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  • Accelerated Growth Service 

    ​Innovation, Science and economic Development Canada
    ​Does your company have annual sales of at least $5 million and show promising growth? You may be eligible for the CED support program.

  • Accélérer la relance des entrepreneures (in French only)

    Réseau des femmes d'affaires du Québec (RFAQ)
    Get coaching in the form of workshops, access to a call for tenders platform and training to accelerate your growth, your revenues and the profitability of your business owned by at least 25% by women.

  • Advance rulings for tariff classification 

    ​Canada Border Services Agency
    Get confirmation on the rate of duty that will apply to goods you plan to import.

  • Alberta Purchasing Connection 

    Alberta Government
    Find opportunities to sell your products or services to the Government of Alberta and to other agencies.

  • Alternate work arrangements and work hour reduction 

    Emploi Québec
    Get expert advice and a contribution of up to 50% of expenses relating to implementing a work hour reduction plan for your business.

  • Applying as a business immigrant 

    Immigration, Francisation et Intégration
    Find all the information you need if you wish to immigrate to Quebec in order to develop your business projects.

  • Artificial Intelligence Innovation Program 

    ​Prompt
    Get tailored support to advance and successfully finance your artificial intelligence innovation project.

  • Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card 

    ​Canada Border Services Agency
    ​You can use this card to help you cross the border faster when you travel for business to participating countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

  • BDC Advisory Services 

    Business Development Bank of Canada
    Connect with highly experienced specialists who can help you better manage your business, increase revenues and optimize operations.

  • BDC Advisory Services — Certifications 

    Business Development Bank of Canada
    ​Get advice to achieve international certifications, to pass an audit in quality management, to information security and environmental management, using proven methodology, employee engagement and coaching support.

  • BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce 

    Business Development Bank of Canada
    Get guidance to help launch or optimize your digital presence through knowledge sharing, coaching and support.

  • BDC Advisory Services — Financial Management 

    Business Development Bank of Canada
    Get advice on helping you and your team master the principles of financial management through practical tools, plans, coaching and support.

  • BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management 

    Business Development Bank of Canada
    Get advice from experienced specialists on structured approaches focused on business management, coaching and support, and effective tools to improve your management practices.

  • BDC Advisory Services — Operational Efficiency 

    ​Business Development Bank of Canada
    Get guidance on a structured approach that will help you fix your most pressing operational issues, boost your bottom line and set the stage for continuous improvements through practical tools, plan, virtual on site workshops, coaching and support.

  • BDC Advisory Services — Sales and marketing 

    ​Business Development Bank of Canada
    Get advice on action oriented approaches focused on developing and implementing a strategy plan to increase your sales through knowledge sharing, coaching and support.

  • BDC Technology Consulting 

    Business Development Bank of Canada
    Get fee-based consulting services to help you maximize your information and communication technology (ICT) investments.

  • BioTalent Canada – Science Horizons Youth Internship 

    BioTalent Canada
    Hire an intern for 6 to 12 months for an environmental science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) job and receive a subsidy of up to 80% of their salary (maximum $25,000).

  • Business Opportunities: Development and Humanitarian Aid Markets 

    ​Trade Commissioner Service
    ​Learn about export opportunities in international humanitarian and aid markets.

  • Business immigration programs 

    Immigration and citizenship
    ​Interested in moving to Canada to start a business? Find out if you can immigrate as a self-employed individual or receive a start-up visa.

  • Business number registration 

    ​Canada Revenue Agency
    ​Your Business Number is your single account number for dealing with the government regarding GST/HST, payroll, import/export and other activities.

  • Businesses video gallery 

    Canada Revenue Agency
    Find tax information for business owners. View a selection of online videos offered by the Canada Revenue Agency or register for other information sessions and seminars.

  • CANPASS 

    ​Canada Border Services Agency
    ​If you are a frequent and low-risk traveller, you can apply for access to speedier and easier entry into Canada.

  • COREX Program 

    Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
    Get an export diagnostic and business plan, as well as help choosing trade corridors, finding suppliers and trading partners, and establishing your business.

