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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.

394 programs
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)

    Supports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Gordon Food Service logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Local Food Investment Fund

    Supports Ontario local food and agriculture projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Markham logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Main Street Unionville Public Art Competition

    Public art competition for professional artists
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Markham, Ontario, Canada
  • Mental Health Commission of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Mental Health Grants and Awards

    Funding for mental health research and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $138,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Moonshot for Mining, Minerals and Manufacturing (M4M3)

    Dual-use ISRU innovation for mining and manufacturing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Clarington logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Municipality of Clarington Community Funding Program

    Community support for local organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Council (TAO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Music Creation and Audio Recording

    Support for Toronto artists creating original music
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Bracebridge logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Muskoka Starter Company Plus

    Funding and mentorship for growing businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NGen — Pilot Projects

    Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $250,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nicole LeClair Welding Bursary

    Financial support for Ontario welding students
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)

    Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities

    Gas turbine research facilities in Ottawa and Thompson, Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects

    Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OAC — Literature – French-language projects

    Francophone literary project support in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 12,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects

    Supports Francophone visual arts and crafts projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program

    Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)

    Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OMIF – Music Futures

    Supports high-growth Ontario music companies
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OMIF — Music Company Development

    Develops sustainable music companies in Ontario
    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
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives

    Funding for Ontario music industry initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $300,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024)

    Supports Ontario agri-food pilot projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Ontario, Canada
  • Balsam Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Community Changemakers

    Micro-funding for community-led local change
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund

    Supports growth in Ontario’s publishing and screen sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program

    Supports industry research for Ontario creative sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Junior Exploration Program

    Early mineral exploration funding in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 215,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Open Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program

    Funding for community projects in Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 12% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Operations Implementation Program (OIP)

    Social media support for tourism operators
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OTF — Family Innovations Scale Grant

    Scale a proven community project for families
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 450,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OTF — Family Innovations Test Grant

    Family-led innovation funding for Ontario groups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OTF — Seed Grant

    Supports community-based program development
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OTF — System Innovations Grant

    Collaborative systems-change funding for youth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant

    Scale existing youth projects in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant

    Supports youth groups testing new ideas
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program

    Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Nventure logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition

    Competition for policing technology innovators
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Pride and Remembrance Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Pride and Remembrance Run Grants

    Funding for 2SLGBTQ+ community projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $7,500 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Rapid Response Challenge

    Support for Canadian COVID-19 manufacturing solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Hamilton, Milton, Ontario
  • Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ray Ferris Innovation and Sustainability Grant

    Funding for sustainable live theatre innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $125,000 to $10,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
  • Kingston Arts Council (KAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Resiliency Grants (2021)

    Funding for Kingston professional artists
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • The Law Foundation of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Responsive

    Supports community-led access to justice initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Save on Energy (SOE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives

    Energy-saving equipment upgrades for businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project

    Two-stage public art opportunity in downtown Kingston
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund

    Funding for tourism businesses adapting to COVID-19
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,500 to $20,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    RTO7 Partnership Program

    Matching funding for tourism projects in BruceGreySimcoe
    Eligible Funding
    From $350 to $75,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)

    Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Ontario Development Program – Community Development

    Funding for rural community development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : January 18, 2027 · Closing date : February 25, 2027
    Ontario, Canada
  • PS43 Foundation (PS43) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Siakam EdTech Engine

    Accelerator for North American EdTech startups
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $30,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream

    Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal

    Validating smart agriculture technologies for market adoption
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Tourism Innovation Lab logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario

    Mentorships for innovative tourism ideas
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Spruce the Bruce

    Funding for downtown and tourism improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program

    Money for innovation and commercialization enhancement
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)

    Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
    Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $100,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    The knowledge mobilization initiative of rce (km-rce)

    Supports knowledge mobilization networks
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • The Blossom Mental Health Fund (BMHF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Therapy Grants

    Therapy support for Asian Canadians in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    thriveFORWARD

    Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Foundation (TF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Foundation - Vital Signs Grants

    Capacity-building support for Toronto nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program

    Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund

    Funding for innovative Toronto main street projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Port Colborne logo
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    Tourism Accelerator Grant (TAG) Program

    Funding for tourism growth projects in Port Colborne
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Oxford County logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Tourism Innovation Grant Program

    Funding for innovative tourism experiences in Oxford County
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Tourism Innovation Lab logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program

    Support for sustainable tourism ideas in Bruce County
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Hawkesbury logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Town of Hawkesbury — Organization Support Program

    Support for recognized community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Township of Champlain — Community Grant

    Municipal funding for local community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    WinterTech Development

    Funding for winter mobility technology development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 33.333336% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada