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Angel NetworkAngel Investment

Angel Investors Ontario

Angel Investors Ontario connects early-stage companies in Ontario with individual angel investors. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Ontario
Stage
early-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
multiple sectors

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Angel NetworkAngel Investment

Angel One Investor Network

Angel One Investor Network connects early-stage companies in Southern Ontario with individual angel investors. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Southern Ontario
Stage
early-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
multiple sectors

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Funding ProgramLoan

BDC business loans

Business financing with product-specific underwriting and terms. Direct lending typically requires revenue history; earlier founders may fit BDC partner programs.

Geography
Canada
Stage
early-revenue, growth-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
multiple sectors

Last verified Oct 12, 2026

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Venture Capital FirmVenture Capital

BDC Capital

BDC Capital is a venture capital investor focused on companies across multiple stages in Canada. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Canada
Stage
multiple stages
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
multiple sectors

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Venture Capital FirmVenture Capital

Brightspark Ventures

Brightspark Ventures is a venture capital investor focused on early-stage companies in Canada, with a focus on technology. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Canada
Stage
early-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
technology

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Funding ProgramLoan

Canada Small Business Financing Program

Lender-delivered financing for eligible business assets and working capital. Interest, a 2% registration fee, security and possible personal guarantees must be included in the cost comparison.

Geography
Canada
Stage
pre-revenue, early-stage, growth-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
multiple sectors

Last verified Oct 12, 2026

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Funding ProgramExport Grant

CanExport SMEs

2026–27 funding covers up to 50% of eligible export-project costs. The 2026 intake closed August 31; a new intake has not been confirmed here.

Geography
Canada
Stage
growth-stage
Amount
Up to $50,000
Deadline
August 31, 2026
multiple sectors

Last verified Oct 12, 2026

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Funding ProgramTax Credit

Federal SR&ED investment tax credit

15% basic ITC; qualifying corporations can earn 35% within their expenditure limit. Eligibility, refundability and assistance adjustments must be assessed for the claim year.

Geography
Canada
Stage
early-stage, growth-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
researchtechnology

Last verified Oct 12, 2026

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Venture Capital FirmVenture Capital

Georgian

Georgian is a venture capital investor focused on growth-stage companies in North America, with a focus on AI and software. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
North America
Stage
growth-stage
Amount
From $25,000,000
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
AI and software

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Angel NetworkAngel Investment

Georgian Angel Network

Georgian Angel Network connects early-stage companies in Georgian Bay and surrounding Ontario regions with individual angel investors. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Georgian Bay and surrounding Ontario regions
Stage
early-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
multiple sectors

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Angel NetworkAngel Investment

Golden Triangle Angel Network

Golden Triangle Angel Network connects early-stage companies in Waterloo Region and surrounding Ontario communities with individual angel investors. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Waterloo Region and surrounding Ontario communities
Stage
early-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
multiple sectors

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Venture Capital FirmVenture Capital

Golden Ventures

Golden Ventures is a venture capital investor focused on seed-stage companies in North America with Canadian focus, with a focus on technology. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
North America with Canadian focus
Stage
seed-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
technology

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Venture Capital FirmVenture Capital

Information Venture Partners

Information Venture Partners is a venture capital investor focused on growth-stage companies in North America, with a focus on B2B software and fintech. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
North America
Stage
growth-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
B2B software and fintech

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Venture Capital FirmVenture Capital

Inovia Capital

Inovia Capital is a venture capital investor focused on companies across multiple stages in North America and Europe, with a focus on technology. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
North America and Europe
Stage
multiple stages
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
technology

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Investment ProgramGovernment Grant Or Loan

Invest Ontario Fund

Invest Ontario Fund provides tailored grants or loans for eligible high-impact investment projects in Ontario. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Ontario
Stage
large strategic projects
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
advanced manufacturinglife sciencestechnology

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Venture Capital FirmVenture Capital

Kensington Capital Partners

Kensington Capital Partners is a venture capital investor focused on companies across multiple stages in Canada. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Canada
Stage
multiple stages
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
multiple sectors

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Venture Capital FirmVenture Capital

Luge Capital

Luge Capital is a venture capital investor focused on early-stage companies in Canada and United States, with a focus on fintech and financial services. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Canada and United States
Stage
early-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
fintech and financial services

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Angel NetworkAngel Investment

Maple Leaf Angels

Maple Leaf Angels connects early-stage companies in Toronto and Ontario with individual angel investors. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Toronto and Ontario
Stage
early-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
multiple sectors

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Investment ProgramInvestment

MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund

MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund invests in eligible pre-seed and seed technology companies in Ontario. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Ontario
Stage
pre-seed and seed
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
technology

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Angel NetworkAngel Investment

Niagara Angel Network

Niagara Angel Network connects early-stage companies in Niagara Region and Southern Ontario with individual angel investors. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Niagara Region and Southern Ontario
Stage
early-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
multiple sectors

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Funding ProgramInnovation Grant

NRC IRAP

Project-specific innovation support for incorporated, for-profit Canadian technology companies with up to 500 employees. Funding is assessed individually.

