutions Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Innovative Solutions Canada helps Canadian innovators who want to start, grow, and get to market, by funding R&D and testing prototypes in real-life settings.
Global Innovation Clusters
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Global Innovation Clusters strengthen Canada's most promising industries, where private sector, academic institutions, not-for-profits, and others come together to energize economies and create resilient, well-paying jobs.
AI Compute Access Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
The AI Compute Access Fund provides Canadian SMEs with financial support to offset the cost of the compute power they need to scale and commercialize innovative AI projects.
Business Benefits Finder
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
The place to go to get a tailored list of everything government can do for your business. Be sure to save your profile to receive notifications and ensure you don’t miss out on the latest government support opportunities.
Startup Validation Grant
Auctus Manual Seed
Early validation funding for new ventures.
Clean Operations Grant
Auctus Manual Seed
Support for energy efficiency and cleaner operations.
Exporter Readiness Fund
Auctus Manual Seed
Funding for market expansion outside New Brunswick.
Atlantic Growth Grant
Auctus Manual Seed
Growth funding for Atlantic Canadian small businesses.
Digital Adoption Microgrant
Auctus Manual Seed
Support for software, ecommerce, and digital operations.