Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $6,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Updated June 2026
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.
408 programs available
Grant and FundingArchivedCanada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businessesOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationOntario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchivedNext Generation of Jobs Fund
Supports green job creation and environmental sustainability in OntarioOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedOccupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in OntarioOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesInnovationOntario, Canada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS)
Funds innovative auto manufacturing projects creating or retaining jobsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationOntario, Canada - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investmentsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationOntario, Canada - Loans and Capital investmentsArchived
Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)
Supports Ontario manufacturers investing in advanced technology and innovationOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationOntario, Canada 
Grant and FundingArchivedToronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in TorontoToronto, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationToronto, Ontario, Canada