Updated June 2026

Innovation Grants in British Columbia for 2026

Access innovation grants in British Columbia to support your business's innovative initiatives in 2026.

131 programs available

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Genome British Columbia
Supports genomics research for women’s health
BC, Canada
Closing date : June 17, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : June 17, 2026
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
CleanBC Industry Fund - Innovation Accelerator Request for Proposals
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for clean industry technology trials
BC, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 19, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 19, 2026
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
CleanBC Industry Fund - Project Feasibility Studies Request for Proposals
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for project feasibility studies
BC, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 26, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 26, 2026
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Robert Lemon Heritage Studies Prize
Vancouver Heritage Foundation (VHF)
Support for heritage conservation studies
BC, Canada
Closing date : June 24, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $4,000 to $4,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : June 24, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Government of Canada
Supports B.C. businesses adapting to tariff-related trade disruptions
BC, Canada
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
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit
Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for R&D in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program
Accelerate Okanagan (AO)
Cohort-based startup mentorship and training
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Adoption and Permanency Fund
Victoria Foundation
Funding for adoption and permanency initiatives
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aging in Motion (AIM): Transportation Supports & Innovations Enhancement Grant
United Way British Columbia (UWBC)
Funding for senior transportation solutions in BC
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Capital Regional District (CRD)
Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, 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
Expert AdviceOpen
Business Advisory Supports
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Funding for professional business support services
BC, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $30,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund (CSSF) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Support for fish and seafood processors
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : June 22, 2020
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : June 22, 2020
Grant and FundingOpen
Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Francophone economic development in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Francophone business support in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Genome Funding Opportunities
Genome British Columbia
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,750,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in BC
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Iris Energy (IREN)
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
Prince George, BC, Canada
Closing date : June 30, 2026
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
Prince George, BC, Canada
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Expert AdviceOpen
Market Validation Training Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC (NVBC)
Free online training for early-stage startups
BC, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Grant and FundingOpen
Music Industry Initiatives
Creative BC
Supports B.C. music industry development
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 25, 2026
Closing date : October 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $60,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 25, 2026
Closing date : October 30, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Defence-focused repayable support for B.C. businesses
BC, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2028
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Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Quantum commercialization support in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
SFU Climate Innovation Catalyst Grant
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
Funding for community-centred climate research
BC, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
SFU VentureLabs
Simon Fraser University VentureLabs
IP education, mentorship and funding for startups
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Solid State 2026 Co-op Applications
Solid State Community Industries (SSCI)
Development support for B.C. co-ops
BC, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Staff Education Fund
Sechelt Hospital Foundation (SHF)
Funding for staff healthcare education and development
BC, Canada
Closing date : August 25, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : August 25, 2026
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
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for high-growth B.C. business expansion
BC, Canada
Open Date : July 14, 2023
Closing date : September 22, 2023
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : July 14, 2023
Closing date : September 22, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Genome British Columbia
Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Genome British Columbia
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
BC, Canada
Open Date : July 24, 2025
Closing date : September 8, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : July 24, 2025
Closing date : September 8, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition
Genome British Columbia
Funds qualitative research on societal issues of genomics in health
BC, Canada
Open Date : October 22, 2024
Closing date : November 27, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : October 22, 2024
Closing date : November 27, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Innovate BC, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
BC, Canada
Open Date : July 8, 2024
Closing date : September 16, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : July 8, 2024
Closing date : September 16, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
#11 Forever Award
Kristian Domingo Foundation
Annual scholarship recognizing inspiring student leaders
BC, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,100 to $1,100
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2025 Women+ Students in STEM Bursary
Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (PRI)
Support for Women+ students in STEM
Canada
Open Date : August 1, 2025
Closing date : October 22, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Open Date : August 1, 2025
Closing date : October 22, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026
Disability Alliance BC (DABC)
Funding for accessibility-focused community projects
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award
CLEAR Foundation (CLEAR)
Funding for BC-based Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research teams
BC, Canada
Closing date : April 2, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : April 2, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Architecture Foundation of British Columbia — Architectural Awards of Excellence
Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC)
Recognizes excellence in architecture and design
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Autonomous Disinfection Robot Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for autonomous disinfection robot solutions
BC, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups
BC Hydro (BCH)
Funding for EV charger installations in B.C.
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 137,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for manufacturing growth and modernization
BC, Canada
Closing date : November 15, 2024
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : November 15, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for manufacturing growth projects in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Closing date : November 15, 2024
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : November 15, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Innovate BC
Cost-shared funding for B.C. farms adopting new technologies
BC, Canada
Open Date : November 27, 2023
Closing date : December 22, 2023
Eligible Funding
- From $300 to $150,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : November 27, 2023
Closing date : December 22, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Supports arts circulation, touring, digitization, and translation
BC, Canada
Closing date : April 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : April 15, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Bee BC Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
BC, Canada
Open Date : January 31, 2024
Closing date : February 28, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : January 31, 2024
Closing date : February 28, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Bill Millerd Artist Fund
Arts Club Foundation
Funding for B.C. theatre artists’ professional growth
BC, Canada
Closing date : May 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : May 15, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
bourses d'études ted rogers
Rogers
Support for technology students at partner universities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
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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
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Burcity International Development & Welfare Foundation — Community Support Programs
Burcity International Development & Welfare Foundation (BIDWF)
Community support for education and healthcare
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Buy and Upgrade Equipment Program
BC Hydro (BCH)
Funding for business energy efficiency upgrades
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Advancing the Commercialization of Genomics Innovation
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Supports commercialization of Canadian genomics innovation
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 4,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Co-investment for applied AI projects
