Innovation Grants in British Columbia for 2026

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

Featured grants for Innovation in British-Colombia at a glance

133 programs available

Tax CreditsOpen
BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit
Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Tax credit for SR&ED in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program
Accelerate Okanagan (AO)
Cohort-based startup mentorship and training
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Adoption and Permanency Fund
Victoria Foundation
Funding for adoption and permanency initiatives
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
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
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
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia mining exploration tax credit
BC Ministry of Finance, Government of British Columbia (BC), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Refundable tax support for mining exploration
Eligible Funding
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business Advisory Supports
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Funding for professional business support services
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $30,000
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Centre for Drug Research and Development
adMare Bioinnovations
Life sciences collaboration and facilities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
City of Surrey Community Grants
City of Surrey
Funding for Surrey nonprofit community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Surrey, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CLEAR Operating Grant
CLEAR Foundation (CLEAR)
Support for high-impact dementia research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 25, 2026
Closing date : September 25, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
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
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Digital Technology Cluster
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Funding for collaborative digital innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Domestic Industry Initiatives
Creative BC
Support for returning creative industry initiatives
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2027
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Accelerator for UBC research-based ventures
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Francophone economic development in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Francophone community support in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Genome Funding Opportunities
Genome British Columbia
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Market Validation Training Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC (NVBC)
Free online training for early-stage startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Music Industry Initiatives
Creative BC
Supports music industry development in BC
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $60,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 25, 2026
Closing date : October 30, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nation Building
New Relationship Trust (NRT)
Funding for BC Nation-building initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society funding programs
Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society (NKDF)
Supports community economic development projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 100 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
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)
Support for Francophone economic development in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Regional Innovation Ecosystems in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada
Supports business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
SFU 4D LABS
Simon Fraser University 4D LABS
Advanced materials research and prototyping support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
SFU VentureLabs
Simon Fraser University VentureLabs
IP education, mentorship and funding for startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Staff Education Fund
Sechelt Hospital Foundation (SHF)
Funding for staff healthcare education and development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 25, 2026
BC, Canada
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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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Iris Energy (IREN)
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 30, 2026
Prince George, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
SFU Climate Innovation Catalyst Grant
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
Funding for community-centred climate research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
WorkSafeBC
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
Workplace safety innovation and research support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 24, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026
Disability Alliance BC (DABC)
Funding for accessibility-focused community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 5, 2026
Closing date : September 11, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Targeted Call for Clean Energy Innovation - BC ICE Fund
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Clean energy commercialization support in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $1,500,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 31, 2026
Closing date : August 31, 2026
BC, 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
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Genome British Columbia
Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British Columbia
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 24, 2025
Closing date : September 8, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Genome British Columbia
Supports genomics research for women’s health
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $500,000
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 17, 2026
BC, Canada
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Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition
Genome British Columbia
Funds qualitative research on societal issues of genomics in health
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 22, 2024
Closing date : November 27, 2024
BC, Canada
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 8, 2024
Closing date : September 16, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
#11 Forever Award
Kristian Domingo Foundation
Annual scholarship recognizing inspiring student leaders
Eligible Funding
From $1,100 to $1,100
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Saskatchewan, 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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 2, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Architecture Foundation of British Columbia — Architectural Awards of Excellence
Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC)
Recognizes excellence in architecture and design
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for manufacturing growth projects in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 15, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Innovate BC
Cost-shared funding for B.C. farms adopting new technologies
Eligible Funding
From $300 to $150,000
Up to 65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 27, 2023
Closing date : December 22, 2023
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring - Individuals
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Supports circulation, touring, and travel projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Supports arts circulation, touring, digitization, and translation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2026
BC, Canada
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BCAC — Project Assistance: Media Arts Organizations
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Support for independent media arts projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : October 22, 2025
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
BCCDC Foundation Open Awards Program (Fall 2017 Competition)
Pacific Public Health Foundation (PPHF)
Funding for BCCDC research and collaboration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 2, 2017
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bee BC Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 31, 2024
Closing date : February 28, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
bourses d'études ted rogers
Rogers
Support for technology students at partner universities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
British Columbia Manufacturing and Processing Tax Credit
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Refundable tax relief for manufacturing investments
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
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
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)
Rebates for business energy upgrades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
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 Horizon AI - Global Advantage
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Co-investment for applied AI projects
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 to Grow Housing Production Capacity in B.C.
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Co-investment for housing innovation in B.C
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 1, 2026
Alberta, BC, Ontario, Canada
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Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund (CSSF) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Support for fish and seafood processors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 22, 2020
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports projects advancing childcare research and policy in Vancouver
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 19, 2015
BC, Canada
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : June 30, 2024
BC, Canada
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CKCA Funding Programs
Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA)
Supports arts and culture projects in Columbia Basin
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Clean Growth Innovation Fund
FortisBC
Funding for innovative low-carbon energy projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC Industry Fund - Innovation Accelerator Request for Proposals
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for clean industry technology trials
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 19, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC Industry Fund - Project Feasibility Studies Request for Proposals
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funds feasibility studies for eligible CleanBC emissions-reduction and innovation projects before full delivery, helping assess technical, operational and economic viability.
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 26, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation (CRYIF) Scholarship Program
Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation (CRYIF)
Scholarships for volunteer-minded graduating students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 25, 2026
Surrey, BC, Canada
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Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Supports community-university partnership projects in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 27, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Rapid COVID-19 mental health knowledge synthesis support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 7, 2020
BC, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Demo Recording
Creative BC, City of Vancouver
Support for B.C. artists to record demos
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $2,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 28, 2026
Closing date : March 26, 2026
Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, BC
Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Leadership Award
Credit Union Foundation of BC (CUFBC)
Leadership development support for emerging leaders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Equity Match Program
Stó:lō Community Futures (SCF)
Business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
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
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
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
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 26, 2023
Closing date : April 2, 2026
BC, Canada
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
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
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
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Homelessness Services Grants
City of Vancouver
Funding for Vancouver non-profits supporting people experiencing homelessness
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 3, 2025
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Independent Living BC Program
BC Housing (BCH)
Subsidized support for independent living
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
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
Support for B.C. interactive digital creators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 4, 2026
Closing date : June 15, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investor Speak™ Program
WeBC
Investor Q&A training for women founders
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,900 $
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2022
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant
British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR)
Funding for Indigenous research knowledge sharing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 16, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Kootenay Savings Community Foundation Programs
Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU)
Funding for community projects and initiatives
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 26, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Live Music
Creative BC
Supports B.C. live music and capacity building
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 26, 2026
Closing date : October 7, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Living Waters Fund
Archdiocese of Vancouver (RCAV)
Project-based support for women in adversity
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2026
BC, Canada
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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
Michael Cuccione Foundation — Childhood Cancer Research Program
Michael Cuccione Foundation
Childhood cancer research funding initiative
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
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 22, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Music Company
Creative BC
Supports B.C. music companies’ business development
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $50,000
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
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 16, 2023
Closing date : February 10, 2023
BC, Canada
Grant 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 BC transplant research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 1, 2026
Alberta, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Overlap Consultation/Shared Territory Project Proposal
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Supports shared territory consultation projects
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2024
BC, Canada

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