Innovation Grants Available in the Canadian Prairies for 2026
Accelerate R&D, commercialization, and scale‑up with targeted public funding. Navigate federal, provincial, and local programs efficiently.
Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, innovation grants help organizations fund research, pilot projects, product validation, and scale‑up. Programs span federal agencies like NRC IRAP and PrairiesCan, provincial bodies such as Alberta Innovates, Innovation Saskatchewan, and Research Manitoba, and sector initiatives across agri‑food, cleantech, digital, and manufacturing. This directory explains key funding types, eligibility, and how to apply so applicants can secure non‑dilutive financing.
1320 opportunities available
Expert AdviceOpen
OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Partnerships for Canadian health technology companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Ascension competition
Pitch competition supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in Quebec City
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship
Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies
Grant and FundingOpen
Social Innovation Research Fund
Support for socially innovative research with community impact
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Accelerator program for tourism entrepreneurs
Fully funded tourism business accelerator
Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Opportunities Program
Supports innovation and growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)
Supporting sustainable aviation innovation through strategic collaboration
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation and Business Development Fund
Financing for oil and gas projects in NL
Grant and FundingClosed
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Grid Innovation Fund
Supports innovative electrification and demand management projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Independent Living BC Program
Subsidized assisted living with support services
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Health Sandbox
Accelerates digital health technology adoption in Alberta clinical settings
Grant and FundingClosed
Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
Supports Indigenous-led innovation advancing gender equality
Grant and FundingClosed
CFI — Innovation Fund
CFI Innovation Fund supports research infrastructure development
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Development Fund — Tier 3
Funding for large business projects in Yukon
Grant and FundingOpen
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Funding for Ontario music industry growth initiatives
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Accessibility Support Fund
Accessibility support for ArtsNL applicants
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations
Funding for health solutions in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
SFU VentureLabs
Scale-up support for science, cleantech and deeptech startups
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative
Supports precision health genomics projects in Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Moonshot for Mining, Minerals and Manufacturing (M4M3)
Dual-use ISRU innovation for mining and manufacturing
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Supports Ontario SMEs to strengthen supply chains and expand markets
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Grant and FundingClosed
Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media
Proof-of-feasibility funding for PFAS destruction solutions
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF)
Supports culturally sensitive crime prevention in Indigenous and northern communities
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Grant and FundingClosed
Rail Climate Change Adaptation Program
Supports rail climate resilience projects in Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Golf Canada Foundation Heritage Grant Program
Funding for Canadian golf heritage projects
Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3
Supports collaborative projects among Quebec social economy organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and compete
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Inclusive Community Events Program
Complimentary community event space in Downtown London
Grant and FundingOpen
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Health Research Grants
Supports physician-led health research priorities
Grant and FundingClosed
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Funding for automotive mobility internships
Grant and FundingClosed
Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)
Provincial funding for sustainable energy-efficient fisheries practices
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals: Skills Research
Funds skills and labour market research projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Research Development Grants
Support for Indigenous health research development activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Automotive Innovation Challenge (AIC)
Support for Ontario automotive talent and learning
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream
Funding for innovative employment and skills research
Grant and FundingOpen
HIV Endgame Funding Program
Supports HIV prevention and care innovation in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Alberta supports growth in value-added food sectors
Grant and FundingClosed
BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Cost-shared funding for B.C. farmers adopting new technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
CAAIN — 2024 Smart Farm Network Competition
Develop smart farm networks for Canadian agtech innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)
Refundable tax credit for Alberta R&D investments
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program
Supports Canadian AI innovation with advanced national computing infrastructure
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in British Columbia
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Grant and FundingOpen
PEI - Export Trade Assistance
Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Funding to support business growth in the Prairies
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Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Older Adult Assistance Programs
Support programs and subsidies for older adults
Grant and FundingOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology
Supports Newfoundland and Labrador businesses to innovate and expand markets
Grant and FundingOpen
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) — Stream 1
Funding for poultry and/or egg producers
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceClosed
Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding
Funding for downtown and property improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)
Funding for digital clean energy technology development
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Farmers Award
Supports young agricultural entrepreneurs demonstrating innovation and community impact
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Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Investment Fund
Supports Ontario local food and agriculture projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Other SupportOpen
Quebec Business Women's Award
Honoring outstanding women entrepreneurs and leaders in Quebec business
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Municipal Grants Program - In-kind and financial support under $5,000
Modest support for local community initiatives
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat de la municipalité de Lac-Supérieur
Local business support for growth and job creation
Grant and FundingOpen
Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Supporting scalable innovative affordable housing solutions
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Capital for forest sector innovations
Grant and FundingClosed
Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund
Supports community-university partnership projects in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed
Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program
Early film development support for Indigenous creators
Loans and Capital investmentsArchived
Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)
Supports Ontario manufacturers investing in advanced technology and innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being
Expert AdviceOpen
Canada's Smartest Kitchen
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Innovation PEI, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Custom food product development support
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Grant and FundingClosed
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs
Bursaries for professional development workshops for Vancouver non-profits
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Ontario
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in PEI
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Prince Edward Island
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Law for the Future Fund
Supports innovative law initiatives serving public interest
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Grant and FundingClosed
TCF Canada Youth Bursary Program
Post-secondary bursary support for Canadian youth
Grant and FundingOpen
Première Ovation - Heritage
Funding for young professionals to highlight heritage in Quebec City or Wendake
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
Expert AdviceOpen
MaRS Growth Acceleration Program
Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides
Funding for business projects in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Investment Fund for the Economic Development of the Municipality of Concepción
Interest-free financing for local business projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Funds clean energy technologies for Alberta’s low‑carbon electricity transition
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Grant and FundingClosed
Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity
Funding for projects shifting online masculinity narratives to support young men's health
Grant and FundingOpen
Lab-to-Market Fund
Accelerates commercialization of new or improved technologies
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for agri-food sustainability in New Brunswick
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil
Supports Canadian agtech SMEs in R&D collaboration with Brazil
Grant and FundingOpen
Première Ovation - Multi Arts
Quebec bursary for emerging multidisciplinary artists
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
Funding collaborative projects for transformative advanced manufacturing in Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25
Honouring top Canadian innovators in food technology sector
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Première Ovation - Circus
Funding for emerging circus artists training creation and production
Grant and FundingOpen
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Resident Research Grants
Support for resident-led health research projects