  • Canada Brand 

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    If you’re an export-ready Canadian agriculture, food, or seafood company you can get access to government-approved and recognized national branding consisting of a new logo, modernized graphics, and branded taglines as well as access to a revamped marketing toolkit to help with promotional opportunities in international markets.

  • Canada Consumer Product Safety Act 

    ​Government of Canada
    ​If you manufacture, import, distribute or sell products, find out what you need to do to ensure that your products are safe.

  • Canada Tariff Finder 

    ​Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
    Get up-to-date tariff information for specific products and countries where Canada has a Free Trade Agreement. Compare rates for multiple products or countries to improve your cost forecasting and identify your best options.

  • Canada's anti-spam legislation 

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
    Get information on Canada's new Anti-Spam Law and how it affects your business

  • CanadaBuys 

    CanadaBuys
    Consult market opportunities from the Government of Canada and the Canadian public sector as a whole.

  • Canadian Trade Commissioner Service 

    Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
    Help to prepare your business for international markets, assess your organization’s potential, find contacts and resolve problems.

  • Centralized professional services ePortal 

    ​public Services and Procurement Canada
    ​If you are a professional or a specialist, you can register your company in this database to conduct business with the Government of Canada.

  • Circuit 4 0 (in French only)

    ​PME MTL
    Get personalized coaching and training to plan and succeed in your digital transformation.

  • Civic Incubator 

    Maison de l'innovation sociale
    Get free coaching to mature your ideas for social and environmental impact projects.

  • Clean Growth Hub 

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada / Natural Resources Canada
    Get advice from a team of experts from across government that can help you find and understand what programs and services may be right for you.

  • Closing CRA program accounts 

    Canada Revenue Agency
    When closing your business, remember to complete the required Canada Revenue Agency forms.

  • College and Community social innovation Fund 

    Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
    Your business can partner with college researchers who are eligible to apply for grants for social innovation projects that are conducted in partnership with public, private or not-for-profit sector organizations.

  • Connexion CA (in French only)

    ​Culture Montérégie
    Recruit business people to the board of directors or an advisory committee of your non-profit organization (NPO) with this networking program for the cultural and social economy sectors

  • Contract Services 

    ​Department of Highways and Public Works
    ​You can access information on Government of Yukon's contracting process and find out about current and anticipated tenders.

  • Corporations Canada: Dissolving a corporation 

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
    Learn the steps to take and what forms are needed to obtain approval for the legal termination of your corporation under the Canada Business Corporations Act.

  • Current Tenders — Nova Scotia 

    Procurement Services
    Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.

  • Customized Products and Services 

    Statistics Canada
    Get all the data your business needs with custom surveys and data, maps, research and analysis, consulting services, statistical training and more.

  • CyberSecure Canada certification mark 

    ​Innovation, Science and Economic Development
    Get certification from the federal government for complying with baseline cyber security controls, such as having an incident response plan, securely configured devices and software, and employee awareness training. The certification mark lets your customers, investors, partners and suppliers know that you have decreased the risk of cyber threats to your business.

  • Datapreneur (in French only)

    Centre d'entrepreneuriat Poly-UdeM
    Join an eight-month journey to turn your megadata-related discoveries in artificial intelligence and data science into real-world applications.

  • Developmental Licences Playbook 

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
    Apply for a developmental licence that provides access to wireless spectrum to test and validate innovative solutions in health care, transportation, smart cities, manufacturing, agriculture, public safety and more.

  • Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia 

    Procurement Services
    Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.

  • E-services for businesses 

    Canada Revenue Agency
    You could save time and paper by using electronic services to handle tax filing and payment.

  • EDC — Company InSight 

    Export Development Canada
    Get expert help and access data-driven insights to support your research and help you make informed decisions about doing business in international markets with agents, buyers, customers, distributors and partners.

  • EDC — Export Help Hub 

    Export Development Canada
    Find the trade information you need from export advisors, in order to grow your business in new markets such as the U.S., European Union and Mexico. Get answers to questions about customs, financing, paying taxes and more.

