42 Ontario Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants
42 Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants for Ontario
Discover grants and opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Funding is available for early-stage startups and innovations through mentoring, incubators, and accelerators. Additional support comes through seed funding and business development programs designed to help grow and scale new businesses and entrepreneurial ventures.
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Start-Ups
Grants of $5,000 and in-kind training support to Ontario fledgling businesses in eligible regions. Funding is intended for businesses that are less than two years old. In addition to funds, participating business owners will receive instruction in business plannin...
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In-Kind Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies for Marketing Services
In-kind grants of creative and marketing services to USA and Canada nonprofit, educational, and service organizations, and government agencies to improve communications and brand value. The goal of the program is to help organizations strengthen the marketing and ...
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Join an Ocean Environment Contest
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a contest related to the oceanic environment. Awards will be given to entries that demonstrate solutions and initiatives to protect marine life. Entries will be evaluated based on innovation...
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario For-Profits to Promote Business Development
Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Ontario entrepreneurs in eligible communities to promote business development. In addition to funding, successful applicants will receive advisory services, training, mentorship, and education. Eligible businesses are ...
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Opportunity for Ontario Individuals to Participate in a Business Development Program
Opportunity for Ontario individuals in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will attend workshops, receive customized guidance from qualified business advisors, and work with experienced mentors who will guide ...
Awards to USA and Canada BIPOC Women for Entrepreneurship and Community Impact
Awards to USA and Canada entrepreneurs and business owners who are women of color. The purpose of the award program is to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the professional sector and contributions to community service. Applicants must identify as women of ...
Grants to Ontario Charities, Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Institutions to Promote Financial...
Grants to Ontario registered charities, nonprofit organizations, community organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for initiatives and projects that promote financial literacy and security in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support individu...
Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs for Business Develo...
Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, business owners, and individuals to help grow their businesses. In addition to monetary support, grantees will benefit from mentorship opportunities, join a community of fellow e...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Competition t...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to participate in a competition for projects to strengthen and promote growth in Israel. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to agriculture, heal...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...
Opportunity for International Entrepreneurs for Social and Environmental Projects
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...
Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Youth Movements to Support Jewish Youth
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, youth movements, and social entrepreneurs to support Jewish teenagers and young adults. Funding is intended to support new and existing programs to encourage religious engagement after young adults leave home. The go...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International Travel Nonprofits for Global Community Enhancement
Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...
Grants to Canada Arts and Music Nonprofits and For-Profits for Events and Productions
Grants to Canada arts- and music-based nonprofit associations and for-profit companies to support events and productions. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote projects that increase the national and...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Companies to Address Autoimmune...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and companies to participate in a pitch contest to present healing mechanisms for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Areas of interest include dermatology, rheumatology, and re...
Grants to Canada IHE Faculty Members to Partner with For-Profits for the Development of Techno...
Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support rese...
Grants, Loans, and In-Kind Support to Ontario Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Businesses for E...
Grants, loans, and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and businesses for activities that foster economic growth in eligible locations. Applicants should contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is int...
Grants to USA Territories, Israel, and International Women Entrepreneurs for Business and Orga...
Grants of up to $500 to USA Territories, Israel, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact famil...
Competition for USA and Canada Mom Entrepreneurs to Help Grow Their Businesses
Competition for USA and Canada mom entrepreneurs to help grow their businesses. The purpose of the program is to encourage and support women who own their own businesses as they endeavor to balance motherhood and work. Eligible applicants include first-time expect...
Grant to a USA or Canada Business to Effect Change in Their Community
Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada business to effect change in their community. Funding is intended for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and social enterprises to improve the quality of life in their communities by emphasizing diversity and equity for all members...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish College Students and Graduates to Partic...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish college students and graduates to participate in a summer business fellowship program in Israel. Participants will be paired with Israeli fellows to intern at companies in sectors that include biotech business ...
Grants to Canada Health and Agri-Food Startups and New Companies for Initial Startup Costs
Grants to Canada startups and new companies in the health and agri-food sectors for initial startup costs. Applicants are required to register with the funding source and submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Companies to Join Indiana’s Pre-Accelerator
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-stage companies to participate in a pre-accelerator program in Indiana. Applicant companies should focus on biosciences, human health, and biotechnology. The program will run for seven weeks, with the focus area...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International For-Profits and Canada Nonprofits to Collaborate with...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit organizations and Canadian nonprofit organizations to collaborate with universities on a research-based internship program. Applicants must consult staff before applying. The purpose of this program is to solve r...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to directly benefit young people and communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include resilient communities, protected planet, indigenous reconciliation, and career r...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs, Engineers, Scientists, and Artis...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and artists to participate in a residency program in California. Participants receive a range of benefits, including accommodations, a monthly stipend, and a budget for materials....
