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Innovation Grants and Funding in Canada

This directory supports searches for projects that develop, test, demonstrate, or adopt a meaningfully improved product, process, service, or technology. Compare applicant type, problem, maturity, technical uncertainty, project scope, eligible costs, evidence, intellectual property, and timing. Refine by province, industry, research, commercialization, clean technology, digital adoption, productivity, or market development when useful.

2479 programs
  • Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Holland College logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Canada's Smartest Kitchen

    Custom food innovation services
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    PE, Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program

    Loan guarantee for farmers and co-operatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 95% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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  • Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CanNor — IDEANorth

    Northern economic development and infrastructure support
    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
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Canon Canada Inc. logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Canon Canada Donations and Sponsorships

    Support for Canadian charities and organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Fonds RISQ (RISQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Capital lending

    Financing for social economy business capitalization
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Grant and FundingOpen

    Carmand Normand Foundation Support

    Support for charitable projects and tangible resources
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cast & Learn Grants

    Supports parish innovation and community outreach initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $40,000
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Catapult Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Catapult Canada Grants

    Supports youth-serving organizations across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CCC — International Prime Contractor

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CEDC Tourism Development Fund (TDF)

    Funding for tourism projects and events in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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  • adMare Bioinnovations logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Centre for Drug Research and Development

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Yukon University logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen

    Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Yukon, Canada
  • Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CFI — Innovation Fund

    Funds research infrastructure at eligible institutions
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 2, 2027
    Canada
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  • Baxter logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Charitable donations and scholarships

    Support for healthcare, community, and innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Halton Region (HATCH) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Child Care Service Management Agreement

    Support for child care service management agreements
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award 2025

    Mentored transition to independent health research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 660,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • CIM Foundation (CIMF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    CIM Student Chapters

    Support for CIM student chapter educational activities
    Eligible Funding
    From $200 to $800
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Ville de Lévis logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network

    Quebec supports entrepreneurs with unified regional business services
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Levis, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Pickering logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    City of Pickering — Community Grants

    Funding for community-focused local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Pickering, Ontario, Canada
  • Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CKCA Funding Programs

    Supports arts and culture projects in Columbia Basin
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Canadian Space Agency (CSA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Class Grant and Contribution Program

    Space science and technology support program
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Canada
  • Bioenterprise Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Clean Agri-Tech Accelerator (CATA) Program

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Innovation Canada logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    Clean Growth Hub

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Clean Growth Innovation Fund

    Funding for innovative low-carbon energy projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation (MCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Climate focus area

    Support for climate solutions in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    Cognitive Performance Enhancement

    Support for cognitive capability demonstrations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Collaborative Mortgage Model

    Supports a collaborative homeownership financing pilot
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,574,225 $
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Canada
  • Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Collaborative research and development projects

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 19, 2024
    Canada
  • Township of King logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Assistance Program (CAP)

    Fee assistance for recreation participation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Community Bond Subscription Fund

    Support for community bond financing
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Community Climate Adaptation Fund

    Supports community-based climate adaptation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $30,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • City of Fredericton logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Funding Grants

    Supports Fredericton nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Fredericton, NB, Canada
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  • Municipality of Central Elgin logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Grant and Sponsorship Program

    Funding for community-focused local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    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 Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Rideau Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Community Improvement Plan for Villages

    Funding for village property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • NT NEIHR (NEIHR) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Project Fund

    Funding for Indigenous health research projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    NT, Canada
  • Region of Durham logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Community Social Investment Program (CSIP)

    Funding for Durham non-profit community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Tourism Destination Development Fund

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Yukon, Canada
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Competitiveness Consulting Rebate

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 27, 2022
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Future Generations Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Continuing Their Journey (CTJ) Program

    Funding for healing and remembrance projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

    Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted)

    Support for small-scale natural resources research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
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  • OpenText logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Corporate Giving Program

    Corporate citizenship and positive change
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
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  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business

    Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
    Eligible 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 projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Communications Research Centre Canada logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    CRC Office of Business Development

    Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Creative Justice

    Arts funding for youth justice projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD)

    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
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • CSPG Foundation (CSPG) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CSPG Foundation — General Funding

    Supports petroleum geoscience education in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cultural Animation Support Fund

    Funding for local cultural initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada