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
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Venture for Canada — Internship Program
Venture for CanadaInterns for startups and SMEs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 3
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Support for business clusters to develop large-scale innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional defence investment initiative (RDII) – Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Supports Quebec organizations integrating into domestic and international defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Capitale-Innovation
Quebec CitySupports business innovation, commercialization, and market expansion projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Acting to support growth
City of Montreal (MTL)Financial support for Montréal non-profits advancing business growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 270,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects
Greater Montreal Climate FundSupports innovative projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Montreal
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Funding nutritious food development projects in Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $7,500 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CELTIC-NEXT – Next Generation Communications Autumn 2025 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Funding for collaborative ICT R&D projects for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants
Government of OntarioGrants to grow or expand in eastern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)Funding initiative supporting southern Ontario defence sector growth
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Supports Atlantic Canadian SMEs impacted by international trade tariffs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
FedNor — Regional Tariff Response Initiative
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)Supports Northern Ontario SMEs affected by international trade tariffs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Funding for collaborative projects in AI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Funding for business innovation and growth through CERI program
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy (CAS) - Union Training and Innovation (UTIP))
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Supports union-led training innovation for skilled Red Seal trades
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports collaborative innovation in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Social Economy Support Fund
Social Economy MauricieNon-repayable financial aid supporting social economy projects in Mauricie
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Wood Innovation Program — Component 2
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports innovative industrial projects using lower-grade Quebec wood
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Wood Innovation Program - component 1
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports innovation and investment in Quebec's forest industry
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $2,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Periodical Fund — Business Innovation
Canadian HeritageFunding for innovation in periodical publishing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Funding for critical mineral projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)Support for Collective Innovation in Packaging Eco-design
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supports agricultural innovation and adoption of new practices
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions
Gouvernement du QuébecSupport the economic development of strategic sectors and regions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
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Grant and FundingClosed
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Funding for demonstration projects in transportation
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)Assistance for Francophone projects in southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
iVisit
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component
Transport Canada (TC)Supports boat owner education and sustainable boat recycling research
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — R&D Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Funding for research and development projects in transportation
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2
MT LabInnovative tourism project funding program in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Solutions Canada — Challenge Stream for innovators
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports Canadian SMEs developing innovative solutions for government challenges
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)Canadian digital media innovation and experimentation funding program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
MT Lab — Project financing program — Component 1: Strategic support
MT LabGrant for strategic support in Quebec's tourism industry
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $12,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for innovation projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)Innovation grant for Quebec's economic advancement
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurial grant
Quebec CitySupports new business creation and structured business succession in Québec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec City — Major projects
Quebec CitySupports significant business investments in targeted Quebec City sectors
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Development of E-Business Tax Credit Integrating Artificial Intelligence (CDAEIA)
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports digital business projects integrating artificial intelligence in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)
Environnement Québec (MELCC)Supports Quebec industrial decarbonization projects for reduced GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (OMMITC)
Government of OntarioSupports corporate investments in Ontario's manufacturing sector
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for innovation projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)Funding for product and process innovations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax incentives for mining and exploration
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)Federal and provincial tax incentives support mining and exploration activities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Awareness and promotion projects
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports innovative projects promoting active and public transport at festivals
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Le Fonds d’initiatives locales (FIL) Village
PME MTLFinancial support for local socio-economic and cultural projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
FedDev — Funding for southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)Funding for businesses in southern Ontario by FedDev Ontario.
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Official Languages Support Programs
Canadian HeritageSupports official language minority communities and promotes bilingualism
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
Human ResourcesInnovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Fabrication Process Development Challenge
FABrICSupports development and commercialization of Canadian semiconductor fabrication processes
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)
Department of National Defence (DND)Funding projects for innovative defence and security solutions
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
E
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Energy Innovation Program — Off-Site Construction Challenge
Environment and Natural Resources CanadaFunding to modernize energy-efficient residential building via off-site construction
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
CRIAQ — INNOV-R
Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du QuébecFunding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for health technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
SynergiQc program for biopharmaceutical research
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)Grant for Quebec biopharmaceutical research collaborations
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $7,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Business case: Community Energy Systems
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)Funding to develop business cases for low-carbon community energy systems
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
InnovEnSol Program
Environnement Québec (MELCC)Funding for innovative soil and groundwater decontamination demonstration trials
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Call for investments VRQ
AxelysSupports Quebec research-based startups in early-stage company development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d
AxelysSupports technology development and validation for Quebec research institutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 475,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for commercial arteries — Component 1 - Support for urban revitalization projects
Quebec CitySupports urban revitalization and commercial sector animation initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)Funding for manufacturers in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Cyber Security Cooperation Program 2025
Public Safety Canada (PSC)Funding support for Canadian cyber security initiatives and innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
PME MTLSupports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Celebration and Commemoration Program
Canadian HeritageFunding for commemorative and celebratory pandemic recovery initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingArchived
Call for projects in social innovation
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports innovative solutions addressing significant social needs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 800,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Évolution-Compétences -Partnership for training and innovation
Gouvernement du QuébecSupport for diverse groups in Red Seal trades education
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Bioenergy
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)Financing and support for biomethanization projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (IFIT) — Business projects
Government of OntarioFinancial assistance for forestry projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects – Technology showcase
Entreprendre SherbrookeSupports Sherbrooke businesses showcasing innovative industrial technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Circular Economy Fund
FondactionCanada's first investment fund for circular economy startups
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingSuspended
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)Transport technology innovation projects funding in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $4,000,000 to $10
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Strategic Response Fund (SRF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports Canadian industries facing global trade and supply chain risks
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Cyber Security Innovation Network
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports pan-Canadian cyber security research, commercialization, and talent development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Service Corps Program - Micro-grants Diversity stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Funding for youth-led community service projects supporting diversity
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Money to develop local economy and tourism in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Food self-sufficiency – major investment projects in bio-food companies
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Support for major bio-food investment and automation projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
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Grant and FundingOpen
Call for projects Genium360
AxelysFunding support for engineering students and graduates advancing public research
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects
Quebec CitySupport for economic development initiatives in Quebec’s commercial sectors
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Environmental Damages Fund
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)Funds projects that restore and protect Canada's natural environment
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Project Grant Program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Supports innovative health research projects across all career stages
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP)
Government of AlbertaSupports carbon capture projects for emissions reduction in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 4 – Soutien à la vitalisation et à la coopération intermunicipale : Axe Vitalisation
Gouvernement du QuébecLocal revitalization financial aid program in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Zú program — Incubation
ZúBusiness growth through strategic mentoring and exclusive resources
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
VRQ call for projects
AxelysFunding for technology maturation projects from select Quebec institutions
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $50,000
- Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Research Support Fund
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Supports Canadian postsecondary institutions with federally funded research administration
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Supporting digital and industrial innovation in construction retrofits
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 850,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Healthy Eating Program Stream 1 – Support for the implementation of diagnostic studies
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Support for diagnostic studies in healthy food processing
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Alberta InnovatesFosters innovation and promotes sustainable practices in agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Biomed Propulsion Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports life sciences companies for commercialization and job creation
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500,000 to $10
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PARESAU – Component 2 : Emergency financing for strategic companies
Investissement Québec (IQ)Emergency funding for strategic businesses in financial distress
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Grains Innovation Fund
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO)Supports innovation and market growth for Ontario grain projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
EcoAction - Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada Stream
Canada Water Agency (CWA)Supports innovative projects improving freshwater sustainability across Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Funding for Atlantic businesses integrating into defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)Supports Prairie organizations integrating into defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Advanced Manufacturing program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Supporting innovation and digitalization in advanced manufacturing technologies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
National Adaptation Strategy & Hydrologic prediction and innovation
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)Supports climate data, flood mapping, hydrologic prediction, hydrometry innovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change - Entrepreneurship and Green Economy
Quebec International Youth Offices (LOJIQ)Supports young Quebecers in entrepreneurship and green economy initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Duo grand V
Investissement Québec (IQ)Flexible funding and tech support for sustainable innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Supports collective initiatives enhancing vulnerable seniors' social inclusion
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)Money for electricity firms to hire students
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Community Action and Volunteerism Component
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports community organizations in research, evaluation, and training
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation