These programs suit larger or more specialised needs: brownfield clean-ups, manufacturing investment, tariff-related financing, seed funding for early-stage tech companies, a few specialised support programs and niche rebates. Each card links straight to the official page.
Up to $10,000 for eligible travel and related costs, reimbursed at 100%. Up to $20,000 over the life of the program.
RRBDI pays the travel costs of agri-tech, farm and agri-food businesses going to meet a client when there's a strong chance of closing a deal. It's run by the Grand River Agricultural Society and prefers businesses in Wellington, Waterloo and Perth counties. It isn't for other kinds of businesses.
Grand River Agricultural Society, delivered by the Agricultural Adaptation CouncilAll of OntarioOfficial page, checked Nov 13, 2026
Generally based on eligible clean-up costs, paid yearly for up to 10 years; no maximum stated
A joint Region of Waterloo and local municipal grant for cleaning up and redeveloping brownfield sites in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Wilmot. After a site is cleaned up, redeveloped and reassessed, the owner gets yearly payments tied to the tax increase. The total is generally based on eligible clean-up costs.
Region of Waterloo with the cities of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge and the Township of WilmotKitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, WilmotOfficial page, checked Nov 13, 2026
15% of eligible investment in manufacturing buildings, machinery and equipment, up to $3 million a year (on up to $20 million of spending).
A tax credit for corporations that invest in buildings, machinery or equipment used for manufacturing or processing in Ontario. Canadian-controlled private corporations get a refundable credit; other corporations get a non-refundable version. The current rate is 15%, up to $3 million a year.
Government of Ontario (administered by the Canada Revenue Agency)All of OntarioOfficial page, checked Nov 13, 2026
Up to 15% of eligible project costs. Loans up to $5 million, interest-free during the project, with up to 30% (max $500,000) forgivable if targets are met. Grants only for small rural firms (up to $500,000) or strategic projects (up to $1.5 million).
AMIC supports advanced manufacturers anywhere in Ontario that invest in equipment, new technology and skills. Most support is an interest-free loan covering up to 15% of project costs. It's for established companies with at least 10 employees and a $500,000 project.
Government of Ontario (Regional Development Program)All of OntarioOfficial page, checked Nov 13, 2026
Up to $100,000: $30,000 in Phase 1, then up to $70,000 more for the companies picked for Phase 2. The company matches each amount in cash.
AC:Studio gives early-stage tech start-ups in southern Ontario non-repayable seed funding plus a structured program at the Accelerator Centre in Waterloo. You need to match the funding with cash in the business's bank account, and the centre doesn't take equity.
Accelerator Centre, Waterloo, with funding from FedDev OntarioAll of OntarioOfficial page, checked Nov 13, 2026
Based on the share of water not returned to the sanitary sewer; no dollar figure stated
A City of Kitchener rebate for industrial, commercial and institutional customers who use water that doesn't go back into the sanitary sewer. The rebate is based on the share of water diverted and is paid by cheque once a year. A certified engineering report is required.
City of KitchenerKitchenerOfficial page, checked Nov 13, 2026
Loans from $250,000. The maximum is not stated on the official page.
A working capital loan for established Ontario businesses hurt by specific U.S. tariffs. It can help with costs like payroll, rent and utilities. It's for larger small businesses: at least $2 million in revenue and 10 full-time staff.
Government of Ontario (Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade)All of OntarioOfficial page, checked Nov 13, 2026
A $5,600 subsidy toward approved scale-up projects, with a $1,200 client contribution (plus tax), plus up to 15 hours of free mentorship and free leadership coaching. The page describes this as $5,000 to $12,000 in support.
Rhyze Up! is a scale-up program from Guelph's Boundless Accelerator for women-led and nonbinary-led companies. It combines free mentorship and coaching with a subsidy toward projects done by specialists. The support goes toward services, and the page doesn't describe cash paid to the business.
Boundless Accelerator (formerly Innovation Guelph), supported in part by NRC IRAPGuelphOfficial page, checked Nov 14, 2026
