Innovation Grants in Atlantic Canada for 2026

Across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, organizations can access innovation grants that support R&D, pilots, and market entry. Funding spans federal programs like ACOA, NRC IRAP, and NSERC, plus provincial streams tailored to local sectors such as ocean tech, agri-food, ICT/AI, life sciences, and clean tech. This directory explains the landscape, eligibility, and application steps so you can select the right programs and build a successful plan.

156 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Energy funding for Nova Scotia fisheries and aquaculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 9, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
EMAP/EforE PEI
LearnSphere
Support for PEI SMEs expanding export marketing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
PE, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Equity Tax Credit for Community Economic Development Investment Funds
Government of Nova Scotia
Tax credit for community investment financing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Expanded Early Learning and Child Care Access Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Support for expanding licensed child care access in PEI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 9, 2018
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Family Supports for Children with Disabilities
Government of New Brunswick
Support for families of children with disabilities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Provincial funding for sustainable energy-efficient fisheries practices
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : December 11, 2025
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Food Ventures Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fulcher Foundation — Discretionary Project Funding (Nova Scotia)
Fulcher Foundation
Support for charitable projects in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Fundy Community Foundation Community Grants 2026
Fundy Community Foundation (FCF)
Community funding for local charitable projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $7,500
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
George Roberts Community Grant Program
NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC)
Community funding for culture and well-being initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NL, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Graduate Grant
Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF)
Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 22,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 31, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Alberta, NS, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox
Government of Canada
Corrosion detection technologies for naval ships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Fund
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI), Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Support to commercialize innovative products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Invest Nova Scotia — Export Accelerator for Diverse-Owned Businesses
Invest Nova Scotia
Supports diverse-owned Nova Scotia businesses expanding into Canadian markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,750 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 9, 2026
Closing date : July 14, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Law Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador Grants
The Law Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
Supports law-related initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2026
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Major Special Events Grant Policy
Municipality of East Hants
One-time support for major special events
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Meal Support Program
Breast Cancer Support Fund (BCSF)
No-cost meal support for breast cancer patients
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mental Health Grants and Awards
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Funding for mental health research and innovation
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $138,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Multiple Nursing Bursaries (Continuing Education Bursaries)
Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust
Nursing awards for continuing education
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Music PEI Funding Program
Music PEI
Support for PEI music company development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2024
PE, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Nancy Llewellyn Pediatric Nursing Bursary
Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust
Funding for pediatric nursing continuing education
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NL, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Free CleanTech accelerator support for New Brunswick startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2024
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for cleantech innovation projects
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $250,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 13, 2026
NB, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
NBIF Venture Capital Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Venture capital for high-risk, growth oriented New Brunswick companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 21, 2024
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NCC ikajuKatigek Medical Transportation Program (MTP)
NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC)
Financial support for insured medical travel
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Goose Bay, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Net Zero Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports emerging net-zero clean technology research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NB, NS, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board (NB), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Fully refundable R&D tax credit for New Brunswick corporations
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NB, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Nova Scotia Corporate Tax Reduction for New Small Businesses
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Office of Gaelic Affairs, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Corporate tax reduction form for new small businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) (QEII)
Funding for health equity projects in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 28, 2025
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Mineral Resources Development Fund
Government of Nova Scotia
Supports mineral projects and industry capacity
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $525,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : June 29, 2026
NS, Canada
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Tax CreditsClosed
Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NB), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refundable R&D tax credit for Nova Scotia companies
Eligible Funding
Up to 15.000001% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports transformative, innovative projects in Nova Scotia's seafood and agriculture
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $1,125,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 16, 2025
Closing date : September 30, 2025
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Seafood Innovation and Technology Adoption Program (NS-ITAP)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Funding for Nova Scotia seafood innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 99,900 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2024
Closing date : February 28, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Partnerships for Social Innovation Fund
ResearchNB
Funding for partnered social innovation research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 7, 2026
Closing date : June 18, 2026
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports PEI potato sector modernization and diversification
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 2, 2022
Closing date : June 30, 2026
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance
Rural Action Centre
Local business and community support hub
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Public Service Bodies' Rebate for Municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
HST rebate for eligible public service bodies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NL, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Rebates for Printed Books, Audio Recordings of Printed Books, and Printed Versions of Religious Scriptures
Government of Canada
Rebates for qualifying printed and audio books
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, NL, NS, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rediscover Main Streets
Government of Canada
Community funding for vibrant main streets
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $500,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 4, 2022
Closing date : April 29, 2022
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
River Philip Foundation — General Funding
River Philip Foundation
Funding for community, education, arts, youth and research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NS, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 99,900 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : September 14, 2025
NS, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Self-managed support
Government of New Brunswick
Monthly lump sum for self-managed care services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Awards Program
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Juried awards for New Brunswick artists and craftspeople
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $25,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 30, 2015
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Funding Programs
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Funding for mid-career New Brunswick artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 10, 2026
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Signature Grants
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Supports exceptional visual arts initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Signature Grants for Residencies
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Funding for international artist residencies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 10, 2026
NB, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support
Tali's Fund
Support for childhood brain cancer research and families
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tantramar Area Health and Wellness Funding Program
The Sackville Memorial Hospital Foundation Incorporated (SMHF)
Funding for community health and wellness projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Dr. Gerard and Judy Losier Family Foundation Inc. — General Funding
The Dr. Gerard and Judy Losier Family Foundation Inc.
Charitable funding for community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NB, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA) and Summer Student Research Program
University Internal Medicine Research Foundation (UIMRF)
Undergraduate summer research funding for students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 25, 2026
Closing date : January 15, 2027
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Violet Ruelokke Primary Health Care Award
Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust
PHC education support for nurses and nurse practitioners
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Climate Action Fund
Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3), Bloomberg Philanthropies, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Micro-grants for youth climate projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 20, 2025
Halifax, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Expert AdviceArchived
CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Community Capacity Fund
Central Development Corporation
Support for rural organizations in PEI
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
PE, Canada

Innovation Grants in Atlantic Canada for 2026

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund

EMAP/EforE PEI

Equity Tax Credit for Community Economic Development Investment Funds

Expanded Early Learning and Child Care Access Program

Family Supports for Children with Disabilities

Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)

Food Ventures Program

Fulcher Foundation — Discretionary Project Funding (Nova Scotia)

Fundy Community Foundation Community Grants 2026

George Roberts Community Grant Program

Discovery at scale.

Graduate Grant

IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox

Innovation Fund

Invest Nova Scotia — Export Accelerator for Diverse-Owned Businesses

Law Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador Grants

Major Special Events Grant Policy

Meal Support Program

Mental Health Grants and Awards

Multiple Nursing Bursaries (Continuing Education Bursaries)

Music PEI Funding Program

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Nancy Llewellyn Pediatric Nursing Bursary

NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program

NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund

NBIF Venture Capital Fund

NCC ikajuKatigek Medical Transportation Program (MTP)

Net Zero Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program

New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit

Nova Scotia Corporate Tax Reduction for New Small Businesses

Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund

Nova Scotia Mineral Resources Development Fund

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Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit

Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund

Nova Scotia Seafood Innovation and Technology Adoption Program (NS-ITAP)

Partnerships for Social Innovation Fund

Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)

Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance

Public Service Bodies' Rebate for Municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador

Rebates for Printed Books, Audio Recordings of Printed Books, and Printed Versions of Religious Scriptures

Rediscover Main Streets

River Philip Foundation — General Funding

Data-driven strategy.

Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)

Self-managed support

Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Awards Program

Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Funding Programs

Signature Grants

Signature Grants for Residencies

Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support

Tantramar Area Health and Wellness Funding Program

The Dr. Gerard and Judy Losier Family Foundation Inc. — General Funding

Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA) and Summer Student Research Program

Violet Ruelokke Primary Health Care Award

Youth Climate Action Fund

Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses

Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions

CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick

Community Capacity Fund