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Innovation Grants in British Columbia for 2026

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

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  • Victoria Foundation logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Adoption and Permanency Fund

    Funding for adoption and permanency initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada
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  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

    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
  • BC Tech Association logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    BC Tech Growth Programs

    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
  • adMare Bioinnovations logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Centre for Drug Research and Development

    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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  • City of Surrey logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    City of Surrey Community Grants

    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
  • CLEAR Foundation (CLEAR) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CLEAR Operating Grant

    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
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Competitiveness Consulting Rebate

    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
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Digital Technology Cluster

    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
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Domestic Industry Initiatives

    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
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  • University of British Columbia (UBC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch

    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
  • Genome British Columbia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Genome Funding Opportunities

    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
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Music Industry Initiatives

    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
  • New Relationship Trust (NRT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Nation Building

    Funding for BC Nation-building initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 120,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Northern Industries Innovation Fund

    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
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  • Simon Fraser University VentureLabs logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    SFU 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
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs

    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
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  • Disability Alliance BC (DABC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026

    Community projects promoting accessibility in British Columbia
    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
  • Genome British Columbia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program

    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
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  • Innovate BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovate BC — Ignite Program

    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
  • Kristian Domingo Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    #11 Forever Award

    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
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  • Innovate BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program

    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
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  • Rogers logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    bourses d'études ted 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
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  • BC Hydro (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Buy and Upgrade Equipment Program

    Business energy storage incentives
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage

    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
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals to Grow Housing Production Capacity in B.C.

    Co-investment for housing innovation in British Columbia
    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
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  • FortisBC logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Clean Growth Innovation Fund

    Funding for innovative low-carbon energy projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CleanBC Industry Fund - Project Feasibility Studies Request for Proposals

    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
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  • Stó:lō Community Futures (SCF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Equity Match Program

    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
  • Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EVfriendly Technician Bursary

    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
  • Fiera Capital Foundation logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Flow Capital — General Funding

    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
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  • Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)

    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
  • Vancouver Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Indigenous Partnership Program

    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
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Homelessness Services Grants

    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
  • BC Housing (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Independent Living BC Program

    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
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  • WeBC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Investor Speak™ Program

    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
  • Iris Energy (IREN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Iris Energy Community Grants Program

    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
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  • Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Kootenay Savings Community Foundation Programs

    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
  • CMTN Foundation (CMTN) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Leaders in Action

    Student leadership volunteer program with recognition
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 26, 2025
    BC, Canada
  • Archdiocese of Vancouver (RCAV) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Living Waters Fund

    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
  • Mental Health Commission of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Mental Health Grants and Awards

    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
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  • Motorola Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Motorola Solutions 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
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Music Company

    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
  • Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation — Business Financing and Advisory Services

    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
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  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit

    Support for economic growth in British Columbia
    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
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream

    Support for job-creating growth projects in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Passport to Markets

    Travel support for B.C. creative media professionals
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Canada
  • Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Post-Farm Food Safety Program

    Funding for food safety improvements in BC
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2023
    • Closing date : December 31, 2023
    BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Public Art Grants

    Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Vancouver, BC, Canada

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