Startup Funding

The Early-Stage Demonstration Call from Innovate BC is part of British Columbia’s government initiative to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in piloting innovative technologies.​ It offers up to $500,000 per project (covering 40% of eligible costs from a $2.5 million total pool) for B.C.-based businesses to demonstrate tech performance in real-world settings, attract early...

MedTech Innovator Accelerator program offers early- to mid-stage companies in medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health the chance to gain exposure, mentorship, and compete for up to $500,000 in funding through a global accelerator program. The program includes a virtual curriculum, key industry event attendance, and the application deadline is December 1st. Participants also receive acc...

The CanExport Associations program in Canada offers up to $500,000 in funding for international business development activities such as trade missions, market research, and global networking to help industry associations and trade organizations boost exports and expand their global presence. This cost-sharing grant covers up to 50% of eligible costs, with a special rate up to 75% for defense an...

Big opportunity for Canadian innovators! Access up to $1.5M non-dilutive funding to advance energy solutions powered by AI. Drive applied R&D and help shape the future of Canada’s energy landscape. Call for Proposals, part of Canada’s Energy Innovation Program administered by Natural Resources Canada. This initiative was announced in June 2025 as a commitment to invest $10 million in ...

SHRM Labs is now accepting applications for its 5th annual WorkplaceTech Accelerator (WTA) program! This 12-week program helps high-growth startups scale faster with: $200K equity investment from SHRM Direct access to top HR leaders and mentors Curated advisory council and business development support Showcases at major SHRM conferences Long-term inclusion in the SHRM Labs alumni network More...

Purolator has officially opened nominations for its 2025 True North Small Business Grant Contest, marking its largest funding initiative to date aimed at empowering Canadian entrepreneurs. The contest underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to helping small businesses scale their operations, reach new markets, and boost brand visibility . This year, five standout small businesses will each...

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access Program is offered by Alberta Innovates. This program supports Alberta-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health technology sector by providing up to $600,000 CAD to cover up to 75% of eligible project costs for activities such as clinical trials, feasibility studies, and real-world implementation projects. The progra...

National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Applied Quantum Computing Challenge program is currently accepting proposals for research in quantum algorithms and error correction, offering awards of up to $400,000. Key details: Eligibility: Canadian teams focusing on quantum computing, particularly quantum algorithms and error correction Funding amount: Up to $400,000 per project Deadline: August 2...

The Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) supports Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to co-develop or validate innovative technologies with a foreign partner for international R&D collaboration. CIIP provides up to $600,000 per project, covering up to 50% of eligible costs for R&D activities that are close to commercialization, in partnership with organizatio...

Applications are now open for the 2025 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund, supported by York Region. 🔹 Stream 1: For Non-Profits and Community Partners serving underrepresented communities. 🔹 Stream 2: For Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs in Agri-tech and Cleantech, including electric vehicles and precision agriculture. With $10,000 available in each stream, it’s your chance...

Innovative Solutions Canada funding opportunity for innovators in AI. This is a funding for Canadian tech SMEs developing advanced AI solutions. This program supports the creation and demonstration of tools that use large language models and big data analytics to strengthen research security and improve decision-making. Get up to $1.5 million funding. ⌛ Closing date: August 14, 2025, 14:...

Got an innovative idea in healthcare? Offering $40,000 in grant funding for projects that improve healthcare interoperability and patient outcomes, with an application deadline of July 18th—is the 2025 Connected Care Innovation Grant from Canada Health Infoway. This grant supports clinicians and health organizations in implementing digital health solutions to streamline care, reduce administrat...

i.d.e.a. Fund Driving sustainable and circular economy growth in southern Ontario The i.d.e.a. Fund (Inclusion, Diversity, Environment, Acceleration) is a program in Ontario designed to support high-potential businesses that are committed to developing or improving green products, services, processes, or technologies to reduce their environmental impact. The fund aims to foster inclusion, diver...

Funding opportunity for women-founders: $100,000 in grants for women-owned businesses in USA. Check our Slack for more details.

Know any awesome women founders? New opportunity for women-led businesses. For: any founder Funding: $30K-$100K Deadline: June 24 Learn more on our Slack.

BDO Canada’s VC Pitch Day connects Canadian technology and life sciences companies with distinguished investors actively looking to invest. This premiere event is your chance to meet top VCs and gain impactful feedback about your business, connect with other entrepreneurs in the ecosystem, and potentially raise the capital needed to grow your company. Toronto – Oct. 10 Halifax – Oct. 17 Vancouv...

Apply For The Grow Your Business Online Grant As part of the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP), the Government of Canada has partnered with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to deliver the Grow Your Business Online grant. Through this program, small business owners can receive a micro-grant worth up to $2,400 to help get their business online, give their e-commerce presence a boost, or digit...

Raising funds for your startup? Check out this opportunity with Mike MacCombie, US investor. Not having a network of investors, or investors being on summer vacation in August won’t stop great deals from getting done if I have anything to say about it. Doing my next experiment for 29.467 hours (ends 8/9, 6 pm ET): -Email deck+blurb+traction+round size to mike at mikemaccombie.com, hard de...