Funding & Financing
Finances include keeping track of your incoming and outgoing expenses. There are computer accounting programs to assist with inputting receipts and expenses daily, or you can hire an accountant.
Business Finance Resources
- PitchBook
PitchBook provides data and insights on global capital markets. It tracks companies, investments, investors, funds, limited partners, service providers, people, and more.
- BizPal (Service Alberta)Permits and licenses for different levels of government (provincial, municipal) by type of business.
- Fiscal Checklist for Small BusinessThis checklist is for people like you who are starting a business. Using the links below, you can get information about your fiscal obligations and their implications. You can also get information on interactions between your business and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Government of Canada Taxes, Permits, Regulations etcBusiness taxes, permits and regulations, intellectual property, business support and how to sell to government
Funding Opportunities
- Strategic Research Initiatives Fund (SRIF)A pan-university funding initiative to support enhanced research performance aligned with the University’s strategic research and innovation plan, Forward with Purpose.
- Innovation Fund (UofA)The University of Alberta Innovation Fund transforms challenges into opportunities. We invest in leading-edge technology startups – fuelled by philanthropic support – to bridge the funding gap and help brilliant minds pursue new ideas that solve the most pressing issues of our time.
- eHub - Entrepreneurship Centre VentureseHUB is an honest broker to provide co-curricular educational opportunities and enhance entrepreneurial thinking within the U of A community. eHUB is free and does not take any material interest in the companies it supports. eHUB does not provide legal advice. In some cases, due to generous donor support, eHUB provides limited startup funding and/or program support (typically $1K) and has a limited number of one-time, competitive awards for high-performing incorporated student startups (up to $4K). These awards can support student clubs and programs, businesses, non-profits, social, environmental and cultural ventures.
Find out about various opportunities to gain financial support for your venture:
- Business capital and mentoring (Alberta)Investment and venture capital, Alberta Enterprise Corporation, and other funding supports.
- Discovery LabOpen forum for researchers and entrepreneurs to collaborate; also hosts opportunities to pitch business ideas to potential investors
- Alberta Innovates - Funding and GrantsAlbertan funding programs based on specific industry sectors
- Grant Connect (@EPLAvailable through the Edmonton Public Library, Grant Connect is a comprehensive database designed to help connect organizations with funders.
- Edmonton Unlimited - Programs/Resources to GrowOur programs and accelerator partners can help you grow your business and take your idea to the next level.
- Capital and financing supports for entrepreneursAlberta entrepreneurs can access a number of resources to identify available funding.
- Business grants and financing (Government of Canada)Information on grants, loans, private and public sector financing.
- Entrepreneur's Toolkit - Business Development Bank of CanadaResources and online tools for small business planning - compiled by the Bank of Canada
- Strategic Innovation FundThe Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) provides major investments in innovative projects that will help grow Canada's economy for the well-being of all Canadians.
- Canada Council for the Arts - Innovation GrantsOur Strategic Innovation Fund will offer you access to grants, partnerships, outreach events and resources. The aim is to build the capacity of artists, arts professionals, arts groups, collectives and organizations to try new ideas, share knowledge, find networks, create prototypes and scale up ambitious solutions.
- NACO - National Angel Capital OrganizationMobilizing angel capital for Canada’s entrepreneurs
- Business USALearn how to start your own business, including imports and exports in the USA
- U.S. Small Business AdministrationClick on the Business Guide tab to find information on starting, financing & expanding small businesses, federal & state resources, & SBA regulations.
- Grants.govFederal funding opportunities published on Grants.gov are for organizations and entities supporting the development and management of government-funded programs and projects.
Considering crowd-funding? Here are some potential options to choose from: