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Innovation Grants and Funding in Canada

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

2479 programs
  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Reconciliation Program (IRP)

    Funding for Indigenous collaboration on defence issues
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    Industrial Research Chair Program

    Funding for industrial research chairs in Northern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • INSAT logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)

    Support for sustainable aviation innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $ · Up to 36% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Energir logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovation

    Innovative solutions for natural gas efficiency
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fonds RISQ (RISQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy

    Revenue-based financing for social economy growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • 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
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Innovation Guelph logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program

    Accelerator for women- and nonbinary-led scale-ups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,600 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovation Rebate Program

    Funding for Nova Scotia SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    From $350,000 to $3,750,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Innovation Seed Grant

    Seed funding for innovative Angelman syndrome research
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovative Enterprise Program

    Funding for robotization, automation, and business process projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 38,000 $ · Up to 95% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    InnovÉÉ Member Grant for Horizon Europe

    Support for international research collaboration
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Toyota Mobility Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    InoveMob Challenge

    Innovative mobility solutions for Brazilian cities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Integrated Training Program

    Competency-based training for employment
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Venture for Canada (VFC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Intrapreneurship program

    Paid talent for innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,320 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Invest Nova Scotia — Investment

    Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate

    Performance-based support for growing Nova Scotia companies
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Invest Ontario logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)

    Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
    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
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • WeBC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Investor Speak™ Program

    Investor Q&A training for women founders
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,900 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Innovation asset collective (IAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    IP financing - Women

    Supports women in advancing business through intellectual property funding
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund

    Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Kurling for Kids (K4K) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign

    Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitals
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Lab-to-Market Fund

    Accelerates commercialization of new or improved technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 33% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Canada
  • CDE of the Laurentians (CDE) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Labelle Entrepreneurship Support Fund

    Funding for business projects in Labelle
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Labelle, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Launch Lab logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)

    Subsidized advisory support for businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    LCC Fellowship Program

    One-year research fellowship for recent law graduates
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Innovation and Development Manicouagan logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM)

    Support for cultural projects in Manicouagan
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • E.W.R. Steacie Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Le prix Steacie

    Annual award for young Canadian scientists
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Leisure Access (fee assistance)

    Fee assistance for local recreation programs
    Eligible Funding
    From $400 to $400
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
  • County of Brant logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Leisure Involvement for Everyone (LIFE) program

    Financial support for local recreation participation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Link North logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Link North - BOOST Funding

    Funding for business launch and growth support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
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  • Gordon Food Service logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Local Food Investment Fund

    Supports Ontario local food and agriculture projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Quebec Foundation for the Blind (FAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Loisirs jeunesse

    Adapted youth sports and recreation activities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Montreal City Mission logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Maa'n - ensemble

    Support for newcomer integration through community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MAC — Artists in Schools

    Arts experiences for Manitoba students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MAC — Create

    Support for artistic creation and development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    MAC — Strengthen

    Support for arts organizations to strengthen capacity
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Main Film logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Main Film - Prize

    Film prizes and in-kind support for selected projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $200 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • City of Markham logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Main Street Unionville Public Art Competition

    Public art competition for professional artists
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Markham, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    MaRS Growth Acceleration Program

    Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs

    Startup support through mentorship and acceleration
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Breast Cancer Support Fund (BCSF) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Meal Support Program

    No-cost meal support for breast cancer patients
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH

    Funding for innovative women’s health technology projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    MEDTEQ+ — Innovation Acceleration Program (IAM)

    Personalized coaching for Canadian medtech SMEs to commercialize innovations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Main Film logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Membres actif·ve·s | film principal

    Membership program for filmmakers and artists
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Food Banks Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Menstrual Equity Fund

    Supports menstrual equity across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Metcalf Foundation - Innovation Fellowship

    Supports critical thinkers on systemic issues
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada