
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.
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for economic development projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenTechnology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonPanel Innovation Platform (PIP)
Support for collaborative innovation projects in Quebec’s panel and engineered wood composites industry
Grant and FundingClosedThe Hosanna Ministry Scholarship
Scholarships for Catholic sisters studying theology
Grant and FundingClosedBandages and Compression Garments Used to Treat Lymphedema
Reimbursement for lymphedema compression supplies
Grant and FundingClosedCFI — Innovation Fund
CFI Innovation Fund supports research infrastructure development
Grant and FundingClosedbourses d'études ted rogers
Support for technology students at partner universities
Grant and FundingClosedCQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for Quebec innovative biopharmaceutical collaborations in AI
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedAppendix A: Eligible and ineligible cost categories
Financial support for advanced manufacturing growth
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenRenewable and Alternative Energy Program
Funds clean energy technologies for Alberta’s low‑carbon electricity transition
Grant and FundingClosedProject for the Advancement of Childhood Education Canada — Adopt-A-School Program
Support early childhood education in Jamaica
Grant and FundingClosedSolicited Call - General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating
Funding for social survey analysis and dissemination- Grant and FundingClosed
Programme de réussite économique pour les femmes de Jordanie
Supports women’s economic empowerment in Jordan
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedOperations Implementation Program (OIP)
Social media support for tourism operators
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenSeafood Accelerator Program – Product Development and Technical Support
Supports Nova Scotia seafood companies in product development and safety- Grant and FundingClosed
Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026
Funding for First Nations education and cultural learning
Grant and FundingClosedRural Economic Development (RED) program
Supports rural community economic development in Ontario
Tax CreditsClosedNew Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Tax credit for R&D in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosedEnergy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels Call for Proposals
Advances clean fuel technologies for environmental sustainabilityEligible Funding- From $500,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation- Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Bourses -- médecine dentaire
Funding for dental care access, research, and student awards
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedA-Team Believe Initiative
Leadership and entrepreneurship program for students
Grant and FundingOpenCorporate Giving Program
Charitable support for community education and social impact
Grant and FundingClosedSupport program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 3 : Promotion of foreign trade and prospecting for foreign investments
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Grant and FundingOpenGlobal Programmes - Research & Innovation
Support for research and innovation in risk management
Grant and FundingClosedPembina-Manitou Area Foundation Grants
Local funding for community projects and charities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOpen Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program
Funding for community projects in Hamilton
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCanada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026
Support for Canada-Japan innovation partnerships
Grant and FundingOpenÉvolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
Fosters innovative solutions to workforce skill development
Grant and FundingClosedMining Research and Innovation Support Program
Supports mining R&D and innovation projects
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedRobbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award
Funding for transformative equity initiatives in research
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program
Funding for municipal cultural partnership projectsEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenPoultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP)
Support for poultry and egg farm investments
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Economic Development Fund
Funding for competitive community-led projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedTownship of Woolwich — Grants and Special Assistance
Local funding for non-profit community initiatives
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenCanNor — IDEANorth
Supports northern economic development and infrastructure readinessEligible 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Other SupportClosedCircular Initiatives Awards
Recognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations- Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Investment Fund
Supports Ontario local food and agriculture projects
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Development Fund (TDF)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)Funding for innovative tourism projects in Ontario
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization
Co-investment for quantum technology commercialization
Grant and FundingClosedInvestment Readiness Program – Stream 2: Ecosystem builder (Round 2)
Supports social innovation and social finance ecosystem building
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Futures Manitoba — Indigenous Business Development Services
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Community Futures Manitoba, Government of CanadaAdvice and awards for Indigenous businesses in Manitoba
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedGlobal Citizenship Education Program
Support for global citizenship education initiatives
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpenNBIF Startup Investment Fund
Seed capital for new products, services and technologies in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosedThe Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Learning Enhancement Fund
Supports innovative school-led learning enhancements
Grant and FundingOpenCanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream
Funding for jobs and long-term economic growth
Grant and FundingOpenPeak Rebate Program
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Tax CreditsClosedQueensway Carleton Hospital Foundation — General Funding
Support hospital care through charitable donations
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenBDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan
Purchase order financing for entrepreneurs
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenIndigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action
Funding for Indigenous community action in Québec
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMobility Unlimited Hub with the Toyota Mobility Foundation
Support for active mobility ventures
Grant and FundingClosedEnergy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching
Supports industrial decarbonization through clean fuel and fuel switching
- Grant and FundingClosed
Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership in Canada and the Global South
Funding Indigenous research partnerships across borders
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025
Funding for livestock technology innovation
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonSheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Funding Programs
Funding for mid-career New Brunswick artists
Grant and FundingClosedAccessible Technology Program
Supports accessible technology development and improvement
Grant and FundingClosedCall for Projects for Indigenous Peoples – Indigenous Languages Component
Support for Indigenous language projects in Québec- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Career Development Grants
Funding for women’s career advancement training
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenTourism Business Development Fund (TBDF)
Tourism Enterprise Development Fund enhances tourism offerings and activities
Grant and FundingClosedRail Climate Change Adaptation Program
Supports rail climate resilience projects in Canada- Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Startup Laval
Microloans and business support for entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpenBDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Capital and expertise to expand your business- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CZI Collaborative Science Awards
Collaborative research funding for neurodegeneration
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosedIndigenous Pathways initiative
Co-funded Indigenous R&D partnerships
Grant and FundingClosedVitalization Program - RRF4
Funding for community and economic vitality projects
Grant and FundingOpenAlberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Apply to the Energy Storage and Minerals Program to develop next-gen sustainable materials and critical minerals.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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedThe Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation — General Student Support
Supports local student nutrition programs- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rare As One (Cycle 3)
Patient-led rare disease network support
Grant and FundingOpenThe Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - New Investigator Grants
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSupport and Financial Assistance – Recreation Assistance Program and Transit Affordable Pass Program
Affordable recreation and transit support for residents
Tax CreditsClosedRecognition as an Eligible Research Consortium
Recognition for eligible pre-competitive research consortia- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Leveraging Equality for Gender-Inclusive Economic Development (LEGEND)
Support for inclusive agribusiness growth in Kenya
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedCRIBIQ-BIOnext
Support for industrial commercialization projects
Grant and FundingOpenCultural industries — Financial assistance
Financial assistance for cultural industries in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosedTourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Support for structuring regional tourism offerings
Grant and FundingOpenInvest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives
Money and advice for Nova Scotia innovators
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenBroadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages
Funding for diverse-language audiovisual projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAdvancing Hydrogen – Competition 1
Funding for hydrogen innovation projects in Alberta
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedSupport Program for Research and Innovation Organisations – Funding for infrastructures supporting private innovation (PSO, component 4b)
Funding for private innovation infrastructure projectsEligible Funding- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing SoonINMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026)
Support for INMD-relevant research and training activities
Grant and FundingClosedGladys and Albert Eggenberger Agricultural Fund
Supports northern food security and community farming initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenSeeding Food Innovation Grants
Seed funding for sustainable food innovation research
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedHorizon Europe
EU funding for research and innovationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedEnergy management system grant
Support for energy management system implementation
Grant and FundingClosedRDAR — Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC)
Funding for agricultural research and innovation- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Capital lending
Financing for social economy business capitalization 
- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides
Funding for business projects in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides
Grant and FundingOpenEconomic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development
Supports operating costs for regional sectoral economic development organizations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedThe innovative projects program
Funding for innovative youth reintegration projects
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosedACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick