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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
The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Learning Enhancement Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Learning Enhancement Fund

Thames Valley District School Board
Supports innovative school-led learning enhancements
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Grant and FundingClosed

OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
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
TechnologyInnovation
ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding for innovative oil sands tailings and water solutions
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000,000 to $15,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Enhancement of Official Languages Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Enhancement of Official Languages Program

Canadian Heritage
Supports linguistic duality and bilingual service delivery in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
EUREKA!
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

EUREKA!

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Funds for international R&D projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Cost-share support for competitive grape and fruit replanting
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba paid work experience tax credit

Government of Manitoba
Wage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Grant and FundingClosed

REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Money to future-proof your Quebec non-profit
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario 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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Environment Fund Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Environment Fund Grant

Dufferin Community Foundation
Supports innovative community environmental management initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Energy Innovation Program — Renewable Energy Demonstrations
Grant and FundingClosed

Energy Innovation Program — Renewable Energy Demonstrations

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports demonstration of innovative renewable energy projects across Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment
Grant and FundingArchived

innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment

innovÉÉ
Support for SMEs innovating in sustainable transportation and mobility
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Mobilize Grant - Truth & Action
Grant and FundingOpen

Mobilize Grant - Truth & Action

Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF)
Support health research knowledge mobilization for reconciliation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA)
Supports health equity research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Equity investments for Canadian entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Grant and FundingClosed

Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness

Government of Manitoba
Supports agri-processing sector modernization, growth, and sustainability in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $2,500,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Business Investment Program — Equity Investment

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund

Government of Yukon
Supports Yukon's tourism marketing and visitor attraction efforts
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Grant and FundingClosed

Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal

Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)
Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Experience Ontario 2024
Grant and FundingClosed

Experience Ontario 2024

Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS)
Support for Ontario's tourism festivals and events.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Gladys and Albert Eggenberger Agricultural Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Gladys and Albert Eggenberger Agricultural Fund

The Yellowknife Community Foundation
Supports northern food security and community farming initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $12,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Energy Innovation Program — Smart Grids
Grant and FundingClosed

Energy Innovation Program — Smart Grids

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports smart grid innovations for cleaner, resilient energy systems
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
SHRF — Establishment Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

SHRF — Establishment Grant

Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF)
Funding for early-career health researchers in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Law for the Future Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Law for the Future Fund

LFFF
Supports innovative law initiatives serving public interest
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

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SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants

Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF)
Supports Saskatchewan health research for innovative and sustainable impacts
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
CFI — John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF)
Grant and FundingClosed

CFI — John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF)

Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Strategic investment for research excellence and infrastructure development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 800,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Capital for forest sector innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Supports economic recovery for businesses in Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 90,000 $
  • Up to 4% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Supports One Health research on antimicrobial resistance treatment innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Support for Translation and Interpretation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Support for Translation and Interpretation Program

Government of New Brunswick
Financial assistance for translation in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC)
Supports innovative fibre utilization projects on BC provincial crown land
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed

Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)

CANARIE
Cloud-based computing and storage
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy’s Ecosystem Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Women Entrepreneurship Strategy’s Ecosystem Fund

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding for women entrepreneurship growth and support in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $3,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program

Alberta Innovates
Advances hydrocarbon recovery technology, reducing emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Water Incubation Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Water Incubation Program

2 Degrés
Supports startups developing innovative water solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund

City of Toronto
The Main Street Innovation Fund supports Toronto's business recovery through grants for innovative community projects.
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Equity Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Equity Funding

Government of British Columbia
Funding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)

Invest Ontario
Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals
Grant and FundingClosed

2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals

World Anti-Doping Agency
Funds applied anti-doping scientific research projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Accelerate Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

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
Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON

Innovation Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports development and deployment of emissions reduction technologies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario

Tourism Innovation Lab
Support to develop new tourism ideas
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program

Government of Alberta
Accelerator program for entrepreneurs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Calgary Learns - Initiative Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Calgary Learns - Initiative Grants

Calgary Learns Association
Supports new learning initiatives and program development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative

Genome Prairie
Genomic precision health initiative for personalized Canadian healthcare
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6 $
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

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Conconi Family Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Conconi Family Foundation

Robert L. Conconi Foundation
Flexible support for core priorities and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)
Grant and FundingClosed

Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports scaling operations for food processors in BC
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
FAIS — FINANCIAL ALLOCATION 2025-26
Grant and FundingClosed

FAIS — FINANCIAL ALLOCATION 2025-26

Fondation pour les Aînés et l'Innovation Sociale (FAIS)
Financial support for elder-focused projects in Capitale-Nationale
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NRC — Compression and tension testing facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Compression and tension testing facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Stationary compression and tension test facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Cast & Learn Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Cast & Learn Grants

Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation
Supports parish innovation and community outreach initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
ICANN Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

ICANN Grant Program

ICANN
Funding for Internet ecosystem capacity and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Innovation Rebate Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Innovation Rebate Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 350,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
AWS Imagine Grant Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

AWS Imagine Grant Canada

Amazon Web Services
Support for technology-driven nonprofit innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada's Smartest Kitchen
Expert AdviceOpen

