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

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.

Mohamed MaganJun 8, 20269 min read

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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

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

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