Grant Funding for Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetic Businesses

Medical aesthetics and cosmetic businesses split into two very different funding profiles: clinics providing treatments, and brands manufacturing cosmetic products. Treating them as one category is the most common mistake in this space, since the eligible programs barely overlap.

Clinics and treatment providers

Clinics generally don't qualify for R&D or manufacturing grants. Hiring grants for new staff and, in some provinces, small business expansion funding tied to opening a new location are the most realistic options.

Cosmetic product brands

Brands manufacturing skincare, cosmetics, or treatment products can access the same manufacturing, export, and wellness-adjacent funding available to any CPG business, including programs supporting Canadian-made product export.

Where regulatory classification matters

Products classified as cosmetics versus natural health products versus medical devices fall under different regulatory and funding categories in Canada. Getting that classification right affects which grant programs are even worth checking.

Next steps

Run FundScout's free eligibility check to see which programs match your specific business model in this space. Check your matches.