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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

1014 opportunities available
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Participation and Inclusion Component
Grant and FundingClosed

Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Participation and Inclusion Component

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports community organizations' participation and social inclusion initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Future Fuels Challenge
Grant and FundingOpen

Future Fuels Challenge

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Annual competitive funding for low-emission fuel technology commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Productivity-Skills
Grant and FundingOpen

Productivity-Skills

Gouvernment of Québec
Funds workforce training projects to boost SME productivity and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation

Genome Alberta
Supports collaborative genomics and AI research using Alberta agricultural datasets
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Tourism Sprint Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Tourism Sprint Program

Destination Canada
Cost-shared funding for short-term innovative tourism product development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Small business mitigation for drugs and medical devices
Grant and FundingOpen

Small business mitigation for drugs and medical devices

Health Canada (ETF)
Reduced fees for small businesses on health product reviews
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
CQRDA — PSIAL
Grant and FundingClosed

CQRDA — PSIAL

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports aluminum innovation in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed

Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
PacifiCan's BSP supports high-growth business innovation and scale-up
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ
Grant and FundingOpen

innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ

innovÉÉ
Collaborative research funding for electricity transmission reliability
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
College and Community social innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

College and Community social innovation Fund

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding for social innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 120,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2026 – Festivals and Events
Grant and FundingOpen

Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2026 – Festivals and Events

Tourisme Côte-Nord
Support for tourism festivals and events in Côte-Nord
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 ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Guidance grants
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Guidance grants

Quebec City
Funding for business growth through specialized consulting services
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec Strategic Electric Supply Platform (PASQÉ)
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Quebec Strategic Electric Supply Platform (PASQÉ)

Quebec Electrical Industry Association (AIEQ)
Supports innovation and supply chain development in Quebec's electrical industry
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Food Safety and Growth Initiative

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario (ON)
Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Grant and FundingOpen

Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering

Outaouais Tourism
Support for major structuring tourism projects in Outaouais
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Chaudière-Appalaches Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Grant and FundingOpen

Chaudière-Appalaches Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities

Chaudière-Appalaches Tourism
Support for innovative tourism projects in Chaudière-Appalaches
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
Grant and FundingOpen

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism
Support for regional tourism festivals and events
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 45,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
BDC Financing — Tech Companies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Tech Companies

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Government of Canada (GC)
Loans for businesses in the technology sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Montérégie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Montérégie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

Montérégie Tourism
Support for tourism studies and consulting services
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $20,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Grant and FundingOpen

Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering

Lanaudière Tourism
Support for structuring regional tourism development projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
Grant and FundingOpen

Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

Lanaudière Tourism
Funding for tourism festivals and events in Lanaudière
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Grant and FundingOpen

Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

Lanaudière Tourism
Support for tourism studies and consulting projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the tourism offering
Grant and FundingOpen

Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the tourism offering

Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism
Supports structuring tourism development projects in the Islands
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $60,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
Grant and FundingOpen

Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism
Support for regional tourism festivals and events
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $20,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

Outaouais Tourism
Funding for tourism studies and consulting services
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $90,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

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Montréal Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring of the regional tourism offering
Grant and FundingOpen

Montréal Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring of the regional tourism offering

Tourisme Montréal
Support for structuring Montréal regional tourism projects
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 35,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2026 – Structuring of the tourism offering
Grant and FundingOpen

Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2026 – Structuring of the tourism offering

Tourisme Côte-Nord
Support for structuring, sustainable tourism projects in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
PSIT — EPRTNT 2026 – Studies and Consulting Services
Grant and FundingOpen

PSIT — EPRTNT 2026 – Studies and Consulting Services

Destination Québec Cité
Support for sustainable tourism consulting and study projects
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025–2027 — Studies and consulting services
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025–2027 — Studies and consulting services

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism
Support for tourism studies and consulting projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $20,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities

Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Support for developing tourism attractions and facilities
Eligible Funding
  • From $30,000 to $99,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation
Grant and FundingOpen

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation

Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Support for developing and upgrading regional tourist accommodation
Eligible Funding
  • From $30,000 to $99,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Nunavik Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Nunavik Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

Nunavik Tourism
Support for tourism consulting, studies and strategic planning
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $95,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
MTRIC — PSO SME
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PSO SME

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for industrial research projects
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Support Fund for Businesses in La Mitis (FAEM)
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Support Fund for Businesses in La Mitis (FAEM)

La Mitis RCM (MRC)
Financial support to help La Mitis businesses grow and perform
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME
Grant and FundingClosed

innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME

innovÉÉ, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supporting industrial research for GHG reduction in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 450,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Equipment Manufacturers–Clients
Grant and FundingOpen

Equipment Manufacturers–Clients

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports innovative partnerships between equipment suppliers and aluminum producers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Wood Construction Innovation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Wood Construction Innovation Program

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports innovative use of wood in sustainable construction projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $400,000 to $2,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Territorial Development Support Policy – Component 1: Support for regional outreach
Grant and FundingOpen

Territorial Development Support Policy – Component 1: Support for regional outreach

MRC de Manicouagan
Financial support for regional development and business innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Innovation Stream supports new technology development in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program
Expert AdviceOpen

The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program

Foodpreneur Advantage
Support for high growth food businesses in Southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Money for electric vehicle related technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grid Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Grid Innovation Fund

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Financial support for electricity conservation innovation in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000,000 to $4,750,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
iRAPID
Grant and FundingClosed

iRAPID

Innovation Initiatives Ontario North
Funds to commercialize innovations in northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)
Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Triple-P
Grant and FundingClosed

Triple-P

Innovation Initiatives Ontario North
Money for innovation initiatives in northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms
Grant and FundingClosed

Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms

Government of Canada (GC)
Funding innovative solid-state hydrogen storage for military vehicles
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Lab2Market Validate
Grant and FundingClosed

Lab2Market Validate

Lab2Market
Funding for technology-enabled innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canada–Germany quantum R&D partnerships for commercialization
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 700,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

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SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing

National Research Council Canada (NRC), Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Supports international advanced manufacturing R&D collaborations for innovative SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alizés Awards
Other SupportOpen

Alizés Awards

Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Awards recognizing Canadian agri-food export excellence and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Program to support research and development of products made from reused and recycled end-of-life tires
Grant and FundingOpen

Program to support research and development of products made from reused and recycled end-of-life tires

Recyc-Québec
Supports innovative projects using recycled end-of-life tires
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
CFIN Food Innovation Challenge
Grant and FundingClosed

CFIN Food Innovation Challenge

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Challenge to improve Canada's food sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Studies and consulting services
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Studies and consulting services

Laurentides Tourism
Supports tourism businesses in the Laurentides with consulting services
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
PADAAR — Measure 4075 – On-farm or indoor demonstrations
Grant and FundingClosed

PADAAR — Measure 4075 – On-farm or indoor demonstrations

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports knowledge transfer and demonstration of innovative agricultural techniques
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC des Chenaux — Chenaux Local Social Economy Fund (FLÉS)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC des Chenaux — Chenaux Local Social Economy Fund (FLÉS)

MRC des Chenaux
Supports social enterprise projects in the Chenaux region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 2 - Support for projects and the development of innovative businesses
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 2 - Support for projects and the development of innovative businesses

MT Lab, Gouvernment of Québec
Quebec's initiative to foster innovation in tourism industry
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 90,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Gouvernment of Québec
Support for SMEs to develop processes or products in quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Tax credit for shipbuilding
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
MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation

MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est
Supporting innovative development for resilient, sustainable communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

PSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects

Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports collaborative biofood innovation projects between Quebec companies and researchers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Innovation and Growth Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Innovation and Growth Fund

MRC Domaine-du-Roy
Fonds offers growth loans for innovative business development
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects

MRC Charlevoix
Funding for business growth and entrepreneurship in Charlevoix
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
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Accommodation
Grant and FundingClosed

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Accommodation

Laurentides Tourism
Supports sustainable and innovative tourism accommodation development in Laurentides
Eligible Funding
  • From $30,000 to $95,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Grant and FundingArchived

Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

Quebec City
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Festivals and events
Grant and FundingClosed

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Festivals and events

Laurentides Tourism
Supports regional festivals and events for tourism development
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Grant and FundingClosed

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Structuring the regional tourism offering

Laurentides Tourism
Supports sustainable development of tourism initiatives in the Laurentides
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $95,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics
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
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund

MRC Domaine-du-Roy
Innovative economic diversification and business support grants
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

MRC de Coaticook
Supports Coaticook businesses with funding for entrepreneurship and growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Podium Manufacturier
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Podium Manufacturier

Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Enhances manufacturing SMEs' efficiency and local supply chain ties
Eligible Funding
  • From $40,000 to $70,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds

PME MTL
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
MRC Caniapiscau — Signature innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Caniapiscau — Signature innovation

MRC de Caniapiscau
Caniapiscau enhances community quality through innovative projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

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Prix innovation en alimentation
Grant and FundingClosed

Prix innovation en alimentation

Quebec Food Processing Council (CTAQ)
Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the agri-food sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)

MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Financial support for enhancing projects in rural Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
MTRIC — PSO Large companies
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PSO Large companies

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for industrial research projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Social Economy Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Social Economy Development Fund

MRC Papineau
The Social Economy Development Fund (FDÉS) provides significant non-repayable grants to support innovative projects by non-profits, cooperatives, and social enterprises in the MRC de Papineau.
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
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovate BC — Ignite Program

Innovate BC, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Vitalization Fund supporting Charlevoix-Est's economic revitalization projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
MTRIC — INNOV-R SME
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — INNOV-R SME

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Supports innovative projects for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 450,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
CACHE Challenges
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

CACHE Challenges

Conscience
Open competition advancing computational drug discovery through expert collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2

MRC du Haut-Richelieu
Funding to support regional economic and community development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)

Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding for international industrial R&D
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund

MRC Thérèse de Blainville
Supports social economy and sustainable development business projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 70% 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
CommercializationInnovation
Research Consortium Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Research Consortium Tax Credit

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Gouvernment of Québec
Tax credit for cooperative pre-competitive research in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

MRC de Sept-Rivières
Financial support for business development in Sept-Rivières region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services

National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada (GC)
Expert business and technical advice
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)

Conscience
Supports open science partnerships for preclinical drug development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund

Laval Economique
Supports new business creation and acquisition in Laval
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 3

MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais
Innovative project support for regional development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
innovÉÉ — SI2TEC
Grant and FundingOpen

innovÉÉ — SI2TEC

innovÉÉ
Supports innovative industrial projects for circular economy transition
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
eCommerce North Innovator Challenge
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

eCommerce North Innovator Challenge

Elevate Talent
Four-week accelerator for early-stage e-commerce business growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,500 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Discovery Grants (individual) program
Grant and FundingClosed

Discovery Grants (individual) program

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Supports long-term research in natural sciences and engineering
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)

Government of Saskatchewan
Tax incentive for commercializing innovative intellectual property in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator
Grant and FundingClosed

FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Support structuring initiatives for the local ecological transition
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
MTRIC — INNOV-R
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

MTRIC — INNOV-R

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
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
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy

MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Supports sustainable job creation and business development in MRC
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

MRC Charlevoix
Funding support for viable social economy enterprises projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

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