Grants and Funding for Science in Canada for 2026

Canada offers numerous financing opportunities for scientific research. Access grants and programs to support your innovative projects.

Featured grants for Science at a glance

1260 programs

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refundable tax credit for R&D in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Up to 8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
NRC IRAP – Youth Employment Program (YEP)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Money to hire a student
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Development of E-Business Tax Credit Integrating Artificial Intelligence (CDAEIA)
Investissement Québec (IQ), Revenu Québec
Support for AI-enabled electronic business development
Eligible Funding
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NRC IRAP – Support for clean technology
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Funding for Canadian SMEs advancing innovative clean technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SCALE AI — Acceleration
Scale AI Cluster
Funds AI startup support programs in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program
ECO Canada (ECO)
Wage support for student environmental placements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Other SupportOpen
IP for Business
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Tools for managing and commercializing IP
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : March 8, 2023
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit (ORDTC)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario
Ontario tax relief for SR&ED spending
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Strategic Industry Growth Initiative (SIGGI) - ACOA
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for sustainable business growth projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund
Filaction
Financing for growth and business takeovers
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
Construction
Transportation and warehousing
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
BioTalent — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
BioTalent Canada
Wage subsidies for student placements in biosciences
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Incentive deduction for the commercialization of innovations (IDCI)
Revenu Québec, Government of Québec
Reduced tax rate for Québec innovation commercialization
Eligible Funding
Up to 83% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SIF — Collaborations and Networks projects
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports large collaborative Canadian innovation networks and technology projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CRIM —Support
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Support for technological innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : August 17, 2023
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI)
ECO Canada (ECO)
Environmental youth internship funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR
ECO Canada (ECO)
Wage support for youth in natural resources
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Professional, scientific and technical services
Management of companies and enterprises
Timeline
Open Date : March 31, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Economic Development & Growth in Employment (EDGE) Incentive Program
City of Toronto
Supports tax-based incentives for employment property development
Eligible Funding
From $3,000,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 77% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Starter Company Plus
City of Toronto
Training and mentoring for eligible entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for R&D labour costs
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for R&D 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
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports Indigenous aquatic resource and oceans management capacity development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports collaborative R&D addressing major Canadian policy challenges
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – Stream 1
Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF)
Money to promote the use of French in the office
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2
Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF)
Support for French language promotion projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — INNOV-R SME
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Innovative projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional defence investment initiative (RDII) – Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports Quebec organizations integrating into domestic and international defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Wood Innovation Program — Component 2 — Forest biomass and low-quality wood
Government of Québec
Supports biomass and lower-quality wood transformation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports advanced critical minerals pilot projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component
Transport Canada (TC)
Supports boat owner education and sustainable boat recycling research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Financial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
iVisit
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Support for digital modernization for SMEs in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Elevate Talent
Elevate Talent
Pool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
InnovEnSol Program
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks
Funding for innovative soil and groundwater decontamination demonstration trials
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Alberta Innovates
Support for sustainable agriculture and environmental innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Call for projects Genium360
Axelys
Funding support for engineering students and graduates advancing public research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Eco-charging Program - Component 1
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
Funding for EV charging infrastructure
Eligible Funding
From $600 to $5,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Epic MegaGrants
Epic Games
Funding for innovative Unreal Engine real-time 3D projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Innovation continuum
Axelys
Supports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Manicouagan — Signature Innovation
MRC de Manicouagan
Supports innovative territorial projects in Manicouagan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator
MTL + ECOMMERCE (MTL+)
Support Quebec SMEs in digital transformation and growth
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
PME MTL (PME)
Supports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports regional economic diversification and local development
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports Prairie businesses entering defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2027
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
RNA Entrepreneurship initiative
Axelys
Supports entrepreneurial development in RNA therapeutics for Quebec academics
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 80,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Study: Community Energy Systems
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Green Municipal Fund (GMF)
Supports feasibility studies for low-carbon community energy system design
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d
Axelys
Supports technology maturation and validation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 475,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Timeline
Closing date : June 14, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)
Strix
Funding to accelerate sustainable aviation technology innovation in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of certain industrial sectors
City of Trois-Rivières
Property tax credit for industrial building improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Valorization in RNA
Axelys
Supports the advancement and commercialization of RNA technologies in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Laval Economique
Help businesses in downtown Laval to develop their competitiveness through innovative projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change - Entrepreneurship and Green Economy
Quebec International Youth Offices (LOJIQ)
Supports young Quebecers in entrepreneurship and green economy initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : November 24, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — Artificial intelligence
PROMPT
Collaborative AI research for Quebec business consortia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Tech Companies
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Tailored financing for Canadian tech companies
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports innovative technology projects in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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iRAPID
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION)
Support for innovative company growth projects
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $10,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Material emissions testing facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Material emissions testing for Canadian industries
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business
NB Power
Supports businesses installing electric vehicle charging stations in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
NB, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Accelerated Growth Program
ventureLAB
Support for technology startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit
Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Tax credit for SR&ED in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Technology
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Technology equipment financing for businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CACHE Challenges
Conscience
Computational drug discovery competition
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge
Elevate Talent
Supports startups reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CENGN — Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks
Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)
Commercialization support through real-world testing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — INNOV-R
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Collaborative GHG reduction research in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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CQRDA — PSO-v2b
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Collaborative R&D funding for aluminum innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Timeline
Closing date : October 23, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), Longueuil City
Financing for business acquisition and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
Conscience
Supports open science drug development partnerships
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
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Developmental Licence Playbook
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Temporary spectrum access for wireless innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Discovery Grants (individual) program
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Long-term research funding for NSE at universities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Timeline
Open Date : August 12, 2026
Closing date : November 2, 2026
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
EHRC — Empowering Futures
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
Support for WIL placements in electricity
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Feasibility study
Enbridge Gas Quebec
Financial aid for feasibility studies on building energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation
Enbridge Gas Quebec
Supports innovative natural gas efficiency projects
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
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funds shared-use energy testing facilities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Timeline
Open Date : February 16, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
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 projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
innovÉÉ
Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : November 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
innovÉÉ — PSO
innovÉÉ
Funding for electric and smart transportation technology innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IP financing - Associate members of CAI
Innovation asset collective (IAC)
Funding support for IP strategy in data-driven cleantech SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
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
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Mosaic Fund
Filaction
Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Arthabaska - Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC Arthabaska
Term financing for business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
MRC Arthabaska
Term financing for business start-ups and expansions
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Company succession
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Support for business succession projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève)
MRC de Bellechasse
Succession financing for Bellechasse entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Bellechasse
Funding options for Bellechasse applicants
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
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 projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Charlevoix
Financial support for business succession services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix — FQM Business Succession Fund
MRC Charlevoix
Support for business succession and transfer
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects
MRC Charlevoix
Funding for business project feasibility and expert analysis
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Charlevoix-Est
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS
MRC de Coaticook
Supports economic development for enterprises in Coaticook region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
MRC de Coaticook
Coaticook business project funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais
Economic development support for local businesses and organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Management of companies and enterprises
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Funding for business investment projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS
MRC Montcalm
Local financing for business development and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies
MRC Rivière-du-Loup
Supports innovative renewable energy projects in Rivière-du-Loup
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS
MRC Thérèse de Blainville
Financial support for business development in Thérèse-De Blainville
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
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 projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Blainville, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC des Chenaux
Business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC du Haut-Richelieu — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Project
MRC du Haut-Richelieu
Funding for innovation in public safety and logistics
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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