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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
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award 2025

    Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
    Mentored transition to independent health research
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 660,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • CIM Foundation (CIMF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    CIM Student Chapters

    CIM Foundation (CIMF)
    Support for CIM student chapter educational activities
    Eligible Funding
    • From $200 to $800
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Circular Québec logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Circular Initiatives Awards

    Circular Québec
    Recognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 1, 2025
    • Closing date : February 28, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Cornwall logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    City of Cornwall Child Care Grants and Funding Programs

    City of Cornwall
    Funding support for licensed child care providers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Pickering logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Pickering — Community Grants

    City of Pickering
    Funding for community-focused local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 26, 2025
    Pickering, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Civil Forfeiture Grant Program

    Government of Nova Scotia
    Funding for crime prevention and victim support projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    NS, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Clean Growth Innovation Fund

    FortisBC
    Funding for innovative low-carbon energy projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CleanBC Industry Fund - Project Feasibility Studies Request for Proposals

    Government of British Columbia (BC)
    Funds feasibility studies for eligible CleanBC emissions-reduction and innovation projects before full delivery, helping assess technical, operational and economic viability.
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : June 26, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation (MCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Climate focus area

    The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation (MCF)
    Support for climate solutions in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Clinical Nurse Researcher

    Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF)
    Funding for clinical nursing research
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $50,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 1, 2023
    Canada
  • Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CME’s Technology Investment Program

    Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
    Funding for manufacturing technology investments
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 15, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CMF — Iteration Program

    Canada Media Fund (CMF)
    Iteration Program supports previous FMC-funded digital media projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 28, 2026
    • Closing date : December 8, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CMF — Prototyping Program

    Canada Media Fund (CMF)
    Early-stage interactive digital media prototyping support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
    • Up to 0.75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 30, 2025
    • Closing date : October 30, 2025
    Canada
  • City of Brooks logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Coal Community Transition Fund

    City of Brooks
    Funding for Alberta coal community transition
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,750,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 11, 2017
    • Closing date : November 30, 2017
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Cognitive Performance Enhancement

    Government of Canada
    Support for cognitive capability demonstrations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Collaborative Mortgage Model

    James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF)
    Supports a collaborative homeownership financing pilot
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,574,225 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Canada
  • My Main Street logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Activator

    My Main Street
    Support for community placemaking projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • My Main Street logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Activator Initiative (My Main Street)

    My Main Street
    Funding for community placemaking projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Parry Sound logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Community Affiliation Policy

    Town of Parry Sound
    Support for local community leisure organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of King logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Assistance Program (CAP)

    Township of King
    Fee assistance for recreation participation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    King City, Ontario, Canada
  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Community Climate Adaptation Fund

    Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
    Supports community-based climate adaptation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $30,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Cultural Action Fund — Community Life

    Canadian Heritage
    Funding for cultural action in minority communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Community Efficiency Financing (CEF)

    Green Municipal Fund (GMF)
    Supports local home energy upgrade financing
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 1, 2026
    Canada
  • ATCO Ltd. logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Energy Fund

    ATCO Ltd.
    Funding for community energy projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 2, 2026
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Community Foundation of Portage & District Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Foundation of Portage and District Grant Program

    Community Foundation of Portage & District Inc.
    Funding for charitable community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
  • Municipality of Central Elgin logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Grant and Sponsorship Program

    Municipality of Central Elgin
    Funding for community-focused local initiatives
    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
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community grants (tier 2)

    City of Kitchener
    Funding for community-serving organizations in Kitchener
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Mississippi Mills logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Community Impact Grant Program

    Municipality of Mississippi Mills
    Community funding for inclusive local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $200 to $15,000
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 15, 2026
    Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Grey Highlands logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Community Improvement Plan 2024

    Municipality of Grey Highlands
    Supports downtown business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $1,500
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Rideau Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Community Improvement Plan for Villages

    Township of Rideau Lakes
    Funding for village property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Grimsby logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Project Grant Program

    Town of Grimsby
    Funding for local community projects in Grimsby
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 27, 2025
    • Closing date : August 8, 2025
    Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
  • Region of Durham logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Community Social Investment Program (CSIP)

    Region of Durham
    Funding for Durham non-profit community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Kingston Arts Council (KAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Company Envelope: Mid-Tier

    Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
    Funding for Canadian music company growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 22, 2026
    Canada
  • Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, Raytheon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ConnectUp - Standard Grants

    Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, Raytheon
    Charitable support for nonprofit community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Connexion Laurentides logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Connexion Laurentides - Innovation subsidies

    Connexion Laurentides
    Innovation support for new products and services
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Future Generations Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Continuing Their Journey (CTJ) Program

    Future Generations Foundation
    Funding for healing and remembrance projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed

    Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted)

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Support for small-scale natural resources research
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • City of Cornwall logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cornwall Tourism Development Fund

    City of Cornwall
    Supports tourism projects in Cornwall
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • ArcelorMittal Dofasco logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Corporate Community Investment Fund

    ArcelorMittal Dofasco
    Community funding for local impact projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 30, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
    Support for collaborative biopharmaceutical AI projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 15, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
    Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businesses
    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
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Créarts

    Government of New Brunswick
    Arts education support for schools
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    NB, Canada
  • Conseil des Arts de Longueuil logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Creation grant

    Conseil des Arts de Longueuil
    Support for artistic creation in Longueuil
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 8,500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 26, 2026
    • Closing date : April 7, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Roots Exchange logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Creation Grants

    Canadian Roots Exchange
    Funding for Indigenous youth-led community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $150,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : April 30, 2026
    Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Creative Justice

    Genesis Inspiration Foundation
    Arts funding for youth justice projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative

    Government of Canada
    Funding for critical minerals geoscience and data
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 31, 2024
    Halifax, Port Hope Simpson area
  • Invest Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Critical Minerals Processing Fund

    Invest Ontario
    Supports critical minerals processing in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Critical Technology Initiatives

    Government of Ontario
    Supports critical technology adoption and commercialization in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000,000 to $60,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 24, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Cryo-CLEM Labels RFA

    Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
    Supports one-year cryo-CLEM imaging probe development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 165,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 8, 2023
    • Closing date : July 20, 2023
    Canada
  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Animation Support Fund

    MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC)
    Funding for local cultural initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Development Agreement

    MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
    Supports local cultural development projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $1,000,000
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Grand Prizes of Trois‑Rivières

    City of Trois-Rivières
    Recognition for cultural achievement in Trois-Rivières
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $5,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 2, 2026
    • Closing date : May 31, 2026
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Cultural Hotspot - Ignite Ideation

    City of Toronto
    Support for exploratory community arts initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 2, 2025
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Mediation Program

    City of Trois-Rivières
    Support for cultural mediation projects in Trois-Rivières
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 15, 2025
    • Closing date : November 2, 2025
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • Statistics Canada logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Customized Products and Services

    Statistics Canada
    Customized statistical services and survey support
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CWB Association Chapter Awards

    CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
    Co-funded support for welding education initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Cyberinfrastructure Initiative

    Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
    Support for Canadian research data infrastructure
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 13, 2017
    Canada
  • Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CZI Collaborative Science Awards

    Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
    Collaborative research funding for neurodegeneration
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 21, 2018
    Canada