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Innovation Grants and Funding in Canada

This directory supports searches for projects that develop, test, demonstrate, or adopt a meaningfully improved product, process, service, or technology. Compare applicant type, problem, maturity, technical uncertainty, project scope, eligible costs, evidence, intellectual property, and timing. Refine by province, industry, research, commercialization, clean technology, digital adoption, productivity, or market development when useful.

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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 31, 2028
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    NRC IRAP – Support for clean technology

    Funding for Canadian SMEs advancing innovative clean technology commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions

    Support program for regional agriculture and agri-food development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : January 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Investment and innovation tax credit (IITC)

    Tax credit for investment and innovation in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Global Innovation Clusters

    Financial assistance to work in collaboration on innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 17, 2023
    Canada
  • Scale AI Cluster logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    SCALE AI — Acceleration

    Funds AI startup support programs in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AgriRisk Initiatives - Microgrants Funding

    Supports development of innovative agricultural risk management solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Health Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP)

    Supports innovative substance use projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 53,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)

    Supports business growth in targeted Quebec territories
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $125,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program

    Supports strategic agriculture and agri-food sector projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ESSOR - Component 5

    Support for resilient softwood lumber sawmill investments
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Impulsion Fund

    Early-stage investment for innovative Quebec startups
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $2,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Incentive deduction for the commercialization of innovations (IDCI)

    Reduced tax rate for Québec innovation commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 83% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component

    Supports studies to improve efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for external design in Québec

    Tax credit for external fashion design activities
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 24% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Mitacs logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship

    Supports innovation internships with Canadian organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Innovation Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    SIF — Collaborations and Networks projects

    Supports large collaborative Canadian innovation networks and technology projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    CRIM —Support

    Support for technological innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 17, 2023
    Canada
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  • Hydro-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovative Projects Program

    Supports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 12,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)

    Support for advanced manufacturing investments in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 30, 2026 · Closing date : November 5, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for R&D labour costs

    Tax credit for R&D in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program

    Supports Indigenous aquatic resource and oceans management capacity development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Advancing Accessibility Standards Research

    Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

    Supports collaborative R&D addressing major Canadian policy challenges
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capitale-Innovation

    Supports innovative product development and commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 27, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario

    Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Regional defence investment initiative (RDII) – Quebec

    Supports Quebec organizations integrating into domestic and international defence supply chains
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Social Economy Mauricie logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social Economy Support Fund

    Non-repayable financial aid supporting social economy projects in Mauricie
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

    Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program

    Supports advanced critical minerals pilot projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component

    Supports boat owner education and sustainable boat recycling research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    iVisit

    Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario

    Supporting homebuilding innovation in Northern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Support for innovation projects

    Supports innovation projects from planning to showcase
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Social economy enterprise, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 31, 2029
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax incentives for mining and exploration

    Federal and provincial tax incentives support mining and exploration activities
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    InnovEnSol Program

    Funding for innovative soil and groundwater decontamination demonstration trials
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — FRR: Component 2

    Funding for local and territorial development projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $25,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Advanced Manufacturing program

    Supporting innovation and digitalization in advanced manufacturing technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program

    Support for sustainable agriculture and environmental innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Call for projects Genium360

    Funding support for engineering students and graduates advancing public research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CALQ — Exploration and Research

    Funding for artistic research, experimentation, and creative development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Duo grand V

    Flexible funding and tech support for sustainable innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Epic Games logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Epic MegaGrants

    Funding for innovative Unreal Engine real-time 3D projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $200,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Grains Innovation Fund

    Supports grain market growth and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 21, 2026 · Closing date : November 6, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Innovation continuum

    Supports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Department of Justice Canada (JUS) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Justice Partnership and Innovation Program

    Supports innovative projects for an accessible, fair Canadian justice system
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • MRC de Manicouagan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Manicouagan — Signature Innovation

    Supports innovative territorial projects in Manicouagan
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation 2026 Call for Projects

    Up to $15,000 plus personalized commercialization support for Montréal SMEs advancing a high-potential innovation.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund

    Supports innovation and sustainable business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PRIMA — Call for Projects

    Funding for collaborative advanced materials R&D projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 26, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)

    Supports regional economic diversification and local development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    RNA Entrepreneurship initiative

    Supports entrepreneurial development in RNA therapeutics for Quebec academics
    Eligible Funding
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Questions about innovation grants and funding

Practical guidance on problems, maturity, technical risk, projects, costs, evidence, and intellectual property.

What makes a project an innovation funding candidate?

A credible candidate defines a meaningful problem, the current alternative, the proposed improvement, what remains uncertain, and how the project will test or deliver that change. Newness alone may not be enough. Explain why the approach is different for the organization, market, sector, or technology and why structured project work is required.

How should an innovation project describe its maturity?

Describe what has already been researched, designed, built, tested, validated, adopted, or sold. Identify users, operating conditions, performance evidence, unresolved assumptions, and the next decision point. Avoid relying on a maturity label without supporting facts. Different sources may target early research, prototype work, demonstration, adoption, scale-up, or commercialization.

How should technical uncertainty be presented in an innovation application?

State the specific performance, integration, manufacturing, scientific, or operational question that cannot be resolved through routine work. Explain the planned tests, comparison method, success measures, responsible expertise, and decision after each result. Separate genuine uncertainty from ordinary execution risk, procurement delay, customer acquisition, or a feature list.

What belongs in a defined innovation project scope?

Include the problem, baseline, objectives, technical or adoption activities, work packages, team, collaborators, facilities, budget, milestones, risks, and measurable results. Identify what starts and ends within the proposed period. Separate ongoing product development, routine upgrades, sales activity, and normal operations unless a current source explicitly treats them as eligible project work.

Which innovation project costs should be separated?

Separate employee labour, research partners, contractors, materials, prototypes, testing, equipment, software, facilities, certification, intellectual property work, travel, and commercialization preparation. Link each cost to a work package and milestone. Sources may treat capital assets, routine development, sales, overhead, taxes, in-kind work, and expenses incurred before approval differently.

What evidence can demonstrate innovation project readiness?

Useful evidence can include prior test results, user research, technical drawings, prototypes, benchmark comparisons, letters from collaborators, team qualifications, supplier quotes, intellectual property analysis, market validation, risk registers, and milestone plans. Select evidence that supports the starting point, unresolved question, delivery capacity, and practical value of the expected result.

Does an innovation directory match confirm that a project qualifies?

No. A directory match means available data aligns with the innovation theme. Final eligibility and assessment may depend on applicant type, location, project maturity, technical uncertainty, collaborators, intellectual property, eligible costs, timing, market evidence, financial capacity, and program priorities. Confirm the current source rules before starting work or committing project expenses.

What intellectual-property decisions belong in an innovation project?

Identify the knowledge, code, design, process, data, or invention created or used by the project. Clarify background ownership, new ownership, licenses, confidentiality, and partner rights before work begins. The appropriate protection depends on the commercialization plan. A clear approach prevents later disputes and shows that the applicant can use the result after the funded work ends.

How should an innovation project move beyond a successful experiment?

Define the evidence needed to proceed, then map integration, approvals, production, training, customer validation, and the next financing decision. Separate experimental work from commercialization and ongoing operations. Name the owner of each stage. A pilot creates value when its result changes a decision or enables responsible adoption, not simply when the planned activities are completed.