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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.

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  • MRC du Granit logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC du Granit — FIL

    Financing to support local business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Haut-Richelieu logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC du Haut-Richelieu — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Project

    Funding for innovation in public safety and logistics
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund

    Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $3,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds

    Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3

    Non-repayable support for innovation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC L'Érable logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

    Financial support for business growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC L'Île-d'Orléans logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund

    Funding for local business start-ups and social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC L'Islet — FEEL

    Support for business development in L'Islet region
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement

    Support for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $40,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC La Jacques-Cartier logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund

    Support for regional economic development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 800,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Matanie (DEM) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream

    Grant program offers financial support for business development activities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Matane, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS

    Local financing for business projects in La Vallée-de-l'Or
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $150,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Lotbinière logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Lotbinière logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)

    Financing for business projects in Lotbinière
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · 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
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Maskinongé logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART

    Non-repayable support for regional business growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $150,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Maskinongé logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)

    Funding for social economy projects in Maskinongé
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Maskinongé logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs

    Financial support for young business owners
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 14,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Matawinie (SADC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund

    Funding for tourism development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Papineau logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Papineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)

    Funding for sustainable business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Pontiac logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1

    Regional support for territorial vitality in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $500,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund

    Multi-volet support for local enterprises
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $15,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Portneuf, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

    Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Sept-Rivières logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)

    Financing for business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MTRIC — INNOV-R

    Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Musicaction logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Musicaction — International Event

    Support for international music promotion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program

    Supports innovation through process optimization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Optech logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics

    Accelerated R&D support for optics photonics and quantum innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund

    Loans for Montreal innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Project Financing

    Project financing for Quebec entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada

    Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat

    Support for commercialization projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)

    Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Papineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social Economy Development Fund

    Funding for social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    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
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects

    Strategic socioeconomic project support
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Strategic Science Fund (SSF)

    Supports science and innovation excellence
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 15% 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
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Support for mobilising projects

    Supports collaborative innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for shipbuilding

    Tax incentive supporting shipbuilding and naval innovation in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 38% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Kristian Domingo Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    #11 Forever Award

    Annual scholarship recognizing inspiring student leaders
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,100 to $1,100
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    2025 Artist in Residence program

    Year-long music residency supporting community engagement
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Trent Hills logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    2025 Community Grant Program

    Funding for local community projects in Port Hope
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    A New Frontier in Fundraising

    International research on disruptive technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • The Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    A-Team Believe Initiative

    Leadership and entrepreneurship program for students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Yaletown Partners logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Accelerate Fund

    Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
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  • ATAC (ITAC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Accelerator program for tourism entrepreneurs

    Fully funded tourism business accelerator
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
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  • City of Brantford logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Activate Brantford Grant

    Funding for tourism projects in Brantford
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Brantford, Ontario, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ADM Fund / 375 idea

    Empower your entrepreneurial journey with the Fonds ADM / 375 idées program's generous funding!
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Victoria Foundation logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Adoption and Permanency Fund

    Funding for adoption and permanency initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada