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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.

2471 programs
  • University of Calgary logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    Undergraduate Research Summer Studentships

    Undergraduate summer research funding at Calgary
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 23, 2026 · Closing date : January 29, 2027
    Alberta, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended

    Innovation Program — Stream 2 – Support for mobilising projects

    Collaborative innovation support for aerospace technologies
    Eligible Funding
    From $4,000,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Mitis RCM logo
    Grant and FundingSuspended

    MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Projects

    Supports innovative digital projects strengthening local territorial identity
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingSuspended

    Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies

    Supports Montréal start-ups testing innovative solutions with partner organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NRC IRAP – AI Assist

    Supports Canadian SMEs in adopting and integrating advanced AI solutions
    Eligible Funding
    From $750,000 to $10,500,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AgriScience Program – Clusters

    Funding for agricultural research and innovation collaboration
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000,000 to $15,000,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)

    Supports collaborative AI commercialization in Canadian manufacturing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,200,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CFIN Innovation Booster

    Funding to advance and commercialize food innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $100,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovative Solutions Canada - Artificial intelligence (AI)

    Supports testing innovative AI prototypes for Canadian government needs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Mitacs logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security

    Applied research funding for defence innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Mitacs logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Mitacs Accelerate International

    Supports international research internships and collaborations
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding

    Supports development of new agricultural risk management tools
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
    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
  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF)

    Supports evidence-based crime prevention initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $ · Up to 95% of project cost
    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
    Canada
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  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP)

    Supports road safety tool development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    GHG Challenge Program - Industry

    Supports major industrial projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Mitacs logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Mitacs — Elevate

    Postdoctoral research fellowships with partner organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 120,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) - Research and Education Component

    Funding for rail safety infrastructure, research, and education projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Health Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions

    Core funding for leading Canadian arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    AI Compute Access Fund

    Funding for Canadian AI compute access
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund

    Funding support for foodtech innovation pilot collaborations in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $75,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program

    Real-world evaluation of innovative Quebec health technologies
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $700,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    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
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    AgriInnovate Program

    Repayable support for commercial-ready agri-food innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation

    Funds AI-driven energy technology innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $1,500,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors

    Collaborative innovation funding for Quebec's strategic sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Forest Innovation Program

    Funding innovation to transform and decarbonize Canada's forest sector
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R

    Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation

    Supports hiring for research and innovation roles
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    From $4,000 to $254,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $300,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    International Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP)

    Supports Quebec-driven climate action projects in francophone countries
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Acting to support growth

    Financial support for Montréal non-profits advancing business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 270,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants

    Support for regional economic growth in Eastern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 20, 2027 · Closing date : January 11, 2028
    Ontario, Canada
  • Greater Montreal Climate Fund (FCGM) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects

    Supports innovative projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Montreal
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Production program — Indigenous stream

    Funding for feature film production and post-production
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program

    Funding for innovative Canadian interactive media projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • FABrIC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Fabrication Process Development Challenge

    Supports Canadian fabrication process development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2

    Support for Collective Innovation in Packaging Eco-design
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Le Fonds d’initiatives locales (FIL) Village

    Financial support for local socio-economic and cultural projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • MT Lab logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MT Lab — Project financing program — Component 1: Strategic support

    Support for innovative tourism projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,750 to $9,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MT Lab logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2

    Funding for innovative tourism projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 90,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects

    Support for on-road transport decarbonization projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    On-road Transportation Decarbonization — R&D Projects

    On-road transportation decarbonization support
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PME MTL — Industrial and sustainable development investment fund

    Funding for 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
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Funding for collaborative AI healthcare projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : January 18, 2027 · Closing date : March 12, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Accelerating circular construction on the Island of Montreal

    Supports circular construction projects in Montreal
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Advanced Manufacturing program

    Supporting innovation and digitalization in advanced manufacturing technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Biomed Propulsion Program

    Life sciences financing for Quebec growth companies
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Call for investments VRQ

    Supports research-based startups with convertible financing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Entreprendre Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects – Technology showcase and adaptation of an innovation to a new market

    Support for the commercialization of innovations in Sherbrooke
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects in social innovation

    Supports innovative solutions addressing significant social needs in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 800,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects SOVAR

    Funding for research project maturation and valorization
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals

    Supporting digital and industrial innovation in construction retrofits
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 850,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CRIAQ International

    Supports international collaborative aerospace R&D commercialization projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cyber Security Cooperation Program 2025

    Funding support for Canadian cyber security initiatives and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cyber Security Innovation Network

    Supports pan-Canadian cyber security research, commercialization, and talent development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Digital Health & Discovery Platform (dhdp) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Health Innovation Fund

    Supports collaborative research through federated data sharing
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 1 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Epic Games logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Future Fuels Challenge

    Canadian funding for low-emission fuel innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Gaspésie Tourism (TG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering

    Supports structuring, sustainable and digital regional tourism projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Genome Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation

    Supports collaborative genomics and AI research using Alberta agricultural datasets
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Green Shipping Corridor Program

    Funding for decarbonizing ports and maritime shipping in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Innovation Scouting Fund

    Funds pilot collaborations to validate foodtech solutions with industry partners
    Eligible Funding
    From $12,000 to $75,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program — Cleantech (Global Markets)

    Supports Canadian SMEs piloting cleantech with international partners
    Eligible Funding
    From $75,000 to $700,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada