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.
1320 opportunities available
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food
Supports scalable sustainable food systems projects and research
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Exemption from Planning Application Fees Program
Financial support for affordable housing projects in Barrie
Grant and FundingOpen
Seeding Food Innovation Grants
Seed funding for sustainable food innovation research
Grant and FundingOpen
Corporate Giving Program
Charitable support for community education and social impact
Grant and FundingOpen
Global Programmes - Research & Innovation
Support for research and innovation in risk management
Grant and FundingClosed
Research & Environment
Support for small regional conservation and research projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Advancing Agri-Food Processing
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
New Brunswick agri-food product development funding
Grant and FundingClosed
Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant
Support sharing Indigenous-led research findings in communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Support for the Completion of Investment Projects
Support for investment and digital transition projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Funding for Ontario's forest sector innovation and productivity
Grant and FundingArchived
SDTC — Scale Up Funding
Funding for high-growth Canadian companies advancing sustainable technologies
Grant and FundingArchived
Sustainable Development Technology Canada — Scale Up Funding
Funding catalyst for emerging sustainable technology companies in Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Funding for innovative wood construction projects
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024
AI commercialization for advanced manufacturing
Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Grant and FundingOpen
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024
Advancing livestock efficiency through technological innovation and research