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Brampton's Funding Search Tool

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Find Funding for Your Business

Looking for funding to start, grow or scale your business? Invest Brampton’s Funding Search Tool helps businesses identify grants, loans, tax credits and other funding opportunities tailored to their unique needs. 

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Funding Solutions for Every Stage of Business

Whether you’re launching a startup, expanding operations, investing in equipment or hiring new employees, finding the right funding can be time-consuming.  

Brampton’s Funding Search Tool simplifies the process by matching your business with personalized funding recommendations for your business. The tool uses your business profile to deliver personalized funding recommendations.

Key Benefits

  • Personalized funding opportunities  
  • Access to grants, loans and tax credits  
  • Federal, provincial and select municipal funding opportunities  
  • Search by business stage, industry and project  
  • Free and easy to use 
Incentives for your business

How it works

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Step 1: Create A Free Account

Register for free using your business email. Quick and easy setup.

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Step 2: Build Business Profile

Provide basic information about your business and funding needs.

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Step 3: Receive Personalized Matches

Explore funding opportunities tailored to your business profile. 

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Step 4: Submit Your Application

Review your eligibility and connect directly with funding providers. 

Types of Funding & Support

Grants

Business Loans

Tax Credits

Wage Subsidies

Innovation Funding

Export Funding

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Hiring and Training Programs

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Research and Development

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Manufacturing and Technology Funding

Sustainability Programs

Who can use this tool?

The Funding Search Tool is designed for businesses at every stage of growth, including: 

  • Entrepreneurs  
  • Startups  
  • Small-and medium-sized businesses  
  • Manufacturers  
  • Technology companies  
  • Food and beverage businesses  
  • Health and life sciences companies  
  • Export-ready businesses  
  • Companies investing in innovation or expansion  

Business Support and Resources

Brampton’s Economic Development Office is a partner for local and Canadian businesses navigating changing global trade conditions, helping companies diversify markets, explore new opportunities and access resources to grow and remain competitive. 

Brampton’s 10-point plan brings together immediate business supports and longer-term economic strategies under three priorities: Protect, Compete and Build. Connect with the team and learn more about Brampton’s trade and tariff response, funding opportunities, export resources and business supports at investbrampton.ca/tariffs. 

How We Can Help

Expeditor Services

As one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities and a designated provincial growth centre, Brampton offers unparalleled development opportunities and long-term incentives for business investment.

The Investment Services team works across all sectors to provide customized assistance, advice and connections to investors and the development industry.

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Innovation District

The Brampton Innovation District is a thriving hub designed to support startups, scale-ups, and a driven community dedicated to innovation. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a new business owner, or an established company, we provide the resources and support needed at every stage, from education and training to business scaling.

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Entrepreneur Centre

​​​​​​​The Brampton Entrepreneur Centre (BEC) part of the Brampton Economic Office, is your central source for small business information, resources and guidance. If you are a start-up or an existing small business, we are here to help! Offering free business information and guidance, business seminars and online courses, training and mentorship programs, and more!

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TARIFF RESOURCE HUB

Brampton’s Tariff Resource Hub offers the tools, funding and expert support businesses need to navigate tariffs, diversify trade and expand into new markets.

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DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS INCENTIVES

Maximize your investment: combine eligible programs across all levels of government to unlock even greater value and accelerate your business growth in Brampton.

GO GLOBAL

The Global Business Centre powers Brampton’s Go Global initiative, which is designed to help Brampton-based small and medium-sized businesses scale, export and expand into new markets.

CLIMATE ACTION PROGRAM

Brampton’s Business Climate Action Program will support your business by offering suggestions to help improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and showcase incentives that may be available to you as you take action.

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Brampton Business
Growth Accelerator Program

The Brampton Business Growth Accelerator helps local businesses build resilience, expand into new markets and compete in high-growth industries, including aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing. Through tailored support, market intelligence and strategic connections, the Accelerator gives businesses the tools and opportunities they need to grow with confidence.

