- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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.
394 programs
- Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $10,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedCFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario
Mentorship program accelerating early-stage foodtech companies in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedFedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Funding for organizations supporting business growth- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedOAC — 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
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosedVentures at Coralus
Community capital for impact-driven ventures- Eligible Funding
- Up to 45% of project cost
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
- Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2027 · Closing date : February 9, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedCanada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedNext Generation of Jobs Fund
Supports green job creation and environmental sustainability in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedOccupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- Human ResourcesInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS)
Funds innovative auto manufacturing projects creating or retaining jobs- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
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- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed2025 Artist in Residence program
Year-long music residency supporting community engagement- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed2025 Charity Golf Tournament Funding
Support for youth and senior community projects- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,700 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed2026/27 Partnership Funding Program
Matched funding for tourism growth projects- Eligible Funding
- From $1,500 to $14,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedADAPT (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
- Legal Structure
- Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada- Platform
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Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)
Supports Ontario manufacturers investing in advanced technology and innovation- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedAgri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream
Support for agri-food sector market and supply chain challenges- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedAgri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Cost-shared support for agri-tech investments- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 49,999 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 2 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Supports agri-food innovation and efficiency- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedAgricultural Climate Solutions
Support for climate-smart agricultural practices- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
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Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program
Advances climate-smart agricultural innovation- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Manitoba, Ontario, PE, Quebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedAgricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative
Support for inclusive agri-food business growth- Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $100,000 · Up to 85% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Educational services, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program
ALS research funding and sponsorship opportunities- Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $55,000
- Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedArticipate — Creation and Development Grant
Support for new artistic work development- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Sole proprietorship
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Grant and FundingClosedAutomotive Innovation Challenge (AIC)
Support for Ontario automotive talent and learning- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Educational services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAutonomous Disinfection Robot Challenge
Funding for autonomous disinfection robot solutions- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
BC, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedBickle-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
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedBioenterprise Canada — Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative — Commercialization Stream
Ontario support for agri-food commercialization- Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedBlack-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
Funding for Black-led community initiatives- Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $250,000
- Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
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Grant and FundingClosedBrightening Barriers Exhibition – 2026 Call for Artists
Downtown public art exhibition in Barrie- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedBuilding Safer Communities in Halton Grant
Funding for youth violence prevention initiatives- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedBusiness Grants and Funding Opportunities
Municipal funding for business and property improvements- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedBusiness Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada- 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 $
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
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Grant and FundingClosedCall for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026
Create artwork for a regional bus wrap- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,750 $
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall 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
Grant and FundingClosedCanada Life Literacy Innovation Award
Funding for innovative adult literacy programs- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Alberta, BC, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCanada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) & Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI)
Funding for Ontario community housing projects- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCanada-Ontario Early Learning and Child Care Agreement – 2021 to 2025
Funding for Ontario early learning and child care- Eligible Funding
- From $146,740,842 to $211,290,190
- Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Types of eligible projects
- Human ResourcesInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Grant and FundingClosedCentral Huron Municipal Donation Fund Program
Funding for community-based organizations- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedChristine Karcza Disability Leadership Award
Cash award for disability arts leadership- Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $5,000
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCity 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
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Pickering — Community Grants
Funding for community-focused local initiatives- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration), Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedCollaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 1: NSERC Alliance (Universities)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)University-industry R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $100,000 · Up to 66.67% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
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Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)College-industry applied R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $80,000 · Up to 66.67% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Commercial Theatre Development Fund (CTDF)
Funding for Ontario commercial theatre workshops- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada 
- 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
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- 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 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedCommunity 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
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Development Fund; Wellington North Cultural Roundtable Program Funding and Sponsorship
Funding for community events and cultural initiatives- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation Innovation
Wellington North, Ontario, Canada- 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
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Health, Education & Research Fund
Supports community health research in Hamilton- Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $35,000
- Eligible Industries
- Educational services, Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Impact Grant Program
Community funding for inclusive local initiatives- Eligible Funding
- From $200 to $15,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Project Grant Program
Funding for local community projects in Grimsby- 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
- CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Vitality Grant
Funding for collaborative community impact projects- Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $350,000
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedCorporate Community Investment Fund
Community funding for local impact projects- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCreative Enquiry Lab
Design-thinking support for Toronto arts organizations- Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $15,000
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedCritical Minerals Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
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Grant and FundingClosedCritical 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
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedCritical 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
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Canada- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Cultural Hotspot - Ignite Ideation
Support for exploratory community arts initiatives- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Toronto, Ontario, Canada 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCWB 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
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Canada
- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,750 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada- Platform
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Grant and FundingClosedDowntown 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
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedENCQOR 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
- TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedEntrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators- Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
Provides support for non-profits in York Region- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Information and cultural industries, Other services (except public administration)
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Canada 
- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
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Grant and FundingClosedEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion Micro Grants Program
Micro funding for inclusive arts projects- Eligible Funding
- From $700 to $1,500
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
London, Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund
Support for Canadian dairy sector investments- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Quebec, Canada 
- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Human ResourcesInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedFamily Movie Trust Fund — Community Support Program
Community support for family cinema access- Eligible Funding
- From $432 to $1,745
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
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Fee Assistance In Recreation (FAIR)
Affordable recreation support for Cornwall residents- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Public or Parapublic institution
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedFellowship Program
Career and entrepreneurship training for recent graduates- Eligible Funding
- From $1,200 to $2,400
- Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- InnovationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Quebec, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Feminist Response and Recovery Fund
Support for feminist systemic change projects- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 700,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Educational services, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Human ResourcesInnovation
BC, Ontario, Quebec 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedFoodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program
Training and funding for growing food businesses- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Biomass Program — Modernization stream
Modernizes Ontario's forest sector using underutilized biomass resources- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Funding Agreements for EarlyON Child and Family Centre Providers
Funding support for EarlyON service providers- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Public or Parapublic institution
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedGenomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projects- Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $6,000,000 · Up to 1% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedGraduate Grant
Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 22,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Educational services, Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
Alberta, NS, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedGreat Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative — Funding for preventing toxic and nuisance algae – Lake Erie Innovation Sub-Stream
Funding for innovative Lake Erie phosphorus reduction projects- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and ClimateInnovation
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Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing toxic and nuisance algae — Lake Erie Precision Conservation sub-stream
Funding for Lake Erie phosphorus reduction projects- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada 
Researchers And FacilitiesClosedGreenhouse Technology Network (GTN)
Funding for greenhouse technology innovation- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada 
- Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $150,000
- Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedHomelessness Prevention Program
Funding for homelessness prevention projects in Oxford County- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
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Grant and FundingClosedHousing with Supports Program
Permanent supportive housing for vulnerable adults- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedi.d.e.a. Fund
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedIDEaS - Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems Concept Development
CUAS concept funding for advanced drone countermeasures- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Green Heat: Low Carbon Energy Generation for Heating Existing Buildings
Low-carbon heating for existing buildings- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,500,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative
Cost-share funding for deadstock capacity in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
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Grant and FundingClosedIndependent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Grid Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative electrification projects in Ontario- Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $4,750,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Utilities, Transportation and warehousing
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedInnovate Niagara — Start-up Visa
Paused pathway for immigrant entrepreneurs- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceClosedInnovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program
Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative
Funding for inclusive agri-food worker communities- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada 
- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
