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
1131 opportunities available

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Innovation GuelphResources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Space Technology Development Program
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)Funding for space R&D
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Other SupportOpen
CCC — International Prime Contractor
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)Help Canadian businesses win more government business abroad
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Big Future Innovation Grant
Credit Unions of AlbertaAlberta innovation grants for eligible small businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Intrapreneurship program
Venture for CanadaFellowship program offering paid work experience to diverse students
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
CMF — Prototyping Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)Early-stage product prototyping funding for Canadian digital projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)$25,000 grants for ethnocultural immigrant entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Loan guarantee for farmers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Government of OntarioFunding for Ontario's forest sector innovation and productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.Supports innovative multidisciplinary ALS research teams
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Pierre Péladeau Scholarships
AsterXFunding and support for innovative university student entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Tax Holiday for Foreign Experts
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Tax holiday for foreign expert salaries in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
ventureLABFunding for agri-tech and cleantech solutions in York Region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Reshaping Energy Systems
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)Money to strengthen energy systems in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador research and development tax credit
Government of Newfoundland and LabradorProvides a refundable tax credit for eligible R&D in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Government of Newfoundland and LabradorSupports Newfoundland and Labrador businesses to innovate and expand markets
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

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)One-time funding for innovative manufacturing to accelerate multi-unit housing construction
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
Support Policy For Businesses
City of Trois-RivièresGrants for business expansion and start-up projects
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Ontario GenomicsGenomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projects
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $6,000,000
- Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Canada-UK collaborative R&D projects for commercialization potential
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program
Startup CanadaEmpowering underserved Canadian entrepreneurs with resources and support
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network
Ville de LévisQuebec supports entrepreneurs with unified regional business services
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Efficiency Nova ScotiaSupports energy efficiency and innovation in Nova Scotia fisheries
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Agri-food Funding
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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Grant and FundingOpen
Impact Canada Challenge Hub
Impact CanadaFinancing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Training and Career Support Program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Supports training and career development in Canadian health research
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund
Carolyn Sifton Foundation IncorporatedSupports community-led youth and family innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Manufacturing & Processing Investment Tax Credit Saskatchewan
Government of SaskatchewanTax credit for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

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
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

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Horticulture Diversification Program
Government of Prince Edward IslandSupports horticultural producers to expand and diversify production
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Springboard for innovation
Federation of Private Educational Institutions (FEEP)Funding for innovative pedagogy and student support projects in member schools
Eligible Funding
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Government of Nova ScotiaEarly 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

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Government of AlbertaWage subsidy for an R&D associate in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 105,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Government of OntarioSupports agri-food sector resilience and workforce development in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Indigenous Languages Component
Canadian HeritageFunding to maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
Genome Funding Opportunities
Genome British ColumbiaGenomics research funding competitions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Money to develop or improve agricultural technology
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Fund
Government of British ColumbiaGrant for British Columbia digital media or software productions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit
Canadian HeritageFunding for projects in the book industry
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 5 – Support for knowledge transfer and dissemination
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Promotes knowledge transfer and adoption in the biofood sector
Eligible Funding
- From $8,000 to $143,750
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program
Innovation Initiatives Ontario NorthMoney for innovation and commercialization enhancement
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Motorola Solutions Foundation
Motorola FoundationSupports first responders and STEM education initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Yukon UniversityTraining and research for Yukon's mining industry
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)
Québec Research FundSupports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
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

Expert AdviceOpen
MaRS Momentum
MaRS Discovery DistrictSupport for high-growth science and technology companies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Wholesale trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Mining Research and Innovation Support Program
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)Supports mining R&D and innovation in Quebec industry
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 1
Government of YukonFunding for small business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Government of OntarioLoans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
ventureLABFunding for non-profit organizations in York Region
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Information and cultural industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Factory — Support for Startups
Innovation FactorySupport for innovative startups
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Advance international R&D in manufacturing through SMART Eureka Cluster
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Expert AdviceOpen
MEDTEQ+ — Innovation Acceleration Program (IAM)
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du QuébecPersonalized coaching for Canadian medtech SMEs to commercialize innovations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of AlbertaFree advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
PEI - Export Trade Assistance
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
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

Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Supports FEED studies advancing Canadian carbon capture technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingArchived
Infrastructure de recherche et développement
Quebec CitySupport for businesses investing in R&D infrastructure
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Expert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
adMare BioinnovationsSupport for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — Accord
innovÉÉFunding collaborative research and innovation in Quebec sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $350,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Drilling Technology Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)Funding for innovative drilling technology projects advancing emissions reduction
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $8,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Startup Zone Accelerator Program
Startup ZoneTraining to help you build your PEI start-up
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)Funding innovative technologies for Alberta's industrial transformation
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $15,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Promotes innovation to prevent vehicle theft in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP)
Government of AlbertaSupports collaborative projects for sustainable rangeland management in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)
Government of AlbertaSR&ED tax credit for SMEs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm
Alberta InnovatesSupports Alberta SMEs to commercialize innovative agri-tech solutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Community Economic Development Fund
Government of Nova ScotiaFunding for sectors and communities to become more competitive
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Bee BC Program
Government of British ColumbiaFinancial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of SaskatchewanR&D tax credit for corporations in Saskatchewan
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funding for Saskatchewan agri-business efficiency and expansion projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Other SupportClosed
Circular Initiatives Awards
Circular QuébecRecognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
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Grant and FundingClosed
CFIN NextGen Food Innovators
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)Funds student ventures in food technology innovation development
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products
Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)Support for agriculture and food producers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for cellulosic ethanol production in Quebec
Revenu QuébecSupports eligible Quebec companies producing cellulosic ethanol
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada — Inclusive industrial protective headwear
National Research Council Canada (NRC)The PSPC Inclusive Industrial Protective Headwear Innovation Challenge.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Opportunities Program
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Supports innovation and growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Revenu QuébecTax incentive supporting eligible pyrolytic oil production in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
DRDC Defence Research Partnerships
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)Collaborate on defence research
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
Government of SaskatchewanTax credit for investors in Saskatchewan mineral exploration
Eligible Funding
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
NRCAN — Mining Decarbonization Demonstration
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Mining sector decarbonization technology demonstration funding opportunity
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program
Canadian HeritageCanada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program provides financial coverage
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Carbon Capture Kickstart
Government of AlbertaFunding pre-construction studies for industrial carbon capture projects in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)Supports Alberta SMEs collaborating with post-secondary researchers for innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Xecs supports collaborative R&D in electronic components and systems
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) - Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Supports economic diversification and business development in targeted regions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Government of OntarioOntario supports sustainable forest biomass utilization and innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program
City of OttawaSupports rural projects safeguarding Ottawa’s surface and groundwater quality
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du QuébecFunding 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

Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Government of OntarioMoney to establish and enhance research capacity
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
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Northern REACHE Program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)Money for clean energy projects in the territories
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Accompaniment and technical support for Québec forestry companies (MASTE)
Gouvernement du QuébecProvides financial support to Quebec forest companies for hiring external specialists to enhance their operations.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund
ID GatineauNon-repayable financial support for business growth in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation

Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Aerospace Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Collaborate on aerospace R&D
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding to implement innovative technologies in P.E.I. agriculture and agri-food
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advancing Canada’s Engagement in Horizon Europe
MitacsSupports Canadian researchers and SMEs in European R&D collaborations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component B
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Support for climate change research in Quebec's bio-food sector
Eligible Funding
- From $57,142 to $330,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