Canada's Smartest Kitchen

Holland College
Food product innovation facility
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Strategic Partnerships Initiative

Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
C
Grant and FundingClosed

ConnectUp - Standard Grants

Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, Raytheon
Support for nonprofit community and STEM-focused initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund – Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund – Stream 1

Simon Fraser University VentureLabs
Support for inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
CleanBC Industry Fund - Innovation Accelerator Request for Proposals
Grant and FundingClosed

CleanBC Industry Fund - Innovation Accelerator Request for Proposals

Province of British Columbia
Support for industrial clean technology demonstrations in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
CleanBC Industry Fund - Project Feasibility Studies Request for Proposals
Grant and FundingClosed

CleanBC Industry Fund - Project Feasibility Studies Request for Proposals

Province of British Columbia
Supports feasibility studies assessing project viability
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Oil Spill Response Challenge
Grant and FundingClosed

Oil Spill Response Challenge

Natural Resources Canada, Impact Canada
Supports innovative oil spill response technology development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for innovative employment and skills research
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Grant and FundingOpen

OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Pre-seed co-investment for Ontario academic spinout technology start-ups
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding for youth-led projects testing new community solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge
Grant and FundingClosed

Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge

Canadian Agricultural Partnership, Government of British Columbia, Government of Canada
Supports innovative food production for space and Earth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D)
Grant and FundingClosed

Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D)

Canadian Agricultural Partnership, Government of British Columbia, Government of Canada
Supports innovative technologies to reduce food waste
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Impact Canada - Housing Supply Challenge: Round 2 - Getting Started
Grant and FundingClosed

Impact Canada - Housing Supply Challenge: Round 2 - Getting Started

Canadian Agricultural Partnership, Government of British Columbia, Government of Canada
Supports innovative solutions to increase housing supply
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Sector Development Partnership Grants
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Sector Development Partnership Grants

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Supports Indigenous screen sector training and capacity building
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Respiratory Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Respiratory Grants

TB Vets Charitable Foundation
Support respiratory equipment, research, training, and care programs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant Opportunities
Grant and FundingOpen

Grant Opportunities

Global Grand Challenges
Support for innovation in health and development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Innovation

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports innovative early learning and child care projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

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Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for forest sector studies
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education

Government of New Brunswick
Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Scientific Research Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Scientific Research Projects

GRAMMY Museum
Supports research on music’s impact on humans
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Research & Sector-Building Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Research & Sector-Building Grants

Inspirit Foundation
Supports equity-focused research and sector-building activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant financing for ICT research partnerships
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Grant financing for ICT research partnerships

PROMPT
Finances collaborative ICT applied research and development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Social Innovation Research Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Social Innovation Research Fund

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Support for socially innovative research with community impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Lab-to-Market Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Lab-to-Market Fund

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Accelerates commercialization of new or improved technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Emerging Projects Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Emerging Projects Fund

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Early-stage research support for innovation development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Community Innovation Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Innovation Grant

Gwaii Trust Society
Support for small innovative community projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams
Grant and FundingOpen

Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams

Genome Canada
Supports genomics projects reducing food system emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
HIV Endgame Funding Program
Grant and FundingOpen

HIV Endgame Funding Program

Ontario HIV Treatment Network
Supports HIV prevention and care innovation in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Rio Tinto Aluminum Canada Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Rio Tinto Aluminum Canada Fund

RioTinto Alcan
Support for community social and environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
Grant and FundingClosed

Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship

The Indigenous Innovation Initiative
Supports Indigenous-led innovation advancing gender equality
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
HCi3 Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

HCi3 Grant Program

HCi3 Fund
Supports innovative local greenhouse gas reduction projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
ERACM program - Business support: assistance and financing
Grant and FundingOpen

ERACM program - Business support: assistance and financing

Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)
Business funding and support for innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 24,750 $
  • Up to 55% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Market Development and Access
Grant and FundingOpen

Market Development and Access

Government of New Brunswick
Funding for emerging market opportunities in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 45,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Discovery Research Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Discovery Research Grants

MS Canada
Supports MS-focused research aligned with strategic priorities
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Social Enterprise Fund
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

Social Enterprise Fund

Valley First
Support to launch and grow social enterprises
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call

Google.org
Build generative AI solutions for social impact
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)
Grant and FundingClosed

Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)

Okanagan Basin Water Board
Supports collaborative water conservation and quality solutions
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
CanNor — IDEANorth
Grant and FundingOpen

CanNor — IDEANorth

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
IDEANorth promotes Northern economic diversification and development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Iris Energy Community Grants Program

Iris Energy (IREN)
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
WSIB Research and Grants Program
Grant and FundingClosed

WSIB Research and Grants Program

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Supports practical workplace safety research and training
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Call for Proposals: Skills Solutions
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for Proposals: Skills Solutions

Future Skills Centre
Support for innovative skills solutions in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $75,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Call for Proposals: Skills Research
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for Proposals: Skills Research

Future Skills Centre
Funds skills and labour market research projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

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