Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

1522 programs

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership (ITP) Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health
Alberta Innovates
Funding support for health research and innovation in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta tech companies developing innovative technology solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Support for Alberta tech product commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 105,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
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Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for technology-focused networking events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm
Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta SMEs to commercialize innovative agri-tech solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta tech SMEs to commercialize innovative, market-ready technologies
Eligible Funding
From $10,001 to $100,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Alberta Media Fund - Interactive Digital Media Grant
Alberta Media Fund (AMF)
Labour-based funding for Alberta digital media companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Media Fund (AMF), Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
Closed support for cultural industry projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Alliance Quantum grants call for proposals: Advancing the development and adoption of quantum technologies in Canada
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Funding for collaborative quantum technology projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $650,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Amplify Norfolk Grants
Norfolk County
Matching funding for new live events in Norfolk County
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Apple Industry Development Program
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports apple orchard development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Apply for funding for OCLC subscriptions
Library and Archives Canada (LAC)
Funding for eligible OCLC library subscriptions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts Project Grant - Medium
Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Funding for medium-scale arts projects and events
Eligible Funding
From $5,001 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
NT, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ArtWorksTO Indigenous Program
Toronto Arts Foundation
Paid media arts training and contracts for Indigenous youth
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ascension competition
Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ)
Pitch competition for early-stage Quebec startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Assistance program for organizations working for the economic development of Quebec (PAODEQ)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Government of Québec
Supports Quebec organizations promoting regional export development and capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Atlantic Canada Travel Trade Market Readiness Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities of Nova Scotia
Travel trade guidance for tourism businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
AtlanticOER Development Grants
AtlanticOER – REL Atlantique (REL)
Funding for open educational resource development
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Audience Development Funding
Rozsa Foundation
Supports arts organizations to grow audiences
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Authors' and directors' tour schedule
AIEQ (AIEQ)
Financial support for Quebec literary and film tours
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Automotive Innovation Challenge (AIC)
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Support for Ontario automotive talent and learning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Government of British Columbia (BC), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Business consultant for Indigenous entrepreneurs in B.C.
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Backing Canadian Small Businesses
American Express Canada, DMZ
Support for Canadian small businesses to grow and strengthen operations
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bayer Research Scholarship - fbauc-cuog on prostate cancer
Canadian Urological Association Scholarship Fund (CUASF)
Funding for prostate cancer research projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Supports arts circulation, touring, digitization, and translation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Project Assistance: Literary Arts
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Supports literary publishing and programming in B.C.
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Bio Innovation Grant (BIG)
Alberta Municipal Affairs, Government of Alberta
Funding for biosciences research infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
BioCreate Program
Ontario Genomics
Business support for Ontario biotech start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bioenterprise Canada — Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative — Commercialization Stream
Bioenterprise Canada
Ontario support for agri-food commercialization
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
BioReady™ Paid Internship Program
BioTalent Canada
Salary support for hiring BioReady talent
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 11,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Biotech – September 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International biotech R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM)
Alberta Innovates
Funding for bitumen-derived advanced materials
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for Black-led community initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BloodTechNet Competition
Canadian Blood Services (CBS)
Funding for health education projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Book Publishers - Operations Grant
Government of New Brunswick, Alberta Municipal Affairs, Government of Alberta
Operational support for publishers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 240,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Book Publishing Grant — Market Demand Reprint Stream
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for high-demand book reprints
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for Saskatchewan book production and marketing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Book Publishing Production Grant - Book Publishers’ Stream
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for Saskatchewan book publishing projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Brian-Myles Scholarship
Université du Québec à Montréal Foundation (UQAM)
Support for active journalism students
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
City of Toronto
Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $75,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
BC, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for smart mobility development and demonstration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CAAIN — 2026 CAAIN Open Competition
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Funding for collaborative agri-food innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Call for Applications - Quebec Showcase at Showcase Scotland 2026
Government of Québec
Support for Quebec artists at Showcase Scotland
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for bilateral cooperation projects Quebec-Cameroon
Government of Québec
Support for Quebec-Cameroon entrepreneurial cooperation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for capabilities: Establishment of a good manufacturing practice human amniotic fluid cell seed bank
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative cell banking initiative
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Projects in Innovation for the Benefit of Nature — 4th Stream
Government of Québec
Support for Quebec innovation abroad
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Projects to Promote Quebec Culture — Component 1: Development and deployment of collective initiatives
Government of Québec
Supports collective initiatives promoting Quebec culture
