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Innovation Grants Available in Ontario for 2026

Across Ontario, organizations can access innovation grants, R&D funding, and commercialization support tailored to startups, SMEs, non-profits, and research institutions. Programs range from provincial initiatives like the Ontario Centres of Innovation and OVIN to federal options active in Ontario such as IRAP, NSERC, and FedDev. This directory explains eligibility, funding types, application steps, and sector-specific streams to help applicants plan competitive projects.

404 programs available
  • Nventure logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CANtrade™

    Flexible financing supporting Northumberland business growth and market expansion
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $150,000
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 1, 2024
    • Closing date : October 31, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Grains Innovation Fund

    Supports innovation and market growth for Ontario grain projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 31, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2

    Ontario EV co-investment for technology development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 33% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 3, 2023
    • Closing date : November 7, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Grid Innovation Fund

    Supports Ontario grid flexibility projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000,000 to $4,750,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 27, 2024
    • Closing date : July 22, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    iRAPID

    Support for innovative company growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $10,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 14, 2019
    • Closing date : December 15, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Triple-P

    Funding for innovative productivity and process upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $10,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2024
    • Closing date : July 8, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario

    Mentorship program accelerating early-stage foodtech companies in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 2, 2026
    • Closing date : March 13, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Conscience logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)

    Supports open science drug development partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OAC — Deaf and Disability Arts Projects

    Supports Ontario Deaf and disabled artists' creative and professional projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    2025 Artist in Residence program

    Year-long music residency supporting community engagement
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 28, 2026
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Brock logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    2025 Charity Golf Tournament Funding

    Support for youth and senior community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,700 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 27, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Trent Hills logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    2025 Community Grant Program

    Funding for local community projects in Port Hope
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    2026/27 Partnership Funding Program

    Matched funding for tourism growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,500 to $14,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 23, 2026
    • Closing date : April 6, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • The Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    A-Team Believe Initiative

    Leadership and entrepreneurship program for students
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of St. Marys logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Access to Recreation Grant Program

    Fee assistance for recreation and cultural activities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Town of St. Marys, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Brantford logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Activate Brantford Grant

    Funding for tourism projects in Brantford
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Brantford, Ontario, Canada
  • Kingston Arts Council (KAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ADAPT (2021) - Adapt Grants

    Support for pandemic-related arts projects in Kingston
    Eligible Funding
    • From $4,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Affordable Access to Recreation & Transit

    Affordable recreation and transit support in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 350 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Affordable Bus Pass Program

    Half-price monthly bus passes for eligible residents
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Agri-Food Innovation

    Funding for innovative agri-food business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $100,000
    • Up to 85% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2024
    • Closing date : December 3, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Norfolk County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Amplify Norfolk Grants

    Matching funding for new live events in Norfolk County
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 3, 2024
    Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
  • Articipate logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Articipate — Creation and Development Grant

    Support for new artistic work development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 6, 2025
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • City of St. Thomas logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Assisted Funerals Policy

    Financial support for funeral and burial costs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    City of St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Automotive Innovation Challenge (AIC)

    Support for Ontario automotive talent and learning
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 15, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Behavioural Supports Ontario

    Funding for behavioural support staffing in long-term care
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Bell Fund logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund

    Supports Canadian television and new media projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • The Bickle-Wilder Foundation (BWF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants

    Funding for education, health care, and youth support
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • 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
  • Town of Oakville logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Brownfield Community Improvement Plan

    Support for brownfield remediation and redevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Oakville, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Huron East logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Grants and Funding Opportunities

    Municipal funding for business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 23, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program

    Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 28, 2025
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2

    Co-investment for smart mobility development and demonstration
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 7, 2023
    • Closing date : December 28, 2023
    Ontario, 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
  • Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CEDC Tourism Development Fund (TDF)

    Funding for tourism projects and events in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Cornwall logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    City of Cornwall Child Care Grants and Funding Programs

    Funding support for licensed child care providers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Pickering logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Pickering — Community Grants

    Funding for community-focused local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 26, 2025
    Pickering, Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CME’s Technology Investment Program

    Funding for manufacturing technology investments
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 15, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • My Main Street logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Activator

    Support for community placemaking projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • My Main Street logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Activator Initiative (My Main Street)

    Funding for community placemaking projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Parry Sound logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Community Affiliation Policy

    Support for local community leisure organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of King logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Assistance Program (CAP)

    Fee assistance for recreation participation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    King City, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Central Elgin logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Grant and Sponsorship Program

    Funding for community-focused local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    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
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community grants (tier 2)

    Funding for community-serving organizations in Kitchener
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Mississippi Mills logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Community Impact Grant Program

    Community funding for inclusive local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $200 to $15,000
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 15, 2026
    Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Grey Highlands logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Community Improvement Plan 2024

    Supports downtown business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $1,500
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Rideau Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Community Improvement Plan for Villages

    Funding for village property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Grimsby logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Project Grant Program

    Funding for local community projects in Grimsby
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 27, 2025
    • Closing date : August 8, 2025
    Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
  • Region of Durham logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Community Social Investment Program (CSIP)

    Funding for Durham non-profit community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Cornwall logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cornwall Tourism Development Fund

    Supports tourism projects in Cornwall
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • ArcelorMittal Dofasco logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Corporate Community Investment Fund

    Community funding for local impact projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 30, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Invest Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Critical Minerals Processing Fund

    Supports critical minerals processing in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Critical Technology Initiatives

    Supports critical technology adoption and commercialization in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000,000 to $60,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 24, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Cultural Hotspot - Ignite Ideation

    Support for exploratory community arts initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 2, 2025
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CWB Association Chapter Awards

    Co-funded support for welding education initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Downtown Hamilton Creative Placemaking Grant

    Temporary creative projects in Downtown Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $15,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ENCQOR 5G at MaRS

    Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • ventureLAB logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund – Stream 1

    Funding for nonprofit-led entrepreneurship and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 29, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Barrie logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Exemption from Planning Application Fees Program

    Financial support for affordable housing projects in Barrie
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Barrie, Ontario, Canada