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Innovation Grants Available in the Canadian Prairies for 2026

Accelerate R&D, commercialization, and scale‑up with targeted public funding. Navigate federal, provincial, and local programs efficiently.

Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, innovation grants help organizations fund research, pilot projects, product validation, and scale‑up. Programs span federal agencies like NRC IRAP and PrairiesCan, provincial bodies such as Alberta Innovates, Innovation Saskatchewan, and Research Manitoba, and sector initiatives across agri‑food, cleantech, digital, and manufacturing. This directory explains key funding types, eligibility, and how to apply so applicants can secure non‑dilutive financing.

1131 opportunities available
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)

MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Financial support for enhancing projects in rural Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
MTRIC — PSO Large companies
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PSO Large companies

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for industrial research projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Social Economy Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Social Economy Development Fund

MRC Papineau
The Social Economy Development Fund (FDÉS) provides significant non-repayable grants to support innovative projects by non-profits, cooperatives, and social enterprises in the MRC de Papineau.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovate BC — Ignite Program

Innovate BC
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MTRIC — INNOV-R SME
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — INNOV-R SME

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Supports innovative projects for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 450,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2

MRC du Haut-Richelieu
Funding to support regional economic and community development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)

Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Funding for international industrial R&D
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Jacques-Cartier Tourism Envelope
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Jacques-Cartier Tourism Envelope

MRC La Jacques-Cartier
Support for tourism projects in La Jacques-Cartier region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund

MRC Thérèse de Blainville
Supports social economy and sustainable development business projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Research Consortium Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Research Consortium Tax Credit

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Tax credit for cooperative pre-competitive research in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)

MRC de Sept-Rivières
Financial support for business development in Sept-Rivières region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Expert business and technical advice
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)

Conscience
Supports open science partnerships for preclinical drug development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund

Laval Economique
Supports new business creation and acquisition in Laval
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 3

MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais
Innovative project support for regional development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
innovÉÉ — SI2TEC
Grant and FundingOpen

innovÉÉ — SI2TEC

innovÉÉ
Supports innovative industrial projects for circular economy transition
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
eCommerce North Innovator Challenge
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

eCommerce North Innovator Challenge

Elevate Talent
Four-week accelerator for early-stage e-commerce business growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,500 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Discovery Grants (individual) program
Grant and FundingClosed

Discovery Grants (individual) program

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Supports long-term research in natural sciences and engineering
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)

Government of Saskatchewan
Tax incentive for commercializing innovative intellectual property in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator
Grant and FundingClosed

FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Support structuring initiatives for the local ecological transition
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Business support (PSE)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Business support (PSE)

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
Supports economic development in the Haute-Côte-Nord region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund

MRC de Matawinie
Financial support for tourism innovation in Matawinie
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream

MRC La Matanie
Grant program offers financial support for business development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
MTRIC — INNOV-R
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

MTRIC — INNOV-R

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

MRC Charlevoix
Funding support for viable social economy enterprises projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

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Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for collaborative innovation projects of two or more SMEs (or one SME and one startup)
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports Quebec aerospace companies in innovative transport technology development
Eligible Funding
  • From $4 to $10,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program

Génome Québec
Supports commercialization of genomics research through industry collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • From $300,000 to $900,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)

MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Financial support for strategic business development in Joliette
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)

Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario agri-food research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
MRC L'Islet — FEEL
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — FEEL

MRC de L'Islet
Support for business development in L'Islet region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Entrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Supporting feasibility studies for circular metal transformation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Charlevoix-Est Cultural Development Project Grant Opportunity
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 500 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)

MRC Avignon
Business financing for development and job creation in Avignon
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports innovative agritechnology projects in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosed

Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funds to improve sustainability in Quebec's seafood sector
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)

MRC La Matanie
Financial aid for sustainable business development in MRC La Matanie
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund

MRC Beauce-Centre
Financial support for emerging businesses in Beauce-Centre
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Vitalization Fund supporting Charlevoix-Est's economic revitalization projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund

MRC Charlevoix
Financial support for innovative economic development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy

MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Supports sustainable job creation and business development in MRC
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen

SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports major cultural export projects with international development potential
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects
Grant and FundingSuspended

RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects

La Mitis RCM (MRC)
Supports innovative digital projects strengthening local territorial identity
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
Grant and FundingClosed

Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Empowering youth to improve accessibility for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
eCommerce North Tech Accelerator
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

eCommerce North Tech Accelerator

Elevate Talent
Accelerator supporting Canadian tech startups in ecommerce innovation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions

MT Lab
Tourism Innovation Program fosters solutions in Quebec industry
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports economic development projects in Atlantic Canadian communities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation

Enbridge Gas Quebec
Supports innovative projects for natural gas efficiency and GHG reduction
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)

MRC des Chenaux
Economic diversification fund for SMEs in MRC des Chenaux
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

