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
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development (RED) program
Government of OntarioSupports rural community economic development in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)
Government of New BrunswickSupports New Brunswick cranberry growers upgrading varieties, renovations, and technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — Impact
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du QuébecFunding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)Funds agricultural innovation research in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supports priority projects advancing Quebec's agri-food sector development
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD)
Government of New BrunswickSupports crop and livestock growth through cooperative machinery and development projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
Ressources Entreprises
Ressources EntreprisesAdvice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Eastern Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Money to support business growth in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Strengthen Canada's advanced manufacturing ecosystem
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 150% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
M
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Mineral Development Fund
Manitoba Chambers of CommerceManitoba Mineral Development Fund promotes economic growth in mining
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
Standards Council of Canada
Standards Council of Canada (SCC)Support for businesses to develop and use standards and accreditation services
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Continental Defense and Security Technologies
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Seek innovative prototypes for real-life government testing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingArchived
Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingArchived
CQRDA — SI2TEC
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)Supports circular economy feasibility and project planning initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Government of ManitobaFunding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Yukon bids&tenders
Government of YukonPlatform for accessing and managing Yukon government contract opportunities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)Grants for growth and innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)Alberta's pilot program enhancing lab access for tech developers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Innovation Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Loan for technology improvements
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Housing Industry Development Program (PADIQH)
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)Supports innovation and development in Quebec’s housing industry
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Tax CreditsClosed
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of New BrunswickTax credit for R&D in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
CDEM — Self-Employment Benefit Program
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)Money and help for unemployed Francophone Manitoban start-ups
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)Funding to improve sustainability in Atlantic fisheries
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Other Initiatives Program (OIP)
Government of AlbertaSupports urgent, community-focused projects benefiting the public interest
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
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingArchived
InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)Supporting sustainable food innovation and ecological resource use
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
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Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Operational Efficiency
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)Advice to optimize your operations for growth
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)Funding for new technologies in Quebec fisheries
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)
Government of British ColumbiaSupporting manufacturing growth and innovation across British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Venture Capital Corporation
Government of British ColumbiaEquity investments for BC businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)Fosters innovative solutions to workforce skill development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Edge Fund
City of EdmontonSupports Edmonton businesses to start, scale, and innovate
Eligible Funding
- From $75,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) — Special Calls Stream
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Supports interdisciplinary Canadian-led research for equitable postpandemic recovery
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Government of OntarioSupports innovative tourism development and investment projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
BioCreate Program
Ontario GenomicsSupports southern Ontario biotech SMEs advancing genomics innovations
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Futures Manitoba — Indigenous Business Development Services
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)Advice and awards for Indigenous businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
NRCAN — National Energy Systems Modelling
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Supporting national energy systems modelling for emission reductions
Eligible Funding
- From $300,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Government of AlbertaTax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
NBIF Startup Investment Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)Seed capital for new products, services and technologies in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba research and development tax credit
Government of ManitobaSupports R&D expenditures for Manitoba-based corporations
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)
INSATSupporting sustainable aviation innovation through strategic collaboration
Eligible Funding
- Up to 36% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Indigenous Partnership Program
Vancouver FoundationSupports collaborative reconciliation projects with Indigenous communities in heritage
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
ECHO Foundation — Mental health
ECHO FoundationSupports mental health services for vulnerable individuals in Montreal and Toronto
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingArchived
Community Capacity Fund
Central Development CorporationSupport for rural organizations in PEI
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Peak Rebate Program
NB PowerBusiness incentive for reducing energy use during winter peaks
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Transportation System — Research and Development (CTS-RD) Program
Transport Canada (TC)Funding for R&D to fight climate change
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)Support for agri-food sector market and supply chain challenges
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)Purchase order financing for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $750,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Youth Strategy Fund
SADC Lac-St-Jean OuestSupports young entrepreneurs with loans and personalized guidance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program
Protein Industries CanadaSupports Canadian plant-based innovation and local supply chain resilience
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Supports industrial decarbonization through clean fuel and fuel switching
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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Grant and FundingClosed
Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants
City of VancouverSupports projects advancing childcare research and policy in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)Supports quantum product commercialization in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access
Alberta InnovatesFunding for Alberta health tech market access
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Business Financing
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)Provides tailored financing and strategic support for Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)Partnerships for Canadian health technology companies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Alberta InnovatesAccelerates Alberta health innovation with digital solutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)Funding initiative for Ontario deadstock management and sustainability
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Insight Research
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)Supports excellence in social sciences and humanities research
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Other SupportOpen
Francophone economic development in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)Francophone business support in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)Supporting CleanTech innovation in New Brunswick businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 160,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)Funding for innovation in Canadian livestock technology and research
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Funding collaborative projects for transformative advanced manufacturing in Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $600,000 to $3,200,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in MB
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)NordForsk Initiative for Arctic Sustainable Development Funding Opportunity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Accessible Technology Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Enhances digital access for Canadians with disabilities.
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Business Development Fund (TBDF)
Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)Tourism Enterprise Development Fund enhances tourism offerings and activities
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $500,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABDP) — Community project
SOCCANon‑repayable funding for First Nations community economic development projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingArchived
Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)
UAS Centre of ExcellenceNon-repayable financial support for strategic sector development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Canadian-Japanese SME co-innovation for global value chain access
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)Capital and expertise to expand your business
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
SSRIA – Innovation Fund
Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)Accelerate low-carbon solutions in building construction and operations through substantial funding and industry collaboration
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Development Fund — Regional Development Program
Government of Newfoundland and LabradorFunding for regional development in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII)
Government of SaskatchewanTransferable royalty credits for critical minerals innovations
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing
DesjardinsCustomized agricultural financing and advisory support for farm businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Alberta InnovatesApply to the Energy Storage and Minerals Program to develop next-gen sustainable materials and critical minerals.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors - Indigenous stream
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for Indigenous innovators
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
SIF — Business Innovation and Growth projects
Innovation CanadaFunding for business innovation and growth projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Genome CanadaCBIC funds Canadian genomics innovation for commercialization
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
CRIBIQ-BIOnext
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)Support for industrial innovation and commercialization for CRIBIQ members
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)PacifiCan BizAP enhances business scale-up in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Food & Agriculture Startup Competition
Grow-NYGlobal competition supporting innovative food and agriculture startups
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural industries — Financial assistance
Government of New BrunswickFinancial assistance for cultural industries in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)Supports community-engaged arts projects with Ontario artists and communities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports innovative solutions for destroying PFAS in contaminated media
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of QuebecSupports sustainable mobility solutions through integrated technology and planning
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
innovÉÉFunding for Quebec electricity R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
CFI — College Fund
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)Funds research infrastructure at eligible Canadian colleges
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives
Government of Nova ScotiaMoney and advice for Nova Scotia innovators
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 37% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
2023 Open Call: Automation, Digital Technologies, and Demonstration in Agri-Food Production
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)Money for agri-food sector technological advancements
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in SK
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3
Social Economy Cluster — Central QuebecSupports collaborative projects among Quebec social economy organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Reduction
Government of SaskatchewanIncome tax reduction for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Expert AdviceOpen
NRC — Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy facility in Charlottetown
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
NGen — Cluster Building Project
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Funding to enhance SMEs capabilities and growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Government of SaskatchewanLoans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation