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.

1230 programs

Grant and FundingClosed
Infrastructure Operating Fund (IOF)
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Annual report on Canada’s international aid
Eligible Funding
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future
Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for sustainable food innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Innovate BC
Support for B.C. SMEs piloting new technology
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation Catalyst Grant
Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
Supports STEM entrepreneurs to commercialize hardware technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Fund
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI), Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Support to commercialize innovative products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, PE, Canada
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Innovation Growth Program
Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN), Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
Support for innovative product commercialization in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Continental Defense and Security Technologies
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Operational testing for defence innovations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,300,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Proof-of-feasibility funding for PFAS destruction solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — Accord
innovÉÉ
Funding collaborative research and innovation in Quebec sectors
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $350,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC
innovÉÉ
Supporting circular economy feasibility and planning studies
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, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Insight Research
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Supports social sciences and humanities research excellence
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $500,000
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
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative
Government of Ontario
Funding for inclusive agri-food worker communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
International Development (Engberg-Fewster) Award
Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF)
Supports international development projects led by home economists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Invest-AI — Funding AI adoption
Ivado Labs, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec businesses integrating AI to boost productivity and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investor Education and Protection Grants Program
Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)
Funding for investor education and protection initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Jobs and Growth Fund in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports growth and job creation in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada
Government of Canada
Funding for growth, jobs and resilience
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Joint Pilot Project Grants (McGill-University of Edinburgh Neuroscience Collaboration)
McGill University
Funding for joint neuroscience pilot projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities
Mitacs
Research support for children with disabilities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Knot Vulnerable- Locking Down Cybersecurity on Naval Vessels
Government of Canada
Cybersecurity challenge for naval vessel protection
Eligible Funding
From $227,744 to $230,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationClosed
L'initiative du centre d'excellence en recherche Canada-Inde (CERCi)
Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
Canada-India research collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Supports SME access to lab services
Eligible Funding
From $12,000 to $60,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
LACF SALA Academic Award
Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation (LACF)
Supports Saskatchewan landscape architecture students
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Lake of the Woods Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative — Toxic and nuisance algae
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supports projects to reduce toxic algae in Lake of the Woods
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Launch Export Atlantic Incubator
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Export readiness support for Atlantic businesses
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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Tax CreditsClosed
Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban modernization
Laval Economique
Tax credit for industrial park modernization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Law for the Future Fund
LFFF (LFFF)
Supports innovative law initiatives serving public interest
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Le prix Steacie
E.W.R. Steacie Foundation
Annual award for young Canadian scientists
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Le programme aquaentrepreneur
AQUAACTION
Commercial support for water technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Archived vaccine research leadership initiative
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Leamington Uptown Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Municipality of Leamington
Financial incentives for Uptown revitalization
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Liber Ero Fellowship Program
Liber Ero Fellowship Program
Postdoctoral support for conservation-focused research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 210,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Life Science Fellowships
Alberta Innovates
Support for life science startup commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
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MaLoi25
Government of Québec
Modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Government of Manitoba, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding 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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
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Tax CreditsClosed
Manitoba cooperative development tax credit
Manitoba Finance
Tax credit for Manitoba cooperative contributions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mastercard Small Business Fund
Digital Main Street (DMS)
Funding for female small business owners
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
mCannabis
Alberta Innovates
Funding for cannabis-based pain research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Measuring Metabolism Across Scales
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
Support for collaborative metabolism research across scales
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $500,000 · Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Collaborative AI and quantum innovation support
Eligible 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 projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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MEDTEQ+ — Vitrine d’innovation en santé
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Supports Quebec health technology companies advancing innovative solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding for veterinary bio-food internships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,690 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Moonshot for Mining, Minerals and Manufacturing (M4M3)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Dual-use ISRU innovation for mining and manufacturing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Motorola Solutions Foundation
Motorola Foundation
Funding for first responders and STEM initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipality of Meaford Community Improvement Plan
Municipality of Meaford
Funding for community improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Meaford, Ontario, Canada
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National Killam Program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Recognition for distinguished scholars and research excellence
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 160,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Free CleanTech accelerator support for New Brunswick startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for cleantech innovation projects
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for early-stage emissions-reduction technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
NB, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI)
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for applied research assistantships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
NB, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Net Zero Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports emerging net-zero clean technology research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NB, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Funding for Arctic research collaboration
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
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) — Special Calls Stream
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Funding for interdisciplinary postpandemic research
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
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports 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
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
LatAm Startups
Accelerator for newcomer-led Canadian tech companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Quantum Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Commercializing quantum technologies in advanced manufacturing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $250,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)
Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
Supports community circular economy initiatives in North America
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
North Frontenac Community Improvement Plan
Township of South Frontenac
Funding for township property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Nova Scotia Freshwater Fisheries Research Cooperative
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for freshwater fisheries research in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NB), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Nova Scotia Office of Gaelic Affairs, Nova Scotia Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care, Government of Canada
Refundable R&D tax credit for Nova Scotia companies
Eligible Funding
Up to 15.000001% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NS, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Microbial fermentation support for biotech scale-up
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Large-scale offshore marine testing facility
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
St. John's, NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NRC — Security and Disruptive Technologies Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Research support for quantum innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : March 31, 2029
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Gas turbine research facilities in Ottawa and Thompson, Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NSERC Alliance – Alberta Innovates Advance Program
Alberta Innovates
Supports emerging technology research in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ocean Supercluster
Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Co-investment for collaborative ocean projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Oil Spill Response Science Program (voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports marine oil spill recovery technology R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
One Health Antimicrobial Resistance Research Network
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
National One Health AMR research network support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative — Applied Research Stream
Government of Ontario
Ontario agri-food research support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Open Innovation Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)
Funding for BC-based innovators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Operating Grant: Human Frontier Science Program - Research Grants
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Collaborative basic life science research
Eligible Funding
From $300,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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Operating grants
Cancer Research Society (CRS)
Funding for promising Canadian cancer research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 140,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Closed funding for business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · 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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
BC, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Parkinson's Foundation Research Grant Programs
Passion for Parkinson’s Foundation (PFPF)
Funding for Parkinson’s research and training
Eligible Funding
From $4,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for CNSC participation in regulatory processes
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2015
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for CNSC participation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2017
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for nuclear meeting participation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for participation in a CNSC report review
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - BWXT ITG Nuclear Facility Licence
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for regulatory participation and interventions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Patient-Partnered Collaborations for Rare Neurodegenerative Disease RFA
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
Patient-partnered research on rare neurodegenerative disease
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Pierre Péladeau Scholarships
AsterX
Support for student-led innovative start-ups in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Pilot project program for early-career investigators
Vision Network (VSRN)
Support for early-career vision research in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition
Nventure
Competition for policing technology innovators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Planning and Dissemination Grants – Institute/Initiative Community Support (ICS)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Support for planning and knowledge dissemination activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
POLAR Fellowship Program 2026–2027
Government of Canada
Funding for northern research fellowships
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $50,000 · Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program
Government of Canada, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR)
Supports international polar research collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Polar Knowledge Canada Fellowship Program
Government of Canada
Supports northern research fellows
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program
Government of Canada
Support for polar research and outreach projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit, For-profit business
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Postdoctoral Award
Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park (JRSP)
Funding for early-career research on art and knowledge
Eligible Funding
From $7,000 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Postdoctoral Scholarship Awards - Fondation Armand-Frappier
Armand-Frappier Foundation
Postdoctoral support for INRS research internships
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Power of Youth
Michaëlle Jean Foundation (FMJF)
Support for youth-led Black community projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Price for support given to women in engineering
Engineers Canada
Recognition for advancing women in engineering
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projects
Eligible 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 projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Supports feasibility studies for circular economy projects in Québec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada

Grants and Funding for Science in Canada for 2026

Infrastructure Operating Fund (IOF)

InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future

Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program

Innovation Catalyst Grant

Innovation Fund

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Innovation Growth Program

Innovative Solutions Canada - Continental Defense and Security Technologies

Innovative Solutions Canada - Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media

innovÉÉ — Accord

innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC

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Insight Research

International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative

International Development (Engberg-Fewster) Award

Invest-AI — Funding AI adoption

Investor Education and Protection Grants Program

Data-driven strategy.

Jobs and Growth Fund in British Columbia

Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada

Joint Pilot Project Grants (McGill-University of Edinburgh Neuroscience Collaboration)

Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities

Knot Vulnerable- Locking Down Cybersecurity on Naval Vessels

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L'initiative du centre d'excellence en recherche Canada-Inde (CERCi)

Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)

LACF SALA Academic Award

Lake of the Woods Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative — Toxic and nuisance algae

Launch Export Atlantic Incubator

Discovery at scale.

Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban modernization

Law for the Future Fund

Le prix Steacie

Le programme aquaentrepreneur

Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025)

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Leamington Uptown Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

Liber Ero Fellowship Program

Life Science Fellowships

MaLoi25

Manitoba — Research and Innovation

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Manitoba cooperative development tax credit

Mastercard Small Business Fund

mCannabis

Measuring Metabolism Across Scales

MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

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MEDTEQ+ — Vitrine d’innovation en santé

Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector

Moonshot for Mining, Minerals and Manufacturing (M4M3)

Motorola Solutions Foundation

Municipality of Meaford Community Improvement Plan

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National Killam Program

NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program

NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund

NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program

NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI)

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Net Zero Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program

New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream

New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) — Special Calls Stream

New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1

Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program

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NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Quantum Program

NGen — Pilot Projects

North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)

North Frontenac Community Improvement Plan

Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)

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Nova Scotia Freshwater Fisheries Research Cooperative

Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit

NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility

NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility

NRC — Security and Disruptive Technologies Research Centre

Discovery at scale.

NRCAN — National Energy Systems Modelling