Business Directory

This tool collects key economic indicators about the size, health and distribution of Brampton businesses.

More Trade Funding and Export Programs

Funding and Grants

Regional Tariff Response Initiative

The Government of Canada has expanded the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI), providing additional support to help tariff-affected businesses maintain operations, protect jobs and strengthen their resilience amid ongoing trade uncertainty.

 

Eligible businesses can apply for up to $3 million in combined non-repayable funding, including up to $2 million in liquidity assistance, and up to $20 million in total RTRI funding when repayable support is included.

 

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Ontario Expanding Eligibility for Tariff Support Programs

In response to the United States government’s most recent actions targeting Ontario workers and businesses, the Ontario government is expanding eligibility under the Protect Ontario Financing Program (POFP) and the Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) to protect jobs in tariff-impacted sectors. 

The $1 billion POFP provides immediate relief for Ontario businesses impacted by tariffs and trade disruptions by providing loans that can be used for costs such as payroll, lease payments and utilities. The $150 million OTTF provides grants or loans to small and medium-sized Ontario businesses to help them expand interprovincial trade and reshore supply chains away from the United States.

Companies wondering if they are eligible for the funding are encouraged to fill out the province’s online questionnaire.

Up to $5 billion in federal funding to help businesses in tariff-impacted sectors innovate, adapt and compete in a changing global economy.

Up to $5M in loans to modernize operations, offset costs, and adapt to changing markets.

Loans for small businesses for equipment, leasehold improvements and more.

Term loan of $250,000+ to support working capital costs for Ontario businesses impacted by tariffs.

FCC is providing $1 billion in funding to support Canadian agriculture and food industry alleviate tariff impacts.

Loans with minimum of $60 million for large Canadian enterprises affected by current and future tariffs and countermeasures.

Helps secure financing for businesses looking to grow internationally.

Helps innovative businesses enter foreign markets.

Offers support for Canadian exporters impacted by economic challenges, including financing and market expansion.

Support Programs and Resources

Tariff Remissions Process 

Canadian companies experiencing impacts from retaliatory trade measures can apply for tariff relief through this federal process, which allows duty remissions on a case-by-case basis. Contact Finance Canada at  remissions-remises@fin.gc.ca.

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Access government programs and services designed for Canadian businesses.

Canadian businesses can claim duty refunds on imported goods that are later exported, either as-is or after manufacturing. Refunds also apply to obsolete or surplus goods with no domestic value that are shipped abroad. 

Offered by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), this program lets eligible businesses bring in commercial goods without paying duties, provided the goods are later exported.

Supports Canadian company trade show participation at the world’s premier food and beverage events. 

Provides EI benefits to participating employees working reduced hours, helping tariff-impacted employers retain workers.

Federal programs and incentives available to businesses. 

The Canada Border Services Agency provides duty relief programs that help businesses remain competitive by reducing or eliminating certain import duties under qualifying circumstances.

Financial and advisory support for exporters.

Trade agreements, tariffs, and market access.

Provincial export assistance programs.

Supports agricultural businesses globally.

Guidance for businesses navigating trade policies. 

Supports communities and local industries impacted by U.S. tariffs 

Trade and Market Support

Go Global – Brampton’s Global Business Centre 

Discover how Brampton can help your business navigate new markets and expand your business internationally with confidence.

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Get access to funding and tailored support programs to help you diversify your exports.

Canada’s export credit agency. It helps Canadian companies of all sizes navigate, manage, and take on risk, allowing them to grow and succeed in global markets. 

Free export business portal to match your business with relevant events, resources and opportunities.

Helps businesses maximize revenue growth and unlocks new market opportunities.

Federal programs and incentives available to businesses. 

Financial and advisory support for exporters.

Trade agreements, tariffs, and market access.

Helps businesses expand internationally.

Provincial export assistance programs.

Supports agricultural businesses globally.

Tariff Resources and Tools

Find the latest products and sectors impacted by U.S. Tariffs. 

View Government of Canada’s latest updates and information on U.S. tariffs.

Find tariff rates and trade agreements relevant to your business. 

Tariff information and applicable HS codes for your product.

Tariff and duty information, sanctions, export and import controls and other rules that affect Canadian trade.

What are they and how do they impact international trade?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about the Invest Brampton Funding Search Tool, powered by Fundica? Explore the FAQs below to learn how the tool works, what types of funding you can find, who can use it and how to get started.

FAQs

Yes. Businesses can create an account and use the funding search tool to identify relevant funding opportunities at no cost.

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The tool includes a range of funding opportunities, including grants, tax credits, loans and loan guarantees. Opportunities may support activities such as business growth, hiring and training, product development, innovation and other business investments.

Businesses in Canada that are incorporated or planning to incorporate can create an account. The platform supports businesses across industries and stages of growth, from startups to medium and large companies.

Fundica uses information from your business profile, including your location and other business criteria, to identify funding opportunities that may be relevant to your company. You can further refine your results based on specific business activities and funding needs.

Fundica continuously maintains its funding database through updates from funders, its funding research team, and automated technology that tracks and updates funding programs. This helps ensure businesses are seeing current and relevant opportunities.

Yes. The funding search tool is one of the tools Invest Brampton provides to help businesses explore available funding opportunities. Brampton businesses can also connect with the Invest Brampton team for additional business support and guidance.

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About the Summit

The Brampton Food & Beverage Processing Summit is an annual industry event hosted by the City of Brampton’s Invest Brampton – Economic Development Office. The summit brings together government leaders, industry experts, investors, manufacturers, and business professionals to discuss opportunities, challenges, innovation, trade, workforce development, sustainability and growth within Canada’s food and beverage sector. 

The event is designed for: 
• Food and beverage manufacturers and processors 
• Industry suppliers and distributors 
• Business owners and entrepreneurs 
• Investors and economic development professionals 
• Government and policy representatives 
• Academia and workforce development partners 
• Professionals interested in food innovation, trade, sustainability, and sector growth 

Brampton is home to one of Canada’s largest food and beverage processing clusters, with more than 300 companies employing approximately 8,500 people and contributing over $1.3 billion annually to Canada’s GDP. The city is recognized as a top food processing hub in North America and is home to leading companies including Maple Lodge Farms, Italpasta, Sofina Foods, Maple Leaf Foods, Coca-Cola Canada Bottling, HelloFresh, Oylmel, FGF Brands, Give and Go, and more. 

Past summit discussions have included: 
• Global market growth and trade opportunities 
• Workforce development and labour challenges 
• Sustainability and climate strategies 
• Food innovation and technology 
• Investment and financing opportunities 
• Supply chain resiliency 
• Diversity and inclusion in business 
• Manufacturing competitiveness and productivity 

Attendees can expect: 
• Keynote presentations from industry and economic leaders 
• Panel discussions with food and beverage experts 
• Networking opportunities with businesses and government representatives 
• Industry insights and economic outlook presentations 
• Opportunities to build partnerships and explore business opportunities 

Yes. The summit welcomes participants from across Ontario, Canada, and international markets who are interested in the future of food and beverage processing, investment, trade and innovation. 

About Brampton's Food and Beverage Sector

The summit supports economic development by fostering collaboration between industry, government, and academia while promoting investment attraction, business expansion, innovation, workforce development and trade opportunities within the food and beverage processing sector. 

The 2026 summit features an exciting lineup of industry executives, government representatives and sector experts. Visit the Speakers section above to explore this year’s confirmed lineup and session details. 

Yes. Networking is a key component of the summit and provides attendees with opportunities to connect with industry peers, policymakers, investors and business leaders throughout the event. 

Additional program updates, speaker announcements, and registration information will be shared on the Invest Brampton website and official social media channels. 

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