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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.

220 programs
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces

    Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Supports tourism businesses adapting and growing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Dauphin Hospital Foundation (DGHF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Visiting Specialist Program

    Dauphin Hospital Foundation (DGHF)
    Funding support for visiting specialists in Dauphin
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Saskatoon Community Foundation (SCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Vital Focus Grants

    Saskatoon Community Foundation (SCF)
    Application resources and reporting support
    Eligible Funding
    From $10 to $20
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

    Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF)
    Support for methane technology demonstrations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 29, 2026
    Alberta, Canada

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  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingSuspended

    Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships

    Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources, Skills PEI
    Financial support for labour market development in Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Genome Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation

    Genome Alberta
    Supports collaborative genomics and AI research using Alberta agricultural datasets
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Genome Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions

    Genome Alberta, Government of Alberta
    Genomics research for energy and environment
    Eligible Funding
    From $300,000 to $750,000
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging

    Alberta Innovates
    Supports technologies for healthy aging
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 1

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding for hydrogen innovation projects in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    From $200,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Department of Agriculture of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Agri-processing Productivity Improvement

    Department of Agriculture of Manitoba
    Supports agri-processing productivity upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Agricultural Climate Solutions

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Support for climate-smart agricultural practices
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Ontario, PE, Quebec, Canada

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  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Agtech Growth Fund

    Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
    Funding for agtech R&D projects in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 450,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Alberta Municipal Affairs logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Centre for Labour Market Research Grant

    Alberta Municipal Affairs
    Funding for Alberta labour market research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Alberta Municipal Affairs logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant

    Alberta Municipal Affairs
    Career mentorship funding for Alberta newcomers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program

    Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
    Non-dilutive funding for Alberta digital tech SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    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 FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy

    Alberta Innovates
    Supports bioenergy and circular innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    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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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources

    Alberta Innovates
    Clean innovation support for Alberta projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding for digital clean energy technology development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Supports Alberta health innovation platforms
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations

    Alberta Innovates, Government of Alberta
    Funding for health solutions in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for commercialization-focused employee salaries
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 120,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for Alberta SMEs hiring R&D expertise
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 105,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    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 FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for sustainable land and biodiversity innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding support for health research and innovation in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program

    Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
    Supports Alberta tech companies developing innovative technology solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada

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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program

    Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
    Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 105,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding for technology-focused networking events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm

    Alberta Innovates
    Supports Alberta SMEs to commercialize innovative agri-tech solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • City of Edmonton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Anti-racism Grants Program

    City of Edmonton
    Anti-racism initiatives in Edmonton
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Municipal Affairs logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Bio Innovation Grant (BIG)

    Alberta Municipal Affairs, Government of Alberta
    Funding for biosciences research infrastructure
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BRIDGE Program

    Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), Government of Alberta
    Business support for women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Calgary Learns Association logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Calgary Learns - Initiative Grants

    Calgary Learns Association
    Supports learning initiatives in Calgary
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program

    Alberta Innovates, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
    Funding for Alberta academic-industry technology collaboration
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award

    ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC)
    Funding for innovative adult literacy programs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
    Supports emissions reduction technology development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada

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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Carbon Capture Kickstart

    Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Funding pre-construction studies for industrial carbon capture projects in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge Phase III

    Alberta Innovates
    Supports carbon fibre technologies from Alberta bitumen
    Eligible Funding
    From $200,001 to $4,000,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Chronic Wasting Disease Research Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding for collaborative CWD research in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
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  • City of Chestermere logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Chestermere Community Grants

    City of Chestermere
    Supports local community programs in Chestermere
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Chestermere, Alberta, Canada
  • City of Brooks logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Coal Community Transition Fund

    City of Brooks
    Funding for Alberta coal community transition
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,750,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • ATCO Ltd. logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Energy Fund

    ATCO Ltd.
    Funding for community energy projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Community Foundation of Portage & District Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Foundation of Portage and District Grant Program

    Community Foundation of Portage & District Inc.
    Funding for charitable community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada

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  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CWB Association Chapter Awards

    CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
    Co-funded support for welding education initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Health Sandbox

    Alberta Innovates
    Accelerates digital health technology adoption in Alberta clinical settings
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations

    Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO)
    Disaster recovery support for Manitoba applicants
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Drilling Technology Challenge

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Advanced drilling technologies for emissions reduction
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $8,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • City of Edmonton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Edmonton Edge Fund

    City of Edmonton
    Supports Edmonton businesses to start, scale, and innovate
    Eligible Funding
    From $75,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Innovators Challenge

    Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Transformative industrial decarbonization projects in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $15,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Advances low-emission materials commercialization in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge

    Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Funding for oil sands tailings technology projects
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative

    Genome Canada, Genome Prairie
    Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Genome Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative

    Genome Canada, Genome Prairie
    Supports precision health genomics projects in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Graduate Grant

    Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF)
    Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 22,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Alberta, NS, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    High School Youth Researcher Summer Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Paid summer health research experience for high school students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada

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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    IDEaS - Pop Up City Contest

    Government of Canada
    Integrated camp utility systems challenge
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Genome Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Alberta

    Genome Alberta
    Supports Indigenous-led genomics capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Industry Advancement Grant

    Government of Alberta
    Funding for Alberta transportation industry projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Innovation Catalyst Grant

    Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
    Supports STEM entrepreneurs to commercialize hardware technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovation Growth Program

    Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN), Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
    Support for innovative product commercialization in Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Irrigation Program — Irrigation Development Program

    Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
    Support for irrigation infrastructure development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed

    Life Science Fellowships

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for life science startup commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program

    Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
    Financing for Red River Métis women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MAC — Artists in Communities

    Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
    Arts funding for underserved communities
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Manitoba, Canada

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  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MAC — Operate

    Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
    Supports ongoing arts organization operations
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $750,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Major innovation fund : call for proposals

    Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
    Supports Alberta-led research and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000,000 to $7,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Manitoba — Research and Innovation

    Government of Manitoba, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
    Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
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    Manitoba Mineral Development Fund

    Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MMDF)
    Funding for mineral development projects in Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    mCannabis

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding for cannabis-based pain research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Alberta, Canada
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    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    mCannabis.RealWorld

    Alberta Innovates
    Real-world cannabis research funding for health innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Mental Health Commission of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Mental Health Grants and Awards

    Mental Health Commission of Canada
    Funding for mental health research and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $138,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NSERC Alliance – Alberta Innovates Advance Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Supports emerging technology research in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    On-Farm Efficiency Program

    Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA)
    Funding for efficient farm technology adoption
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $150,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada

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  • Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation (SPSF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Power Up Projects

    Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation (SPSF)
    Funding for innovative classroom projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)

    Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada