Programs for businesses in British Columbia. Federal programs open to British Columbia businesses are on the Federal page. 80 open or upcoming, 97 listed.
SeedPort tracks 80 open or upcoming funding programs for businesses in British Columbia: 37 service programs, 22 grants, 8 tax credits, 7 loans, and other support. The most common uses are advisory, R&D, business expansion. 1 program has a deadline in the next 60 days. Use the search and activity filter below, open any program for its amount, deadline and eligibility, and confirm details on the official page before you apply.
Accelerate Okanagan - Startup BasicsProvides mentorship, coaching, classroom training and collaboration opportunities to help entrepreneurs take a business idea to the next stage.
Agriculture Wildlife ProgramCompensation program for British Columbia farmers for damages caused by wildlife including bison, bears, cranes, deer, elk, moose, mountain sheep and waterfowl.
AgriStability (British Columbia)Financial support to help farming operations manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.
Arts ProgramProvides grants, workshops, and programs to support creative sovereignty and the creation, development, production, and promotion of creative expressions in BC First Nations communities.
B.C. Employer Training GrantProvides British Columbia employers with funding to cover 80% of the cost of skills training for their employees, up to $10,000 per employee per year and a maximum of $300,000 per fiscal year (April 1 - March 31)…
B.C. Youth in Manufacturing InitiativeManufacturers in British Columbia can receive a wage/onboarding subsidy of up to $3,500 per youth work placement to offset onboarding, on-the-job training and wage costs for young workers aged 16 to 21.
Basin Business AdvisorsFree, one-to-one, confidential business advisory services, workshops, and other resources for businesses in the Columbia Basin region, including support with business management, people management, marketing, and growth.
BC Book Publishing Tax CreditA British Columbia tax credit for book publishing companies, equal to 90% of the base amount of Support for Publishers contributions received in the tax year.
BC Cancer Agency Research Collaboration (via Cognit.ca)Partnership opportunity giving businesses access to expertise, facilities and intellectual property at the BC Cancer Agency. Businesses can work with an industry liaison officer and lead researcher to define a project…
BC Children's Hospital Research Partnerships (Cognit.ca)Access to world-class expertise, facilities and intellectual property through a research partnership with B.C. Children's Hospital, listed via the Cognit.ca research discovery tool. Partnerships can range from a brief…
BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax CreditProvincial tax credit of 10% on scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) expenditures incurred in British Columbia. The credit is refundable for expenditures under $3 million and non-refundable above…
BC Tech Growth ProgramsResults-oriented accelerator/growth programs for BC growth and scale-stage technology companies, including coaching from experienced advisors, connections to partners and investors, and accountability through intensive…
Beneficial Management PracticesCost-shared financial support for implementing beneficial management practices related to soil, water, and energy, while enhancing and conserving biodiversity on farms through adoption of technology and practices to…
British Columbia Arts Council FundingProject and operating assistance for performing arts, arts training and arts organizations in British Columbia, provided by the British Columbia Arts Council.
Business Loans for WomenProvides British Columbia women entrepreneurs with expert advice and a loan of up to $150,000 for market-ready start-ups, expansion projects, or business purchases, with flexible repayment options.
Business Loans for YouthLoan program from WeBC offering women entrepreneurs aged 19 to 39 in British Columbia access to loans of up to $70,000 with flexible repayment options, plus free ongoing business advice from a personal business advisor.
Canadian Astronomy Data CentreLarge-scale scientific computing infrastructure, as well as specialized astronomy and data management expertise to enable new astronomical discoveries.
Capilano University Research Partnerships (via Cognit.ca)Access to expertise, facilities and IP through a research partnership with Capilano University. Partnerships can address complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes, validate products or develop new…
Centre for Drug Research and DevelopmentAccess commercial expertise, scientific research facilities in Vancouver, and opportunities for collaboration with industry and academia.
Child Care Early Childhood Educator Wage EnhancementWage enhancement funding for front-line Early Childhood Educators working in licensed child-care facilities in British Columbia. Eligible ECEs may receive a wage enhancement of $6 per hour plus statutory benefits at a…
Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI)Provides BC licensed child-care providers with up to $900 per month (plus top-up funding for eligible applicants) to reduce and stabilize the monthly child care fees parents pay for full-time care. Amounts depend on the…
Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF)Provides payments to licensed British Columbia child-care providers to help with the day-to-day operating costs of running their facility. Rates depend on the licence and service type (group, family, in-home multi-age…
Cognit.ca Research Partnership - St. Paul's HospitalAccess to expertise, facilities and IP at St. Paul's Hospital through a research partnership. Businesses work with an industry liaison officer and lead researcher to scope a project — from one-time expert…
Cognit.ca Research Partnerships - Emily Carr University of Art + DesignAccess to university expertise, facilities and intellectual property through research partnerships with Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Businesses can work with an industry liaison officer and lead researcher to…
Columbia Basin Trust Impact Investment FundLoans between $10,000 and $250,000 for credible business opportunities in the Columbia Basin Trust region that deliver significant positive and measurable community benefits (social, environmental, economic, arts and…
Community Workforce Response GrantGrant funding for short-term, sector-specific occupational skills training in British Columbia, covering training costs, employment support services and participant financial support. Up to $11,000 per participant per…
Competitiveness Consulting RebateRebate of up to $30,000 per year covering 50% of the cost of external business consulting projects in Northern British Columbia that focus on increased resiliency, productivity, revenues, profitability and/or job…
Douglas College Academic Research Partnerships (via Cognit.ca)Opportunity to form a research partnership with Douglas College to access expertise, facilities and IP. Businesses work with an industry liaison officer and lead researcher to define scope and budget for consultations…
Economic Development Initiative (EDI)Non-repayable contribution for projects and initiatives that foster economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships and increased support for francophone SMEs in British Columbia.
Eligible Business Corporation (EBC) Tax CreditIndividuals and corporate investors can receive a tax refund of 30% when they invest in a British Columbia small business that has registered as an Eligible Business Corporation.
Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)Allows BC businesses to raise capital by selling shares to their employees; participating employees receive a 20% tax credit on their investment.
Entrepreneurs on the RiseWomen in BC can get business coaching and entrepreneurial training to create, develop, and either launch a new business or grow an existing one, including skills in business communication, interpersonal life skills…
Entrepreneurship@UBC HatchIncubator program offering UBC entrepreneurs a combination of support, space, community and access to investment opportunities to help them succeed.
Environmental Farm Plan ProgramA qualified planning advisor works with your farm business to complete an environmental farm plan to improve sustainability, efficiency and environmental risk management on the farm.
Extreme Weather Preparedness BMPsProvides an 80% cost-share reimbursement up to $50,000 for strategies and physical upgrades helping farms and agri-businesses build resilience against wildfires, floods, extreme heat and cold. Projects must fall under…
Film Incentive BC Tax CreditCanadian-controlled production companies can get a tax credit for labour costs incurred in British Columbia during film, television, digital animation and visual effects production.
Find researchers and access facilities at UBC (Cognit.ca)Access to researchers, facilities and IP at the University of British Columbia through partnerships brokered via industry liaison officers. Businesses can use partnerships to solve complex problems, build…
First Citizens Fund - Business Loan ProgramPartnership loan program delivered with four Aboriginal Capital Corporations located throughout British Columbia, providing repayable business loans to Indigenous entrepreneurs.
Genome BC Funding OpportunitiesAccess current funding opportunities for genomics and related social science research addressing health, forestry, fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture, energy, mining and environment sector needs.
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund - Community Planning & EngagementNon-repayable contributions of up to $12,000 to develop information and planning workshops for First Nations communities and Indigenous entrepreneurs to learn about the cannabis industry, laws, and regulations.
Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) — PacifiCan supportPacifiCan provides B.C. businesses and organizations with dedicated industry support to access defence and security procurement opportunities, connect with major defence contractors, increase visibility of their…
Innovation Advisors in BCFree one-on-one advisory service for innovators in British Columbia developing a new product, technology or process. Innovation Advisors, who are former entrepreneurs, help companies find the right government supports…
Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (B.C.)A British Columbia tax credit for corporations that develop interactive digital media products. Before September 1, 2025, the credit was 17.5% of eligible salary and wages incurred in the tax year; after August 31…
Kwantlen Polytechnic University - R&D Partnerships (via Cognit.ca)Access to expertise, facilities and intellectual property through a research partnership with Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Partnerships can address complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and…
Livestock Price Insurance ProgramPrice insurance for farmers protecting against decreases in cattle and hog prices in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
Magazine Publishers Market FundFunding of up to $5,000 per fiscal year for B.C. magazine publishers to attend magazine fairs, conferences and events in domestic and international markets, expand business opportunities through foreign and subsidiary…
Northern Industries Innovation FundProvides up to $50,000 covering 50% of the costs of applied research and development, development of new or improved products and services, and testing of innovative equipment or technologies to support capital…
Partner with researchers at Vancouver General Hospital (Cognit.ca)Research partnership opportunity connecting businesses with researchers, facilities and IP at Vancouver General Hospital. Partnerships can range from a brief one-time expert consultation to ongoing research…
Partner with researchers at Vancouver Island University (Cognit.ca)Research partnership opportunity giving businesses access to expertise, facilities and IP at Vancouver Island University (56 researchers, 10 facilities). Businesses work with an industry liaison officer and lead…
Production InsuranceFarmers in British Columbia can purchase crop insurance to protect against the risk of crop losses caused by adverse weather conditions, including coverage for berries, flower bulbs, forage, grain, grapes, tree fruits…
Royal Jubilee Hospital - R&D Partnership (Cognit.ca)Partner with Royal Jubilee Hospital to access expertise, facilities and IP for R&D. Work with an industry liaison officer and lead researcher to define scope and budget for consultations, proofs-of-concept, product…
SFU 4D LABSFee-based access to advanced materials tools, facilities and expertise at Simon Fraser University's 4D LABS to help design, develop, demonstrate and deploy technology in sectors including quantum, energy, clean tech…
SFU VentureLabsMembership-based accelerator at Simon Fraser University providing access to a network of resources and hands-on mentorship to help companies scale up and commercialize science-and-technology innovations.
Simon Fraser University Research Partnerships (via Cognit.ca)Access to researchers, facilities and IP at Simon Fraser University through a research partnership. Businesses can work with an industry liaison officer and lead researcher to solve complex problems, build…
Skilled Trades Employment Program (STEP)A no-fee HR service connecting British Columbia construction employers with pre-screened, motivated, trained and job-ready candidates matched to the employer's specific criteria.
Small Business Recovery Consulting RebateRebate of up to $30,000 per year covering 85% of the costs of third-party consulting projects focused on sustaining business operations and recovering business health and profitability to pre-event levels. Projects must…
TACC Business Equity ProgramNon-repayable contribution of up to $100,000 for individually owned businesses and up to $250,000 for community-owned businesses, covering a maximum of 75% of eligible costs, for Indigenous entrepreneurs in the Coast…
TACC First Citizens Fund (FCF) LoanLoan of up to $75,000, with 40% forgiveness of the principal amount, to start or grow a business. Administered by Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation for Indigenous entrepreneurs in the Coast Salish region of…
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match GrantEquity match grant of up to $25,000 for British Columbia First Nation community business projects to establish, modernize or expand a business. Intended for First Nations communities with TACC business loans; covers a…
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Entrepreneur Equity Match GrantEquity match grant of up to $5,000 for BC First Nation entrepreneurs within the traditional Coast Salish territory, for projects to establish, modernize or expand a business. Paired with a TACC business loan.
Thompson Rivers University Research Partnerships (via Cognit.ca)Provides businesses with access to university expertise, facilities and intellectual property through research partnerships with Thompson Rivers University. Partnerships can address complex problems, build…
Training Tax Credit for EmployersBritish Columbia tax credit for organizations that employ apprentices enrolled in Industry Training Authority programs, providing 20% to 50% enhanced tax credits up to $6,000.
