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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.

2469 programs
  • The Blossom Mental Health Fund (BMHF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Therapy Grants

    The Blossom Mental Health Fund (BMHF)
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    thriveFORWARD

    Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
    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
  • Tiny Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tiny Foundation — General Funding

    Tiny Foundation
    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

    Toronto Foundation (TF)
    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
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  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund

    City of Toronto
    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
  • City of Port Colborne logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Accelerator Grant (TAG) Program

    City of Port Colborne
    Funding for tourism growth projects in Port Colborne
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP)

    Government of Canada
    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
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund

    Government of Yukon, Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture
    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

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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Development Fund (TDF)

    Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
    Funding for innovative tourism projects in Ontario
    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

    Oxford County
    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

    Tourism Innovation Lab
    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
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces

    Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Supports tourism businesses adapting and growing
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western Canada

    Government of 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

    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
    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

    Town of Hawkesbury
    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

    Township of Champlain
    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

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

    Treemendous Communities Program

    Tree Canada
    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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  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Turn to excellence!

    La Financière agricole (FADQ)
    Support for young agricultural succession
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $7,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • University of Calgary logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Undergraduate Research Summer Studentships

    University of Calgary
    Undergraduate summer research funding at Calgary
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 23, 2026 · Closing date : January 29, 2027
    Alberta, Canada

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  • Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) logo
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Saskatoon Community Foundation (SCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Vital Focus Grants

    Saskatoon Community Foundation (SCF)
    Application resources and reporting support
    Eligible Funding
    From $10 to $20
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Vitalization Program - RRF4

    MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
    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

    Volta, Scale AI Cluster, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    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

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  • 2 Degrés logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Water Incubation Program

    2 Degrés
    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
  • Morrissette Entrepreneurship logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Western Accelerator

    Morrissette Entrepreneurship
    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

    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
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive

    Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education (NS), Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
    Supports workforce development and productivity in Nova Scotia
    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

    Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
    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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  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingWage 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
  • Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3) logo
    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
    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
  • Government of Canada logo
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation logo
    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
  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

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

    Call for projects: Innovation and growth

    PME MTL
    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

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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Capital Synergie

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    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

    Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
    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
  • Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SDTC — Seed Funding

    Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
    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)

    PROMPT
    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
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions

    Government of Québec
    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

    PROMPT
    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
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs

    PROMPT, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
    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