BC, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Co-investment for quantum technology commercialization
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals to Grow Housing Production Capacity in B.C.
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Co-investment for housing innovation in B.C
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $800,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award
ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC)
Funding for innovative adult literacy programs
Alberta, BC, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, BC, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 1, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports projects advancing childcare research and policy in Vancouver
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Children & Youth Equipment Grant Program
Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks Society (ASSP)
Support for adaptive snowsports equipment needs
BC, Canada
Closing date : October 19, 2015
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : October 19, 2015
Grant and FundingClosed
CICE 2023 Directed Call for Innovation — Measurement, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) of Carbon Management
Government of British Columbia (BC), B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)
Funding for BC-based innovators
BC, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : June 30, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : June 30, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
CIHR Mental Health and Substance Use Responses to COVID-19 Funding
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Rapid funding for COVID-19 mental health research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Clean Growth Innovation Fund
FortisBC
Funding for innovative low-carbon energy projects
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CLEAR Operating Grant
CLEAR Foundation (CLEAR)
Funding for innovative dementia research
BC, Canada
Open Date : May 27, 2025
Closing date : October 3, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : May 27, 2025
Closing date : October 3, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation (CRYIF) Scholarship Program
Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation (CRYIF)
Scholarships for volunteer-minded graduating students
Surrey, BC, Canada
Closing date : May 25, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Surrey, BC, Canada
Closing date : May 25, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Supports community-university partnership projects in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Closing date : September 27, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : September 27, 2024
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Rapid funding for COVID-19 mental health research
BC, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : May 7, 2020
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : May 7, 2020
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Demo Recording
Creative BC, City of Vancouver
Support for B.C. artists to record demos
Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, BC
Open Date : January 28, 2026
Closing date : March 26, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $2,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, BC
Open Date : January 28, 2026
Closing date : March 26, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Domestic Industry Initiatives
Creative BC
Funding for strategic creative industry initiatives
BC, Canada
Closing date : March 2, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : March 2, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Leadership Award
Credit Union Foundation of BC (CUFBC)
Leadership development support for emerging leaders
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Equity Match Program
Stó:lō Community Futures (SCF)
Matched equity support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EVfriendly Technician Bursary
Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI)
Funding for EV technician training
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Flow Capital — General Funding
Fiera Capital Foundation
Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies
BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports scaling BC food processors for productivity and growth
BC, Canada
Open Date : April 26, 2023
Closing date : April 2, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : April 26, 2023
Closing date : April 2, 2026
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Food Processor Productivity Program
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), Government of British Columbia (BC)
Lean training and productivity support for B.C. processors
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $20,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Christian Online School Parent Advisory Council — Extracurricular Activity Funding
Heritage Christian Online School Parent Advisory Council
Funding for extracurricular student activities in BC
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Indigenous Partnership Program
Vancouver Foundation
Supports collaborative reconciliation projects with Indigenous communities in heritage
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Homelessness Services Grants
City of Vancouver
Funding for Vancouver non-profits supporting people experiencing homelessness
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Closing date : April 3, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Closing date : April 3, 2025
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Independent Living BC Program
BC Housing (BCH)
Subsidized assisted living with support services
Prince George, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Prince George, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Fund
Government of British Columbia (BC), Creative BC
Grant for British Columbia digital media or software productions
BC, Canada
Closing date : June 14, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Closing date : June 14, 2024
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Investor Speak™ Program
WeBC
Investor Q&A training for women founders
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,900 to $2,900
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities
Mitacs
Research support for children with disabilities
BC, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant
British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR)
Funding for Indigenous research knowledge sharing
BC, Canada
Closing date : February 16, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : February 16, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Kootenay Savings Community Foundation Programs
Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU)
Funding for community projects and initiatives
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
BC, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Leaders in Action
CMTN Foundation (CMTN)
Student leadership volunteer program with recognition
BC, Canada
Closing date : September 26, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : September 26, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Live Music
Creative BC
Supports B.C. live music events and industry sustainability
BC, Canada
Open Date : August 26, 2026
Closing date : October 7, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : August 26, 2026
Closing date : October 7, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Living Waters Fund
Archdiocese of Vancouver (RCAV)
Project-based support for women in adversity
BC, Canada
Open Date : March 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : March 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mental Health Grants and Awards
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Funding for mental health research and innovation
BC, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
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
Michael Cuccione Foundation — Childhood Cancer Research Program
Michael Cuccione Foundation
Supports childhood cancer research in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mitchell Odyssey Foundation — STEM Education Funding
Mitchell Odyssey Foundation (MOF)
STEM education support for youth learning
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Motorola Solutions Foundation
Motorola Foundation
Funding for first responders and STEM initiatives
BC, Canada
Closing date : January 22, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : January 22, 2026
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Mulgrave Financial Assistance
Mulgrave School
Needs-based tuition support for Mulgrave families
BC, Canada
Closing date : January 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $5 to $100
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Closing date : January 30, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Music Company
Creative BC
Supports B.C. music companies’ business development
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation — Business Financing and Advisory Services
Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC)
Financing and advisory support for Indigenous businesses
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,999 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Open Innovation Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)
Funding for BC-based innovators
BC, Canada
Open Date : January 16, 2023
Closing date : February 10, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : January 16, 2023
Closing date : February 10, 2023
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants
Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC (ODTRF)
Seed funding for transplant research innovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : April 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $30,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Closing date : April 1, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Overlap Consultation/Shared Territory Project Proposal
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Supports shared territory consultation projects
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for economic growth in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for BC business scale-up initiatives
BC, Canada
Open Date : October 26, 2023
Closing date : December 14, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : October 26, 2023
Closing date : December 14, 2023

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