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $800,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Advancing the Commercialization of Genomics Innovation
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Supports commercialization of Canadian genomics innovation
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in CareerTech
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Co-investment for CareerTech innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Co-investment for applied AI projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Technology Commercialization
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
AI commercialization support for Canadian solutions
Eligible Funding
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Co-investment for quantum technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Technology Leadership
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Supports digital tech commercialization and growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in the Future of Mining & Energy
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Supports digital innovation in mining and energy
Eligible Funding
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
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Call for Research Projects on the Brain
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Brain Canada Foundation
Funding for collaborative brain research projects
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 78% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CALQ — Arts, Sciences and Technology Creation Residency in Namur
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Cross-disciplinary residency for visual and digital artists
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Namur, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Alberta Innovates, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Funding for Alberta academic-industry technology collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-UK collaborative industrial R&D funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – Germany 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 10)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border industrial R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Canada – Germany collaborative industrial research and development program 2019, Call 2
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border industrial R&D for commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – Israel 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border industrial R&D collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – Korea Collaborative Industrial Research & Development Program 2019
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border R&D for commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada – Singapore 2025-26 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bilateral support for Singapore-Canada R&D collaboration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada – South Korea 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bilateral industrial R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Canada – Spain 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bilateral industrial R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – UK 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border R&D for net-zero transport
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada and Singapore call for projects 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D collaboration for commercialisation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Arts Presentation Fund — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations
Government of Canada
Support for arts presenter development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Pandemic-ready research and infrastructure support
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms
Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada
Support for publishing business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Canadian Heritage
Funding for publisher internships and planning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada call for projects number 7
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Collaborative international R&D support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Feature Film Fund
Telefilm Canada
Marketing support for Canadian feature films
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Impact+ Research Chairs and Emerging Leaders Competition
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Government of Canada
Supports institutions attracting world-leading researchers
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $8,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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Canada Periodical Fund — Community Newspaper — Aid to Publishers
Government of Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Support for Canadian periodicals and journalism
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism
Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Supports Canadian print periodical journalism
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-China industrial R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada-Germany 3+2 collaborative call for proposals on battery material discovery and processing
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for Canada-Germany battery materials collaboration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-India Collaborative Industrial Research & Development Call for Proposals 2019
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border industrial R&D for commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-Japan co-innovation support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-Japan partnership development program with Japanese multinational enterprises – Fall 2022
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border innovation partnership for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-São Paulo cooperation in industrial research and innovation
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bilateral industrial R&D commercialization support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-UK Call for Proposals on Enhanced Industrial Productivity 2019
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border industrial productivity collaboration funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada–Brazil (EMBRAPII) 2023 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative industrial R&D for Canadian and Brazilian firms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for Canada-Japan innovation partnerships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Summer 2022
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Japan market acceleration for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–UK 2023-24 critical minerals sustainability and circularity
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-UK critical minerals R&D support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Supports Canadian agtech SMEs in R&D collaboration with Brazil
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian AI solutions for health technologies (aging tech) co-innovation mission to Japan - December 2 to 5, 2024
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
AI health tech mission to Japan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Canadian clean technologies mission to Singapore – May 6 to 10, 2024
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Market expansion mission for Canadian cleantech firms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canadian cleantech mining innovators expanding into Australia and Indonesia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian electric vehicle technology co-innovation mission to Germany – October 5 to 9, 2026
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canadian EV innovation mission to Germany
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports tourism products, facilities, and experiences
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Institutes of Health Research — Project Grant : Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Funding for health research projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada

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