Business Supports

Business Benefits Finder

Find grants, financing, tax credits and other government programs based on your business needs.

Best for: Finding government funding and support programs.

Business Development Bank of Canada

BDC provides financing and advisory services to Canadian entrepreneurs.

Best for: Financing, expansion, succession and business advice.

Canada Small Business Financing Program

Helps eligible small businesses access financing through participating financial institutions.

Best for: Financing eligible start-up, expansion and capital costs.

Prairies Economic Development Canada

PrairiesCan supports business growth, productivity, innovation and market development across Alberta and the Prairies.

Best for: Growth, productivity, innovation and market expansion.

Community Futures Peace Country

Business financing, coaching and support for rural entrepreneurs and businesses.

Best for: Start-up, expansion, financing and business planning.

SARDA Ag Research

Locally based applied agricultural research, field trials and producer information.

Best for: Agricultural research, innovation and production support.

Parallèle Alberta

Business development and entrepreneurship support for Alberta’s Francophone community.

Best for: French-language business support, networking and entrepreneurship.

Northern Lakes College

Post-secondary education, continuing education and workforce training serving northern Alberta.

Best for: Employee training, skills upgrading and workforce development.

Business Link Alberta

Free business guidance, market research, workshops and resources for Alberta entrepreneurs.

Best for: Starting a business, planning and market research.

Alberta Small Business Resources

A central Government of Alberta resource for starting, operating and growing a business.

Best for: Provincial programs, permits, regulations and business information.

Employer and Workforce Supports

Government of Alberta resources for recruitment, training and workforce development.

Best for: Employee training, recruitment and skills development.

Agriculture Programs and Funding

Current provincial programs supporting agriculture, agri-food and farm business development.

Best for: Agriculture, diversification, value-added production and innovation.

Alberta Innovates

Funding and support for innovation, commercialization, technology and applied research.

Best for: Innovation, technology adoption and growth-oriented projects.