Startup funding for Canadian businesses
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Small businesses and start-ups can borrow through their own financial institution under a federally registered loan program.
Futurpreneur Startup Program
Young founders who are citizens or permanent residents can get startup loan financing to launch a new business.
Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
Women entrepreneurs can borrow from delivery organizations to start or grow a business.
Business Development Program
Atlantic entrepreneurs can get interest-free funding to start, modernize or grow a business.
Small Business Venture Capital Program
B.C. small businesses can attract equity because individual investors earn a provincial tax credit through a venture capital or eligible business corporation.
Venture Development Grant
High-growth Alberta technology ventures can get a cost-shared grant; this program replaced the Alberta Innovates Voucher Program.
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Saskatchewan tech startups can attract early-stage money because their local investors earn a large provincial tax credit.
Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit
Pre-approved Manitoba private corporations can raise equity from investors who earn a non-refundable provincial tax credit.
Starter Company Plus
Ontario adults starting, growing or buying a small business can get a small grant alongside local support.
Small Business Investor Tax Credit
New Brunswick private companies can raise money from investors who earn a non-refundable provincial tax credit.
Entrepreneur Loan Program
New and established PEI businesses can get provincial financing to start, improve or expand.
Entrepreneur Support (SEED)
NWT entrepreneurs and small businesses can get funding for start-up, expansion, market development and capacity building.
Small Business Opportunities Fund (Small Business Support Program)
Nunavut small businesses and residents can get contributions toward planning, start-up, expansion and marketing costs.