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- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
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Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
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
NB, NL, NS, PE, CanadaOpen Date : July 9, 2024Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationNB, NL, NS, PE, CanadaOpen Date : July 9, 2024
CanadaOpen Date : February 3, 2026Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationCanadaOpen Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpenCQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminiumQuebec, CanadaOpen Date : April 15, 2025Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationQuebec, CanadaOpen Date : April 15, 2025
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenCreative Enquiry Lab
Design-thinking support for Toronto arts organizationsToronto, Ontario, CanadaClosing date : August 17, 2026Eligible Funding- From $15,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationToronto, Ontario, CanadaClosing date : August 17, 2026
Grant and FundingOpenCrop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD)
Supports crop and livestock growth through cooperative machinery and development projectsNB, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateInnovationNB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenCultural industries — Financial assistance
Online portal for New Brunswick arts fundingNB, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsInnovationNB, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenCustomized Products and Services
Customized statistical services and survey supportCanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationDigital TransformationCanada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDEPS — Local Investment Fund
Financing for business start-up and growthQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpenDesjardins — Agriculture loans and financing
Customized agricultural financing and advisory support for farm businessesQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpenDevelopment and Predevelopment Funding
Funding for linear project development and predevelopmentCanadaOpen Date : September 15, 2026Closing date : December 8, 2026Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesInnovationDigital TransformationCanadaOpen Date : September 15, 2026Closing date : December 8, 2026
Saskatchewan, CanadaOpen Date : May 20, 2026Closing date : November 18, 2026Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationDigital TransformationSaskatchewan, CanadaOpen Date : May 20, 2026Closing date : November 18, 2026
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenDisaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Local Authorities
Financial support for disaster recovery and responseManitoba, CanadaClosing date : October 1, 2026Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationManitoba, CanadaClosing date : October 1, 2026
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpenDiscounts and Rebates (City of Thunder Bay)
Municipal tax and water relief programsThunder Bay, Ontario, CanadaClosing date : July 31, 2026Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,750 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationThunder Bay, Ontario, CanadaClosing date : July 31, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenDRDC Defence Research Partnerships
Collaborative defence research and innovationCanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationCanada
Grant and FundingOpenEarly Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Innovation
Supports innovative early learning and child care projectsCanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsInnovationCanada
Grant and FundingOpenECHO Foundation — Mental health
Supports mental health services for vulnerable individuals in Montreal and TorontoQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationQuebec, Canada
Yukon, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationYukon, Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Funding for medium-sized business projects in YukonYukon, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationYukon, Canada 
Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsInnovationPE, CanadaOpen Date : July 9, 2024
Grant and FundingOpenÉlan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship
Supports cultural entrepreneurship for young Black women in MontrealMontreal, Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenEmerging Opportunities Program
Supports innovation and growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sectorAlberta, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationAlberta, Canada
NB, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsInnovationNB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenEnabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Agri-innovation funding in New BrunswickNB, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationNB, Canada
Tax CreditsOpenEnriched Investment Tax Credit
Rebates for manufacturing and processing exporters in PEIPE, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationPE, CanadaDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
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- PE, CanadaEligible 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationPE, Canada 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenEquity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Organizational Capacity Building Program
Funding for inclusive agricultural capacity buildingNS, CanadaOpen Date : April 1, 2026Closing date : July 31, 2026Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationNS, CanadaOpen Date : April 1, 2026Closing date : July 31, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenEurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
International clean-tech collaborative R&D supportCanadaEligible Funding- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationCanada
Grant and FundingOpenÉvolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
Fosters innovative solutions to workforce skill developmentQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsInnovationQuebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpenFarm Debt Mediation Service
Free mediation service helping insolvent Canadian farmers negotiate debt arrangements with creditorsRegina, WinnipegEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital TransformationRegina, Winnipeg
Grant and FundingOpenFinancial assistance for pilot projects to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in the marine, air and rail sectors
Supports low-emission transport projectsQuebec, CanadaClosing date : December 1, 2027Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationQuebec, CanadaClosing date : December 1, 2027- Grant and FundingOpen
Financial Assistance for Technologies and Equipment Installed on Ships Enabling Shore Power Connection at Berth
Support for shore power technologies on shipsQuebec, CanadaClosing date : December 1, 2027Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital TransformationQuebec, CanadaClosing date : December 1, 2027 
Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- From $50,000 to $50,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationQuebec, Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Food Product Development Assistance
Funding for food product and process developmentCharlo, Charlottetown, PEEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationCharlo, Charlottetown, PE 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenFoodCycler Food Waste Diversion
Subsidized home food waste diversion pilotTerrace Bay, Ontario, CanadaOpen Date : May 1, 2025Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateInnovationTerrace Bay, Ontario, CanadaOpen Date : May 1, 2025
Grant and FundingOpenForest Biomass Program — Modernization stream
Modernizes Ontario's forest sector using underutilized biomass resourcesOntario, CanadaOpen Date : June 1, 2026Closing date : December 1, 2026Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateInnovationOntario, CanadaOpen Date : June 1, 2026Closing date : December 1, 2026- Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growthOntario, CanadaClosing date : November 30, 2026Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 130,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationOntario, CanadaClosing date : November 30, 2026 - Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Supports Ontario forest biomass initiativesOntario, CanadaClosing date : October 15, 2026Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationOntario, CanadaClosing date : October 15, 2026 - Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in OntarioOntario, CanadaOpen Date : June 1, 2026Closing date : December 1, 2026Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationOntario, CanadaOpen Date : June 1, 2026Closing date : December 1, 2026 
Grant and FundingOpenForest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Funding for collaborative forestry projects in OntarioOntario, CanadaOpen Date : March 24, 2026Eligible Funding- From $3,000,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationOntario, CanadaOpen Date : March 24, 2026
Other SupportOpenFrancophone economic development in British Columbia
Francophone business support in British ColumbiaBC, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsInnovationBC, Canada
Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- From $100,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsBusiness BuyoutInnovationQuebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenFunding projects aimed at improving educational success
Support for projects improving educational successQuebec, CanadaClosing date : October 1, 2026Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 49,999 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsInnovationQuebec, CanadaClosing date : October 1, 2026- Tax CreditsOpen
Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Refundable tax credit for job creation in Quebec maritime regionsQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationQuebec, Canada 
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenGearing Up — Student Work Placement Program
Subsidy to hire students for mining jobsCanadaOpen Date : April 1, 2025Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesInnovationCanadaOpen Date : April 1, 2025
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenGenome Funding Opportunities
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BCBC, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,750,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationBC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenGenome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative
Supports precision health genomics projects in CanadaAlberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, CanadaOpen Date : June 1, 2025Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationAlberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, CanadaOpen Date : June 1, 2025
Grant and FundingOpenGenomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projectsOntario, CanadaOpen Date : February 3, 2026Eligible Funding- From $100,000 to $6,000,000
- Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationOntario, CanadaOpen Date : February 3, 2026
CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital TransformationCanada
Grant and FundingOpenGlobal Programmes - Research & Innovation
Research and innovation for risk management solutionsCanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsInnovationCanadaAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingOpenGolf Canada Foundation Heritage Grant Program
Funding for Canadian golf heritage projectsCanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationCanada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenGraduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salariesHalifax, NS, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsInnovationHalifax, NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenGrant financing for ICT research partnerships
Funding for ICT research partnershipsQuebec, CanadaOpen Date : February 3, 2026Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationQuebec, CanadaOpen Date : February 3, 2026
CanadaOpen Date : February 3, 2026Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsInnovationCanadaOpen Date : February 3, 2026
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenHardware Catalyst Initiative
No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companiesOntario, CanadaOpen Date : February 5, 2024Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationOntario, CanadaOpen Date : February 5, 2024
CanadaOpen Date : February 3, 2026Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsInnovationCanadaOpen Date : February 3, 2026
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenHire for Talent
National resources for inclusive hiringNS, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationNS, Canada
Ontario, CanadaOpen Date : February 3, 2026Eligible Funding- From $25,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsInnovationOntario, CanadaOpen Date : February 3, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenHorticulture Diversification Program
Supports horticultural producers to expand and diversify productionPE, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationPE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenID Gatineau — Business Support Fund
Non-repayable financial support for business growth in GatineauGatineau, Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationGatineau, Quebec, Canada- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ID Gatineau — Local Fund
Financing for business growth in GatineauGatineau, Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital TransformationGatineau, Quebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingOpenImpact Canada Challenge Hub
Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problemsCanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationCanada
Grant and FundingOpenInclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit
Funding for innovative projects in Northern CanadaNT, Nunavut, Yukon, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsInnovationNT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenInclusive Women Venture Capital Initiative
Financial support to increase representation of women in the venture capital industryCanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesInnovationCanada- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action
