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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.

2485 programs
  • Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1

    Supports sustainable mobility solutions through integrated technology and planning
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    NL, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Quantum Program

    Commercializing quantum technologies in advanced manufacturing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Canada
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  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    NGen — Feasibility Studies

    Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Northern Industries Innovation Fund

    Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    From $10 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    BC, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility

    High-security wind tunnel testing facility
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Aerospace Research Centre

    Aerospace R&D support for industry and partners
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation

    Research partnerships for transportation innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant

    Bioprocessing support for biologics and vaccines
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility

    Large-scale coastal testing and wave simulation facility
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    NRC — Marine research station

    Marine research facility in Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    NS, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Medical device facilities

    Medical device research and collaboration support
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre

    Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    NRC — Plant growth research facilities

    Plant growth facilities in Saskatoon
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    NRC — Preclinical in vivo facility

    Preclinical in vivo facility for biologics and vaccines in Ottawa
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet

    Specialized aircraft for aeronautical testing and research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    NRC — Zebrafish research facility

    Industry testing with zebrafish models
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Halifax, NS, Canada
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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    NRCAN — National Energy Systems Modelling

    Supporting national energy systems modelling for emission reductions
    Eligible Funding
    From $300,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : March 20, 2025
    Canada
  • Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    NUMERIA program

    Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 31, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation — Business Financing and Advisory Services

    Financing and advisory support for Indigenous businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 99,999 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    BC, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Odyssey

    Supports second-language learning in schools
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Oil Spill Response Challenge

    Supports innovative oil spill response solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Town of Caledon logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Older Adult Assistance Programs

    Support programs and subsidies for older adults
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,050 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Caledon, Ontario, Canada
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  • United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    On Track to Success

    Support for students to graduate and pursue post-secondary
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Downtown Windsor, Leamington, West Windsor, Ontario
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    On-Farm Value-Added Program

    Cost-shared support for Alberta farm value-added growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $250,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Ontario Export Services

    Export support for Ontario companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Forest Biomass Program

    Funding for Ontario forest biomass projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 15, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Ontario Home Energy Cost Management Programs

    Ontario home energy support to lower utility bills
    Eligible Funding
    From $20 to $12,000 · Up to 23% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Music Investment Fund

    Supports Ontario music business growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 29, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

    Supports trade resilience and market diversification in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 23, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
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  • City of St. Thomas logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Works – Education Supports

    Education and employment support through Ontario Works
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
  • Arts Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Operate - Sustain

    Sustains established arts organizations in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 550,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 15, 2028
    NS, Canada
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  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program

    Supports rural projects safeguarding Ottawa’s surface and groundwater quality
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Outaouais Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities

    Funding for tourism development projects in Outaouais
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $90,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Cancer Research Society (CRS) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    Ovarian Cancer Treatments

    Funding for ovarian cancer research projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship

    Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
    Eligible Funding
    From $35,000 to $70,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    OVIN — TalentEdge Internship

    Supports Ontario automotive and mobility internships
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $60,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    OVIN Technology Pilot Zones

    Pilot automotive and mobility solutions in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Sarnia, Toronto, Windsor, Ontario
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit

    Support for economic growth in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream

    Support for job-creating growth projects in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Canada
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  • Universities Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Partners in scholarships Canada

    Scholarship program administration support
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Passport to Markets

    Travel support for B.C. creative media professionals
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Pathways to Possibility

    Funding for inclusive automotive career programs
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $100,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada