Wage subsidy · not repaid

Access to Talent Program

Natural Products Canada · Federal (all of Canada)

OpenLife SciencesHiring & TalentAgri-Food
Funding
Up to $75,000
Up to $75,000 per employee
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Wage subsidy · not repaid
Company stage
Early Stage / Startup, SME

Overview

Wage subsidy program providing Canadian SMEs and start-ups up to 40% of a new employee's salary (max $75,000) to carry out a project supporting the development of a natural product or technology. Funds apply to salary costs only; recruitment costs are not eligible.

Who can apply

Canadian SMEs or start-up companies carrying out a project that supports the development of a natural product or technology.

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What it can pay for

HiringR&DBusiness ExpansionCommercialization

Past recipients

No public list of past recipients is linked for this program yet.

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

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Last checked by SeedPort: Aug 11, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.