Updated May 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

2078 programs available

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
INOVAIT Pilot Fund
INOVAIT Canada
Collaborative AI-driven image-guided therapy funding
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $150,000
- Up to 33.329998% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Iris Energy (IREN)
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2025 Community Grant Program
Municipality of Trent Hills
Funding for local community projects in Port Hope
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Government of Canada
Loan guarantee for farmers
Canada
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
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports innovative homebuilding in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)
Government of Saskatchewan
Supports oil and gas innovation projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
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
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax Holiday for Foreign Experts
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Government of Québec
Tax holiday for foreign expert salaries in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund
Government of Alberta Health, Research and Innovation Branch, Alberta Health Services (AHS), Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Supports cancer prevention and screening initiatives
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Reach program
Health Research BC (HRBC)
Supports health research knowledge translation
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative
Government of Ontario
Funding for inclusive agri-food worker communities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals Training and Capacity Building – Northern Region 2024-2027
Government of Canada
Funding for northern training and capacity building
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovator Membership Program
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Business support for innovative entrepreneurs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Québec-Corée : Robotique intelligente et IA avancée
innovÉÉ
Funding for Québec–Korea robotics and AI projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations
Regional Municipal Council of Sept-Rivières
Funding to advance women’s role in peace operations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays
Gaspésie Tourism
Financial support for tourism marketing projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°
Aéro Montreal
Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter
City of Richmond Hill
Funding for youth sports and recreation participation
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Downtown Hamilton Creative Placemaking Grant
City of Hamilton
Temporary creative projects in Downtown Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $15,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MaRS Momentum
Government of Canada, MaRS Discovery District
Strategic support for scaling high-growth companies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International collaborative R&D for advanced manufacturing
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Accompaniment and technical support for Québec forestry companies (MASTE)
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)
Technical support for Québec forestry companies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Discounts and Rebates (City of Thunder Bay)
City of Thunder Bay
Municipal tax and water relief programs
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,750 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
BC Tech Growth Programs
BC Tech Association
Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Signature innovation – A Territory Close to its Nature
MRC de Maskinongé
Support for innovative nature-based local projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Acoustic testing for full-scale aerospace components
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Global call for research concept notes: climate-smart livestock systems
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Funding for climate-smart livestock research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Discovery Research Grants
MS Canada
Supports MS-focused research aligned with strategic priorities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-Ontario Early Learning and Child Care Agreement – 2021 to 2025
Government of Canada
Funding for Ontario early learning and child care
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $146,740,842 to $211,290,190
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for technology-focused networking events
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development
Kingston Arts Council (KAC), Government of Ontario
Support for emerging visual artists' growth
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $4,000 to $4,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Awards Program
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Juried awards for New Brunswick artists and craftspeople
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec
Grants for growth and innovation in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Product Development Partnership Program
Government of Yukon, Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture
Funds for Yukon tourism industry projects
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Skills Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund
Regional Municipal Council of Sept-Rivières
Skills funding for youth employment and TVET
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 49,500,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Edge Fund
City of Edmonton
Supports Edmonton businesses to start, scale, and innovate
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $75,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
NGen — Cluster Building Project
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing clusters
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Post-Majority Support Services Funding
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Funding for post-majority support services
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports New Brunswick cranberry growers upgrading varieties, renovations, and technologies
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NB, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Financial aid supporting artists’ career development and strategic projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia
Refundable corporate tax credit for qualifying Nova Scotia investments
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000,000 to $100,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Life Sciences Innovation Fund
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Money for human health related solutions
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Samira Gaudreau Art Scholarship
Vanguard Foundation
Support for young artistic talent at Vanguard School
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $150 to $250
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D)
Impact Canada
Supports innovative technologies to reduce food waste
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Projects Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Early-stage research support for innovation development
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Yukon University
Training and research for Yukon's mining industry
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding for priority biofood territorial projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada
Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Sector Development Partnership Grants
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Supports Indigenous screen sector training and capacity building
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada
Promotes innovation to prevent vehicle theft in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Innovation
