Personalized support to maximize your grants

helloDarwin is a Canadian digital platform and custom consulting service that helps businesses secure non-dilutive public funding—grants, tax credits, wage subsidies, and subsidized loans—without giving up equity. It combines a searchable database of 4,000+ government programs (over $760M in available support) with smart matching that aligns opportunities to a company’s sector, province, and project type. The platform automates eligibility checks, monitors new programs weekly, and provides real-time application tracking.

In parallel, helloDarwin’s advisors deliver tailored diagnostics, funding strategies, application writing, and coordination with funders. It supports projects such as digital transformation, AI adoption, hiring and training, market expansion, sustainability, R&D, and capital investment, with strong expertise serving SMBs in retail, food processing, hospitality, agriculture, arts and culture, construction, manufacturing, and tourism across Canada.

We offer a comprehensive service that includes research, writing, and submission of grant applications tailored to your business needs. Our goal is to maximize your chances of securing funding.

A weekly monitoring of over 3,000 Canadian grants is conducted, accompanied by an analysis of your current expenses and a personalized roadmap tailored to your business.

Writing grant applications to meet the key requirements of funding organizations and maximize your approval rate.

Thanks to our partnerships with funding organizations, helloDarwin handles relationships with all stakeholders involved in the decision-making process.

Personalized platform with access to the status of grant applications, paired with a dedicated account manager for your files.

There is a wide range of grants available for all industries in Canadian businesses, as well as for specific one-time projects. Among them, there are grant programs for:

These grant programs aim to optimize business operations, enhance productivity, and increase market competitiveness through the implementation of software and systems such as CRMs and ERPs. The potential funding for this category is approximately $850,000, offering access to a variety of funds, including CanExport Innovation, the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), as well as support for innovation projects and artificial intelligence (AI) through Scale AI, Invest-IA, and Partner.IA. Several innovation tax credits are also available, such as C3I and LTI3.

These financial aids are designed to help businesses by subsidizing the hiring of junior or senior employees or interns. The potential funding is approximately $158,000, and it includes measures such as workforce training, with grants like Workforce Training Measure, Novascience, and Career Ready, in addition to the MITACS and MITACS Elevate programs, which support collaboration between businesses and academia to develop skills.

These grants focus on helping companies develop new markets by covering expenses for business travel, international trade shows, marketing strategies, as well as market and feasibility studies. The potential funding for these grants is approximately $400,000. Available grants include Incubation Vouchers for supporting startups, CanExport SME for international expansion, PSCE, ESSOR for growth support, and Elevate IP for protecting and leveraging intellectual property. This program is intended for businesses aiming to improve operational efficiency and expand their market presence.

These grant programs help businesses adopt environmentally responsible practices within their organization, such as transitioning to greener operations and integrating ESG criteria. These grants cover energy savings, pollution reduction (noise or visual), certifications like BCorp, and all practices related to sustainability. The potential funding for this category is approximately $260,000, with available grants such as the Écoleader Fund, Écoemballage, Écoperformance, and Énergir.

These financial aids are designed for innovation in processes and products, exploring new practices and operations, or developing new products. The potential funding for this category is approximately $2,000,000, with grants including CanExport Innovation, SIPEM PROMPT, Innov R, as well as various tax credits like CDAQ, SR&ED, and C3I.

These grants focus on new commercial infrastructure construction or the renovation of stores and offices, including thermal envelope improvements such as windows, ventilation, heating, and insulation. The potential funding for these grants is approximately $2,500,000. Available grants include all funding related to capital assets, such as Hydro-Québec Energy Programs, Bioenergy, Action Climate, as well as numerous municipal and regional grants like Commerce Montréal for the Island of Montreal.

Working with helloDarwin allows you to save time, reduce errors in your applications, and access expertise that increases your chances of approval by funding providers. Thanks to our partnerships with them, we handle communications to meet the key requirements of all stakeholders.

Yes, it’s often possible to combine multiple grants, depending on the eligibility criteria of each program. We help you identify and coordinate the best opportunities.

The majority of Canadian industries can benefit from grants, including technology, construction, manufacturing, professional services, and many others.

Timelines vary depending on the type of grant and program. Some grants may be approved within a few weeks, while others take several months. We guide you through every step of the process.

To effectively assess the financing needs of a start-up SME, proceed as follows:

This approach allows you to concisely determine the financing requirements for starting up and developing your business.

Securing a grant can provide the necessary funding to scale operations, invest in new technology, or hire skilled talent without taking on debt. It boosts cash flow, allowing you to focus on strategic growth initiatives. Grants also enhance credibility, attracting further investors or clients. Lastly, they often come with networking opportunities and expert support to drive your business forward.

Our fees vary based on the scope of services and your business needs. Contact us for a free consultation and personalized quote.

Absolutely! We remain available to help you meet the conditions of the grants you’ve secured and to identify new opportunities in the future.