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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.

2481 programs
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

    Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $250,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Terro X

    Acceleration and networking for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Eye Disease Foundation (FMO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Alain P. Rousseau Prize

    Recognition for ophthalmology resident research
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • 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
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    The Neuro Open Science Grants

    Funding for open science initiatives at The Neuro
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    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 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • The Virtue Foundation logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    The Virtue Foundation — Direct Service Programs for Children

    Ranch-based support for children and families
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Toronto Foundation (TF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Foundation - Vital Signs Grants

    Capacity-building support for Toronto nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    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
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Toronto, 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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  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund

    Supports Yukon's tourism marketing and visitor attraction efforts
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Yukon, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • 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
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • 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
  • Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Hawkesbury logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Town of Hawkesbury — Organization Support Program

    Support for recognized community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Township of Champlain logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Township of Champlain — Community Grant

    Municipal funding for local community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Training and Career Support Program

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Tree Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Treemendous Communities Program

    Community tree planting support in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • University of Calgary logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Undergraduate Research Summer Studentships

    Undergraduate summer research funding at Calgary
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Department of Justice Canada (JUS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Victims Fund

    Supports victims of hate crimes
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • 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
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Vitalization Program - RRF4

    Funding for community and economic vitality projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Volta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Volta AI

    Support for AI supply chain ventures
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 14,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • 2 Degrés logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Water Incubation Program

    Water startup incubation in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Morrissette Entrepreneurship logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Western Accelerator

    Startup accelerator for high-growth ventures
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    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
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • 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
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $100,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    WorkSafeBC

    Workplace safety innovation and research support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Halifax, NS, Canada
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  • Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Zenith Fellowship Program

    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
  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects: Innovation and growth

    Montreal grant supports innovative business projects in strategic sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Capital Synergie

    Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SDTC — Scale Up Funding

    Funding for high-growth Canadian companies advancing sustainable technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SDTC — Seed Funding

    Contributions for innovative environmental technologies
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations (PSO)

    Funds collaborative research with public partners in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions

    Funding for innovative wood construction projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope

    AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada