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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.

2479 programs
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation

    Government of Québec, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Supports scientific culture and innovation projects
    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
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    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)

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    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
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Mitacs logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security

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

    Mitacs Accelerate International

    Mitacs
    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
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    NovaScience fund supports creating innovation and commercialization roles
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF)

    Public Safety Canada (PSC)
    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
  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP)

    Transport Canada (TC), Government of Québec
    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
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 1

    Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
    Eco-design support for recyclable food packaging
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    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

    Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
    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
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Mitacs logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Mitacs — Elevate

    Mitacs
    Postdoctoral research fellowships with partner organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 120,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    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

    Transport Canada (TC)
    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
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    AI Compute Access Fund

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

    CFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund

    Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
    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
    TechnologyInnovation
    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

    Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
    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
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    AgriInnovate Program

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    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
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    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
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    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

    Government of Québec, innovÉÉ
    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
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Forest Innovation Program

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    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
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R

    innovÉÉ
    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
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Resilience Fund (CRF)

    Public Safety Canada (PSC), Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence
    Supports countering radicalization to violence in 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
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects

    Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
    Supports development of nutritious, health-enhancing food projects
    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

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  • Innovation Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) — Project Stream

    Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
    Funding for complex Indigenous IP projects
    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
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovative Solutions Canada - Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    AI solutions for research security and open-source intelligence advancement
    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
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    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)

    Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks
    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
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Venture for Canada (VFC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Venture for Canada — Internship Program

    Venture for Canada (VFC)
    Wage support for student internships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Social economy enterprise
    Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 3

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Support for business clusters to develop large-scale innovation projects
    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
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2

    Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF)
    Support for French language promotion projects
    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

    City of Montreal
    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
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Funding for collaborative projects in AI
    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
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants

    Government of Ontario
    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
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    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

    Greater Montreal Climate Fund (FCGM)
    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
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Production program — Indigenous stream

    Telefilm Canada
    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
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)

    Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
    Supports Quebec industrial decarbonization projects for reduced GHG emissions
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program

    Canada Media Fund (CMF)
    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
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • FABrIC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Fabrication Process Development Challenge

    FABrIC
    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
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    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

    Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
    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
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Le Fonds d’initiatives locales (FIL) Village

    PME MTL
    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
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  • MT Lab logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

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

    MT Lab
    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

    MT Lab
    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
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    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
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PME MTL — Industrial and sustainable development investment fund

    PME MTL
    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
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • 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

    Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
    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
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Accelerating circular construction on the Island of Montreal

    City of Montreal, Recyc-Québec
    Supports circular construction projects in Montreal
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Biomed Propulsion Program

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    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
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Axelys logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Call for investments VRQ

    Axelys
    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
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Entreprendre Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects – Technology showcase

    Entreprendre Sherbrooke
    Supports Sherbrooke businesses showcasing innovative industrial technologies
    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
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects in social innovation

    Government of Québec
    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

    Axelys
    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
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Service Corps Program - Micro-grants Diversity stream

    Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), GLOCAL Foundation of Canada (GLOCAL)
    Support for youth-led civic engagement projects
    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
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Nventure logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CANtrade™

    Nventure, Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
    Flexible financing supporting Northumberland business growth and market expansion
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 4 – One-time Support for Innovative Projects

    Government of Québec, Department of Family Services of Quebec
    Support for innovative family-focused community initiatives
    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

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    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
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital 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

    Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
    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
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cyber Security Cooperation Program 2025

    Public Safety Canada (PSC)
    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
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada

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  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cyber Security Innovation Network

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    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
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Future Fuels Challenge

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    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
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    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

    Gaspésie Tourism (TG)
    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
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital 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

    Genome Alberta
    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
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Green Shipping Corridor Program

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

    Innovation Scouting Fund

    Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
    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
    TechnologyInnovation
    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)

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    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
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • MRC L'Érable logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC de L’Érable — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)

    MRC L'Érable
    Supports regional priority projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,138,435 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    National Adaptation Strategy & Hydrologic prediction and innovation

    Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Supports climate data, flood mapping, hydrologic prediction, hydrometry innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 800,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada

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  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Net Zero Accelerator Initiative

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Funding for large-scale industrial decarbonization and clean technology projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream

    Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Supports collective initiatives enhancing vulnerable seniors' social inclusion
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec Research Fund (FRQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)

    Québec Research Fund (FRQ), Axelys
    Supports research-based scientific ventures in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Community Action and Volunteerism Component

    Government of Québec
    Supports community organizations in research, evaluation, and training
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Participation and Inclusion Component

    Government of Québec
    Supports community organizations' participation and social inclusion initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Strategic Response Fund (SRF)

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Supports food processing and supply chain resilience
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 10,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Strategic sectors

    PROMPT
    Supports collaborative innovation projects in Quebec strategic technology sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Destination Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Sprint Program

    Destination Canada
    Cost-shared funding for short-term innovative tourism product development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    VRQ call for projects

    Axelys
    Funding for research commercialization projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada

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  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ

    innovÉÉ
    Funding for collaborative electricity transmission reliability research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 436,950 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PROMPT — Artificial intelligence

    PROMPT
    Collaborative AI research for Quebec business consortia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025–2027 — Studies and consulting services

    Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism
    Support for tourism studies and consulting projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $20,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships

    Canadian Heritage
    Supports technology internships in book publishing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 45,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

    Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED)
    Tourism project support in Côte-Nord
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring of the tourism offering

    Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED)
    Support for structuring, sustainable tourism projects in Côte-Nord
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 49,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Food Safety and Growth Initiative

    Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario
    Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Tourisme Montréal logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

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

    Tourisme Montréal
    Support for structuring Montréal regional tourism projects
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Destination Québec Cité logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PSIT — EPRTNT 2026 – Offer Structuration

    Destination Québec Cité
    Support for sustainable tourism projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Destination Québec Cité logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PSIT — EPRTNT 2026 – Studies and Consulting Services

    Destination Québec Cité
    Support for sustainable tourism consulting and study projects
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services

    Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED), Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
    Funding for tourism studies and consulting services
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada