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Innovation Grants Available in the Canadian Prairies for 2026

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.

222 programs
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for sustainable agriculture and environmental innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Kristian Domingo Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    #11 Forever Award

    Kristian Domingo Foundation
    Annual scholarship recognizing inspiring student leaders
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,100 to $1,100
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Yaletown Partners logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Accelerate Fund

    Yaletown Partners
    Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for Alberta health technology commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund

    Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio
    Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $300,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • AGAT Foundation (AGAT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AGAT Foundation — General Funding

    AGAT Foundation (AGAT)
    Support for community-focused philanthropic initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)

    Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
    Awareness funding for modern agriculture outreach
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $50,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 1, 2027
    Saskatchewan, Canada

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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Beyond Combustion (BBC) Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Supports non-combustion oil sands technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for energy storage and critical minerals innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding for methane reduction technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships

    Alberta Innovates
    Undergraduate summer health research support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Supports innovation for sustainable water solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Credit Unions of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Big Future Innovation Grant

    Credit Unions of Alberta
    Alberta innovation grants for eligible small businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Alberta, Canada

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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM)

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding for bitumen-derived advanced materials
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Rogers logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    bourses d'études ted rogers

    Rogers
    Support for technology students at partner universities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program

    Government of Manitoba
    Bursaries for Manitoba post-secondary students
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • City of Cold Lake logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Building Incentive Programs (Multiple Programs)

    City of Cold Lake
    Financial support for housing and development projects in Cold Lake
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Business Improvement Grant

    Creative Saskatchewan
    Funding for creative business growth and efficiency
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 22, 2026 · Closing date : February 3, 2027
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Government of Alberta Health, Research and Innovation Branch logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund

    Government of Alberta Health, Research and Innovation Branch, Alberta Health Services (AHS), Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
    Funding for cancer prevention and screening initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)

    Government of Alberta
    Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada

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  • CSPG Foundation (CSPG) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CSPG Foundation — General Funding

    CSPG Foundation (CSPG)
    Supports petroleum geoscience education in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Digital Game Development Grant

    Creative Saskatchewan
    Funding for commercial digital game development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 20, 2026 · Closing date : November 18, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada

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  • Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Emerging Opportunities Program

    Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Alberta
    Supports innovation and growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Feeder Loan Guarantee Program

    Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA)
    Livestock financing and feeder loan support
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative
    Alberta, Canada
  • Atom Studio logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    First Nations and Métis Sponsorships

    Atom Studio
    Funding for Indigenous community events
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • GoodLife Kids Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    GoodLife Kids Foundation - MOVE Program

    GoodLife Kids Foundation
    Free fitness program for youth with disabilities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, NS, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants

    Government of Alberta
    Matching funding for Alberta heritage projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Grant and FundingOpen

    HRJ Consulting Grants

    HRJ Consulting (HRJ)
    Flexible funding for aligned nonprofit initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada

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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    National support for women cleantech entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Integrated Training Program

    Government of Alberta
    Competency-based training for employment
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Kurling for Kids (K4K) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign

    Kurling for Kids (K4K)
    Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitals
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MAC — Artists in Schools

    Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
    Arts experiences for Manitoba students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada

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  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MAC — Create

    Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
    Support for artistic creation and development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    MAC — Strengthen

    Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
    Support for arts organizations to strengthen capacity
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI) in the Prairie provinces

    Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada
    Support for major recurring festivals in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    NRC — Plant growth research facilities

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Plant growth facilities in Saskatoon
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    On-Farm Value-Added Program

    Government of Alberta
    Cost-shared support for Alberta farm value-added growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $250,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Other Initiatives Program (OIP)

    Government of Alberta, Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
    Community support for urgent Alberta projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation (PMAF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation Grants

    Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation (PMAF)
    Local funding for community projects and charities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Praespero - An Autoimmune Research Fund logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    Praespero - Innovation Awards

    Praespero - An Autoimmune Research Fund
    Funding for novel autoimmune disease research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Prairie Agtech Validation Program

    Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
    Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream

    Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in the Prairie region
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)

    Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
    Support for innovation ecosystems across the Prairie provinces
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada

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  • Calgary Apraxia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Program Unit Funding (PUF)

    Calgary Apraxia
    Funding for early childhood support
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Renewable and Alternative Energy Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Funds clean energy technologies for Alberta’s low‑carbon electricity transition
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Saskatchewan Cancer Agency logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

    Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
    Clinical research support through SCA partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII)

    Government of Saskatchewan
    Transferable credits for critical minerals innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 1, 2024 · Closing date : March 31, 2029
    Saskatchewan, Canada

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  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)

    Government of Saskatchewan
    Supports oil and gas innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 8, 2019 · Closing date : March 31, 2029
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Showcase or Sell Travel Grant

    Creative Saskatchewan
    Travel support for creative market opportunities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 22, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    SPARC Ignite Grants

    McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health
    Funding for new bone and joint health research collaborations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    SSRIA – Innovation Fund

    Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)
    Funding for innovative low-carbon building projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Stocker Loan Program

    Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC)
    Short-term livestock financing for Manitoba producers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Manitoba, Canada

Frequently asked questions about innovation grants in the Canadian Prairies

Find concise answers about Prairie innovation grants, eligibility, stacking with SR&ED, and application best practices for 2026.

What innovation grants are available in the Prairies in 2026?

Key programs include NRC IRAP, PrairiesCan BSP and the Jobs and Growth Fund, SDTC cleantech funding, NSERC Alliance, Mitacs, and CFI infrastructure for research. Provincially, Alberta Innovates, Emissions Reduction Alberta, Innovation Saskatchewan (SAIF), Research Manitoba, and Manitoba’s Innovation Growth Program support R&D, commercialization, and productivity projects. City programs in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, and Winnipeg complement federal and provincial streams.

How do I apply for Alberta Innovates vouchers?

Prepare a concise project plan with milestones, TRL, budget, and commercialization pathway. Demonstrate technical capacity, market need, and matching funds if required. Submit through the program portal and track deadlines and intake windows. helloDarwin can help assess eligibility and structure a strong application package.

Can I combine IRAP grants with SR&ED in the Prairies?

Yes, many firms plan IRAP for non‑dilutive grant support and claim SR&ED on eligible R&D activities, subject to program rules. Avoid double‑counting costs by tracking time, subcontracting, and materials carefully. Confirm stacking limits and adjust claims to remain compliant.

What is PrairiesCan BSP and who is eligible?

The Business Scale‑up and Productivity program supports high‑growth firms investing in commercialization and productivity improvements. Applicants generally show growth potential, financial capacity, and strong market plans. Cost‑share and repayable contribution terms may apply.

Which grants support clean technology pilots in Alberta?

Emissions Reduction Alberta, SDTC, and select PrairiesCan and IRAP streams fund pilots and demonstrations in hydrogen, CCUS, methane reduction, grid modernization, and industrial efficiency. Projects typically require partnerships, MRV plans, and matching funds.

Are there innovation grants for agri‑food in Manitoba and Saskatchewan?

Yes. AgriInnovate, AgriScience, and Sustainable CAP support precision agriculture, protein processing, robotics, and food safety. Provincial and city programs complement federal funds, and university‑industry collaborations can be supported through NSERC and Mitacs.

How can helloDarwin help my Prairie startup secure grants?

helloDarwin simplifies discovery of IRAP, PrairiesCan, and provincial programs through a hybrid model that combines expert consulting and a SaaS eligibility platform. Advisors help map TRL stages, structure budgets, and align SR&ED with grants to avoid double‑counting. This end‑to‑end support improves readiness, compliance, and submission quality.

What documents strengthen a Prairie grant application?

Provide a clear work plan, Gantt chart, team bios, TRL baseline and targets, commercialization roadmap, letters of support, and IP strategy. Include a risk register, MRV framework for cleantech, and a realistic cash‑flow. Align milestones with budgets and partner commitments.

Do inclusive streams exist for Indigenous, women, and newcomer entrepreneurs?

Many Prairie programs include inclusive innovation streams or scoring criteria. Look for Indigenous innovation grants, women in innovation grants, Métis entrepreneurship supports, youth innovation, and francophone innovation in Manitoba. These streams can enhance eligibility and community impact.

Can helloDarwin assist with grant stacking and SR&ED planning?

Yes. helloDarwin’s experts design funding stacks that combine IRAP, provincial grants, PrairiesCan contributions, and SR&ED while respecting stacking rules. The SaaS platform tracks deadlines and eligibility, and advisors align budgets, timesheets, and claims for compliance.

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