Updated May 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

2078 programs available

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS
MRC Montcalm
Financing for business growth and succession
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs
MRC de Maskinongé
Financial support for young business owners
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 14,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund
MRC Domaine-du-Roy
Regional funding for local economic development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada
Expert business and technical advice
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for shipbuilding
Revenu Québec
Tax incentive supporting shipbuilding and naval innovation in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 38% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for targeted agricultural skills development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Subsidies to support social economy initiatives
PME MTL
Money for social economy projects in Montreal, Quebec
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund
MRC Montcalm
Funding for first-business startups and succession
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IP financing - Associate members of CAI
Innovation asset collective (IAC)
Funding support for IP strategy in data-driven cleantech SMEs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Prix innovation en alimentation
Quebec Food Processing Council (CTAQ)
Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the agri-food sector
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Business support (PSE)
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
Supports economic development in the Haute-Côte-Nord region
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MTRIC — PSO Large companies
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for industrial research projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Genome British Columbia
Funds genomics research addressing strategic challenges in key BC sectors
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream
MRC La Matanie
Grant program offers financial support for business development activities
Matane, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Matane, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2
MRC du Haut-Richelieu
Funding to support regional economic and community development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Supports innovative workforce skills development and training pathways
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
eCommerce North Innovator Challenge
Elevate Talent
Four-week accelerator for early-stage e-commerce business growth
Canada
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
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Discovery Grants (individual) program
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Government of Canada
Supports long-term research in natural sciences and engineering
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
innovÉÉ
Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
MRC Charlevoix
Funding support for viable social economy enterprises projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec
Funding for collaborative aerospace innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — FEEL
MRC de L'Islet
Support for business development in L'Islet region
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funding for Northern Ontario Francophone economic development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 57,500 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
MRC Papineau — Consultancy fund (FEC)
MRC Papineau
Non-recurrent fund for specialized professional services assistance
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Quebec City
Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
MRC de Coaticook
Funding for business growth in Coaticook
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Funding for international collaborative R&D in electronic components and systems
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)
MRC Papineau
Supports digital transformation for local businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC des Chenaux — Chenaux Local Social Economy Fund (FLÉS)
MRC des Chenaux
Supports social enterprise projects in the Chenaux region
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund
Laval Economique
Supports new business creation and acquisition in Laval
Laval, Quebec, Canada
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
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)
Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund
MRC Portneuf
Portneuf's multi-faceted business support fund offering grants
Portneuf, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Portneuf, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition
Genome British Columbia
Funds qualitative research on societal issues of genomics in health
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Support for business establishment and launch
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
CQRDA — PSO-International
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports innovative international research and development partnerships
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Government of Canada
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)
MRC de Lotbinière
Financing for business growth and succession
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
MRC Charlevoix
Funding for collective projects in Charlevoix
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Tourist Loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest
Tourism financing for local business growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Entrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for circular economy feasibility studies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
MRC Portneuf
Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation
Enbridge Gas Quebec
Supports innovative projects for natural gas efficiency and GHG reduction
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PSO-v2A
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports collaborative research and innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Genome British Columbia
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Elevate Women+
Elevate Talent
Supports women and gender-diverse founders in Canadian tech entrepreneurship
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)
Ville de Lévis
Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs
Levis, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Levis, Quebec, Canada
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ventures at Coralus
Coralus
Funding and support for women and non-binary entrepreneurs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds
MRC Abitibi-Ouest
Repayable financing for local business growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- 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
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 2
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais
Funding for structuring local development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Social Economy Fund
MRC Abitibi-Ouest
Funding for social economy business start-up
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- 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
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
MRC de L'Islet
Support for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $40,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for Quebec cultural innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in Quebec
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 - Produce a bid book or business plan
Government of Québec
Support for international business tourism in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
Local financing for business projects in La Vallée-de-l'Or
Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Estrie — FRR – Component 1
Table of MRCs in the Estrie region, Government of Québec
Supports regional projects for environment, tourism, and community vitality
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- 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
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation
MRC Kamouraska
Funding for innovative cultural projects
Unity, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Unity, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream
MRC La Matanie
Support for structured community projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies
MRC Rivière-du-Loup
Supports innovative renewable energy projects in Rivière-du-Loup
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingSuspended
RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects
La Mitis RCM (MRC)
Supports innovative digital projects strengthening local territorial identity
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Papineau
Financing for business growth and succession
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund
MRC Charlevoix-Est
Funding for innovative four-season tourism projects
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments
MRC Rivière-du-Loup
Supports projects enhancing community life in Rivière-du-Loup
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 40% 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
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Research Consortium Tax Credit
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Government of Québec
Tax recognition for eligible research consortiums
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PSO-v2b
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Collaborative R&D funding for aluminum innovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville
Business financing for growth and succession
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects
Quebec City
Financial support for innovative socioeconomic development projects in Quebec
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Supports innovative housing solutions and residential construction sector innovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Propulsion Funds
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry
Supports business innovation and growth for local organizations
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Promotion Saguenay
Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
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Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports innovative clean energy technology research and development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Government of Canada
Empowering youth to improve accessibility for people with disabilities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Les Appalaches — FRR Part 3
MRC des Appalaches
Support for major supra-local projects
Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Applied Research and Development Grants — Industrial Partner
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Government of Canada, ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC)
Funded researcher for academic/business collaboration
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for Ontario agri-food innovation projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)
MRC de Maskinongé
Funding for social economy projects in Maskinongé
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
Funding for social inclusion and anti-poverty projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IP financing - Full members of IAC
Innovation asset collective (IAC)
Supports IP financing for full members of the IAC
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Project Financing
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec
Project financing for Quebec entrepreneurs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects
MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry
Supports innovative projects to enhance local quality of life
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 2 - Support for projects and the development of innovative businesses
MT Lab, Government of Québec
Quebec's initiative to foster innovation in tourism industry
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for preliminary studies and expertise funds for project implementation (PSEFE)
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
Support for preliminary studies and project implementation expertise
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Funding for social enterprise development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Projects on the Procurement & Conditioning of Forest Biomass for Bioenergy Production
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Forest biomass innovation for Quebec's renewable energy production
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
Conscience
Supports open science partnerships for preclinical drug development
Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Fonds de développement des communautés (FDC)
MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Funding for local community development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville
Funding for social economy non-profits
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Innovate BC, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
BC, Canada
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
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), Government of Canada
Funding for international industrial R&D
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Jacques-Cartier Tourism Envelope
MRC La Jacques-Cartier
Support for tourism projects and events
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MTRIC — INNOV-R
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
MRC Charlevoix-Est
Support for cultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada

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