Innovation Grants Available in the Canadian Prairies for 2026
Accelerate R&D, commercialization, and scale‑up with targeted public funding. Navigate federal, provincial, and local programs efficiently.
Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, innovation grants help organizations fund research, pilot projects, product validation, and scale‑up. Programs span federal agencies like NRC IRAP and PrairiesCan, provincial bodies such as Alberta Innovates, Innovation Saskatchewan, and Research Manitoba, and sector initiatives across agri‑food, cleantech, digital, and manufacturing. This directory explains key funding types, eligibility, and how to apply so applicants can secure non‑dilutive financing.
1131 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Financial Assistance
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Financial support for technology innovations
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) — Tax Incentive Program
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)Scientific research and experimental development tax credit
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) – AI Assist
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Supports Canadian SMEs in adopting and integrating advanced AI solutions
Eligible Funding
- From $750,000 to $10,500,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
ESSOR – Component 1C: Support for investment projects (implementing a digital plan)
Investissement Québec (IQ)Support for investment projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
SCALE AI — Acceleration
Scale AI ClusterSupports Canadian AI startups and SMEs focused on value chains
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Development of E-Business Tax Credit (CDAE)
Investissement Québec (IQ)Tax credit for development of a Quebec e-business
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Tax CreditsOpen
Research, Innovation and Commercialization Tax Credit (CRIC)
Gouvernement du QuébecRefundable tax credit for Quebec business R&D and precommercialization
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Clean Technology Manufacturing (CTM) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)Incentivize Canadian companies to invest in clean technology
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Strategic Innovation Fund supports transformative Canadian economic investments
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)
Global Innovation Clusters (GIC)Funding to enhance supply chains with AI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC)
Ontario Ministry of FinanceRefundable tax credit for R&D in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Up to 8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
AgriScience Program – Clusters
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding for agricultural research and innovation collaboration
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000,000 to $15,000,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Funding for collaborative AI-driven advanced manufacturing projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500,000 to $3,200,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation
Gouvernement du QuébecNovaScience promotes scientific culture and innovation development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Youth Employment Program (YEP)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Money to hire a student
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
CFIN Innovation Booster
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)Funding to advance and commercialize food innovation
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Ecocamionnage Program — Logistics Project Component
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of QuebecGreenhouse emission reduction aid for freight transport
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 1
PROMPTSupports technological innovation for Quebec manufacturing productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Innovative Solutions Canada Program
Innovation CanadaFunding for Canadian SMEs to develop and test innovations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR – Component 2: Support for investment projects promoting productivity and business expansion
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports business productivity and expansion through technological investment
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Mitacs Accelerate
MitacsConnect organizations with academia for research and innovation collaboration
Eligible Funding
- From $7,500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 2
PROMPTBoost productivity through targeted technological innovations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
NRC IRAP – Support for clean technology
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Funding for Canadian SMEs advancing innovative clean technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Support program for regional agriculture and agri-food development
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Mitacs Accelerate International
MitacsFunding to collaborate with international researchers
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
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Grant and FundingClosed
ISED — Artificial intelligence (AI)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports testing innovative AI prototypes for Canadian government needs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
ESSOR – Component 1B: Support for investment projects (digital diagnostics)
Investissement Québec (IQ)Support for investment projects through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Tax CreditsOpen
Investment and innovation tax credit (IITC)
Revenu QuébecTax credit for investment and innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Global Innovation Clusters
Innovation CanadaFinancial assistance to work in collaboration on innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
PSCE – Component 1
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports Quebec businesses in strategic supply chain integration
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)NovaScience fund supports creating innovation and commercialization roles
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
ISDE — Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)AI solutions for research security and open-source intelligence advancement
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)Supports equality initiatives for sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)Supports evidence-based crime prevention initiatives for at-risk communities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $
- Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Supports industry-led assurance systems for Canadian agriculture exports
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Other SupportOpen
Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream
Innovation CanadaSell your innovation to government
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Mitacs — Elevate
MitacsElevate: Empowering research partnerships with postdoctoral talent and funding
Eligible Funding
- From $30,000 to $120,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Supports development of new agricultural risk management tools
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriRisk Initiatives - Microgrants Funding
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Supports development of innovative agricultural risk management solutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Protein Industries Canada — Technology Leadership
Protein Industries CanadaFunding for collaborative projects on plant protein
Eligible Funding
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario
Government of CanadaFunds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP)
Health CanadaSupports innovative projects addressing substance use prevention and treatment
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
GHG Challenge Program - Industry
Environnement Québec (MELCC)Supports major industrial projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit (ORDTC)
Ontario Ministry of FinanceNon-refundable tax credit for R&D in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 1
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)Subsidy for ecodesign projects for recyclable food packaging and containers in Quebec.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program – Projects
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Supports innovative agricultural research to advance sector sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) - Research and Education Component
Transport Canada (TC)Funding for rail safety infrastructure, research, and education projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP)
Transport Canada (TC)Funds projects to enhance road safety and reduce traffic injuries
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Pilot Project Component
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of QuebecSupports clean technology pilot projects in maritime, air, and rail
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriInnovate Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Repayable contributions for agri-sector innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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Grant and FundingOpen
Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)
Investissement Québec (IQ)DÉPART supports economic diversification and growth in targeted areas
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Capitale-Productivity
Quebec CitySupports business productivity, growth, and sustainable practices projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Innovation and Development
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)Financial support to grow the arts sector
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)Money for artists building public outreach
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding for agriculture and agri-food industry support organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project loans
Government of OntarioLoans to grow or expand in eastern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business project loans
Government of OntarioLoans to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supporting development of reserved designations and valorizing terms
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du QuébecFunding for validation and evaluation of innovative health technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 700,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Financing to accelerate growth in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Impulsion Fund
Investissement Québec (IQ)Early-stage funding for high-potential innovative Quebec startups
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
ElevateIP
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)ElevateIP boosts startups with strategic IP management tools
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of QuebecSupports studies to improve efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for external design in Québec
Revenu QuébecTax credit for a design activity carried out by an outside consultant
Eligible Funding
- Up to 24% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Other SupportExpert AdviceSuspended
Offensive Tr@ns Num
Association for the Development of Research and Innovation of Quebec (ADRIQ)Accelerating business growth through strategic innovation coaching
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
ESSOR – Component 1A: Support for investment projects (feasibility studies)
Investissement Québec (IQ)Investment support for feasibility studies in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Black Entrepreneurship Program — Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE)Financial help for Black entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Incentive deduction for the commercialization of innovations (IDCI)
Gouvernement du QuébecReduced tax rate for Quebec-based commercialization of innovations
Eligible Funding
- Up to 83% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)Funding support for foodtech innovation pilot collaborations in Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $75,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation program — Call for First-time Adopter Projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports startup-led R&D with Quebec early adopter partners
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship
MitacsFunding for R&D collaborations with students
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
SIF — Collaborations and Networks projects
Innovation CanadaSupports large collaborative Canadian innovation networks and technology projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Expert AdviceOpen
CRIM —Support
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)Support for technological innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
JACOBB Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
JACOBB Center for Applied Artificial IntelligenceAssistance and solutions in applied artificial intelligence
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)
Government of OntarioFunding and business support for Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpening Soon
Forest Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Funding innovation to transform and decarbonize Canada's forest sector
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors
Gouvernement du QuébecCollaborative innovation funding for Quebec's strategic sectors
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Projects Program
Hydro-QuébecSupports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Supports AI-driven solutions accelerating Canadian energy technology innovation
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
CanExport Innovation
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)Supports Canadian R&D partnerships with international partners
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Technoclimat
Environnement Québec (MELCC)Financial assistance for the demonstration of new technologies in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation
Gouvernement du QuébecNovaScience supports innovation job integration in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative – Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)Supports Northern Ontario SMEs entering defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Stade V
Québec TechAccelerator program for Quebec-based tech startups seeking growth
Eligible Funding
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Advancing Accessibility Standards Research
Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC)Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Healthy Eating Program Component 2 – Support for the development and modification of the nutritional value of processed foods
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Support for nutritious transformation of processed foods
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $150,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital
Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)Wage subsidy for hiring post-secondary students
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada Council for the Arts —
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)Supports multi-year artistic and cultural sector activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supports development of nutritious, health-enhancing food projects
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $300,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund - Indigenous Capacity Support
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)Supports Indigenous capacity for involvement in nuclear-related activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP)
Environnement Québec (MELCC)Supports Quebec-driven climate action projects in francophone countries
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
FABconstruction – Stream 2 : Support for productivity enhancement
Digital Governance Institute (IGN)Supports productivity and sustainability in modular construction companies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Resilience Fund (CRF)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)Supports organizations preventing and countering violent extremism in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000,000 $
- Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
FABconstruction – Stream 1 : Business process analysis and action plan
Digital Governance Institute (IGN)Expert guidance for optimizing modular and off-site construction processes
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)Supports Indigenous aquatic resource and oceans management capacity development
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Supports collaborative R&D addressing major Canadian policy challenges
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) — Project Stream
Innovation CanadaFunding for complex Indigenous IP projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Proof-of-Concept Program
Natural Products Canada (NPC)Financing for natural product innovations
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $350,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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