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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
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Lac-Mégantic Economic Assistance Fund (FAELM)

    Supports economic development and job creation in Lac-Mégantic
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Lac-Megantic, Quebec, Canada
  • LFFF (LFFF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Law for the Future Fund

    Supports innovative law initiatives serving public interest
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
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  • AQUAACTION logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Le programme aquaentrepreneur

    Commercial support for water technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • CMTN Foundation (CMTN) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Leaders in Action

    Student leadership volunteer program with recognition
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed

    Life Science Fellowships

    Support for life science startup commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)

    Supports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Archdiocese of Vancouver (RCAV) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Living Waters Fund

    Project-based support for women in adversity
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MAC — Artists in Communities

    Arts funding for underserved communities
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Manitoba — Research and Innovation

    Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Manitoba Mineral Development Fund

    Funding for mineral development projects in Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Matching Investment Fund

    Funding for dairy product development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    mCannabis

    Funding for cannabis-based pain research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    mCannabis.RealWorld

    Real-world cannabis research funding for health innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Measuring Metabolism Across Scales

    Support for collaborative metabolism research across scales
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $500,000 · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MEDTEQ+ — Vitrine d’innovation en santé

    Supports Quebec health technology companies advancing innovative solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Mental Health Commission of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Mental Health Grants and Awards

    Funding for mental health research and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $138,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Moonshot for Mining, Minerals and Manufacturing (M4M3)

    Dual-use ISRU innovation for mining and manufacturing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Music Company

    Supports B.C. music companies’ business development
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Gold Medal Club (CMO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    My first scholarship

    Scholarship support for promising athletes
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,500 to $1,500
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Vision Network (VSRN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Myopia Fund

    Funding for myopia research initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • New Relationship Trust (NRT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nation Building

    Supports BC First Nations capacity initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 120,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada
  • NBA Foundation (NBA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NBA Foundation Grant Program

    Supports youth workforce development and career readiness
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
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  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program

    Free CleanTech accelerator support for New Brunswick startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    NB, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    New Dawn – International film production fund

    Supports film production and filmmaker networks
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $200,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
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  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) — Special Calls Stream

    Funding for interdisciplinary postpandemic research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    NGen — Cluster Building Project

    Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing clusters
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NGen — Pilot Projects

    Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $250,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge

    Collaborative funding for sustainable manufacturing projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,250,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • City of Niagara Falls logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund

    Funding for Niagara Falls cultural projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 8, 2026 · Closing date : November 28, 2026
    Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nicole LeClair Welding Bursary

    Financial support for Ontario welding students
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)

    Supports community circular economy initiatives in North America
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
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  • Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)

    Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NRCAN — Mining Decarbonization Demonstration

    Mining sector decarbonization technology demonstration funding opportunity
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities

    Gas turbine research facilities in Ottawa and Thompson, Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NSERC Alliance – Alberta Innovates Advance Program

    Supports emerging technology research in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program

    Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)

    Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Health Canada logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Official Languages Health Program

    Improving health access for official language minorities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Oil Spill Response Science Program (voted)

    Supports marine oil spill recovery technology R&D
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives

    Funding for Ontario music industry initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $300,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024)

    Supports Ontario agri-food pilot projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada