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

2513 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for collaborative projects in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants
Government of Ontario
Support for regional economic growth in Eastern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects
Greater Montreal Climate Fund (FCGM)
Supports innovative projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Montreal
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 19, 2025
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Innovation support for organizational growth and productivity
Eligible Funding
Up to 0.9% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding initiative supporting southern Ontario defence sector growth
Eligible Funding
From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : December 9, 2025
Closing date : January 21, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Periodical Fund — Business Innovation
Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Funding for periodical publishing innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 12, 2024
Closing date : July 13, 2024
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports advanced critical minerals pilot projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 11, 2023
Closing date : September 29, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Production program — Indigenous stream
Telefilm Canada
Funding for feature film production and post-production
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 27, 2026
Closing date : February 10, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
Supports Quebec industrial decarbonization projects for reduced GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for innovative Canadian interactive media projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 0.75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
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FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Support for Collective Innovation in Packaging Eco-design
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fabrication Process Development Challenge
FABrIC
Supports Canadian fabrication process development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 27, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for innovation projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Innovation projects support for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 16, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
iVisit
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Le Fonds d’initiatives locales (FIL) Village
PME MTL (PME)
Financial support for local socio-economic and cultural projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 18, 2025
Closing date : November 28, 2025
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2
MT Lab
Funding for innovative tourism projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Up to 0.75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : May 21, 2025
Closing date : June 25, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MT Lab — Project financing program — Component 1: Strategic support
MT Lab
Funding for innovative tourism projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $3,750 to $9,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 21, 2025
Closing date : June 25, 2025
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for on-road transport decarbonization projects
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 25, 2023
Closing date : July 20, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — R&D Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for clean on-road transport innovation
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 15, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports agricultural innovation and testing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 25, 2025
Closing date : February 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions
Government of Québec
Support strategic sector and regional development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for innovation projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports innovation projects from planning to showcase
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 16, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security
Department of National Defence (DND)
Defence innovation support for Canadian solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Off-Site Construction Challenge
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for innovative off-site residential construction
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 27, 2026
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Funding for collaborative AI healthcare projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 14, 2023
Closing date : October 13, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Biomed Propulsion Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Life sciences financing for Quebec growth companies
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 12, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Call for investments VRQ
Axelys
Supports research-based startups with convertible financing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 17, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects – Technology showcase
Entreprendre Sherbrooke
Supports Sherbrooke businesses showcasing innovative industrial technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 28, 2025
Closing date : November 20, 2025
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects SOVAR
Axelys
Funding for research project maturation and valorization
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $20,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 22, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
CANtrade™
Nventure, Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Flexible financing supporting Northumberland business growth and market expansion
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Ontario, Canada
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Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 4 – One-time Support for Innovative Projects
Government of Québec, Department of Family Services of Quebec
Support for innovative family-focused community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supporting digital and industrial innovation in construction retrofits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 850,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 17, 2025
Closing date : September 4, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cyber Security Cooperation Program 2025
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Funding support for Canadian cyber security initiatives and innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : September 25, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cyber Security Innovation Network
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports pan-Canadian cyber security research, commercialization, and talent development
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 6, 2021
Closing date : July 25, 2021
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Digital Health Innovation Fund
Digital Health & Discovery Platform (dhdp)
Supports collaborative digital health innovation and data-driven research
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 1 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : November 15, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (IFIT) — Business projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)
Financial assistance for forestry projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Up to 0.3% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 21, 2025
Closing date : April 29, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Future Fuels Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Canadian funding for low-emission fuel innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 10, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation
Genome Alberta
Supports collaborative genomics and AI research using Alberta agricultural datasets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 13, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grains Innovation Fund
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO)
Supports innovation and market growth for Ontario grain projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Harnessing Agriculture for Research, Value-add Environmental Solutions, and Technology (HARVEST)
Genome Alberta
Support for Canadian agri-food clean biotechnology commercialization
Eligible Funding
From $350,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
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Idea to Innovation Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Technology transfer opportunities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 22, 2025
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation Scouting Fund
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Funds pilot collaborations to validate foodtech solutions with industry partners
Eligible Funding
From $12,000 to $75,000
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 7, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
Department of Justice Canada (JUS)
Supports innovative projects for an accessible, fair Canadian justice system
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF)
Funding for methane reduction technology demonstrations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 24, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC de L’Érable — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
MRC L'Érable (MRC)
Supports regional priority projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,138,435 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
National Adaptation Strategy & Hydrologic prediction and innovation
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supports climate data, flood mapping, hydrologic prediction, hydrometry innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 800,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 21, 2023
Closing date : October 31, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Net Zero Accelerator Initiative
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding for large-scale industrial decarbonization and clean technology projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 4, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports collective initiatives enhancing vulnerable seniors' social inclusion
Eligible Funding
From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 15, 2024
Closing date : October 25, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
PME MTL (PME)
Supports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund
PME MTL (PME)
Supports innovation and sustainable business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 0.8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Project Grant Program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH)
Supports health research across disciplines
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 46% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports regional economic diversification and local development
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports B.C. firms facing tariff disruptions
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 4 – Soutien à la vitalisation et à la coopération intermunicipale : Axe Vitalisation
Government of Québec
Financial support for local revitalization projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2024
Closing date : September 27, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Research Support Fund
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Supports Canadian postsecondary institutions with federally funded research administration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ), Axelys
Supports research-based scientific ventures in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 4, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Community Action and Volunteerism Component
Government of Québec
Supports community organizations in research, evaluation, and training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Participation and Inclusion Component
Government of Québec
Supports community organizations' participation and social inclusion initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Startup in residence
Desjardins
Acceleration and investment for tech startups
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
VRQ call for projects
Axelys
Funding for research commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $50,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 17, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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College and Community social innovation Fund
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Funding for social innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 10, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PSIAL
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports aluminum innovation in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ
innovÉÉ
Funding for collaborative electricity transmission reliability research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 436,950 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — Artificial intelligence
PROMPT
Collaborative AI research for Quebec business consortia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED)
Tourism project support in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : July 16, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
DIANA — Challenge Call
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA)
Accelerates dual-use technology solutions for critical NATO challenges
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $400,000
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 11, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario
Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 21, 2024
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME
innovÉÉ, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports collaborative industrial research for GHG reduction
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 4, 2025
Closing date : May 16, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PSO SME
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for industrial research projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 23, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Strategic Electric Supply Platform (PASQÉ)
Quebec Electrical Industry Association (AIEQ)
Supports innovation and supply chain development in Quebec's electrical industry
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 29, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canada–Germany quantum R&D partnerships for commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 700,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 19, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CFIN Food Innovation Challenge
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Funding for collaborative food innovation projects
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 13, 2023
Closing date : October 29, 2023
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Ontario EV co-investment for technology development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Closing date : November 7, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grid Innovation Fund
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Supports Ontario grid flexibility projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000,000 to $4,750,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 27, 2024
Closing date : July 22, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
iRAPID
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION)
Support for innovative company growth projects
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $10,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Closing date : December 15, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms
Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding innovative solid-state hydrogen storage for military vehicles
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 3, 2025
Closing date : October 22, 2025
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
AI innovation support for Quebec business consortia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component
PROMPT
Supports Quebec SMEs developing innovative GHG reduction technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 9, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — Quantum Technologies
PROMPT
Supports collaborative quantum technology research projects among Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : December 8, 2025
Closing date : February 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Grant and FundingClosed
SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Supports international advanced manufacturing R&D collaborations for innovative SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Triple-P
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION)
Funding for innovative productivity and process upgrades
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $10,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : July 8, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PARESAU – Component 1 : Supporting strategic companies in their search for solutions
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for strategic businesses seeking recovery solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 0.75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
APCHQ — Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Supports innovative affordable housing solutions across Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Conducts research to advance Black entrepreneurship in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CACHE Challenges
Conscience
Computational drug discovery competition
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 10, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports innovative agritechnology projects in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 25, 2024
Closing date : October 29, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Projects on the Procurement & Conditioning of Forest Biomass for Bioenergy Production
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Forest biomass innovation for Quebec's renewable energy production
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage
Ville de Sherbrooke
Supports innovative projects promoting Sherbrooke's intangible cultural heritage
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 5, 2025
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Mentorship program accelerating early-stage foodtech companies in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 2, 2026
Closing date : March 13, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Platform
Discovery at scale.
Filter thousands of active funding opportunities with granular precision. Our explorer instantly matches your company profile with regional and national credits.
Grant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — INNOV-R
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 8, 2024
Closing date : October 15, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PSO-v2A
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports collaborative research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 11, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CRIBIQ — INNOV-R
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Collaborative projects to reduce greenhouse gases
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 27, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
Conscience
Supports open science drug development partnerships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Discovery Grants (individual) program
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Long-term research funding for NSE at universities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 3, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
eCommerce North Innovator Challenge
Elevate Talent
Free six-week e-commerce challenge
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 17, 2025
Closing date : October 23, 2025
Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
eCommerce North Tech Accelerator
Elevate Talent
Accelerator supporting Canadian tech startups in ecommerce innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 7, 2025
Closing date : August 28, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Empowering youth to improve accessibility for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 30, 2025
Closing date : November 3, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funds shared-use energy testing facilities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
Support for tourism and digital development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 8, 2025
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada

Innovation Grants in Canada for 2026

Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants

Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects

REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit

Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario

Canada Periodical Fund — Business Innovation

Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program

Production program — Indigenous stream

Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)

CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program

Discovery at scale.

FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2

Fabrication Process Development Challenge

Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for innovation projects

iVisit

Le Fonds d’initiatives locales (FIL) Village

MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2

MT Lab — Project financing program — Component 1: Strategic support

On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects

On-road Transportation Decarbonization — R&D Projects

PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing

Your AI grant expert.

Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions

Support for innovation projects

IDEaS - Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security

Energy Innovation Program — Off-Site Construction Challenge

MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Biomed Propulsion Program

Call for investments VRQ

Call for projects – Technology showcase

Call for projects SOVAR

CANtrade™

Never miss an opportunity.

Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 4 – One-time Support for Innovative Projects

Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals

Cyber Security Cooperation Program 2025

Cyber Security Innovation Network

Digital Health Innovation Fund

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (IFIT) — Business projects

Future Fuels Challenge

Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation

Grains Innovation Fund

Harnessing Agriculture for Research, Value-add Environmental Solutions, and Technology (HARVEST)

Data-driven strategy.

Idea to Innovation Grants

Innovation Scouting Fund

Justice Partnership and Innovation Program

METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

MRC de L’Érable — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)

National Adaptation Strategy & Hydrologic prediction and innovation

Net Zero Accelerator Initiative

New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream

PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation

PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund

Discovery at scale.

Project Grant Program

QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia

Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 4 – Soutien à la vitalisation et à la coopération intermunicipale : Axe Vitalisation

Research Support Fund

Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)

Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Community Action and Volunteerism Component

Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Participation and Inclusion Component

Startup in residence

VRQ call for projects

Your AI grant expert.

College and Community social innovation Fund

CQRDA — PSIAL

innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ

PROMPT — Artificial intelligence

Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

DIANA — Challenge Call

Food Safety and Growth Initiative

innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME

MTRIC — PSO SME

Quebec Strategic Electric Supply Platform (PASQÉ)

Never miss an opportunity.

Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals

CFIN Food Innovation Challenge