Innovation Grants in Canada for 2026

Discover innovation grants in Canada to fund your business's innovative projects in 2026. Find the best grant program

2508 programs available

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Visual Proteomics Imaging
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW)
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Vitalization Program - RRF4
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Voice 2018
Montreal International Music Competition (CMIM)
International voice competition with prizes
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Supports Canadian volunteer-sending projects abroad
Eligible Funding
From $3,000,000 to $50,000,000
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : February 20, 2019
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Waiver of Fees Program
City of Kingston
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)
Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)
Funding for water conservation projects
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $30,000
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 20, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
We Love You Connie Foundation — DIPG Research Funding
We Love You Connie Foundation
Supports DIPG research and children’s brain cancer care
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Wellness Innovation Fund
Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation (CGMHF)
Funding for innovative wellness projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Western Accelerator
Morrissette Entrepreneurship
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
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Wickerson Foundation Fund for Educational Leadership and Universal Design
Wickerson Foundation Fund
Supports inclusive teaching and pedagogical innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Wildlife Damage Claims
Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC)
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
Grant and FundingClosed
William (Willie) Freeburn Memorial Automotive Glass Trade Scholarship
Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI)
Support for automotive glass trade studies
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Wing Luke Museum Grant - Arts and Chinese Heritage
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Global
Public art planning for Chinese heritage stories
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
WinterTech Development
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy’s Ecosystem Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding to strengthen women entrepreneurship ecosystem
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $3,000,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 26, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Women in leisure
Quebec Leisure Council (CQL)
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
Grant and FundingClosed
WSIB Research and Grants Program
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Supports innovative workplace research and training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 14, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Xecs (XECS)
Collaborative electronics systems innovation support
Eligible Funding
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 16, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Xecs Call on Quantum – 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
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
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XLerate Program - Project Feasibility Study (PFS)
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Funding for project feasibility studies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Yo Art!
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Media arts support for classroom learning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
York Region Child Care Fee Subsidy
Regional Municipality of York
Supports licensed child care costs for families
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
York Region Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses
Regional Municipality of York
Funding for business water-saving improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)
Canadian Heritage
Funding for heritage jobs and internships
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity
Movember Canada
Funding for online youth masculinity projects
Eligible Funding
From $90,000 to $275,000
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : October 28, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth and genius space
Quebec Order of Engineers Foundation (FOIQ)
Youth-focused support for science and engineering
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Climate Action Fund
Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3), Bloomberg Philanthropies, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Micro-grants for youth climate projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 20, 2025
Halifax, NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Youth Employment Skills Strategy Program - Strategic Collaboration projects
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for strategic youth employment collaborations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 22, 2024
Closing date : July 10, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Mental Health Fund: Call for proposals 2024
Government of Canada
Supports youth mental health services and access
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 18, 2024
Closing date : January 22, 2025
Canada
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Yukon Mineral Exploration Program
Government of Yukon, Yukon Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
Money for mineral exploration in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2024
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Zara Buren Memorial Award
Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation (BMJEF)
Support for Ontario junior eventers
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $6,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 19, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Zenith Fellowship Program
Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation
Internships and mentorship in space sector
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
AI commercialization for advanced manufacturing
Eligible Funding
From $525,000 to $2,100,000
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 9, 2024
Canada
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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
Quebec, Canada
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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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Quebec City
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
CQRDA — PSO-International
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports innovative international research and development partnerships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Quebec City
Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Finance and insurance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
MRC Arthabaska (MRC)
Funding for social economy business development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 3
MRC Pontiac (MRC)
Support for MRC territorial identity projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
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Tax Holiday for Foreign Researchers
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Tax relief for foreign R&D researchers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 25, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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Next Generation of Jobs Fund
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports green job creation and environmental sustainability in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS)
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Funds innovative auto manufacturing projects creating or retaining jobs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsArchived
Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports Ontario manufacturers investing in advanced technology and innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Ethnocultural Grant Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism, Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
Funding for multicultural community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
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Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Free accelerator support for scaling Alberta businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy
Alberta Innovates
Supports bioenergy and circular innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources
Alberta Innovates
Clean innovation support for Alberta projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
Alberta Innovates
Support for sustainable land and biodiversity innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Awareness and promotion projects
Government of Québec
Supports innovative projects promoting active and public transport at festivals
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $75,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 16, 2023
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-Japan co-innovation support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 19, 2025
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for Canada-Japan innovation partnerships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 25, 2026
Canada
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CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
NS, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Community Capacity Fund
Central Development Corporation
Support for rural organizations in PEI
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
PE, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Support for innovation and business growth
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Funding to advance women’s role in peace operations
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $1,500,000
Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Supports equality initiatives for sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
ERACM program - Business support: assistance and financing
Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)
Business funding and support for innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 24,750 $
Up to 55% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Experience Ontario 2024
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport
Funding for Ontario tourism festivals and events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 11, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Embedded research careers in health systems
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 155,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : July 3, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici
Entreprendre Ici
Up to $25,000 for ethnocultural entrepreneurs in Québec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 26, 2024
Closing date : August 26, 2024
Quebec, Canada
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IDEaS - Cyber Attribution for the Defence of Canada
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND)
Cyber attribution challenge for national defence
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
IDEaS - Super sanitize: Cleaning sensitive equipment and workspaces
Government of Canada
Research funding for human-autonomy trust teams
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
IDEaS - Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships
Government of Canada
Funding for secure wireless shipboard innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsArchived
Impulsion SME
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Access to investment capital
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $2,000,000
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
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesArchived
Infrastructure de recherche et développement
Quebec City
Funding for dedicated R&D infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceArchived
INNO-CENTRE
Inno-Centre
Consulting support for SME growth and performance
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Investment Readiness Program
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supports investment readiness for social purpose organizations
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $75,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Quebec City, NT, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Lac-Mégantic Economic Assistance Fund (FAELM)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
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
Grant and FundingArchived
Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for major Quebec festivals and events
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingArchived
MRC des Appalaches - Economic Diversification Fund (FDE)
MRC des Appalaches (MRC)
Supports economic diversification and business development in the region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 2, 2018
Closing date : March 31, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
MTRIC — Start Program
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Advance metal transformation processes and products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
NGen — Cluster Building Project
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
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
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationArchived
NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Large-scale offshore marine testing facility
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
St. John's, NL, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesArchived
NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
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
Grant and FundingArchived
Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports operating costs for regional sectoral economic development organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 800,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)
UAS Centre of Excellence
Non-repayable financial support for strategic sector development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Quantum Quebec
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports innovation projects in quantum science and technology
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district
Quebec City
Financial support for business development projects in Saint-Roch
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support
Government of Canada
Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
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Grant and FundingArchived
Restrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
One-time support for REP implementation
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Sector development program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Supports collective projects to boost agri-food sector competitiveness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2
Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3
Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
Supports collaborative projects among Quebec social economy organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsArchived
Tax Holiday for Foreign Experts
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Tax holiday for foreign expert salaries in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
City of Toronto
Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED)
Support for structuring regional tourism offerings
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Training and Career Support Program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Supports training and career development in Canadian health research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Volta AI
Volta, Scale AI Cluster, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for AI supply chain ventures
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 14,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Advancing livestock efficiency through technological innovation and research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada

