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

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PSO – Organic food
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PSO – Support for R&D Organizations – 33rd, 34th and 35th Calls for Projects 2026–2027
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for metal transformation R&D projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 23, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 23, 2026
Other SupportOpen
Quebec Business Women's Award
Quebec Business Women's Network (RFAQ)
Honoring outstanding women entrepreneurs and leaders in Quebec business
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports regional economic development and diversification in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice
Québec International
Business advice and support in Québec City
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
Québec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ)
Funding support for health research and student training in Québec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ)
Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for veterinary services and animal health
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 15, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $150,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 15, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Grant and FundingOpen
RDAR — Producer Research and Evaluation Program (PREP)
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)
On-farm research for Alberta producers
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Money to support business growth in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Defence-focused repayable support for B.C. businesses
BC, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Development Fund — Regional Development Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Funding for regional development in Newfoundland and Labrador
NL, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NL, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for business growth and innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : November 1, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : November 1, 2023
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Quantum commercialization support in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Alberta Innovates
Funds clean energy technologies for Alberta’s low‑carbon electricity transition
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b)
Government of Québec
Funding for collaborative research and innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $9,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Expert AdviceOpen
Ressources Entreprises
Ressources Entreprises
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Eastern Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Riipen — Future Path
Riipen
Connects employers with subsidized student project support
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Rio Tinto Aluminum Canada Fund
RioTinto Alcan
Support for community social and environmental initiatives
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Youth Strategy Fund
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Youth financing for business projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII)
Government of Saskatchewan
Transferable credits for critical minerals innovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2029
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2029
Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Saskatchewan
Funding for agri-food manufacturing improvements
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : October 31, 2027
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $750,000
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : October 31, 2027
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Reduction
Government of Saskatchewan, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Ministry of Finance (SK)
Income tax reduction for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources
Tax credit for Saskatchewan mineral exploration investments
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)
Government of Saskatchewan
Supports oil and gas innovation projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : July 8, 2019
Closing date : March 31, 2029
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : July 8, 2019
Closing date : March 31, 2029
Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Product Development Program (PDP)
Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for Saskatchewan value-added agri-food innovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of Saskatchewan, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
R&D tax credit for Saskatchewan corporations
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
SaskTel Max Equity Fund
Creative Saskatchewan
Equity investment for Saskatchewan audiovisual productions
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : June 2, 2026
Closing date : July 16, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : June 2, 2026
Closing date : July 16, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Funding for Nova Scotia seafood businesses
NS, Canada
Closing date : July 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NS, Canada
Closing date : July 30, 2026
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program – Product Development and Technical Support
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood companies in product development and safety
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program – Quality and Food Safety
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood companies in quality and food safety projects
NS, Canada
Closing date : July 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Closing date : July 30, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Sector Development Partnership Grants
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Funding for Indigenous screen sector capacity building
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Secure Transatlantic Quantum Communications demonstration
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Support for secure quantum communications demonstration
Canada
Closing date : June 25, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Closing date : June 25, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Seeding Food Innovation Grants
Weston Foods
Funding for sustainable food innovation research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Senior Care Micro Grant
Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation
Funding for senior care and healthy aging projects
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
SFU Climate Innovation Catalyst Grant
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
Funding for community-centred climate research
BC, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
SFU VentureLabs
Simon Fraser University VentureLabs
IP education, mentorship and funding for startups
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SIF — Business Innovation and Growth projects
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding for business innovation and growth projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Signature innovation – A Territory Close to its Nature
MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
Support for innovative nature-based local projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board (NB)
Tax credit to drive New Brunswick business investment
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Social Innovation Research Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Support for socially innovative research with community impact
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Solid State 2026 Co-op Applications
Solid State Community Industries (SSCI)
Development support for B.C. co-ops
BC, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Sound Recording Grant
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for commercial sound recording projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : June 17, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : June 17, 2026
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII)
Community Futures Eastern Ontario (CFEO)
Financing for innovative SMEs in Southern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $150,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business Project Grants
Government of Ontario
Grants to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 26, 2026
Closing date : September 23, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 26, 2026
Closing date : September 23, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Space Technology Development Program
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Funding for space technology development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Speaker Series Assistance Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for Nova Scotia agricultural associations
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Springboard for innovation
Federation of Private Educational Institutions (FEEP)
Funding for innovative pedagogy and student support projects in member schools
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Staff Education Fund
Sechelt Hospital Foundation (SHF)
Funding for staff healthcare education and development
BC, Canada
Closing date : August 25, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : August 25, 2026
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Expert AdviceOpen
Standards Council of Canada
Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
Canadian standards and accreditation support
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program
Startup Canada
Supporting underserved Canadian entrepreneurs with funding
Canada
Open Date : March 9, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Canada
Open Date : March 9, 2026
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Startup Zone Accelerator Program
Startup Zone
Training to help you build your PEI start-up
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
STDP AO 10.1 Space R&D – Advanced technologies
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Funding for advanced space technology R&D
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
STDP AO 10.2 Space R&D – Small Businesses
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Space R&D funding for small Canadian businesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
STDP AO 10.3 Space R&D – Next wave of technologies
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Space technology R&D funding for Canadian organizations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Improvement Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Financial support to improve PEI businesses
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Strategic Projects
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D collaboration funding
Canada
Closing date : October 8, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Closing date : October 8, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Strengthening ties between Québec and La Francophonie
Government of Québec
Support for Quebec–Francophonie partnership projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Studies Support Program
Fondation Jeunesse des Laurentides
Support for young people continuing their studies
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : June 8, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : June 8, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Support for organizations - health - education - social
La Fondation Choquette-Legault
Funding for Quebec social impact initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 11, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 11, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for Translation and Interpretation Program
Government of New Brunswick, Executive Council Office
Financial assistance for translation in New Brunswick
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support Policy For Businesses
City of Trois-Rivières
Funding for business expansion and establishment projects
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support to Sports Participation Grant Program
Government of Canada
Funding for CAF sports participation costs
Canada
Open Date : March 9, 2026
Closing date : February 28, 2027
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : March 9, 2026
Closing date : February 28, 2027
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiative Connection Grants
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Funding for sustainable agriculture knowledge mobilization
Canada
Closing date : August 4, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Closing date : August 4, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for agri-food sustainability in New Brunswick
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Economy Program
Trois-Rivières Sustainable Foundation (F3RDD)
Funding for sustainable local sustainability projects
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $80,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $100,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
CCTT Network - Synchronex
Innovation support across Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for a new financial services corporation
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for eligible financial services companies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Fashion design
Revenu Québec, Government of Québec
Payroll tax credit for eligible internal design activities
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 24% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit to support the print media
Revenu Québec, Investissement Québec (IQ)
Refundable tax support for written news media
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 26,250 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Technology Access Centres (TAC)
Tech-Access Canada (TAC)
Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Quebec City
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 13, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 13, 2023
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Other SupportOpen
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Global Talent Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Fast access to highly skilled foreign workers
Canada
Open Date : February 18, 2021
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Open Date : February 18, 2021
Grant and FundingOpen
The Healing Fund
The United Church of Canada Foundation (UCCF), Shining Waters Regional Council (SWRC)
Supports Indigenous healing and cultural projects
Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Health Research Grants
PSI Foundation (PSI)
Physician-led health research funding in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians
PSI Foundation (PSI)
Supports community physician research to improve care
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - New Investigator Grants
PSI Foundation (PSI)
Funding for early-career physician researchers
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Resident Research Grants
PSI Foundation (PSI)
Resident-led health research funding for Ontario residents
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
The prices
Prim (PRIM)
Support for independent media creation and post-production
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Foundation - Vital Signs Grants
Toronto Foundation (TF)
Capacity-building support for Toronto nonprofits
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Total Development Fund
Government of New Brunswick
Supports strategic development and competitiveness
Fredericton, NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Fredericton, NB, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Business Development Fund (TBDF)
Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO), Filaction
Tourism Enterprise Development Fund enhances tourism offerings and activities
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 26, 2024
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $500,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 26, 2024
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Market Readiness Subsidy Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
Money for Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism service industry
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Baie-James
Funding for tourism consulting projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Trans-Atlantic Platform 2026 - Preparing for Tomorrow
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Supports transnational research collaboration
Canada
Closing date : July 8, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Closing date : July 8, 2026
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs
City of Vancouver
Bursaries for professional development workshops for Vancouver non-profits
Vancouver, BC, 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
Human ResourcesInnovation
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program
ventureLAB
Capital support for hardtech and deeptech startups
Markham, Ontario, Canada
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
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Government of Ontario, VERGE Capital
Loans for impact-driven ventures in Southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Victims Fund
Department of Justice Canada (JUS)
Supports access to justice and services for crime victims
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for Toronto visual and media arts projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : August 4, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : August 4, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Visual Artists Program: Creation
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Support for visual artists creating new work
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Water Incubation Program
2 Degrés
Water startup incubation in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Wine and Grape Industry Development Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for Nova Scotia wine and grape businesses
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Expert AdviceOpen
WTC Toronto — Growth Development Program
World Trade Centre Toronto
Leadership program for AI transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Xecs — General Collaborative RD&I Funding
Xecs (XECS)
Collaborative RD&I funding for ECS projects
Canada
Open Date : June 2, 2026
Closing date : January 21, 2027
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Open Date : June 2, 2026
Closing date : January 21, 2027
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Yukon bids&tenders
Government of Yukon, Department of Highways and Public Works
Platform for Yukon government bid opportunities
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Government of Yukon, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for Yukon manufacturing profits
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : July 1, 1999
Eligible Funding
- Up to 9.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : July 1, 1999

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