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Innovation Grants and Funding in Canada

This directory supports searches for projects that develop, test, demonstrate, or adopt a meaningfully improved product, process, service, or technology. Compare applicant type, problem, maturity, technical uncertainty, project scope, eligible costs, evidence, intellectual property, and timing. Refine by province, industry, research, commercialization, clean technology, digital adoption, productivity, or market development when useful.

2485 programs
  • Axelys logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    RNA Entrepreneurship initiative

    Supports entrepreneurial development in RNA therapeutics for Quebec academics
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 80,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Desjardins logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Startup in residence

    Acceleration and investment support for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Strix logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)

    Funding to accelerate sustainable aviation technology innovation in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Valorization in RNA

    Supports the advancement and commercialization of RNA technologies in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Zú logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Zú program — Incubation

    Strategic mentoring for MVP-stage companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PROMPT — Artificial intelligence

    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
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Financing — Tech Companies

    Tailored financing for Canadian tech companies
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
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  • Outaouais Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

    Funding for tourism studies and consulting services
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $90,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities

    Support for developing tourism attractions and facilities
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $99,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Mitis RCM logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Support Fund for Businesses in La Mitis (FAEM)

    Financial support to help La Mitis businesses grow and perform
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Wood Construction Innovation Program

    Supports innovative use of wood in sustainable construction projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $400,000 to $2,500,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    iRAPID

    Support for innovative company growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $10,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition

    Financial support for industrial digital transformation and productivity improvement
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3: Project Implementation, It's time to take action!

    Financial support for industrial productivity and digital transformation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PROMPT — Collaborative Innovation

    Facilitates collaborative R&D between Quebec businesses and research institutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Foodpreneur Advantage logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program

    Hybrid program for food and beverage businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Triple-P

    Funding for innovative productivity and process upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $10,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Elevate Talent logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge

    Supports startups reducing greenhouse gas emissions
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Ville de Lévis logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)

    Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Levis, Quebec, Canada
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  • Conscience logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)

    Supports open science drug development partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS

    Funding for collective entrepreneurship projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Enbridge Gas Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation

    Supports innovative natural gas efficiency projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)

    Funding for Northern Ontario Francophone economic development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 57,500 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Mirabel Economique logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)

    Funds innovation for Mirabel businesses' productivity enhancement
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Mirabel, Quebec, Canada
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  • Genome Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Genome Canada

    Funds public-private genomics innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $300,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4

    Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants

    Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 4, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    innovÉÉ — PSO

    Funding for electric and smart transportation technology innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund

    Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund

    Supports new business creation and acquisition in Laval
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $25,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Abitibi-Ouest logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Emergence Fund

    Support for preparatory stages of strategic projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Abitibi-Ouest logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Social Economy Fund

    Funding for social economy business start-up
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects

    Supports innovative projects to enhance local quality of life
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund

    Funding for Beauce-Centre business growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $10,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Bellechasse logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

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

    Support for rural collective initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Caniapiscau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Caniapiscau — FDE

    Funding for business development and job creation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Caniapiscau logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment

    Funding for Quebec businesses and economic initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects

    Funding for business project feasibility and expert analysis
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development

    Support for cultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Coaticook logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

    Coaticook business project funding
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Assomption logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Mékinac logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2

    Funding for local and regional development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Montcalm logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS

    Local financing for business development and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · 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
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Montcalm logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund

    Funding for first-business startups and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC des Chenaux logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

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

    Supports social enterprise projects in the Chenaux region
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Domaine-du-Roy logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund

    Support for local business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada