FundScout Eligibility
Clear Eligibility Answers
Know exactly why you qualify (or don't) for each program. No more decoding dense government criteria.
Example
"You're a 92% match for IRAP — technical team, proprietary tech, pre-revenue."
Now in BetaActively working with 50+ Canadian tech founders
Join early users testing FundScout across 9 provinces
Tap into $4B+
Canadian grants
—in 3 minutes.
FundScout finds the right grants for your business fast — 300+ Canadian programs covering 90% of the grant landscape, clear matches, and next steps. Or work with a vetted consultant who uses FundScout to save 15+ hours per client.
CANADA-ONLY
— Built For Canadian Tech Startups
3 MINUTES
— Not Hours Of Research
ALL PROGRAMS
— Federal & Provincial Grants
GO/NO-GO
— Clear Decisions, Not Lists
FREE FIRST
— See Matches Before Paying
The Problem
Stop Guessing. Start Winning Grants.
Finding the right grant is hard. Most founders, nonprofits, and small businesses waste hours searching through outdated lists, unclear eligibility rules, and confusing application requirements — only to discover they were never a good fit in the first place.
The real problem isn’t just finding grants. It’s knowing:
- Which grants actually match your organization
- Whether you’re ready to apply
- What steps you need to take before you waste time submitting
Today, most people are forced to guess. That leads to missed opportunities, wasted effort, and avoidable rejections.
Funding Intelligence
Make funding decisions with confidence
Most grant databases dump a list and leave you wondering: Do I actually qualify? Is this worth my time? What do I do next? FundScout doesn't just show you grants — it tells you why you qualify and exactly what to do next.
The problem with traditional grant databases
- Endless lists with no context or prioritization
- Vague eligibility criteria that waste your time
- No guidance on whether you're ready to apply
- Left guessing which grants are worth pursuing
Foundational Intelligence
LiveEligibility Matching92%
300+
Programs
$4B
Tracked
10d
Plan
Apply to SR&ED this month
Decision-Ready · Deadline Mar 31
Readiness
Ready to apply
10-day action plan
How FundScout is different
More research isn't the answer. Your startup is more fundable than you realize — capable of securing multiple programs without consultants, spreadsheets, or endless applications.
FundScout · Signal
Readiness Signals
See if you're ready to apply right now or what to prepare first — missing docs, milestones, or qualifications.
Example
"Ready for SR&ED today. NRC IRAP needs roadmap (2–3 weeks)."
FundScout Actionable Steps
Actionable Next Steps
Get a prioritized plan instead of figuring it out yourself. We sequence applications by timing, effort, and probability.
Apply to SR&ED — Mar 31
Start IRAP — April
Prep Alberta Innovates — Q3
FundScout Roadmap
Personalized Funding Roadmap in 5 Minutes
Instead of weeks researching grants, get instant strategic answers across every dimension that matters.
- Match Score (0–100%)
- Eligibility Breakdown
- Readiness Status
- Funding Potential
- Strategic Timeline
- Effort Estimate
How it works
From quiz to funded — in four intelligent steps.
FundScout pairs founder-friendly inputs with grant intelligence so you can discover, qualify, and apply to non-dilutive funding — with or without a grant consultant.
What stage is your startup, and have you done any R&D in the last 12 months?
Pre-revenue · SR&ED eligible
Step 01
3-minute founder quiz
Plain-language questions about your team, R&D, and stage. No jargon. Works alongside your consultant.
SR&ED
IRAP
CDAP
Mitacs
SIF
Step 02
AI matches 300+ programs
Eligibility rules run instantly across federal and provincial funding to surface your best-fit grants.
$1.2M est. funding
Step 03
Decision Pack with insights
See match scores, funding potential, and effort estimates — ranked so you know exactly where to start.
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Day 3 · 9:00 AM
Draft project narrative
Compile financials
Submit SR&ED claim
On track
Step 04
Build, submit & track
Guided application builder with deadlines, milestones, and compliance tracking after you win.
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
READINESS SIGNAL
APPLICATION BUILDER
COMPLIANCE TRACKER
MARKETPLACE
MARKET WATCH
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.
fundscout.ca/dashboard
MATCHED
18
ELIGIBLE
$4.2M
APPLIED
3
PIPELINE
SR&ED92%
IRAP78%
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.
THE MISSING LINK
FundScout's strategic intelligence – the missing link in navigating Canada's $4B+ government funding landscape
FundScout combines AI-powered grant matching, deadline tracking, application guidance, and consultant tools — everything Canadian founders and grant professionals need to find and win non-dilutive funding.
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Speed
Precision
Confidence
Scale
Clarity
Why FundScout
vs. just Googling it
309 Canadian grants, sourced from official portals, matched to your business in 3 minutes. Here's what that means in practice.
Google / Others
FundScout
Data source
✗Unknown — SEO results, outdated PDFs
✓Official .gc.ca and provincial portals only
Eligibility filter
✗None — you read every page yourself
✓3-minute quiz matches grants to your exact profile
Deadline tracking
✗None — you miss it or you don't
✓Email alerts 30, 14, and 7 days before close
Data freshness
✗Unknown — could be 3 years stale
✓Verified badge shows last check date per grant
Application clarity
✗You decode 40-page program guides alone
✓Difficulty score, time estimate, rejection reasons
Expert access
✗None
✓Verified grant writers available on-demand
Trusted stack:
PaymentsStripe
Auth & DBSupabase
Built inCalgary 🇨🇦
Data from309 verified grants
Core
Features
The Decision Pack
Your personalized roadmap. We analyze 300+ programs and narrow it down to the 1-3 that actually matter for your startup right now.
Grant Writer Marketplace
Connect with vetted grant writing professionals. View success rates, specializations, and pricing. Get matched to the right expert for your application.
Application Builder
Guided templates for 300+ programs. Section-by-section prompts, auto-save drafts, and export-ready applications. No more staring at blank forms.
Readiness Signal
Stop guessing. We rate your eligibility and readiness (Ready Now, Ready Later, Not Ready) so you know exactly when to pull the trigger.
Compliance Tracker
Won funding? We help you keep it. Track milestones, claims, and reporting deadlines. Never miss a compliance requirement again.
Market Watch
We monitor the funding landscape 24/7. If a new grant drops that fits your profile, you'll be the first to know.