Manufacturing Grants in Canada in 2026
Accelerate your growth with manufacturing grants. Automate, innovate, export.
Manufacturing grant programs are designed to support businesses in the manufacturing sector in Canada, by providing them with grant funding to help them grow and innovate. The program aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector in Canada and create new opportunities for businesses in this sector. The program is funded by the Government of Canada and is administered by the Canadian government. Manufacturing Grants Program is an important resource for Canadian manufacturing businesses, providing them with the support they need to remain competitive in the global.
871 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP)
Large-scale project grants for Alberta companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Alberta supports growth in value-added food sectors
Other SupportOpen
EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee
Free up collateral held against your foreign exchange contracts
Grant and FundingArchived
CRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses
Innovative support for bioproducts and bioprocesses development
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)
Support to create a vertically integrated electric vehicle (EV) value chain
Grant and FundingOpen
PEI - Export Trade Assistance
Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia
Supports Canadian cleantech mining innovators expanding into Australia and Indonesia
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 3 – Agri-Tech Energy Costs Savings
Supports growth through agri-food innovation and efficiency
Tax CreditsOpen
Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Incentivizes Canadian companies to adopt low-carbon hydrogen production technologies by offering refundable tax credits
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Stimulate equity investments in local small businesses, fostering economic growth
Grant and FundingClosed
RDAR — Irrigation Targeted Call
Enhance Alberta's irrigation productivity, efficiency, and environmental stewardship
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Capital for forest sector innovations
Loans and Capital investmentsArchived
Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)
Supports Ontario manufacturers investing in advanced technology and innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
Grant and FundingClosed
Project support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network
Foster collaborative research and innovation in Quebec's critical and strategic mineral sectors, positioning the region as a global leader
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption
Supports AI adoption for regional business productivity
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D
Supports RD&D in carbon capture, utilization, and storage 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
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program
Support for Canadian advanced manufacturing cluster development
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Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot
Alberta businesses propose effective, commercially viable energy technologies
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
Grant and FundingClosed
IBM Sustainability Accelerator
Supports tech-driven sustainability solutions for stressed communities
Grant and FundingOpen
New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Supports energy-efficient commercial and industrial new building projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
FortisBC — Custom Performance Program
The Custom Efficiency Program by FortisBC offers funding to significantly enhance energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in industrial, commercial, and agricultural facilities.
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Funding to support business growth in the Prairies
Grant and FundingArchived
Lac-Mégantic Economic Assistance Fund (FAELM)
Supports economic development and job creation in Lac-Mégantic
Grant and FundingClosed
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Skills Development Fund supports Ontario's workforce training needs
Grant and FundingOpen
Assurance Systems Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for risk management on Prince Edward Island farms
Grant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Grant and FundingClosed
B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program
Supports business planning for B.C. agriculture and food sectors
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia interactive digital media tax credit
Supports corporations developing interactive digital media products in BC
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)
Support for Ontario automotive suppliers' modernization efforts
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre
Collaborate on new communication and sensor technologies R&D
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Manufacturing and Processing Assistance - Capital Loan
Loan to purchase or refurbish capital assets in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Export Guarantee Program
Maximize your access to working capital
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
CQRDA — Providers-Clients
Innovative partnership for Quebec aluminum technology advancement
Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world
Exporting advice for Quebec City businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Centre for Women in Business
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Product Development Program (PDP)
Supports Saskatchewan agri-food businesses developing innovative value-added products
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Grant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge
Supports innovative food production for space and Earth
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund
Supports transformative, innovative projects in Nova Scotia's seafood and agriculture
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent
Funding for business projects to attract, train and retain talent
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3
Supports regional businesses in market diversification and international expansion
Expert AdviceOpen
CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor
Assistance for Canadian companies to access the U.S. Department of Defense (US DoD)
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Geniuses in business
Entrepreneurial competition supporting student innovation and commercialization skills
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Funding for AI and quantum technology innovation projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution
Funding to boost growth of businesses in Quebec
Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Tax credit for Yukon manufacturing and processing
Grant and FundingArchived
InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future
Supporting sustainable food innovation and ecological resource use
Grant and FundingClosed
Women in Skilled Trades Initiative
Funds projects supporting women apprentices in Red Seal trades
Grant and FundingClosed
SME in action
Supports Quebec SMEs in productivity, growth, and competitiveness
Grant and FundingClosed
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
Supports R&D collaborations for advanced EV charging and V2G technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Fuels Awareness Projects
Increase clean fuels awareness and understanding in Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Other SupportOpen
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
No-cost support for Canadian hardware and semiconductor firms
Grant and FundingOpen
Trade Mission Support Program
Export assistance for not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation
Financial support for commercializing innovative products or processes
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
Intellectual property strategy support for Quebec-based innovative startups
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Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Money for GHG emissions reduction technologies in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources
Fosters economic growth, environmental sustainability, and innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive
Tax credit for oil and gas production in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingClosed
SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
Advance international R&D in manufacturing through SMART Eureka Cluster
Grant and FundingOpen
Site Readiness Program
Funding assistance for industrial site preparation in Ontario
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial sector innovations
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Infrastructure Program
Supports major infrastructure projects boosting local and regional economies
Expert AdviceOpen
Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation
Financial support for thermal waste heat recovery projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)
Supports employer-led training for new and existing employees
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceArchived
NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility
Indoor model ocean facility in St. John's, Newfoundland
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PSO – Organic food
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
La Pocatière – Business Financial Assistance Program
Business support for property development projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
Money for agri-food equipment and assets acquisition
Grant and FundingOpen
BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Capital and expertise to expand your business
Grant and FundingArchived
Infrastructure de recherche et développement
Support for businesses investing in R&D infrastructure
Other SupportOpen
CCC — International Prime Contractor
Help Canadian businesses win more government business abroad
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)
Supports scaling BC food processors for productivity and growth
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
AC:Incubate
Incubation support for early-stage tech startups
Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge
Funding innovative technologies for Alberta's industrial transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Food Product Development Assistance
Funding for food product and process development
Grant and FundingArchived
ERACM program - Business support: assistance and financing
Business funding and support for innovation projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund
Funding for Canadian manufacturers of whalesafe gear
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