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Commercialization Grants in the Canadian Prairies for 2026

Accelerate market entry with non-dilutive funding for pilots, validation, and scale-up. Identify programs across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Across the Canadian Prairies, organizations can access commercialization grants designed to de‑risk late‑stage innovation and convert prototypes into revenue. In 2026, federal and provincial programs support market validation, pilot and demonstration projects, certifications, export readiness, and production scale‑up. This page provides a comprehensive overview to help businesses compare options, understand eligibility, and plan applications aligned to their go‑to‑market strategy.

163 programs available
  • Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CCAI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative — University Partnership Program

    Funding for graduate career apprenticeships
    BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge Phase III

    Supports carbon fibre technologies from Alberta bitumen
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $200,001 to $4,000,000
    • Up to 75% 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
    Alberta, Canada
  • Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    College-Industry Innovation (CII) Grant

    Supports research infrastructure and innovation capacity
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Health Sandbox

    Accelerates digital health technology adoption in Alberta clinical settings
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge

    Supports digital health care model pilots in Alberta
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Drilling Technology Challenge

    Funding for innovative drilling technology projects advancing emissions reduction
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $8,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • City of Edmonton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Edmonton Edge Fund

    Supports Edmonton businesses to start, scale, and innovate
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $75,000 to $1,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Innovators Challenge

    SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Renewable Power Program

    Funding for emerging renewable electricity projects
    Alberta, NS, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Alberta, NS, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge

    Transformative industrial decarbonization projects in Alberta
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500,000 to $15,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge

    Funding for advanced materials and low-emissions innovation
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $5,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot

    Supports Alberta businesses testing new energy technologies
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge

    Funding for oil sands tailings technology projects
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000,000 to $15,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Film and Television Development Grant

    Funding for Saskatchewan film and TV development
    Saskatchewan, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Quebec Electrical Industry Association (AIEQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Financial support for students - research and education on Quebec

    Support for Quebec studies and academic outreach
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Genome Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative

    Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $2,000,000
    • Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Sky’s the Limit

    Support for sustainable aviation fuel innovation
    Alberta, BC, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,150,000 to $5,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Alberta, BC, Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech

    National support for women cleantech entrepreneurs
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Industry Advancement Grant

    Funding for Alberta transportation industry projects
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Industry Sponsorship

    Sponsorship for creative industry business growth
    Saskatchewan, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovation Growth Program

    Support for innovative product commercialization in Manitoba
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada

    Funding for growth, jobs and resilience
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign

    Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitals
    Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)

    Supports SME access to lab services
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $12,000 to $60,000
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed

    Life Science Fellowships

    Support for life science startup commercialization
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Location Scouting Support Program

    Location scouting support for film and TV productions
    Saskatchewan, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)

    Contract opportunities for SK technology companies
    Saskatchewan, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    mCannabis

    Funding for cannabis-based pain research
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    MDCH Graduate Awards (Community Health Sciences)

    Funding for Community Health Sciences graduate students
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    NSERC Alliance – Alberta Innovates Advance Program

    Supports Alberta university researchers advancing emerging technology discoveries
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0

    Cost-shared support for Alberta agricultural innovation
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 60.000004% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces

    Funding for quantum commercialization in Alberta
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Reshaping Energy Systems

    Funding for Alberta energy system innovation
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $10,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Saskatchewan, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 450,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Screen-Based Production Grant

    Funding for Alberta film and television production
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Shine Foundation — Shine Dreams Program

    Customized support for youth with severe disabilities
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Showcase or Sell Travel Grant

    Travel support for creative market opportunities
    Saskatchewan, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    SSRIA – Business Growth Program

    Business growth support for cleantech ventures
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Anne Campbell Memorial Scholarship

    Support for emerging Saskatchewan writers
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $500
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    The aquahacking challenge

    Free water innovation program with seed funding
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 70,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Canada Iceland Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Goodman Writer's Grant

    Funding for emerging Icelandic-themed writers
    Manitoba, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP)

    Support for tourism and hospitality organizations
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western Canada

    Funding for tourism adaptation and growth
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Travel Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund

    Supports new tourism experiences in Alberta
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $75,000 to $500,000
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Alberta, Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Travel grant

    Travel support for professional artists
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,600 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Winnipeg Police Service Endowment Fund (WPS) logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Winnipeg Heritage Incentive Programs

    Funding for heritage-led development in Winnipeg
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program

    Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovation
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership (ITP) Program

    Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Alberta, Canada