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

2508 programs available

Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia mining exploration tax credit
BC Ministry of Finance, Government of British Columbia (BC), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Refundable tax support for mining exploration
Eligible Funding
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for diverse-language audiovisual projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 49% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 14, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Awards at the Scientific Interface
Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF)
Support for interdisciplinary early-career researchers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 560,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 14, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business Advisory Supports
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Funding for professional business support services
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $30,000
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Grants for growth and innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Development Program (BDP)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financial support for business growth in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Improvement Grant
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for creative business growth and efficiency
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 22, 2026
Closing date : September 23, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
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
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
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CAAIN — 2026 CAAIN Open Competition
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Funding for collaborative agri-food innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 7, 2026
Canada
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CALQ — Professional Development
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant 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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Foundation for Innovation - College Fund
Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF), Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Funding for college research infrastructure partnerships
Eligible Funding
From $60,000 to $3,000,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Program Innovation ecosystem projects and activities
Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Supports ocean innovation ecosystem projects
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
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 innovation services
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)
Customs relief for modified goods returning
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Supports northern economic development and infrastructure readiness
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 21, 2021
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Government of Alberta
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
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
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Grant and FundingOpen
Carbon Capture Kickstart
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding pre-construction studies for industrial carbon capture projects in Alberta
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
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CBDC Young Millionaires Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Youth entrepreneurship support in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CCC — International Prime Contractor
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Help Canadian firms sell to foreign governments
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CDEM — Microcredit
Corporation de développement économique montagnaise (CDEM)
Microcredit for Indigenous business projects
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Autumn 2026
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D cooperation for commercial innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2026
Closing date : October 26, 2026
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Centre de recherche université Laval Robert-Giffard
Centre de recherche université Laval Robert-Giffard
Collaborate with expert researchers at an academic institution
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medecine (CCRM)
Help to commercialize cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicine technologies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Centre for Drug Research and Development
adMare Bioinnovations
Life sciences collaboration and facilities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Yukon University
Training and research for Yukon mining
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
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Grant and FundingOpen
CFI — Innovation Fund
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Funds research infrastructure at eligible institutions
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 29, 2026
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
CFI — Research Facilities Navigator
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Directory connecting research facilities and partners
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CIP ODC - Collaboratives Grant
Community Initiatives Support, Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Support for Alberta collaborative community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CIP ODC - Individual Organizations Grant
Community Initiatives Support, Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Funding for nonprofit capacity building in Alberta
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
Grant and FundingOpen
City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network
Ville de Lévis
Quebec supports entrepreneurs with unified regional business services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Levis, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
City of Surrey Community Grants
City of Surrey
Funding for Surrey nonprofit community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Surrey, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Clean Agri-Tech Accelerator (CATA) Program
Bioenterprise Canada
Supports clean agricultural technologies in Canada
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $200,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Clean Growth Hub
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Federal clean technology support and advice hub
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
CLEAR Operating Grant
CLEAR Foundation (CLEAR)
Support for high-impact dementia research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 25, 2026
Closing date : September 25, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams
Genome Canada
Funding for climate-smart genomics teams
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
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CMF — Conceptualization Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Early-stage interactive digital media concept support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 16, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Funding for innovative housing solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles
The Cole Foundation
Intercultural theatre support for professional companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 16, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 1: NSERC Alliance (Universities)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
University-industry R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $100,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
College-industry applied R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $80,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 19, 2024
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Community Development Fund; Wellington North Cultural Roundtable Program Funding and Sponsorship
Township of Wellington North
Funding for community events and cultural initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Wellington North, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports Prairie community economic development
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Network of Canada
Community Futures Network of Canada (CFNC), Orillia Area Community Development Corporation
Indigenous business financing and support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
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Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Business planning help for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Innovation Grant
Gwaii Trust Society (GTS)
Support for small innovative community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Project Fund
NT NEIHR (NEIHR)
Funding for Indigenous health research projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Government of Yukon
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 375,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 29, 2026
Yukon, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Community Vitality Grant
London Community Foundation (LCF)
Funding for collaborative community impact projects
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $350,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
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)
Funding to boost growth of businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Conconi Family Foundation
Robert L. Conconi Foundation (CFF)
Flexible support for core priorities and innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Consulting Advisory Services
Metro Business Opportunities, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Consulting support for SMEs and nonprofits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Contribute to the improvement of aging
La Fondation Drummond
Funding for aging research and quality of life
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 3, 2026
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Corporate Giving Program
OpenText
Corporate responsibility and community impact overview
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports New Brunswick cranberry growers with production improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 30, 2026
NB, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
CRC Office of Business Development
Communications Research Centre Canada
Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CRIBIQ — PSO Agricultural Production
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Support for agricultural innovation research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 2, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Innovative support for bioproducts and bioprocesses development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2026
Closing date : October 16, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Mines in Ontario
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 25, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD)
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports crop and livestock growth through cooperative machinery and development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NB, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEPS — Local Investment Fund
MRC de Pierre-De Saurel (MRC)
Financing for business start-up and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing
Desjardins
Customized agricultural financing and advisory support for farm businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Development and Predevelopment Funding
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for linear project development and predevelopment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 84% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 15, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Digital adaptation of print news media — Stream B: Project implementation phase
Government of Québec
Supports digital adaptation for written news media
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Digital Game Development Grant
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for commercial digital game development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : May 20, 2026
Closing date : November 18, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Digital Technology Cluster
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Funding for collaborative digital innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Local Authorities
Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO)
Financial support for disaster recovery and response
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 9, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Individual Claimants
Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO)
Disaster aid for uninsurable losses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 9, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Domestic Industry Initiatives
Creative BC
Support for returning creative industry initiatives
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2027
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
DRDC Defence Research Partnerships
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)
Collaborative defence research and innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
e-Auto Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative support for electric vehicle technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 26, 2026
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Innovation
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports innovative early learning and child care projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Grant and FundingOpen
ECHO Foundation — Mental health
ECHO Foundation
Supports mental health services for vulnerable individuals in Montreal and Toronto
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Montreal, Toronto, Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 1
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Funding for small business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Funding for medium-sized business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Yukon, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
eForcePEI
eForcePEI
Online training and learner support for PEI users
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship
Centre culturel afro-canadien de Montréal (CCAM)
Supports cultural entrepreneurship for young Black women in Montreal
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Emera New Brunswick Sponsorships and Donations
Emera New Brunswick (ENB)
Community support for pipeline-area organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Opportunities Program
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Alberta
Supports innovation and growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Projects Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Seed funding for early-stage innovation research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Agri-innovation funding in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Energy Innovation Program — Innovation Ecosystem Enablers – Call for proposals
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
Supports shared energy innovation infrastructure
Eligible Funding
From $1,000,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 23, 2026
Canada
Platform
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Grant and FundingOpen
Energy Innovation Program — Testing Facilities Call for Proposals
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports shared testing infrastructure for energy innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 23, 2026
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Enriched Investment Tax Credit
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Rebates for manufacturing and processing exporters in PEI
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
ventureLAB
Funding for non-profit organizations in York Region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 16, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Accelerator for UBC research-based ventures
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Equity Investors Incentive
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funds for PEI businesses to attract investors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International disaster resilience innovation funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 8, 2026
Closing date : October 26, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Eurogia2030 – Call 31
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Collaborative low-carbon R&D for international consortia
Eligible Funding
From $20,000,000 to $1,500,000,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2026
Closing date : October 29, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Europe – Eurostars call for proposals 2026
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International R&D support for innovative SMEs
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 11, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Eurostars
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Transnational innovation support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $3,000,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 10, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Supports workforce skills development through professional standards
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada

