Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Program
Funding to ensure small businesses and entrepreneurs, including equity deserving groups, have an equal opportunity for economic growth and recovery.
- Total value
- $85.3M
- Agreements
- 33
- Feb 2022 to Jan 2026
- Median agreement
- $665K
- Typical range
- $243K–$2.8M
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 | $35.6M |
| 2023 | 11 | $39.9M |
| 2024 | 1 | $7.2M |
| 2025 | 2 | $1.5M |
| 2026 | 5 | $1.2M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 15 | $58.5M |
| Quebec | 4 | $18.4M |
| British Columbia | 5 | $5.4M |
| Alberta | 4 | $2.4M |
| Nova Scotia | 2 | $272K |
| Saskatchewan | 2 | $257K |
| Manitoba | 1 | $80K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 31 | $59.6M |
| For-profit organizations | 1 | $25.7M |
| Academia | 1 | $50K |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Business, professional, labour and other membership organizations | 14 | $10.7M |
| Other local, municipal and regional public administration | 4 | $14.6M |
| Computer systems design and related services | 2 | $10M |