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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.

2489 programs
  • Hosanna Ministry logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Hosanna Ministry Scholarship

    Scholarships for Catholic sisters studying theology
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    The knowledge mobilization initiative of rce (km-rce)

    Supports knowledge mobilization networks in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    The Neuro Open Science Grants

    Funding for open science initiatives at The Neuro
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2025
    • Closing date : November 16, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Loisir et Sport Abitibi-Témiscamingue logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    The only financial support

    Funding for leisure and sport projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fondation Émile-Nelligan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The ozias-leduc prize

    $25,000 visual arts prize
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Vanguard Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Samira Gaudreau Art Scholarship

    Support for young artistic talent at Vanguard School
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    The Unger Foundation — General Funding

    Philanthropic support across four strategic pillars
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
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  • The Blossom Mental Health Fund (BMHF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Therapy Grants

    Therapy support for Asian Canadians in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Thrive Impact Fund logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Thrive Impact Fund — General Funding

    Flexible financing for BC impact organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $500,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    thriveFORWARD

    Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 31, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Timmins logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Timmins MATT Grant

    Supports tourism growth in Timmins
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Tiny Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tiny Foundation — General Funding

    Supports research, journalism, and nonprofit capacity
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    BC, Canada
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  • Toronto Foundation (TF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Foundation - Vital Signs Grants

    Capacity-building support for Toronto nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund

    Funding for innovative Toronto main street projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $100,000
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 22, 2025
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Port Colborne logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Accelerator Grant (TAG) Program

    Funding for tourism growth projects in Port Colborne
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 30, 2026
    Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP)

    Support for tourism and hospitality businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Canada
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  • Oxford County logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Tourism Innovation Grant Program

    Funding for innovative tourism experiences in Oxford County
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Tourism Innovation Lab logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program

    Support for sustainable tourism ideas in Bruce County
    Eligible Funding
    • From $3,000 to $3,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 16, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Tourism North Bay logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism North Bay Tourism Event Fund

    Funding for tourism events in North Bay
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    North Bay, Ontario, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western Canada

    Funding for tourism adaptation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • County of Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceClosed

    Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding

    Funding for downtown and property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Erin, Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of New Tecumseth logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of New Tecumseth — Community Grant Program

    Funding for community projects and local organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Georgian Bluffs logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Township Donation Policy

    Municipal support for community organizations and events
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Champlain logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Township of Champlain — Community Grant

    Municipal funding for local community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 3, 2025
    • Closing date : October 15, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Township of Huron-Kinloss Community Improvement Plan

    Supports local business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Township of Woolwich logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Township of Woolwich — Grants and Special Assistance

    Local funding for non-profit community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Elmira, Ontario, Canada
  • The Children’s Foundation (TCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Training & Development Program

    Funding for youth life skills training
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Propulsion Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Transition+ Program

    Personalized support for EST market entry
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation (CCAF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Trinity Fund

    Faith-related support for Catholic youth in care
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Turn to excellence!

    Support for young agricultural succession
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $7,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 1, 2025
    • Closing date : April 30, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
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  • The Unison Benevolent Fund logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program

    Emergency support for Canadian music professionals
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • United World Voices (UWV) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    United World Voices — General Funding

    Support for community impact and sustainable development
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
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  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Unsolicited Proposals Mechanism

    Supports international development concept notes
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Venture Capital Corporation

    Equity investments for BC businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    BC, Canada
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  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosed

    ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

    AI acceleration program for startups and scale-ups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 2, 2023
    • Closing date : August 6, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Department of Justice Canada (JUS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Victims Fund

    Supports victims of hate crimes
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 31, 2016
    Canada
  • Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Village of Havelock Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Financial support for Havelock property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Havelock, Ontario, Canada
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  • Dauphin Hospital Foundation (DGHF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Visiting Specialist Program

    Funding support for visiting specialists in Dauphin
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Visual Proteomics Imaging

    Challenge funding for visual proteomics technology development
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 2, 2020
    • Closing date : February 17, 2021
    Canada
  • Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants

    Funding for Christian worship renewal projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $8,000 to $25,000
    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 du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Vitalization Program - RRF4

    Funding for community and economic vitality projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 31, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Waiver of Fees Program

    Fee waivers for eligible community events
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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  • Morrissette Entrepreneurship logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Western Accelerator

    Startup accelerator for high-growth ventures
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 22, 2026
    London, Ontario, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Wildlife Damage Claims

    Wildlife damage compensation and prevention support
    Eligible Funding
    • From $150 to $5,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    WinterTech Development

    Funding for winter mobility technology development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 33.333336% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 3, 2023
    • Closing date : November 7, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Quebec Leisure Council (CQL) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Women in leisure

    Free training and mentoring for gender equality in leisure
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Xecs Call on Quantum – 2026

    International funding for applied quantum R&D
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    • Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada