Updated June 2026

Innovation Grants in Canada for 2026

Discover innovation grants in Canada to fund your business's innovative projects in 2026. Find the best grant program

2267 programs available

Grant and FundingOpen
Life Sciences Innovation Fund
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Money for human health related solutions
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 26, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 26, 2023
Grant and FundingOpen
Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)
Government of Ontario
Supports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Support for PEI beekeeping expansion
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Provincial Abattoir
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Supports PEI livestock productivity and sustainability
PE, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PE, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
LMS Foundation — Student Scholarships and STEM Awards
LMS Foundation (LMS)
Student recognition for perseverance and STEM
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 21, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 21, 2026
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Financing for Red River Métis women entrepreneurs
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2022
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program
Manitoba Finance
Funding for food safety and traceability improvements
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : April 23, 2026
Closing date : July 16, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : April 23, 2026
Closing date : July 16, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Mineral Development Fund
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MMDF)
Funding for mineral development projects in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : August 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : August 3, 2026
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Government of Manitoba, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Wage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba research and development tax credit
Government of Manitoba
Manitoba tax credit for eligible R&D
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15.000001% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manufacturing & Processing Investment Tax Credit Saskatchewan
Government of Saskatchewan, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 1 – Financial support for research, transfer and dissemination organizations
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Government of Québec
Supports biofood innovation and research capacity
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2028
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,500,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2028
Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 3 – Business innovation in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Government of Québec
Supports fisheries and aquaculture innovation in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2028
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $210,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2028
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Marine biotechnology innovation support center
Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 29, 2020
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 29, 2020
Grant and FundingOpen
Market Development and Access
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for emerging market opportunities in New Brunswick agriculture
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NB, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Market Validation Training Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC (NVBC)
Free online training for early-stage startups
BC, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Expert AdviceOpen
MaRS Growth Acceleration Program
MaRS Discovery District
Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MaRS Momentum
MaRS Discovery District
Strategic support for scaling high-growth companies
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Grant and FundingOpen
McCall MacBain Scholarships
McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill (MMS)
Fully funded graduate studies at McGill
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : August 19, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : August 19, 2026
Expert AdviceOpen
MEDTEQ+ — Innovation Acceleration Program (IAM)
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Personalized coaching for Canadian medtech SMEs to commercialize innovations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Metcalf Foundation - Innovation Fellowship
The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation
Supports innovative research and systemic thinking
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund
The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation
Supports experimentation for performing arts organizations
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program
MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC)
Financial support for businesses in Blainville
Blainville, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Blainville, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir
MRC Deux-Montagnes
Youth business financing with personalized support
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for business start-up and succession
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for social economy business projects
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Nouvelle-Beauce entrepreneurial web
MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce (MRC), Développement économique Nouvelle-Beauce (DENB)
Networking and support for young businesses
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,500 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Multi-Species Research and Development Fund
Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
Non-repayable support for aquaculture R&D
NL, Canada
Open Date : September 29, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NL, Canada
Open Date : September 29, 2023
Grant and FundingOpen
Music Industry Initiatives
Creative BC
Supports B.C. music industry development
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 25, 2026
Closing date : October 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $60,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 25, 2026
Closing date : October 30, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
N.B. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for Indigenous agricultural businesses in NB
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
NBIF Innovation Voucher
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
NB, Canada
Open Date : August 9, 2023
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $80,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NB, Canada
Open Date : August 9, 2023
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
NBIF Startup Investment Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Pre-seed investment for New Brunswick startups
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology
Supports Newfoundland and Labrador businesses to innovate and expand markets
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
NL, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador research and development tax credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Government of Canada, Newfoundland & Labrador
Provides a refundable tax credit for eligible R&D in Newfoundland and Labrador
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Food Businesses
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Support for northern food and agriculture businesses
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Northern Ontario Angels
Northern Ontario Angels (NOA)
Northern Ontario investor and entrepreneur network
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern REACHE Program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Funding for northern clean energy projects
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Grants
The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF)
Funding for innovative community programs
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund
Community Housing Transformation Centre
Funding for Black-led housing organizations in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Refundable corporate tax credit for qualifying Nova Scotia investments
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000,000 to $100,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for innovative Nova Scotia corporations
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $112,500
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Large-scale wind tunnel testing facility
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative R&D in quantum and photonics
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aerospace Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Aerospace R&D support for industry and partners
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Real-life testing support for housing innovations
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Photonic device fabrication services
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cell culture scale-up for biologics and vaccines
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
AI and data analytics support for organizations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Developing innovative biologics through clinical trials
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
NRC — Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy facility in Charlottetown
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Indoor environment testing research facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Indoor environment testing for new technologies
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Advanced laser manufacturing and surface technology support
London, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
London, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Automotive manufacturing innovation space in London
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Medical device facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for medical device innovation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Metrology Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Metrology services for research and industry
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Applied research for printable electronics solutions
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Acoustic testing for full-scale aerospace components
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NRCAN — National Energy Systems Modelling
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supporting national energy systems modelling for emission reductions
Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2029
Eligible Funding
- From $300,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2029
Expert AdviceOpen
NUMERIA program
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 31, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 31, 2023
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Funding for Ontario music creation and presentation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Partnerships for Canadian health technologies
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Funding for Quebec SMEs promoting official languages
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : November 2, 2020
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : November 2, 2020
Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports economic growth in official language minority communities
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : November 2, 2020
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : November 2, 2020
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refundable tax credit for Ontario research contracts
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program
Ontario Creates
Supports industry research for Ontario creative sectors
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : August 11, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : August 11, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Forest Biomass Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario forest biomass projects
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 0.8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ontario Music Investment Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario music business growth
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 10, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $125,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 10, 2026
Other SupportOpen
Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser
Government of Ontario
Free legal help for Ontario employers
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Government of Ontario
Supports Ontario businesses to strengthen supply chains and expand markets
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Scale a proven community project for families
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 7, 2026
Closing date : June 17, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 7, 2026
Closing date : June 17, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Family Innovations Test Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Family-led innovation funding for Ontario groups
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 7, 2026
Closing date : June 17, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 7, 2026
Closing date : June 17, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding for youth-led projects testing new ideas
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 7, 2026
Closing date : June 17, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 7, 2026
Closing date : June 17, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Other Initiatives Program (OIP)
Government of Alberta, Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Supports urgent, community-focused projects benefiting the public interest
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for mobility technology development
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : June 22, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 33.333336% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : June 22, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 6, 2022
Eligible Funding
- From $35,000 to $70,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 6, 2022
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for automotive mobility internships
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 4, 2022
Eligible Funding
- From $30,000 to $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 4, 2022
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Peak Rebate Program
NB Power, Save Energy NB
Business incentive for reducing energy use during winter peaks
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PEI - Export Trade Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 75% 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 FundingOpen
PISAQ – Stream 2
Government of Québec
Support for veterinary expertise development
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 15, 2027
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 15, 2027
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
PISAQ – Stream 4
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Government of Québec
Supports better animal health practices
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Social Initiatives
PME MTL (PME)
Supports Montreal social economy projects from planning to growth
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports PEI potato sector modernization and diversification
PE, Canada
Open Date : April 2, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
PE, Canada
Open Date : April 2, 2022
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP)
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Support for poultry and egg farm investments
Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2030
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2030
Grant and FundingOpen
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) — Stream 1
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for poultry and egg farm investments
Canada
Open Date : July 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2030
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 112,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Open Date : July 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2030
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Prairie Agtech Validation Program
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Support for innovation ecosystems in the Prairies
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Pre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program
Government of Canada
Supports food safety and traceability improvements
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : April 23, 2026
Closing date : July 16, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : April 23, 2026
Closing date : July 16, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Première Ovation - Theatre
Quebec City
Support for theatre creation and production
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building
Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
Supporting collaborative plant protein sector projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada

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