Innovation Grants Available in Ontario for 2026
Accelerate R&D, prototyping, and commercialization with Ontario business grants. Access non-dilutive funding to scale innovation across regions and sectors.
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.
137 opportunities available
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
AC:Incubate
Incubation support for early-stage tech startups
Grant and FundingClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Funding for agri-tech and cleantech solutions in York Region
Grant and FundingOpen
Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program
Money for innovation and commercialization enhancement
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Ontario supports sustainable forest biomass utilization and innovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program
Supports rural projects safeguarding Ottawa’s surface and groundwater quality
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Money to establish and enhance research capacity
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development (RED) program
Supports rural community economic development in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream
Support for agri-food sector market and supply chain challenges
Grant and FundingClosed
Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative
Funding initiative for Ontario deadstock management and sustainability
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 2 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Agri-Tech Initiative supports innovation and energy efficiency investments
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
i.d.e.a. Fund
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative supports agriculture and food sector resiliency
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — System Innovations Grant
Supports collaborative youth-focused systems change initiatives in Ontario
Grant and FundingArchived
Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosed
The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Learning Enhancement Fund
Supports innovative school-led learning enhancements
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Cost-share support for competitive grape and fruit replanting
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
Grant and FundingClosed
Environment Fund Grant
Supports innovative community environmental management initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
City of Toronto, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada
The Main Street Innovation Fund supports Toronto's business recovery through grants for innovative community projects.
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)
Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Ontario
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario
Support to develop new tourism ideas
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund – Stream 1
Support for inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Funding for youth-led projects testing new community solutions
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Funding for forest sector studies
Grant and FundingClosed
Corporate Community Investment Fund
Supports community initiatives in STEM, wellbeing, and conservation
Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Funding for Ontario's forest sector innovation and productivity
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Chemistry clusters in Sarnia-Lambton and St. Lawrence
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