Funding for Indigenous community action in QuébecQuebec, CanadaClosing date : December 31, 2026Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 0.8% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital TransformationQuebec, CanadaClosing date : December 31, 2026 - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Loan Guarantees
Loan guarantee support for Indigenous business projectsQuebec, CanadaClosing date : March 1, 2027Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital TransformationQuebec, CanadaClosing date : March 1, 2027 
Grant and FundingOpenInitiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)
Support for sustainable aviation innovationCanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
- Up to 36% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationCanada
Grant and FundingOpenInnovation and Business Development Fund
Financing for oil and gas projects in NLNL, CanadaOpen Date : July 9, 2024Eligible Funding- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationNL, CanadaOpen Date : July 9, 2024- Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors
Personalized advisory services for innovatorsCanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationCanada - Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors - Indigenous stream
Personalized advisory services for Indigenous innovatorsCanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationCanada - Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
Personalized advisory services for innovators in AlbertaAlberta, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsInnovationAlberta, Canada - Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in BC
Personalized advisory services for innovators in British ColumbiaBC, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsInnovationBC, Canada - Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in MB
Personalized advisory services for innovators in ManitobaManitoba, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsInnovationManitoba, Canada - Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Personalized advisory services for innovators in New BrunswickNB, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationNB, Canada - Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and LabradorNL, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationNL, Canada Find tailored funding for your business
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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Personalized advisory services for innovators in NunavutNunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationNunavut, Canada - Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON
Personalized advisory services for innovators in OntarioOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationOntario, Canada - Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in PEI
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Prince Edward IslandPE, CanadaOpen Date : July 9, 2024Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsInnovationPE, CanadaOpen Date : July 9, 2024 - Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in SK
Personalized advisory services for innovators in SaskatchewanSaskatchewan, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationSaskatchewan, Canada - Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Personalized advisory services for innovators in YukonYukon, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationDigital TransformationYukon, Canada 
Expert AdviceOpenInnovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startupsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsInnovationOntario, Canada
NS, CanadaEligible Funding- Minimum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateInnovationNS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenInnovative Enterprise Program
Funding for robotization, automation, and business process projectsQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 38,000 $
- Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenInnovator Membership Program
Business support for innovative entrepreneursOntario, CanadaOpen Date : May 31, 2023Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationOntario, CanadaOpen Date : May 31, 2023
CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationCanada- Grant and FundingOpen
International Business Tourism Stimulus Fund (FSTAI) — Stream 4 – Supporting Events Held or to Be Held in Quebec
Support for international business events in QuebecQuebec, CanadaClosing date : July 14, 2026Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationQuebec, CanadaClosing date : July 14, 2026 
Grant and FundingOpenINVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Funding for Northern Ontario research capacityOntario, CanadaOpen Date : August 26, 2022Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationOntario, CanadaOpen Date : August 26, 2022- Grant and FundingOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives
Venture capital support for Nova Scotia start-upsNS, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationNS, Canada - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovatorsNS, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationNS, Canada - Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Payroll rebate for Nova Scotia companiesNS, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationNS, Canada 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenInvest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectorsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenInvest Ottawa Accelerator Program
Expert advice for high-growth technology firmsOttawa, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationOttawa, Ontario, Canada- Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationOttawa, Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingOpenIP financing - Women
Supports women in advancing business through intellectual property fundingCanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationCanada
Grant and FundingOpenIris Energy Community Grants Program
Funding for local community-benefit initiativesPrince George, BC, CanadaClosing date : June 30, 2026Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationPrince George, BC, CanadaClosing date : June 30, 2026- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River DistrictsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital TransformationOntario, Canada - Grant and FundingOpen
Lab-to-Market Fund
Accelerates commercialization of new or improved technologiesCanadaOpen Date : February 3, 2026Eligible Funding- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationCanadaOpen Date : February 3, 2026 
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenLarge-Scale Training Projects MFOR-E ($100,000 and more)
Workforce training support for business growthQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesInnovationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenLaunch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern OntarioOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenLaw Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program
Support for doctoral research and public engagementCanadaClosing date : July 31, 2026Eligible Funding- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsInnovationCanadaClosing date : July 31, 2026