Geography
Canada
Stage
early-stage, growth-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
technologyresearch

Last verified Oct 12, 2026

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Venture Capital FirmVenture Capital

OMERS Ventures

OMERS Ventures is a venture capital investor focused on Series A to C companies in North America and Europe, with a focus on technology. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
North America and Europe
Stage
Series A to C
Amount
$5,000,000 to $25,000,000
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
technology

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Funding ProgramTax Credit

Ontario Business-Research Institute Tax Credit

20% refundable credit on qualified expenditures under an eligible contract with an eligible research institute. Ordinary R&D contracting does not automatically qualify.

Geography
Ontario
Stage
early-stage, growth-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
researchtechnology

Last verified Oct 12, 2026

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Funding ProgramTax Credit

Ontario Innovation Tax Credit

8% refundable credit for qualifying Ontario SR&ED corporations, subject to eligible expenditure and expenditure-limit rules.

Geography
Ontario
Stage
early-stage, growth-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
researchtechnology

Last verified Oct 12, 2026

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Government ProgramTraining Grant

Ontario Job Grant

Ontario Job Grant helps eligible Ontario employers pay for approved third-party employee training. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Ontario
Stage
operating employers
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Rolling intake
workforce training

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Funding ProgramTax Credit

Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit

3.5% non-refundable credit on eligible Ontario SR&ED expenditures; unused credit can generally carry back three years or forward twenty.

Geography
Ontario
Stage
early-stage, growth-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
researchtechnology

Last verified Oct 12, 2026

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Venture Capital FirmVenture Capital

Plaza Ventures

Plaza Ventures is a venture capital investor focused on early-stage companies in Canada and United States, with a focus on technology. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Canada and United States
Stage
early-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
technology

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Venture Capital FirmVenture Capital

Radical Ventures

Radical Ventures is a venture capital investor focused on companies across multiple stages globally, with a focus on artificial intelligence. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
global
Stage
multiple stages
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
artificial intelligence

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Venture Capital FirmVenture Capital

Relay Ventures

Relay Ventures is a venture capital investor focused on early-stage companies in North America, with a focus on technology. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
North America
Stage
early-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
technology

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Venture Capital FirmVenture Capital

Round13 Capital

Round13 Capital is a venture capital investor focused on companies across multiple stages in Canada, with a focus on technology. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Canada
Stage
multiple stages
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
technology

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Venture Capital FirmVenture Capital

Scale Up Ventures

Scale Up Ventures is a venture capital investor focused on early-stage companies in Canada, with a focus on fintech, developer tools, infrastructure automation and intelligence, future of work. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Canada
Stage
early-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
fintechdeveloper toolsinfrastructure automation and intelligence

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Angel NetworkAngel Investment

Spark Angel Network

Spark Angel Network connects early-stage companies in Durham and Northumberland with individual angel investors. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Durham and Northumberland
Stage
early-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
multiple sectors

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Grant ProgramGrant

Starter Company Plus

Starter Company Plus offers grant support for eligible applicants in Ontario. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Ontario
Stage
early-stage small business
Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
all eligible sectors

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Funding ProgramStudent Grant

Summer Company

Seasonal award and mentoring for eligible Ontario students aged 15–29. The 2026 summer cycle has ended; confirm next-cycle dates with the local provider.

Geography
Ontario
Stage
pre-revenue
Amount
Up to $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
multiple sectors

Last verified Oct 12, 2026

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Angel NetworkAngel Investment

SWO Angel Group

SWO Angel Group connects early-stage companies in Southwestern Ontario with individual angel investors. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Southwestern Ontario
Stage
early-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
multiple sectors

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Venture Capital FirmVenture Capital

Version One Ventures

Version One Ventures is a venture capital investor focused on early-stage companies in North America, with a focus on technology. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
North America
Stage
early-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
technology

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Venture Capital FirmVenture Capital

Whitecap Venture Partners

Whitecap Venture Partners is a venture capital investor focused on early-stage companies in Canada, with a focus on technology. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Canada
Stage
early-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
technology

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Loan ProgramLoan

Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund

Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund provides loans through approved delivery organizations to women starting or growing businesses in Canada. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Canada
Stage
startup and growth
Amount
Up to $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
multiple sectors

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Venture Capital FirmVenture Capital

Yaletown Partners

Yaletown Partners is a venture capital investor focused on growth-stage companies in Canada, with a focus on technology and climate-resilient industries. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
Canada
Stage
growth-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
technology and climate-resilient industries

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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Angel NetworkAngel Investment

York Angel Investors

York Angel Investors connects early-stage companies in York Region and Greater Toronto Area with individual angel investors. Verify current fit and intake with the official source before applying.

Geography
York Region and Greater Toronto Area
Stage
early-stage
Amount
Amount not publicly stated
Deadline
Deadline not publicly stated
multiple sectors

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

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