Trinity Western University Research Partnerships (via Cognit.ca)Access to university expertise, facilities and IP through research partnerships with Trinity Western University. Businesses work with an industry liaison officer and lead researcher to define scope and budget for…
Value-Added Sector Growth and InnovationA British Columbia portal providing access to expertise, support and innovation programs to strengthen and grow the province's value-added wood manufacturing sector, including the Value-Added Sector Growth and…
Venture Capital Corporation (VCC) ProgramIndividuals and corporate investors can receive a 30% tax refund when they invest in a registered British Columbia Venture Capital Corporation, which in turn makes equity investments in eligible BC businesses.
Venture for Canada - Internship ProgramWage subsidies covering up to $7,000 per student, per term for startups and SMEs to hire interns from Canadian universities and colleges. Employers based exclusively in Ontario are not eligible for internship funding.
WeBC Business Mentoring and Peer GroupsMentoring program that pairs women business owners in British Columbia with a mentor or a peer group to develop business skills, manage risks and increase business knowledge. Multiple short intakes are held throughout…
WeBC Business Skills DevelopmentWorkshops for British Columbia women entrepreneurs on starting a business, marketing, growing a business and workplace diversity.
WEOC National Loan Fund - WeBCLoans of up to $50,000 for women-owned businesses in British Columbia to start, scale, grow or maintain their business, delivered by WeBC in partnership with the Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)…
AccelerateIPProgram providing innovative startups with education, skills development and financial support to develop, implement and leverage intellectual property, delivered in three streams (education and awareness; mentorship…
British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Amplify BC Live Music Program - Presentation StreamFunding for live music presenters seeking support to produce events or invest in their live music enterprise, and to create engagement opportunities for audiences and artists in British Columbia.
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund - Capital InvestmentFunding of up to $10 million for manufacturing companies in British Columbia to invest in new or renovated manufacturing infrastructure, technology, equipment, and processes, including renovating idle industrial…
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund - Project ReadinessProvides up to $50,000 covering up to 50% of total eligible project costs to help BC manufacturing companies complete final-stage business and project planning to modernize and grow operations.
Black Entrepreneurship Program - Ecosystem Fund (PacifiCan)Funding of up to $3 million for incorporated, Black-led not-for-profit support organizations in British Columbia to cover the cost of activities and business support services that support Black entrepreneurship.
Book Publishers Market FundProvides B.C. book publishers up to $10,000 per fiscal year (April 1–March 31) to attend select book fairs, conferences, and events promoting their catalogue in domestic and foreign markets.
Business Scale-Up and Productivity (BSP) - PacifiCanRepayable financial contribution to help businesses in British Columbia scale up and expand, adopt and commercialize innovative technologies and processes, or diversify markets.
Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and CooperativesFunding of up to $30,000 to cover costs associated with marketing and promotional activities designed to increase consumer demand and sales of British Columbia agri-food and seafood products within the province…
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund - Capacity FundingProvides up to $50,000 in support for Community Energy Plans (CEPs), feasibility studies, community training, or business/negotiation planning to develop clean energy initiatives and opportunities within First Nations…
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund - Equity FundingProvides up to $500,000 in equity funding to support financially viable and resourced clean energy projects with an Energy Purchase Agreement, increasing Indigenous community participation in the clean energy sector in…
Get Youth Working ProgramProvides a negotiated wage subsidy through the Canada-British Columbia Workforce Development Agreement to employers who hire eligible youth aged 16-29 in British Columbia.
Ignite ProgramFunding for projects solving business problems in natural resources, applied science and/or engineering. Covers 50% of what the applicant and collaborators contribute to the project, to a maximum of $300,000, and…
New Ventures BC CompetitionAnnual competition in British Columbia offering cash prizes of up to $250,000 in total, plus education, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help launch a new venture.
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) - Not for profitNon-repayable contributions for eligible British Columbia not-for-profit organizations to bring new AI technologies to market and accelerate AI adoption to improve human health, environmental health, and/or economic…
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)Repayable contribution funding to help SMEs accelerate integration into defence supply chains, drive innovation for Canada's defence priorities through dual-use technologies, and strengthen regional economies to enhance…
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII)Support to enhance the residential homebuilding supply chain, boost manufacturing efficiency and advance innovation in the residential construction sector in British Columbia.
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