Updated June 2026

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

2267 programs available

Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABDP) — Community project
SOCCA (SOCCA)
Non-repayable support for Indigenous business projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Accelerate Fund
Yaletown Partners
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
Alberta, Canada
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
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Expert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
adMare Bioinnovations
Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : August 20, 2021
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : August 20, 2021
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!
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2017
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2017
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Adoption and Permanency Fund
Victoria Foundation
Funding for adoption and permanency initiatives
BC, Canada
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
PE, Canada
Open Date : July 3, 2015
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
PE, Canada
Open Date : July 3, 2015
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
NB, Canada
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
Expert AdviceOpen
Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°
Aéro Montreal
Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 27, 2020
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 27, 2020
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
Saskatchewan, Canada
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
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Agri-food Funding
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
NT, 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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-processing Productivity Improvement
Department of Agriculture of Manitoba
Supports agri-processing productivity upgrades
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : August 13, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : August 13, 2026
Other SupportOpen
Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
AAFC technologies available for commercial licensing
Canada
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)
Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Awareness funding for modern agriculture outreach
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2027
Eligible Funding
- From $250 to $50,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2027
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
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
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
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
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
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2028
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
PE, Canada
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
Canada
Open Date : March 31, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Open Date : March 31, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture innovation
Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2028
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
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : August 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 380,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : August 31, 2026
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch
Tax credit for large investments in Alberta agri-processing facilities
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Non-dilutive funding for Alberta digital tech SMEs
Alberta, Canada
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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources
Alberta Innovates
Fosters economic growth, environmental sustainability, and innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Alberta Innovates
Support for energy storage and critical minerals innovation
Alberta, Canada
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 FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 105,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for methane reduction technologies
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 105,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for lower-emission hydrocarbon recovery technologies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm
Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta SMEs to commercialize innovative agri-tech solutions
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Alberta, Canada
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2021
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2021
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
Canada
Closing date : July 27, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $650,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Closing date : July 27, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Anaerobic Digestor Feasibility Studies Funding Program
Government of New Brunswick
Funding for anaerobic digestor feasibility studies
NB, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Animikii Inc — Technology and Entrepreneurship Scholarships
Animikii Inc
Funding for Indigenous youth in tech and entrepreneurship
Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Strategic financing for large regional projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Capital Regional District (CRD)
Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, 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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
BC, Canada
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
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Advice to build a successful online presence
Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Operational Efficiency
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Advice to optimize operations and profits
Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Equity investment for Canadian growth businesses
Canada
Open Date : June 27, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : June 27, 2022
Grant and FundingOpen
BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Capital and expertise to expand your business
Canada
Open Date : October 8, 2020
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : October 8, 2020
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Purchase order financing for entrepreneurs
Canada
Open Date : March 23, 2022
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $750,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : March 23, 2022
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Small Business Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Flexible financing for business growth and operations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Benefiting from a tax holiday for a large investment project
Government of Québec
Tax relief for major Québec investments
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2029
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2029
Grant and FundingOpen
Big Future Innovation Grant
Credit Unions of Alberta
Alberta innovation grants for eligible small businesses
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
BioCreate Program
Ontario Genomics
Funding and mentorship for Ontario biotech SMEs
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
Canada
Open Date : July 21, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Open Date : July 21, 2023
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
BRIDGE Program
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), Government of Alberta
Business support for women entrepreneurs
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : April 28, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : April 28, 2026
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for diverse-language audiovisual projects
Canada
Open Date : April 14, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 49 $
- Up to 84% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Open Date : April 14, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Awards at the Scientific Interface
Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF)
Support for interdisciplinary early-career researchers
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : August 14, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 560,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : August 14, 2026
Expert AdviceOpen
Business Advisory Supports
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Funding for professional business support services
BC, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $30,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec
Grants for growth and innovation in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Business Improvement Grant
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for creative business growth and efficiency
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : April 22, 2026
Closing date : June 10, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : April 22, 2026
Closing date : June 10, 2026
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Professional Development
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Financial aid supporting artists’ career development and strategic projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Program Innovation ecosystem projects and activities
Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Supports ocean innovation ecosystem projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program
Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Collaborative ocean technology commercialization support
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $400,000 to $400,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Canada's Smartest Kitchen
Holland College
Custom food product development support
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
PE, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Canadian Goods Abroad program
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Partial duty relief for Canadian goods returned
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund (CSSF) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Support for fish and seafood processors
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : June 22, 2020
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : June 22, 2020
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Supports northern economic development and infrastructure readiness
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Funding for jobs and long-term economic growth
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : July 21, 2021
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : July 21, 2021
Grant and FundingOpen
CanSAGE Early Career Investigator Grant 2026-2028
Canadian Society for the Advancement of Gynecologic Excellence (CanSAGE) (CanSAGE)
Funding for early-career gynecologic research
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : July 20, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : July 20, 2026
Tax CreditsOpen
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Government of Alberta
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Carbon Capture Kickstart
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding pre-construction studies for industrial carbon capture projects in Alberta
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cast & Learn Grants
Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation
Supports parish innovation and community outreach initiatives
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
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Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Catalyst Grant : Reimagining acute care
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Research funding for acute care innovation
Canada
Closing date : July 23, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Closing date : July 23, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
CBDC Young Millionaires Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Support for Atlantic youth to start a business
PE, Canada
Open Date : May 9, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
PE, Canada
Open Date : May 9, 2023
Other SupportOpen
CCC — International Prime Contractor
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Help Canadian businesses win government contracts abroad
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CDEM — Microcredit
Corporation de développement économique montagnaise (CDEM)
Microcredit for Indigenous business projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CDEM — Self-Employment Benefit Program
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
Money and help for unemployed Francophone Manitoban start-ups
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Yukon University
Training and research for Yukon mining
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CFI — College Fund
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
College research infrastructure for applied innovation
Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Closing date : September 17, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $60,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Closing date : September 17, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
CFI — Innovation Fund
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Supports research infrastructure for world-class research
Canada
Closing date : September 29, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Closing date : September 29, 2026
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
CFI — Research Facilities Navigator
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Directory of Canadian research facilities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CIP ODC - Collaboratives Grant
Community Initiatives Support, Government of Alberta
Support for Alberta collaboratives addressing community needs
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CIP ODC - Individual Organizations Grant
Community Initiatives Support, Government of Alberta
Funding for nonprofit capacity building in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network
Ville de Lévis
Quebec supports entrepreneurs with unified regional business services
Levis, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Levis, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Clean Growth Hub
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Federal clean technology support and advice hub
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams
Genome Canada
Funding for climate-smart genomics teams
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CMF — Distributor Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
CMF support for distributor-driven content financing
Canada
Open Date : April 14, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : April 14, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Collaborative research and development projects
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
Canada
Open Date : June 19, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- 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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Open Date : June 19, 2024
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports economic development and diversification for Prairie communities
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Community Futures Alberta
Business support for rural Alberta entrepreneurs with disabilities
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Business planning help for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Initiatives Program Project Grant
Community Initiatives Support, Government of Alberta
Funding for Alberta community projects
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : August 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : August 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Innovation Grant
Gwaii Trust Society (GTS)
Support for small innovative community projects
Canada
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Project Fund
NT NEIHR (NEIHR)
Funding for Indigenous health research projects
NT, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NT, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Government of Yukon
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 375,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec
Funding to boost growth of businesses in Quebec
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024

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