How It Works

    From Discovery to Funding in 4 Simple Steps

    Most grant databases give you a list. FundScout tells you what to actually do. Strategic decision platforms built specifically to evaluate your startup's readiness.

    3-minute quiz
    AI-powered matching
    Works alongside consultants
    300+
    Federal & provincial programs
    $8B+
    In funding tracked annually
    3 min
    Average quiz completion
    60%
    Time saved vs DIY research
    Step 01

    Answer a 3-minute quiz

    Stop guessing which programs fit. Our plain-language quiz captures your startup profile and R&D activities in minutes, not hours.

    60% time saved
    Programs Covered

    Every major Canadian funding program in one place

    We track 300+ federal and provincial programs daily. Here's a sample of what we cover.

    SR&ED

    Up to 35%

    Scientific Research & Experimental Development tax credits

    IRAP

    $50K – $10M

    NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program

    CDAP

    Up to $15K

    Canada Digital Adoption Program

    SIF

    $10M+

    Strategic Innovation Fund

    Mitacs

    $15K – $360K

    Research internships & R&D partnerships

    CanExport

    Up to $50K

    International market expansion grants

    The Difference

    Without FundScout vs. with FundScout

    Without FundScout
    • Spend 40+ hours on government websites
    • Pay $5K–$25K before knowing if you qualify
    • Miss deadlines buried in 80-page PDFs
    • Apply without knowing your real eligibility
    • Manage grants across spreadsheets and email
    • Work alone or hire expensive consultants
    With FundScout
    • Get matched to 300+ programs in 3 minutes
    • See matches free — pay only when ready to act
    • Automated alerts before every window closes
    • Readiness Signal shows your fit and gaps first
    • Dashboard tracks applications and milestones
    • Consultant OS — professionals manage your pipeline
    FAQ

    Common questions about how FundScout works

    Harness the full power of FundScout's grant ecosystem

    More research isn't the answer. Your startup is more fundable than you realize, capable of securing multiple programs without the need for consultants, spreadsheets, or endless applications.

    Navigate the funding landscape without added complexity or guesswork.

    Once you complete your 3-minute profile, answer a few simple questions, and watch our AI automatically match eligibility rules and surface the exact grants you qualify for without the need for manual research or tracking.

    The complete Funding system

    DECISION PACK

    COMPLIANCE TRACKER

    READINESS SIGNAL

    MARKETPLACE

    APPLICATION BUILDER

    MARKET WATCH

    1// Initialize your startup profile
    2const profile = await fundscout.analyze({
    3 company: "YourStartup",
    4 stage: "pre-seed",
    5 focus: "AI/ML"
    6});
    7
    8// Get instant eligibility matching
    9const matches = await fundscout.match({
    10 criteria: "SR&ED, IRAP, NRC programs"
    11}).then(results => {
    12 // Display Decision Pack */
    13});
    14
    15// Track only the grants that matter to you
    16await fundscout.monitor({
    17 deadlines: true,
    18 newOpportunities: true,
    19 complianceMilestones: true
    20});

    Build applications your way, with the tools you need.

    FundScout's all-in-one platform gives you everything to create reliable funding pipelines—from discovery through application to compliance—without losing momentum.

    Strategic funding across your entire journey.

    Our platform embraces guided principles with excellent support for templates, auto-save, export options, and direct grant writer collaboration.

    GET STARTED TODAY

    YOUR SECURE PATH TO FUNDING