Insights & Resources

Expert advice, industry trends, and practical guides to help you navigate the world of grants and funding.

What Is Non-Dilutive Funding? A Founder's Guide to Canada's $4B+ System

Grants, refundable tax credits, loan guarantees, and university partnerships — the four types of funding you never have to give up equity for.

FundScout TeamAug 7, 20268 min read

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Grant News

Canadian Grant Approval Rates in 2026: What the Data Actually Shows

15–30% unassisted vs. 60–70% with professional prep — but the real range runs from 36% to 99% depending on the program. A program-by-program breakdown.

Aug 7, 20266 min read

Tips & Strategy

How Grant Consultants Use AI to Save 15+ Hours Per Client

The old workflow was manual cross-referencing against government eligibility PDFs, per client, per program. Here's the AI-assisted version — and what still needs a human.

Aug 7, 20266 min read

Grant Guides

The Best Non-Dilutive Funding Options for Canadian Startups in 2026

Eight programs ranked by accessibility and dollar value — from SR&ED's $2.1M refundable ceiling to Mitacs's $7,500 researcher-for-4-months deal.

Aug 7, 20267 min read

Grant News

CDAP Alternatives in 2026: What to Apply for Now That It's Closed

CDAP closed permanently in 2024 with no federal replacement announced. Here's what fills the gap — federal, provincial, and the honest tradeoffs of each.

Aug 7, 20266 min read

Grant Guides

Quebec Startup Grants: Investissement Québec Explained

$250K–$2M early-stage investment, project financing up to 50% of costs, and new tariff-response programs — what Quebec tech startups can access beyond federal funding.

Aug 7, 20267 min read

Grant Guides

British Columbia Tech Startup Grants: The Complete 2026 Guide

Innovate BC's Fast Pilot and New Ventures BC Competition, plus the BC Innovation Tax Credit stacking on federal SR&ED — everything a BC tech founder should check.

Aug 7, 20268 min read

Tax Credits

How to Improve Your SR&ED Approval Odds in 2026

Most SR&ED adjustments trace back to documentation, not ineligible work. What CRA actually looks for, red flags that trigger review, and the new pre-claim approval option.

Aug 7, 20268 min read

Tips & Strategy

Grant Writing Software for Consultants in Canada: What to Actually Use

Eligibility screening, application management, and client-facing reporting need different tools. A grant consultant's honest comparison of what's out there.

Aug 7, 20267 min read

Grant Guides

Ontario Tech Startup Grants: The Complete 2026 Guide

Federal programs plus Ontario-specific tax credits, digital media grants, and accelerators — everything a Toronto or Ontario tech founder should check before applying.

Aug 7, 20269 min read

Grant Guides

Alberta Innovates Grants for Startups: What's Open (and What's Not) in 2026

Voucher, Micro Voucher, and IRAP-style programs are closed with no reopen date. Here's what Alberta tech startups can still apply for right now.

Aug 7, 20267 min read

Grant News

Strategic Response Fund (SRF): What Replaced SIF, and Who Qualifies

SIF is closed. Its $5B replacement funds tariff recovery, large-scale R&D, and AI compute — but the minimum project size rules out most startups.

Aug 7, 20266 min read

About FundScout

What is FundScout?

FundScout is an AI-powered grant eligibility tool that tells Canadian tech startups which government grants they qualify for — in under 3 minutes.

Jun 9, 20265 min read

Grant Guides

Does Your Startup Qualify for IRAP? A 2026 Eligibility Self-Assessment

A fast, honest checklist to find out whether your startup actually qualifies for IRAP — before you spend weeks chasing it.

Jun 8, 20269 min read

Grant Guides

The Ultimate Guide to IRAP Funding for Canadian AI Startups

Learn the proven strategies that top-funded organizations use to increase their grant approval rates by up to 300%.

Feb 15, 202610 min read

Tax Credits

SR&ED Tax Credits Explained: Get Up to 35% Back on R&D

A comprehensive guide to the most accessible and impactful government funding programs available to Canadian entrepreneurs.

Feb 10, 20268 min read

Grant Guides

NGen Commercialization: How to Secure $150K–$5M in Funding

Explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing the way businesses find and apply for grants.

Feb 5, 202612 min read

Tips & Strategy

10 Grant Application Mistakes That Cost You Funding

Avoid these critical errors that cause over 70% of grant applications to fail, and learn how to present a winning proposal.

Jan 28, 20266 min read

Grant Guides

CanExport SMEs: The Complete 2026 Guide for Canadian Founders

Get 50% of your export development costs covered — trade shows, travel, translation, and market research. Apply before you spend a dollar.

May 12, 20269 min read

Financing

Canada Small Business Financing Program: What It Is and How to Use It

It's not a grant — it's a federal loan guarantee that gets you approved at your bank when you'd normally be declined. Here's when to use it.

May 8, 20267 min read

Grant Guides

Mitacs Accelerate: Get a Full-Time Researcher for $7,500

Canada's most underused research funding program. Pay $7,500, get a university researcher working on your technical problem for 4 months.

May 5, 20268 min read

Grant Guides

NSERC Engage Grants: $25,000 for a 6-Month University Collaboration

NSERC pays $25,000 to a university professor to work on your technical challenge. You contribute $12,500. Decisions in 4–6 weeks.

Apr 28, 20266 min read

Grant News

Grant News: May 2026 — Deadlines, Updates, and What to Watch

SR&ED claims due June 30 for Dec 31 fiscal year. CanExport rolling intake now at low competition. Mitacs summer timing tips. This month in Canadian grants.

May 19, 20265 min read