Innovation Grants in Canada for 2026

Discover innovation grants in Canada to fund your business's innovative projects in 2026. Find the best grant program

2513 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Estrie — FRR – Component 1
Table of MRCs in the Estrie region, Government of Québec
Supports regional projects for environment, tourism, and community vitality
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $100,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Supports innovative workforce skills development and training pathways
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 26, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Support structuring initiatives for the local ecological transition
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $250,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 13, 2024
Closing date : February 3, 2025
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for organizations supporting business growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 20, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects
Government of Québec, Société du Plan Nord
Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 4, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding program for cybersecurity innovation projects in Quebec – Innovation stream
PROMPT
Cybersecurity innovation grants for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Game Changer Pitch Competition
Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)
Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 8, 2025
Closing date : October 17, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Genome British Columbia
Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Genome British Columbia
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 24, 2025
Closing date : September 8, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Genome British Columbia
Supports genomics research for women’s health
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $500,000
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 17, 2026
BC, Canada
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Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition
Genome British Columbia
Funds qualitative research on societal issues of genomics in health
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 22, 2024
Closing date : November 27, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions
Genome Alberta, Government of Alberta
Genomics research for energy and environment
Eligible Funding
From $300,000 to $750,000
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 29, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment
Génome Québec
Supports partnerships integrating genomics into agriculture, forestry, and environment solutions
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $150,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 20, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Business support policy (PSE)
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Financial support for business startups, succession, and expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : January 31, 2025
Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Innovate BC, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 8, 2024
Closing date : September 16, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 31, 2024
Closing date : May 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding for collaborative aerospace innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : December 8, 2025
Closing date : February 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Festivals and events
Laurentides Tourism
Supports regional festivals and events for tourism development
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $25,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Accommodation
Laurentides Tourism
Supports tourism accommodation development in Laurentides
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $95,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Laurentides Tourism
Supports sustainable development of tourism initiatives in the Laurentides
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $95,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Propulsion Funds
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Supports innovation and productivity growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 20, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)
MRC de Bellechasse
Support for rural collective initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Support for collective projects in Charlevoix
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Funding for business project feasibility and expert analysis
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : April 30, 2024
Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Support for cultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2024
La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Support for tourism innovation and seasonal diversification
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 2, 2025
Closing date : November 12, 2025
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Funding for local vitality projects in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 5, 2023
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS
MRC Montcalm (MRC)
Local financing for business development and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 28, 2023
Closing date : May 20, 2024
Quebec, Canada
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MRC de Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
MRC de Montmagny (MRC)
Funding for territorial development and vitalization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2020
Closing date : December 31, 2024
Montmagny, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3
MRC des Appalaches (MRC)
Support for major supra-local projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC des Chenaux — Chenaux Local Social Economy Fund (FLÉS)
MRC des Chenaux (MRC)
Supports social enterprise projects in the Chenaux region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 24, 2020
Closing date : November 23, 2021
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais (MRC)
Funding for structuring local development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2021
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Support for local business development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Innovation and Growth Fund
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Loan support for innovative business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
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MRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC du Rocher-Percé
Business funding for local growth projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 28, 2025
Closing date : November 27, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Entrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $75,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 17, 2017
Closing date : February 13, 2021
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation
MRC Kamouraska (MRC)
Funding for innovative cultural projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 28, 2024
Unity, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
Funding for local business start-ups and social economy projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 8, 2023
Closing date : February 8, 2025
Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
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MRC L'Islet — FEEL
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Support for business development in L'Islet region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Support fund for creative caravans
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Funding for mobile cultural mediation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2024
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
MRC La Jacques-Cartier
Support for regional economic development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : September 22, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Funding for social inclusion and anti-poverty projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART
MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
Non-repayable support for regional business growth
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $150,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 19, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)
MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
Funding for social economy projects in Maskinongé
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska (MRC)
Supports local development projects in Nicolet-Yamaska
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Nicolet, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
MRC Portneuf
Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2018
Closing date : January 23, 2019
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
MRC Témiscouata (MRC)
Support for innovative acériculture projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 218,798 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : November 24, 2021
Closing date : December 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — INNOV-R SME
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Support for low-emission metal innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 16, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 27, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for circular economy feasibility studies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 3, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Deaf and Disability Arts Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario Deaf and disabled artists' creative and professional projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Indigenous Visual Artists Materials
Ontario Arts Council (OAC), Inuit Art Foundation (IAF)
Funding for Indigenous artists’ materials and supplies
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for Ontario agri-food innovation projects
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $200,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 15, 2024
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Podium Manufacturier
Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Supports Quebec manufacturing SMEs' performance and efficiency
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $70,000
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 14, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Prix innovation en alimentation
Quebec Food Processing Council (CTAQ)
Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the agri-food sector
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 5, 2025
Closing date : October 2, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Project Seed Funding in Grid Innovation
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Supports Alberta SMEs advancing grid innovation
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $150,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports collaborative biofood innovation projects between Quebec companies and researchers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 27% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : December 7, 2020
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada
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Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports innovative housing solutions in the Prairie provinces
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Social Economy Development Fund
MRC Papineau (MRC)
Funding for social economy projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Assistance program for venues
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for Quebec music and variety venues
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 6, 2024
Closing date : November 6, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports strategic international cultural projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for mobilising projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports collaborative innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 15, 2023
Closing date : April 1, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Quantum Technologies innovation funding program
PROMPT
Collaborative quantum R&D support for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 23, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 2 - Support for projects and the development of innovative businesses
MT Lab, Government of Québec
Quebec's initiative to foster innovation in tourism industry
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 3 - Networking with regional innovation organisations
MT Lab, Government of Québec
Tourism innovation support for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2020
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
International partnering support for Canadian innovators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 19, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bottom-up international project call
Eligible Funding
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Canada
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#11 Forever Award
Kristian Domingo Foundation
Annual scholarship recognizing inspiring student leaders
Eligible Funding
From $1,100 to $1,100
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Saskatchewan, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
10 000 $ to start a research project
Esplanade
Research collaboration funding for Quebec startups
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2020 Euripides²/PENTA ECS Brokerage Event – Mission to Brussels, Belgium
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Travel support for Canadian SME networking mission
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 22, 2019
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2020 Euripides²/PENTA synchronized call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Transnational R&D&I call for electronics projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 28, 2020
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
2020 Exceptional Opportunities Fund – COVID-19 for colleges, polytechnics and Cégeps
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Support for COVID-19 research equipment needs
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $50,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 16, 2020
Closing date : September 15, 2020
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals
World Anti-Doping Agency
Supports anti-doping scientific research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2021
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2023 Open Call: Automation, Digital Technologies, and Demonstration in Agri-Food Production
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Money for agri-food sector technological advancements
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 25, 2023
Closing date : June 5, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2024 Emergency Issues Grant Program
Niagara Region Housing Services
Funding for unexpected child care operating costs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
2025 Artist in Residence program
City of Kitchener
Year-long music residency supporting community engagement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 28, 2026
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2025 Charity Golf Tournament Funding
Township of Brock
Support for youth and senior community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,700 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 27, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
2025 Community Grant Program
Municipality of Trent Hills
Funding for local community projects in Port Hope
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2025-26 Partnering for Impact – Catalyst Grant
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Funding for health research partnerships and co-production
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : October 23, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2026 Parkinson Canada CARE Fund
Parkinson Canada Inc.
Funding for community Parkinson’s care programs
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $25,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 16, 2026
Closing date : June 12, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
2026/27 Partnership Funding Program
Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Matched funding for tourism growth projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $14,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 23, 2026
Closing date : April 6, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
4th Wall: Making the Invisible Visible
Michaëlle Jean Foundation (FMJF)
Support for young artists raising social awareness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
A-Team Believe Initiative
The Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL)
Leadership and entrepreneurship program for students
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aamjiwnaang First Nation — Community Programs
Aamjiwnaang First Nation
Support for youth and seniors recreation needs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 800 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AAROM Innovation and Collaboration Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports ongoing capacity development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AAT Program (Adaptive Equipment / Assistive Technology / Therapy Treatment)
Robbie Foundation (RF)
Support for adaptive equipment and therapy
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Accelerate Special Offers
Mitacs
Special funding for selected internship projects
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $17,500
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 19, 2023
Closing date : February 9, 2024
Canada
Platform
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Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access
Alberta Innovates
Support for Alberta health technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging
Alberta Innovates
Supports technologies for healthy aging
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 12, 2024
Closing date : November 8, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate
Alberta Innovates
Support for Alberta health technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Accelerator program for tourism entrepreneurs
ATAC (ITAC)
Fully funded tourism business accelerator
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Accessibility Support Fund
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
Accessibility support for ArtsNL applicants
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
NL, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Accessible Canada Contributions – Phase 1 – Partnerships projects
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for disability partnership projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 675,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 4, 2022
Closing date : March 25, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Accessible Technology Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports accessible technology development and improvement
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Accompaniment and technical support for Québec forestry companies (MASTE)
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)
Technical support for Québec forestry companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 18, 2022
Closing date : September 12, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA - Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports AI commercialization and adoption
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