Grants to Ontario New Businesses to Foster Economic Development
Grants to Ontario new businesses to foster economic development in local communities in eligible regions. Funding may be used for capital expenses, training costs, marketing, and investments in information and communications technology. Eligible applicants are tho...
Opportunity for Canada Women Entrepreneurs to Participate in an Accelerator Program
Opportunity for Canada women entrepreneurs to participate in an accelerator program. In addition to funding, support includes coaching and leadership training as part of finding effective methods for scaling up. Ideal companies are those that do business within ma...
Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Businesses to Upgrade Systems
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International businesses, startups, and fintechs to help them streamline and upgrade their payment systems. In addition to monetary support, companies will receive mentorship, marketing support, and the use of the fun...
Grants and In-Kind Services to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Developers for AI...
Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $20,000, and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, developers, and researchers for projects in Artificial Intelligence. Funding is intended to support innovative...
Grants to Ontario Property Owners for Economic Development Activities
Grants to Ontario property owners in eligible regions for economic development activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including structural work, facade im...
Grants to Canada Donees, Charities, and Municipalities for Projects, Programs, and Activities ...
Grants to Canada qualified donees, registered charities, and municipalities for projects, programs, and activities to benefit the community. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: health, education, and arts and humanities. The F...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International Start-Up Companies in the Space Industry
Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and international start-up companies in the space industry for immediate needs. The grants are intended to bolster young companies that can benefit from unrestricted funding, such as entities that are facing cash flow problems. Pri...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Participate in a Business Fellow...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a business fellowship program. Participants between the ages of 18 and 40 will take part in a 12-week program that includes mentorship and practical learning, and provides them with ongoi...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Founders of Startups to Receive Funding and Men...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International founders of startups to receive funding and mentorship from the funding source. The purpose of the program is to assist with the integration of artificial intelligence across all sectors. In addition to funding, found...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in an Accelerator Progr...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program related to ocean protection and commercialization. In addition to a monetary investment from the funding source, participants will receive operational support, strateg...
Opportunity for USA Environmentally-Focused Startups to Become Members of a Support Network
Opportunity for USA startups to become members of a support network. This program is intended for entrepreneurs developing ocean-focused startups, who will receive funding as well as personalized support as they grow their business. Members will benefit from the f...
Grants And In-Kind Support To USA, Canada, And International Early-Stage Companies To Help The...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early-stage companies to help them get their products to market. Eligible companies align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: climate and nature or health and well-being. In addition ...
Grants to Ontario Health-Related Companies to Prepare Their Technologies for the Market
Grants to Ontario health-related companies to prepare their technologies for the market. Eligible companies have been incorporated for under five years and are early-stage firms in pre-seed or seed investment rounds with strong intellectual property and potential ...
Grants to Ontario Academic Institutions, Research Hospitals, and Early-Stage Technology Compan...
Grants to Ontario academic institutions, research hospitals, and early-stage technology companies to advance technology projects. Eligible sectors include advanced manufacturing, cleantech, artificial intelligence, robotics, and IT. Funding is intended for early-s...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Project Support
Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International individuals for project support. Applicants may request support for a wide range of initiatives, including but not limited to hardware, research, software, community building, and crea...
In-Kind Technology Support to USA, Canada, and International Startups for Business Expansion
In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International startups to support the use of the funding source's technology to expand their companies. Startups will receive credits to apply towards AI programs and data storage. Startups will also have access to expert advice...
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- Community and Economic Development
- Community Services
- Conflict Resolution
- Disabilities
- Disaster Relief
- Domestic Violence
- Education
- Elementary Education
- EMS and Homeland Security
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- Entrepreneurs and Startups
- Environment and Conservation
- Faith Based
- Farming and Agriculture
- Financial Assistance
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- Higher Education
- Homeless
- Housing
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- Justice and Juvenile Justice
- Literacy and Libraries
- Mental Health
- Municipalities
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- Operating Support
- Pets and Animal Wildlife
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- Preservation
- Quality of Life
- Refugee and Immigrant
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