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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.

126 programs
  • Kristian Domingo Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    #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
  • 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
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  • Rogers logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    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 FundingOpen

    Buy and Upgrade Equipment Program

    Business energy storage incentives
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 3, 2025 · Closing date : February 11, 2027
    BC, Canada
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • FortisBC logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

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

    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
  • Fiera Capital Foundation logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    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
  • Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    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
    BC, Canada
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  • 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
  • Vancouver Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    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
  • BC Housing (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    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 FundingOpen

    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
  • Motorola Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Motorola Solutions Foundation

    Funding for first responders and STEM initiatives
    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
  • 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
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  • 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
  • Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    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 FundingOpen

    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 investmentsOpen

    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
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    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 AdviceOpen

    Post-Farm Food Safety Program

    Funding for food safety improvements in BC
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    BC, Canada
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  • Health Research BC (HRBC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Reach program

    Supports health research knowledge translation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    School Food Grants

    Funding for healthy, culturally appropriate school-day meals in Vancouver schools
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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  • BC Hydro (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Strategic Energy Management Program

    Business energy efficiency support for long-term savings
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Tali's Fund logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support

    Support for childhood brain cancer research and families
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • BC Housing (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Tenant Activity Grant

    Funding for tenant-led community activities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada
  • Thrive Impact Fund logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Thrive Impact Fund — General Funding

    Flexible financing for BC impact organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $500,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    BC, 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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  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Venture Capital Corporation

    Equity investments for BC businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • CLEAR Foundation (CLEAR) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    CLEAR Operating Grant

    Support for high-impact dementia research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 25, 2026 · Closing date : September 25, 2026
    BC, Canada
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  • 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
  • Genome British Columbia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program

    Supports genomics research for women’s health
    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
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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
    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
  • Disability Alliance BC (DABC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
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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
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    BC, Canada
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  • 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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  • 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
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • University of British Columbia (UBC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund

    Supports community-university partnership projects in British Columbia
    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
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

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

    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
  • 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 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Vancouver, 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 $
    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
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  • CMTN Foundation (CMTN) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Leaders in Action

    Student leadership volunteer program with recognition
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    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