Innovation Grants in Canada for 2026

Estrie — FRR – Component 1

Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration

FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator

FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow

Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects

Funding program for cybersecurity innovation projects in Quebec – Innovation stream

Game Changer Pitch Competition

Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program

Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002

Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program

Discovery at scale.

Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition

Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions

Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment

Îles-de-la-madeleine — Business support policy (PSE)

Innovate BC — Ignite Program

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4

Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies

La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Festivals and events

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Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Accommodation

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Structuring the regional tourism offering

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Propulsion Funds

MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)

MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund

MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund

MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS

Never miss an opportunity.

MRC de Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)

MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3

MRC des Chenaux — Chenaux Local Social Economy Fund (FLÉS)

MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Innovation and Growth Fund

MRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)

MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation

MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund

Data-driven strategy.

MRC L'Islet — FEEL

MRC L'Islet — Support fund for creative caravans

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)

MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART

MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)

MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)

MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund

MTRIC — INNOV-R SME

Discovery at scale.

MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies

OAC — Deaf and Disability Arts Projects

OAC — Indigenous Visual Artists Materials

Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)

Podium Manufacturier

Prix innovation en alimentation

Project Seed Funding in Grid Innovation

PSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects

Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure

Your AI grant expert.

Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces

Social Economy Development Fund

Assistance program for venues

SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives

Support for mobilising projects

The Quantum Technologies innovation funding program

Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 2 - Support for projects and the development of innovative businesses

Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 3 - Networking with regional innovation organisations

Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)

Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals

Never miss an opportunity.

#11 Forever Award

10 000 $ to start a research project