Innovation Grants in Canada for 2026

British Columbia mining exploration tax credit

Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages

Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Awards at the Scientific Interface

Business Advisory Supports

Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program

Business Development Program (BDP)

Business Improvement Grant

Business Investment Program — Equity Investment

Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education

CAAIN — 2026 CAAIN Open Competition

Discovery at scale.

CALQ — Professional Development

CALQ — Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning

Canada Foundation for Innovation - College Fund

Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Program Innovation ecosystem projects and activities

Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program

Canada's Smartest Kitchen

Canadian Goods Abroad program

CanNor — IDEANorth

CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream

Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)

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Carbon Capture Kickstart

CBDC Young Millionaires Program

CCC — International Prime Contractor

CDEM — Microcredit

CDEM — Self-Employment Benefit Program

CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Autumn 2026

Centre de recherche université Laval Robert-Giffard

Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine

Centre for Drug Research and Development

Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)

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CFI — Innovation Fund

CFI — Research Facilities Navigator

CIP ODC - Collaboratives Grant

CIP ODC - Individual Organizations Grant

City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network

City of Surrey Community Grants

Clean Agri-Tech Accelerator (CATA) Program

Clean Growth Hub

CLEAR Operating Grant

Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams

Data-driven strategy.

CMF — Conceptualization Program

CMHC - National Housing Strategy Solutions Labs

Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles

Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 1: NSERC Alliance (Universities)

Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)

Collaborative research and development projects

Community Development Fund; Wellington North Cultural Roundtable Program Funding and Sponsorship

Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces

Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

Community Futures Network of Canada

Discovery at scale.

Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services

Community Innovation Grant

Community Project Fund

Community Tourism Destination Development Fund

Community Vitality Grant

Competitiveness Consulting Rebate

Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution

Conconi Family Foundation

Consulting Advisory Services

Contribute to the improvement of aging

Your AI grant expert.

Corporate Giving Program

CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business

Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)

CRC Office of Business Development

CRIBIQ — PSO Agricultural Production

CRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses

Critical Minerals Innovation Fund

Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD)

DEPS — Local Investment Fund

Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing

Never miss an opportunity.

Development and Predevelopment Funding

Digital adaptation of print news media — Stream B: Project implementation phase