Innovation Grants in Canada for 2026

Visual Proteomics Imaging

Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants

Vitalization Program - RRF4

Voice 2018

Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP)

Waiver of Fees Program

Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)

We Love You Connie Foundation — DIPG Research Funding

Wellness Innovation Fund

Western Accelerator

Discovery at scale.

Wickerson Foundation Fund for Educational Leadership and Universal Design

Wildlife Damage Claims

William (Willie) Freeburn Memorial Automotive Glass Trade Scholarship

Wing Luke Museum Grant - Arts and Chinese Heritage

WinterTech Development

Women Entrepreneurship Strategy’s Ecosystem Fund

Women in leisure

WSIB Research and Grants Program

Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems

Xecs Call on Quantum – 2026

Your AI grant expert.

XLerate Program - Project Feasibility Study (PFS)

Yo Art!

York Region Child Care Fee Subsidy

York Region Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses

Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)

Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity

Youth and genius space

Youth Climate Action Fund

Youth Employment Skills Strategy Program - Strategic Collaboration projects

Youth Mental Health Fund: Call for proposals 2024

Never miss an opportunity.

Yukon Mineral Exploration Program

Zara Buren Memorial Award

Zenith Fellowship Program

NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024

Call for projects in social innovation

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services

Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

CQRDA — PSO-International

Défi-Québec, Sustainable City

MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

Data-driven strategy.

MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 3

Tax Holiday for Foreign Researchers

Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)

Next Generation of Jobs Fund

Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program

Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS)

Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)

Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)

Alberta Ethnocultural Grant Program

Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program

Discovery at scale.

Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program

Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy

Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources

Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program

Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses

Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions

Awareness and promotion projects

Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship

Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program

Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026

Your AI grant expert.

CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick

Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2

Community Capacity Fund

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE

Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations

Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program

ERACM program - Business support: assistance and financing

Experience Ontario 2024

Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship

Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici

Never miss an opportunity.

IDEaS - Cyber Attribution for the Defence of Canada

IDEaS - Super sanitize: Cleaning sensitive equipment and workspaces