  • ENERGY STAR certification 

    ​Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)
    ​If your business produces or supports energy efficient products and systems, you could qualify for ENERGY STAR certification.

  • Environmental technology verification 

    ​ETV CanadaI
    Find out how you can get your new environmental technology accepted, both nationally and internationally.

  • ExploreIP 

    Science and Economic Development Canada
    Search by technology, expertise, location or related patents to find Canadian-owned licensable patents.

  • Export Distribution Centre Program 

    ​Canada Revenue Agency
    ​If your non-manufacturing business adds limited value to goods destined for export, you could be exempt from paying GST/HST on certain imports.

  • Exporters of Processing Services Program 

    Department of Finance Canada
    Your Canadian manufacturing service company may qualify to import certain goods without paying GST or HST if those goods are later exported.

  • Express Entry 

    Immigration and citizenship
    Express Entry aims to facilitate matches between Canadian businesses and skilled immigrants who wish to work in Canada permanently.

  • Federal incorporation 

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Corporations Canada
    Access convenient online or paper methods of incorporating your business federally.

  • Find a Licensed Insolvency Trustee 

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
    Connect with a federally licensed professional who can help you restructure your business, file a proposal, or file for bankruptcy.

  • Fondatrices 

    ​Startup Montréal
    Make your business project a reality with a pre-acceleration program.

  • Free and Secure Trade 

    Canada Border Services Agency
    Get pre-approved to move low-risk goods faster through the Canada-U.S. border.

  • GO Talent 

    Information and Communications Technology Council
    Use the e-Talent Canada platform to recruit qualified internationally educated IT professionals who are within days, weeks or months of arriving in Canada as permanent residents.

  • Global Bid Opportunity Finder 

    ​Canadian Commercial Corporation
    Use this web-based application, exclusive to Canadian companies, to search through, evaluate and bid on opportunities from around the world.

  • Government procurement - Quebec 

    ​Secrétariat du Conseil du trésor
    ​Find the information you need to do business with the Government of Quebec and benefit from Quebec government contracts.

  • Group benefits plan for SMEs 

    Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal 
    The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal invites SMEs to take advantage of the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, the largest group of its kind in Canada.

  • Hire a worker without an LMIA 

    Immigration and citizenship
    Hire a temporary worker without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

  • Human resources management support 

    Emploi Québec
    Get expertise on human resources management, including an assessment, coaching, consultation, and management support.

  • INNO-CENTRE – IndiceF 

    ​Inno-Cnetre
    If your business is managed or owned by women, you can get access to complimentary advice and expertise to support its growth and performance objectives.

  • IP for Business 

    Canadian Intellectual Property Office
    Access a selection of free online and in-person seminars, tools and resource materials or speak with an expert to help you protect your intellectual property and use it as a strategic asset for your business.

  • Incubation 3737 

    ​Groupe 3737
    Get support through this incubation program to advance your entrepreneurial project.

  • Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneur Program 

    ​National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA)
    Access training, tools and resources for developing your Aboriginal women's business.

  • Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Quebec 

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
    If you're developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. Our advisors are former entrepreneurs with established networks in both private and public sectors, and can help put you in touch with specialists in finance, technical advice and foreign market expertise, to help your business grow from here. Innovation Advisors help companies that are incorporated for profit in Canada. Is this you?

  • International trade and investment 

    ​Business and industry Canada
    ​Find resources to help support your trade activities, especially if you are new to importing or exporting.

  • Job Bank 

    Service Canada
    Post jobs in the Job Bank and find qualified candidates to fill positions.

  • Le français, c’est payant! 

    ​Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
    ​Does your company have 50 employees or less? Le français, ça compte! program offers practical tools and relevant references to help you successfully make the digital shift to French.

  • Let’s Start Up Program 

    ​Lise Watier Foundation
    Take advantage of free coaching to help you launch your business.

  • Liaison Officer Service 

    Canada Revenue Agency
    Request in-person support and guidance at key moments in your business’ life cycle to help you understand and meet your tax obligations.

  • MERX — Canadian Public Tenders 

    ​Public Services and Procurement Canada
    ​Find opportunities to sell your products or services to provincial governments and other organizations using the MERX system.

  • Magnet — Export Growth Portal 

    Magnet
    Use this free export business portal to match your business with relevant events and opportunities based on your export readiness, sector, location and goals. Get timely email updates about resources and services from export experts, and access a customizable dashboard.

  • Magnet — Talent Acquisition 

    Magnet<
    Find talent with the right skills and qualifications by using a specialized recruitment model that promotes diversity and supports bias-free recruitment strategies. Build top talent funnels for your medium to long-term needs.

  • Make your business a model of sustainable mobility 

    Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
    Get mentoring to help develop sustainable mobility measures and benefit from positive exposure for your business and increased employee productivity.

  • Managing my business 

    ​Entrepreneuriat Québec
    ​Leverage this training and develop your skills in finance, marketing, sales, time management and human resources.

  • Mentoring Inc. 

    Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
    If you own or manage a Montreal-based company with 250 employees or less, you are eligible for this mentoring program, which will help you strengthen your company's learning culture, identify and support the next generation of employees, facilitate the induction and integration of new staff, and increase your retention rate.

  • Mon entreprise, Notre bien-être (in French only)

    ​SAJE
    Access a psychological health training pathway to support your employees with the challenges of the pandemic.

  • NEXUS 

    ​Canada Border Services Agency
    You can use this card to help you cross the Canada-U.S. border faster when you travel for business.

  • NUMERIA 

    Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
    Support in three steps to integrate a structured pathway to implement a proprietary data strategy to improve competitiveness, productivity and deliver your first AI project.

  • Next AI 

    ​Executive education
    Get coaching and training to improve your technical and entrepreneurial skills to take you from ideation to prototyping and market validation of your innovative project.

  • Not-for-profit corporations 

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
    Discover how to incorporate and run your not-for-profit organization at the federal level.

  • OVHcloud Startup Program (in French only)

    ​OVHcloud
    Access up to 20 hours of coaching, networking and potential partners to launch your entrepreneurial project and develop your business.

  • Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada 

    ​Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
    ​If you are considering declaring bankruptcy or are a creditor, get the information you need to best manage your situation.

  • PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises 

    ​Public Services and Procurement Canada
    Want to understand how to sell to the Government of Canada? Access free seminars and webinars, or speak with an expert about the contracting process and how to find opportunities.

  • Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better 

    ​Palette Skills
    Your growing company can access pre-vetted, talented and highly skilled alumni. You can help build programs to ensure participants have the skills you're hiring for.

  • Parcours Novaré (in French only)

    ​École des Entrepreneurs du Québec
    Get coaching to rethink the growth of your NPO or NPO.

  • Parcours Transition écologique (in French only)

    École des entrepreneurs du Québec
    Transform your Montreal organization's business practices to build a sustainable and resilient business model.

  • Partnerships in Innovation and Technology (PIVOT) Program 

    ​Bank of Canada
    ​You could grow your business by partnering with a central bank to find innovative solutions to unique challenges, using digital tools and technology.

  • Patent 

    ​Canadian Intellectual Property Office
    Learn about, search for or apply for registration of a patent, which gives you exclusive rights over products and processes that you invent.

  • Prince's Operation Entrepreneur 

    Prince's Trust Canada
    Free one-day Introduction to Entrepreneurship workshops designed to help transitioning military personnel, veterans and their spouses learn about starting a business.

  • Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business 

    Indigenous Services Canada
    Register as an Indigenous supplier and get access to procurement opportunities specifically for Indigenous businesses.

  • Productivity innovation – Support (in French only)

    Investissement Québec
    ​Do you have a Quebec business and want to put in place innovative initiatives to drive competitiveness and accelerate growth? You could receive support from Investissement Québec to implement them.

  • Programme Trans Num (in French only)

    ​ADRIQ
    Get support for your digital transformation.

  • Programme Virage Vert (in French only)

    ​Réseau des SADC et CAE
    Get support to improve your environmental and economic performance.

  • Programme d'aide à l'entrepreneuriat (PAEN) (in French only)

    Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
    Get support for the development of your entrepreneurial project no matter what stage it is in.

  • Record of Employment on the Web (ROE Web) 

    Employment and Social Development Canada.
    ​Use this secure application to create, submit and print Records of Employment (ROEs) via the Internet in preparation for the interruption of employee earnings

  • Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX) 

    Investissement Québec
    Regional organizations provide export coaching, training and assistance.<

  • Registering for charitable status 

    ​Canada Revenue Agency
    ​Find out whether your organization meets the criteria needed for you to register it as a charity.

  • Request for Tenders/Proposals — Nunavut 

    Department of Community and Government Services
    Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.

  • Research Facilities Navigator 

    Canada Foundation for Innovation
    Access a directory of research facilities in universities, colleges, hospitals, and federal institutions across Canada where businesses can access specialized equipment, research services and expertise.

  • Revenu Québec : Assistance program for SMEs 

    Revenu Québec
    Personalized support to answer your questions about tax returns, source deductions, consumption taxes and income taxes.

  • Rise — Youth Small Business Program 

    ​Rise
    Join a free 10-week virtual skill-building program that will help develop your ideas and business plan, and get access to resources such as coaching, financing, and equipment.

  • SOCCA – Support and coaching 

    Native Commercial Credit Corporation
    If you’re an Indigenous business owner, you can access loans, consulting services, and help with developing a project through the Native Commercial Credit Corporation.

  • SSHRC Business Partners 

    Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
    Find potential partners in social sciences and humanities research to develop cutting-edge ideas and solutions to enhance your products and services, expand your markets and increase your productivity.

  • SaskTenders 

    Ministry of Central Services
    Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.

  • Sector Gateway 

    Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
    ​Do you have a business in the Greater Montreal area and are looking for workers? Take advantage of a professional match with talent from diverse backgrounds.

  • Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings 

    Canada Post
    Response rates to direct mail are 30X greater than email. Save up to 15% and get your promotional materials quickly and easily into the mailboxes of Canadians.

  • Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts 

    Canada Post
    Save up to 34% on business shipping expenses and get next-day delivery on domestic and international shipping.

  • Starting a business program 

    Entrepreneuriat Québec
    Interested in starting a business? If so, take advantage of flexible training to hone your skills and entrepreneurial know-how.

  • Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative 

    ​Groupe 3737
    Get support for strengthening your black organization's operations.

  • Symbiose agroalimentaire Montérégie (in French only)

    CRE Montérégie
    Get a four-step support to improve the economic, environmental and social performance of your company by implementing an industrial symbiosis.

  • Temporary Foreign Worker Program 

    Employment and Social Development Canada
    Learn how you can hire a foreign worker on a temporary basis when Canadian citizens and permanent residents are not available to do the job.

  • Tenders Online — New Brunswick Opportunities Network 

    Service New Brunswick
    Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.

  • Tenders — Government of Newfoundland and Labrador 

    Public Procurement Agency
    Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.

  • Tenders — Prince Edward Island Tenders 

    Department of Finance
    Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.

  • The Palais Non-Profits Program (POP) 

    Palais des congrès de Montréal
    Get free access to the rooms of the Palais des congrès de Montréal for the activities of your non-profit organization that helps disadvantaged populations.

  • Trade and investment agreements 

    Global Affairs Canada​
    Learn about the agreements that can help protect your investments abroad.

  • Vision Inclusion (in French only)

    Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
    Get support for hiring newcomers for your jobs in the region.

  • Voluntary Disclosures Program 

    Canada Revenue Agency
    ​Have you made mistakes on past tax forms? If you come forward voluntarily, you may avoid being penalized or prosecuted.

  • Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub 

    ​Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
    Join a national resource platform and get access to financing, talent, networks and expertise to help start or grow your business.

  • Work Force Reduction program due to downsizing 

    Employment and Socila Development Canada
    Learn about employment insurance options for employees who voluntarily leave your business to preserve the jobs of co-workers.

  • Work-Sharing program 

    ​Employment and social Development Canada
    If your employees are eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, and your business is suffering a downturn, you can apply for a work-sharing agreement. The agreement would allow your employees to work a temporarily reduced work week while receiving EI benefits.

  • Yukon bids&tenders 

    Department of Highways and Public Works
    Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.

  • Économie circulaire Centre-du-Québec (in French only)

    ​Corporation du développement durable
    Get free coaching to grow your business from the circular economy.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

  • AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations 

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    Your association in the agriculture, agri-food, or agri-based products sector, including fish and seafood, could get a contribution of matching funds, up to $2 million/year, for projects that break down trade barriers and build market success.

  • Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing 

    Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
    Intellectual property in environmental technology, crops, bioproducts and bioprocesses is available to be commercialized.

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Research and Development Centre Industrial Program (in French only)

    Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole
    Do you have an agri-food business and want to test food processing methods and techniques? You could take advantage of the Centre’s facilities.

  • DRDC Defence Research Partnerships 

    Defence Research and Development Canada
    Collaboration opportunities internationally and in Canada, research contracts, facilities and technology licensing for defence research and technology.

  • Dairy Innovation Program (DIP) 

    Canadian Dairy Commission
    Benefit from continued access to the milk you need to produce innovative dairy products without affecting your existing provincial milk supply allotment.

  • Farm Debt Mediation Service 

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    Are you a farmer having trouble meeting financial obligations? Access free and confidential mediation services where you and your creditor(s) meet together with a neutral third party who can help you reach a mutually acceptable solution.

  • Indigenous Pathfinder Service 

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    Get support for your Indigenous agriculture business to navigate the relevant information, tools and support available to start or expand activities in the agriculture and agri-food sector.

  • MontréalCulteurs (in French only)

    ​Laboratoire sur l’agriculture urbaine (AU/LAB)
    Take advantage of a coaching, incubation and networking program to facilitate the establishment of a commercial urban farm and social economy in Montreal.

  • Price Pooling Program 

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    Protection against declines in market prices for agricultural goods.

  • Special Milk Class Permit Program 

    Canadian Dairy Commission
    Milk at a discounted price for Canadian food processors who use dairy ingredients in their products.

  • Évolution Program (in French only)

    Mycélium Incubateur Alimentaire
    Get coaching to re-evaluate your challenges, develop a personalized growth strategy and consolidate your business model to advance your entrepreneurial project in the food industry.

Arts, entertainment and recreation

  • Destination Canada Resources 

    Destination Canada
    Get valuable insights on Canadian branding, developing content and working with the media to promote your Canadian tourism products.

Other services except public administration

  • AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations 

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    Your association in the agriculture, agri-food, or agri-based products sector, including fish and seafood, could get a contribution of matching funds, up to $2 million/year, for projects that break down trade barriers and build market success.

  • R&D collaboration with the CRC 

    ​Communications Research Centre Canada
    You could license communication technologies that are ready for commercial exploitation and take advantage of collaboration opportunities.

Retail trade

  • Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters 

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    International market intelligence, in-market trade expertise, international trade shows and other assistance to help agri-food exporters.

  • My online business (in French only)

    ​Association québécoise des technologies et École des entrepreneurs du Québec
    Take advantage of a personalized diagnosis, expert support and customized training to accelerate the digital transformation of your company.

Wholesale trade

  • Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters 

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    International market intelligence, in-market trade expertise, international trade shows and other assistance to help agri-food exporters.

Construction

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction Professional, scientific and technical services

  • DRDC Defence Research Partnerships 

    Defence Research and Development Canada
    Collaboration opportunities internationally and in Canada, research contracts, facilities and technology licensing for defence research and technology.

Manufacturing

  • AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations 

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    Your association in the agriculture, agri-food, or agri-based products sector, including fish and seafood, could get a contribution of matching funds, up to $2 million/year, for projects that break down trade barriers and build market success.

  • DRDC Defence Research Partnerships 

    Defence Research and Development Canada
    Collaboration opportunities internationally and in Canada, research contracts, facilities and technology licensing for defence research and technology.

  • Dairy Innovation Program (DIP) 

    Canadian Dairy Commission
    Benefit from continued access to the milk you need to produce innovative dairy products without affecting your existing provincial milk supply allotment.

  • Podium Manufacturier (in French only)

    STIQ
    Do you have a manufacturing SME in Quebec? You could benefit from state-of-the-art support to make your company more competitive.

  • Special Milk Class Permit Program 

    Canadian Dairy Commission
    Milk at a discounted price for Canadian food processors who use dairy ingredients in their products.

  • Évolution Program (in French only)

    Mycélium Incubateur Alimentaire
    Get coaching to re-evaluate your challenges, develop a personalized growth strategy and consolidate your business model to advance your entrepreneurial project in the food industry.

Finance and insurance

  • CSA Regulatory Sandbox 

    Canadian Securities Administrators
    Your innovative fintech business could be eligible for an expedited process to test your products, services, or applications in the market.

Information and cultural industries

  • DAIR Cloud Program 

    CANARIE
    Tech entrepreneurs can get one year of free cloud-based resources for development, testing and trials.

  • DRDC Defence Research Partnerships 

    Defence Research and Development Canada
    Collaboration opportunities internationally and in Canada, research contracts, facilities and technology licensing for defence research and technology.

  • R&D collaboration with the CRC 

    ​Communications Research Centre Canada
    You could license communication technologies that are ready for commercial exploitation and take advantage of collaboration opportunities.

Accommodation and food services

  • Destination Canada Resources 

    Destination Canada
    Get valuable insights on Canadian branding, developing content and working with the media to promote your Canadian tourism products.

  • Special Milk Class Permit Program 

    Canadian Dairy Commission
    Milk at a discounted price for Canadian food processors who use dairy ingredients in their products.

  • Évolution Program (in French only)

    Mycélium Incubateur Alimentaire
    Get coaching to re-evaluate your challenges, develop a personalized growth strategy and consolidate your business model to advance your entrepreneurial project in the food industry.

Professional, scientific and technical services

  • Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters 

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    International market intelligence, in-market trade expertise, international trade shows and other assistance to help agri-food exporters.

  • AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations 

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    Your association in the agriculture, agri-food, or agri-based products sector, including fish and seafood, could get a contribution of matching funds, up to $2 million/year, for projects that break down trade barriers and build market success.

  • Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing 

    Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
    Intellectual property in environmental technology, crops, bioproducts and bioprocesses is available to be commercialized.

  • AquaEntrepreneur 

    ​AquaAction
    Get support to accelerate the deployment of your advanced water technology solutions that address environmental issues related to freshwater in Canada.

  • DRDC Defence Research Partnerships 

    Defence Research and Development Canada
    Collaboration opportunities internationally and in Canada, research contracts, facilities and technology licensing for defence research and technology.

Health care and social assistance

Transportation and warehousing

  • Customs Self Assessment Program 

    Canada Border Services Agency
    Importers, carriers and registered drivers may be able to reduce the time and cost of doing business with the Canada Border Services Agency.

  • DRDC Defence Research Partnerships 

    Defence Research and Development Canada
    Collaboration opportunities internationally and in Canada, research contracts, facilities and technology licensing for defence research and technology.

  • Destination Canada Resources 

    Destination Canada
    Get valuable insights on Canadian branding, developing content and working with the media to promote your Canadian tourism products.

  • Greening Freight Programs 

    Natural Resources Canada
    Find out how to make your fleet or trucking business more productive and how to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

  • Podium Transport (in French only)

    ​STIQ
    ​Does your business operate in the land transportation sector? If so, you could benefit from a support program designed to accelerate its growth.

Other resources

You could also benefit from financial support to carry out your projects.

For any inquiries, please contact our information agents.

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