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports innovative early learning and child care projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Clean Growth Hub
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada
Federal clean technology support and advice hub
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Hart Family Fund for Small Towns
National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP)
Seed funding for small-town preservation projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Québec-Shanghai Cooperation Project Call
Government of Québec
Support for Quebec-Shanghai cooperation projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)
UAS Centre of Excellence
Non-repayable financial support for strategic sector development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Recognition as an Eligible Public Research Centre
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Recognition for public research centres supporting R&D
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Township of Huron-Kinloss
Compensation for wildlife damage to farm assets
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Community Investment
Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), Government of Canada
Funding to attract foreign direct investment
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Kajungiqsaut Grants (Kiinaujaksaq Pivallianirijanganik Ajuriqsuujjijuq)
Inuit Art Foundation (IAF)
Funding for Inuit artists’ creative development
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements
Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC)
Supports municipal cultural development partnerships
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts
Residency and exhibition support for emerging artists
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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
Other SupportOpen
Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Government of Canada
Licence government agricultural technologies
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
British Columbia Manufacturing and Processing Tax Credit
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Non-refundable tax relief for manufacturing investments
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Rio Tinto Aluminum Canada Fund
RioTinto Alcan
Support for community social and environmental initiatives
Canada
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
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Thrive Impact Fund — General Funding
Thrive Impact Fund
Flexible financing for BC impact organizations
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
BC, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canadian Centre for Architecture — General Funding and Opportunities
Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA)
Research and residency opportunities in architecture and curating
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $7,500
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox (QCS)
FABrIC
Support for Canadian quantum computing projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program
Startup Canada
Empowering underserved Canadian entrepreneurs with resources and support
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Supports energy efficiency and innovation in Nova Scotia fisheries
NS, Canada
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
NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for smart mobility development and demonstration
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Accessibility Support Fund
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
Accessibility support for ArtsNL applicants
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation (CRYIF) Scholarship Program
Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation (CRYIF)
Scholarships for volunteer-minded graduating students
Surrey, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Surrey, BC, Canada
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Grant Readiness and Insights Training (GRIT)
Robin Hood Foundation (RF)
Invite-only training for NYC nonprofits
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Molly Towell Fellowships for Candidates with Special Aptitude for Research
Molly Towell Perinatal Research Foundation (MTPRF)
Supports post-doctoral research training through stipend funding
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Arts Presentation Fund — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations
Government of Canada
Support for arts presenter development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Development Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Money for agricultural industry research in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Québec-Senegal Cooperation Call for Projects
Government of Québec
Support for Quebec-Senegal cooperation projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Supports One Health research on antimicrobial resistance treatment innovations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities
Government of Canada
Funding for disability-related education services and equipment
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Marine biotechnology innovation support center
Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Non-dilutive funding and coaching to scale Alberta digital tech SMEs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Canadian Goods Abroad program
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Partial duty relief for Canadian goods returned
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Visiting Specialist Program
Dauphin Hospital Foundation (DGHF)
Funding support for visiting specialists in Dauphin
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Market Readiness Subsidy Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, 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
Other SupportOpenClosing Soon
Wickerson Foundation Fund for Educational Leadership and Universal Design
Wickerson Foundation Fund
Supports inclusive teaching and pedagogical innovation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Food & Agriculture Startup Competition
Grow-NY
Global competition supporting innovative food and agriculture startups
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
WSIB Research and Grants Program
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Supports practical workplace safety research and training
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Municipal Accommodations Tax Fund
Town of Gravenhurst
Funding for tourism projects in Gravenhurst
Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Visual Proteomics Imaging
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
Challenge funding for visual proteomics technology development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Exemption from Planning Application Fees Program
City of Barrie
Financial support for affordable housing projects in Barrie
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives
City of North Bay
Municipal incentives for business growth and development
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial support for teachers - program to support the dissemination of knowledge about Quebec
Quebec Electrical Industry Association (AIEQ)
Financial support for promoting Quebec knowledge
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie
Culture Mauricie
Funding for cultural development projects in Mauricie
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Dairy Innovation Program (DIP)
Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
Supports innovative dairy product development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Policy Development Contribution Program
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports policy development through funding for public safety initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Cultural Hotspot - Ignite Ideation
City of Toronto
Support for exploratory community arts initiatives
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Government of Canada
Youth-led micro-grant support across Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada

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