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MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 3

MRC Pontiac
Supports innovative signature projects for MRC territorial development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MRC Papineau — Consultancy fund (FEC)
Expert AdviceOpen

MRC Papineau — Consultancy fund (FEC)

MRC Papineau
Non-recurrent fund for specialized professional services assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Estrie — FRR – Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Estrie — FRR – Component 1

Table of MRCs in the Estrie region
Supports regional projects for environment, tourism, and community vitality
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Applied Research and Development Grants — Industrial Partner
Grant and FundingOpen

Applied Research and Development Grants — Industrial Partner

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Funded researcher for academic/business collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS

MRC de L'Assomption
Supports business growth and job creation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions

Genome Alberta
Supports genomics-driven solutions for energy and environmental sectors
Eligible Funding
  • From $300,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
OAC — Deaf and Disability Arts Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Deaf and Disability Arts Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario Deaf and disabled artists' creative and professional projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)

MRC de Maskinongé
Social Economy Fund supports community-focused entrepreneurial projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
Quebec Fund supports anti-poverty and social exclusion initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
RCM de la Mitis — Component 4 : Support for revitalization and intermunicipal cooperation
Grant and FundingSuspended

RCM de la Mitis — Component 4 : Support for revitalization and intermunicipal cooperation

La Mitis RCM (MRC)
Funding for municipal revitalization and intermunicipal cooperation projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
CQRDA — PSO-v2A
Grant and FundingClosed

CQRDA — PSO-v2A

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Financial support for collaborative research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $350,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Technology Leadership: Genomics stream
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Technology Leadership: Genomics stream

Protein Industries Canada
Supports commercialization of genomics-driven crop variety innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Évolution-Compétences — Partnership for training and innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

Évolution-Compétences — Partnership for training and innovation

Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Supports training and innovation for underrepresented groups in trades
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Game Changer Pitch Competition
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Game Changer Pitch Competition

Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)
Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)​
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpening Soon

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)​

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Supports social enterprise development through technical and financial assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Financial support for business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Elevate Women+
Grant and FundingOpen

Elevate Women+

Elevate Talent
Supports women and gender-diverse founders in Canadian tech entrepreneurship
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund

MRC Portneuf
Portneuf's multi-faceted business support fund offering grants
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects

MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry
Supports innovative projects to enhance local quality of life
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Project Seed Funding in Grid Innovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Project Seed Funding in Grid Innovation

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Supports Alberta SMEs advancing innovations in energy grid modernization
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Tax credit for pre-competitive partnership research in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

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Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)
Grant and FundingOpen

Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)

Mirabel Economique
Funds innovation for Mirabel businesses' productivity enhancement
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program

Genome British Columbia
Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3

MRC du Haut-Richelieu
Supports innovation in civil security and advanced logistics
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,139,780 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ventures at Coralus
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Ventures at Coralus

Coralus
Funding and support for women and non-binary entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program

Genome British Columbia
Funds genomics research addressing strategic challenges in key BC sectors
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Grant and FundingArchived

Défi-Québec, Sustainable City

Quebec City
Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Finance and insurance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects

Quebec City
Financial support for innovative socioeconomic development projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
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
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002

Genome British Columbia
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program

MRC La Matanie
DEM offers financial support for sustainable business development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for preliminary studies and expertise funds for project implementation (PSEFE)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for preliminary studies and expertise funds for project implementation (PSEFE)

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
Support for preliminary studies and project implementation expertise
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Attractions, activities, and amenities
Grant and FundingClosed

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Attractions, activities, and amenities

Laurentides Tourism
Supports sustainable tourism development projects in the Laurentians region
Eligible Funding
  • From $30,000 to $95,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition

Genome British Columbia
Funds qualitative research on societal issues of genomics in health
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement

MRC de L'Islet
Financial aid for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration
Grant and FundingOpen

Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration

Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Supports innovative workforce skills development and training pathways
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
APCHQ — Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

APCHQ — Affordable Housing Innovation Fund

Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
Supports innovative, scalable affordable housing solutions across Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Finance and insurance
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
IP financing - Full members of IAC
Grant and FundingOpen

IP financing - Full members of IAC

Innovation asset collective (IAC)
Supports IP financing for full members of the IAC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports innovative housing solutions and residential construction sector innovation
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Propulsion Funds
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Propulsion Funds

MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry
Supports business innovation and growth for local organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funding for Northern Ontario community economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
Innovation fund for regional economic development and agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
MRC du Granit — FIL
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC du Granit — FIL

MRC du Granit
Local investment fund supporting entrepreneurial development in Granit
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans

PME MTL
Loans for projects by Montreal-based businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $3,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Caniapiscau — FDE

MRC de Caniapiscau
Caniapiscau supports entrepreneurial and social economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future
Grant and FundingOpen

Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports innovative clean energy technology research and development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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