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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.

2485 programs
  • City of Barrie logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Exemption from Planning Application Fees Program

    Financial support for affordable housing projects in Barrie
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Farm Debt Mediation Service

    Free mediation service helping insolvent Canadian farmers negotiate debt arrangements with creditors
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    FAST-Trac Award

    Funding for translational Angelman syndrome research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
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  • Federation CJA logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Federation CJA Grants and Funding Opportunities

    Funding opportunities for Montreal’s Jewish community
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 24, 2025 · Closing date : October 16, 2026
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • National Film Board of Canada (NFB) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Filmmaker Assistance Program (FAP)

    Post-production support for independent Canadian filmmakers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Montreal, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Financing of Refundable Tax Credits

    Tax credit advance loan in Quebec
    Eligible 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 projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Atom Studio logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    First Nations and Métis Sponsorships

    Funding for Indigenous community events
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Fiera Capital Foundation logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Flow Capital — General Funding

    Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000,000 to $10,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Eye Disease Foundation (FMO) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    FMO - Research funding

    Supports eye and vision research projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
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  • CDE of the Laurentians (CDE) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat de la municipalité de Lac-Supérieur

    Local business support for growth and job creation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Lac-Superieur, Quebec, Canada
  • Fonds RISQ (RISQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Fonds L’ampli

    Financing tool for community matching capital
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)

    Supports scaling BC food processors for productivity and growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 26, 2023
    BC, Canada
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  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Food Ventures Program

    Supports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    NS, Canada
  • Township of Terrace Bay logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    FoodCycler Food Waste Diversion

    Subsidized home food waste diversion pilot
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 1, 2025
    Terrace Bay, Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program

    Strategic funding for Ontario forest sector projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Framework for Financial Operating Support to Organizations

    Operating support for eligible community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $ · Up to 2% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
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  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    France and South Korea call for projects 2026

    International R&D cooperation for innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $3,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Canada
  • Quebec Heritage Foundation logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    France-Gagnon-Pratte Scholarship

    Scholarship for heritage research students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Funding Guide

    Funding for rural development and business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces

    Refundable tax credit for maritime job creation
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Genome British Columbia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Genome Funding Opportunities

    Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Genome Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative

    Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    GeoConnections Program (Voted)

    Supports innovative geospatial data initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    George Roberts Community Grant Program

    Community funding for culture and well-being initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    NL, Canada
  • Gilead Sciences, Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Gilead Canada Grants Program

    Funding for innovative health projects in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • Cisco logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Global Impact Cash Grants

    Tech-enabled social impact funding for nonprofits
    Eligible 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 projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Global Partnerships Initiative

    Supports international critical minerals collaboration
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • GoodLife Kids Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    GoodLife Kids Foundation - MOVE Program

    Free fitness program for youth with disabilities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Alberta, NS, Ontario, Canada
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  • Robin Hood Foundation (RF) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Grant Readiness and Insights Training (GRIT)

    Invite-only training for NYC nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • R. Howard Webster Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Grants to organizations

    Funding for arts, education and community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
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  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Growth Community Improvement Plan

    Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Guitares Pour Vets Canada (VETS) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Guitares pour vétérans

    Music learning support for veterans and service members
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Hardware Catalyst Initiative

    No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 5, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
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  • The Sabrina & Camillo D'Alesio Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Healing with a Smile

    Supports complementary therapies for sick children
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Health Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Health Care Policy and Strategies Program

    Funding for health care system improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Healthy Communities Development Support Fund (HCDSF)

    Funding for community health and development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Vancouver Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Indigenous Partnership Program

    Supports collaborative reconciliation projects with Indigenous communities in heritage
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada
  • NWT Arts Council (NWT) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Hide and Fur Program

    Affordable hide and fur for NWT artists
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    NT, Canada
  • Jericho Foundation logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Holistic Scholarship Program

    Holistic support for students in Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
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  • Grant and FundingOpen

    HRJ Consulting Grants

    Flexible funding for aligned nonprofit initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Grant and FundingOpen

    HRJ Medical Research RFP

    Supports Canadian medical research in complex care
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada