
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.
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedConsortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Funding for sustainable food innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosedCompressed Air Equipment Rebates
Rebates for compressed air equipment upgrades
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedStructuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Funding for structuring projects in La Côte-de-GaspéEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Facilities
Funding to review CNSC oversight report
Tax CreditsOpenBritish Columbia shipbuilding and ship repair industry tax credit
Refundable tax credit for shipbuilding employers
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCanfor Good Things Come From Trees Foundation
Community funding for local and sustainability projects
Expert AdviceOpenBDC Advisory Services — Financial Management
Guidance to better manage your cash flow
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program
Support for SMEs to take part in apprenticeship
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre
Developing innovative biologics through clinical trials
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program
Funding for private property improvements and redevelopment
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCampus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Funding for Alberta academic-industry technology collaborationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grant/Loan
Funding for energy-saving building retrofits 
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
Cell culture scale-up for biologics and vaccines
Tax CreditsOpenTax credit for internal design in Quebec - Industrial design
Tax credit for eligible internal design work
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedBioTalent — Career Starter Program
Subsidy to hire barriered youth into the labour market
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoptionEligible Funding- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
- 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 projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedContributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted)
Support for small-scale natural resources research
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Medical device facilities
Support for medical device innovation
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedSave on Energy Process & Systems Upgrades Program
Incentives for capital-intensive energy upgrades
Grant and FundingClosedConsolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition
Funding for ecological transition business projectsEligible Funding- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonForest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario- Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships and financial aid
Financial support for vocational training in Quebec
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Wind tunnel testing facility
Large-scale wind tunnel testing facility
Grant and FundingArchivedSocial economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2
Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economyDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Grant and FundingClosedWorkforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)
Funding for BC workforce research and planning
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedEureka Network Call for Circular Value Creation R&D projects (Summer 2025)
International collaborative R&D for circular innovation
Grant and FundingClosedNGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)
Support to create a vertically integrated electric vehicle (EV) value chain
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program
Supports Canadian AI innovation with advanced national computing infrastructure
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNGen — Feasibility Studies
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenQuebec International — Starting a business and making it grow
Business startup and growth support
Grant and FundingClosedSeafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
Grant and FundingOpenLivestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion
Support for PEI beekeeping expansion
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenBioCreate Program
Funding and mentorship for Ontario biotech SMEs- Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses de la fondation AFDU Québec
Scholarships for women at Université Laval
Expert AdviceClosedEnbridge Gas Energy Audits, Studies & Assessments Incentives
Incentives for energy audits and efficiency studies
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedRegional Development Program
Funding for business growth in Eastern and Southwestern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenCQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Expert AdviceOpenAccelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
Loans and Capital investmentsArchivedAdvanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)
Supports Ontario manufacturers investing in advanced technology and innovation
Grant and FundingClosedEnergy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D
Supports RD&D in carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25
Honouring top Canadian innovators in food technology sector
Grant and FundingOpenPrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Funding to support business growth in the PrairiesEligible Funding- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedRelève Alimentaire Québec Award
Awards recognizing emerging leaders in Quebec's food industry
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan Application
Financial support for downtown property improvements
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Energy Project (IEP) Bursary
Funding for clean economy training and equipment
Expert AdviceOpenInnovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNGen — Pilot Projects
Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedGeniuses in business
Entrepreneurial competition supporting student innovation and commercialization skills
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedEmerging Innovators Challenge
SME-led clean technology funding in AlbertaEligible Funding- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital TransformationAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingClosedAgri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream
Support for agri-food sector market and supply chain challenges
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedPRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFirst Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program
Funding to create jobs for Manitoba First Nations
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpenCollaborative research and development projects
Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
Grant and FundingClosedPierre Péladeau Scholarships
Funding and support for innovative university student entrepreneurs in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit
Money to future-proof your non-profit in British Columbia
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedReshaping Energy Systems
Funding for Alberta energy system innovationEligible Funding- From $250,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenNewfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Industry, Energy and TechnologySupports Newfoundland and Labrador businesses to innovate and expand marketsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedJobs and Growth Fund in British Columbia
Supports growth and job creation in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedEmissions Performance Standards program
Ontario EPS program reduces industrial greenhouse gas emissions
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedAEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE)
Financing for business growth and succession- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Société d'investissement de capital Laurentides
Financing for business growth in the Laurentides
Grant and FundingOpenCanada-Quebec Livestock Assistance Initiative
Support for livestock producers affected by slaughterhouse slowdowns
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedCritical Worker Benefit - Phase Two (Private Sector)
One-time support for eligible Alberta workers
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedProgramme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)
Supports research commercialization centres
Grant and FundingOpenINVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Financial aid to start a business in Northern OntarioEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedEnergy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage
Supports FEED studies advancing Canadian carbon capture technologies
Grant and FundingClosedSTIP — Resource Road Program
Funding for municipal resource road infrastructure- Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Improvement Plan Incentive Program
Funding for Prescott property revitalization projects
Other SupportClosedInnovative Solutions Canada — Inclusive industrial protective headwear
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Inclusive headwear solution for industrial safety
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Building Envelope Program
Funding for energy-efficient building envelope upgrades
Grant and FundingOpenAtlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Funding to study ecosystem impacts on Atlantic fisheriesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpenTransal — Consortium TIC
Supports digital transition through technical expertise adjustmentsFind tailored funding for your business
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Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2016
Funding for CNSC review participation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedXecs call 4 – electronic components and systems
Collaborative ECS R&D funding for SMEs
Grant and FundingClosedBuy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Grant and FundingClosedCBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP)
Support for seafood technology adoption in New Brunswick
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Aerospace Research Centre
Aerospace R&D support for industry and partnersEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedERA — Advanced Materials Challenge
Funding for advanced materials and low-emissions innovation
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpenNBIF Innovation Voucher
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institutionEligible Funding- From $10,000 to $80,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedPost-Farm Food Safety Program
Funding for food safety improvements in BC
Grant and FundingOpenEconomic Infrastructure Program
Supports major infrastructure projects boosting local and regional economies
Grant and FundingClosedCanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit
Money to future-proof your non-profit in Northern Canada
Grant and FundingOpenAgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Funding for national assurance system projects
Grant and FundingOpenEmerging Opportunities Program
Supports innovation and growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector
Expert AdviceOpenAdvisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses
Supports business access to expert advisory services
Tax CreditsOpenSaskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Reduction
Income tax reduction for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedi.d.e.a. Fund
Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenYukon Business Incentive Program
Rebates on labour and materials for Yukon contractors
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedDehcho Business Development Centre - Business Financing
Business loans for Dehcho small businesses
Grant and FundingOpenREGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Money to support business growth in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenRental Cost Assistance
Contribution to cover Prince Edward Island (PEI) business rental costs
Grant and FundingClosedESDC — Women in the Skilled Trades Initiative
Money for projects that support women in apprenticeship
Tax CreditsClosedProperty Tax Rebate Application for Registered Charities in Commercial or Industrial Class Properties
40% property tax rebate for registered charities
Grant and FundingClosedGreat Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative — Reducing Releases of Harmful Chemicals
Supports projects reducing harmful chemical releases