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

2506 programs available

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Funding for market gardening projects in Val-d'Or region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)
MRC de Lotbinière (MRC), Desjardins
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
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)
MRC de Lotbinière (MRC)
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
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY)
Funding for social economy non-profits
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 4
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY)
Non-repayable support for MRC-linked business projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY)
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
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs
MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
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
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MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund
MRC de Matawinie (SADC)
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
Expert AdviceOpen
MRC Papineau — Consultancy fund (FEC)
MRC Papineau (MRC)
Funding for external consulting services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 16, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)
MRC Papineau (MRC)
Supports digital and technological upgrades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Papineau (MRC)
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 11, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)
MRC Papineau (MRC)
Funding for sustainable business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : August 16, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1
MRC Pontiac (MRC)
Regional support for territorial vitality in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $500,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 11, 2026
Closing date : August 27, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund
MRC Portneuf
Multi-volet support for local enterprises
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : May 20, 2020
Portneuf, Quebec, Canada
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MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
MRC de Sept-Rivières (MRC)
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
Grant and FundingOpen
MTRIC — PSO Large companies
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for collaborative metal research projects
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $1,500,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2026
Closing date : October 23, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Event
Musicaction
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Community Futures Oxford
Funding for Northern Ontario community economic development
Eligible Funding
Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program
MRC Beauce-Centre
Supports innovation through process optimization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics
Optech
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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PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for targeted agricultural skills development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 15, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds
PME MTL (PME)
Loans for Quebec start-ups and growing companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL – Young Business Fund
PME MTL (PME)
Support for young Montréal businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund
PME MTL (PME)
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
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Subsidies to support social economy initiatives
PME MTL (PME)
Money for social economy projects in Montreal, Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 17, 2020
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Project Financing
Investissement Québec (IQ)
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
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component
PROMPT
Supports collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
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
Tax CreditsOpen
Research Consortium Tax Credit
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Tax recognition for eligible research consortiums
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA)
Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
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SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Tourist Loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Tourism financing for local business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Promotion Saguenay
Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Government of Saskatchewan
Tax incentive for IP commercialization
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Sherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Ville de Sherbrooke
Financial aid for Sherbrooke business development and job creation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects
Quebec City
Financial support for innovative socioeconomic development projects in Quebec
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 City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Science Fund (SSF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Mobilizes research to enhance Canada's scientific 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
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research
Revenu Québec
Tax relief for collaborative R&D projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 14% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for shipbuilding
Revenu Québec
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism establishment accessibility program
Kéroul, Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
Accessibility funding for Quebec tourism businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions
MT Lab, Government of Québec
Tourism Innovation Program fosters solutions in Quebec industry
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Ventures at Coralus
Coralus
Community capital for impact-driven ventures
Eligible Funding
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International biotech R&D cooperation for innovative commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 31, 2026
Closing date : September 25, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
A New Frontier in Fundraising
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
International research on disruptive technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 18, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP)
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Supports Aboriginal business growth in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 249,999 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABDP) — Community project
SOCCA (SOCCA)
Non-repayable support for Indigenous business projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Accelerate Fund
Yaletown Partners
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
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program
Accelerate Okanagan (AO)
Cohort-based startup mentorship and training
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
adMare Bioinnovations
Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 20, 2021
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ADDF Drug Development RFP
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF)
Supports early Alzheimer’s therapeutic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 14, 2026
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ADM Fund / 375 idea
PME MTL (PME)
Empower your entrepreneurial journey with the Fonds ADM / 375 idées program's generous funding!
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2017
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Adoption and Permanency Fund
Victoria Foundation
Funding for adoption and permanency initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate
Innovation PEI (PEI)
Tax rebate for advanced marine technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 3, 2015
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Advancing Agri-Food Processing
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
New Brunswick agri-food product development funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Aero Montreal — MACH FAB 4.0
Aéro Montreal
Aerospace supplier development program
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°
Aéro Montreal
Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 27, 2020
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Arts Presenting Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Supports public presentation of professional artists
Eligible Funding
Up to 65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Dr. MacEwan Literary Arts Scholarship
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Annual support for young Albertan writers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio
Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aging in Motion (AIM): Transportation Supports & Innovations Enhancement Grant
United Way British Columbia (UWBC)
Funding for senior transportation solutions in BC
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports clean technology innovation for agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 16, 2021
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agricultural Climate Solutions
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support for climate-smart agricultural practices
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Manitoba, Ontario, PE, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)
Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Awareness funding for modern agriculture outreach
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $50,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2027
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to implement innovative technologies in P.E.I. agriculture and agri-food
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 80 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PE, Canada
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Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports agricultural research and innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2028
PE, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agricultural Producers)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports PEI agriculture research and innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Pre-commercial agriculture innovation funding
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 31, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture innovation
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aide financière pour l’amélioration de la sécurité routière et l’aide aux victimes de la route
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Funding for road safety and victim support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 380,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Non-dilutive funding for Alberta digital tech SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
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Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Alberta Innovates
Support for energy storage and critical minerals innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 105,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health
Alberta Innovates
Funding support for health research and innovation in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 28, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for methane reduction technologies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Business coaching and innovation support for Alberta companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Refundable tax credit for Alberta R&D investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 800,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2021
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Alliance grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Partner-driven research funding for collaborations
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Alliance Quantum grants call for proposals: Advancing the development and adoption of quantum technologies in Canada
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Funding for collaborative quantum technology projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $650,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 27, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Anaerobic Digestor Feasibility Studies Funding Program
Government of New Brunswick
Funding for anaerobic digestor feasibility studies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NB, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Anges Québec Capital Fund
Anges Québec
Angel investment for innovative Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Platform
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Grant and FundingOpen
Animikii Inc — Technology and Entrepreneurship Scholarships
Animikii Inc
Funding for Indigenous youth in tech and entrepreneurship
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Strategic financing for large regional projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Capital Regional District (CRD)
Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Assistance Program for Associations and Collective‑Mandate Organizations
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for cultural associations and organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 15, 2026
Closing date : August 27, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for Atlantic fish and seafood sector projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports innovation, infrastructure, and science partnerships in Atlantic fisheries
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Support for Atlantic fisheries innovation and research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax relief for Atlantic investments
Eligible Funding
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
BC Tech Growth Programs
BC Tech Association
Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
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Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Advice to build a successful online presence
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Operational Efficiency
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Consulting for operational efficiency
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Capital and expertise to expand your business
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 8, 2020
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financing for large purchase orders
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 23, 2022
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Small Business Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Flexible financing for business growth and operations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Benefiting from a tax holiday for a large investment project
Government of Québec
Tax relief for major Québec investments
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2029
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Big Future Innovation Grant
Credit Unions of Alberta
Alberta innovation grants for eligible small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Biofood innovation and knowledge transfer support
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $710,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 25, 2026
Closing date : October 5, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 21, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Brazil and Norway call for R&D projects – June 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D collaboration for commercialisation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 3, 2026
Closing date : September 9, 2026
Canada

Innovation Grants in Canada for 2026

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program

MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)

MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 4

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

MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs

MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund

MRC Papineau — Consultancy fund (FEC)

MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)

Discovery at scale.

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

MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)

MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1

MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund

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

MTRIC — PSO Large companies

Musicaction — International Event

Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development

Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program

OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics

Your AI grant expert.

PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan

PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds

PME MTL – Young Business Fund

PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund

PME MTL — Subsidies to support social economy initiatives

Project Financing

PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component

RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada

Research Consortium Tax Credit

Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund

Never miss an opportunity.

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Tourist Loan

Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support

Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)

Sherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects

Strategic Science Fund (SSF)

Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research

Tax credit for shipbuilding

Tourism establishment accessibility program

Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions

Data-driven strategy.

Ventures at Coralus

2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals

A New Frontier in Fundraising

Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP)

Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABDP) — Community project

Accelerate Fund

Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program

Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies

ADDF Drug Development RFP

ADM Fund / 375 idea

Discovery at scale.

Adoption and Permanency Fund

Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate

Advancing Agri-Food Processing

Aero Montreal — MACH FAB 4.0

Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°

AFA — Arts Presenting Project Funding

AFA — Dr. MacEwan Literary Arts Scholarship

Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund

Aging in Motion (AIM): Transportation Supports & Innovations Enhancement Grant

Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)

Your AI grant expert.

Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation

Agricultural Climate Solutions

Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agricultural Producers)

AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit

AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations

Aide financière pour l’amélioration de la sécurité routière et l’aide aux victimes de la route

Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program

Never miss an opportunity.

Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals

Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program