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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.

1229 programs
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
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    Economic Development Officers

    Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
    Northwest Territories business support services
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    NT, Canada
  • Township of Southwold logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Elgincentives

    Township of Southwold
    Southwold community improvement funding
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Energy Innovation Program – Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration component (Voted)

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Supports next-generation EV charging infrastructure demonstration
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
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    Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
    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
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
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    Europe Market Development Program

    Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
    Development support for Atlantic exporting companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
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  • FortisBC logo
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    Financial support for small or startup businesses

    FortisBC
    Partial subscription support for small Indigenous businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Palix Foundation logo
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    Fulbright Canada-Palix Foundation Distinguished Visiting Research Chairs

    Palix Foundation
    Binational research chairs in Alberta
    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
    Alberta, Canada
  • Canada Water Agency (CWA) logo
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    Funding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative

    Canada Water Agency (CWA), Government of Canada
    Supports projects improving Fraser River Basin water quality and ecosystem health
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
  • Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) logo
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    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
  • Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Alberta, Canada

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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
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    Invest Nova Scotia — Incubation

    Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
    Facility support for emerging technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Launch Lab logo
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    Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)

    Launch Lab
    Subsidized advisory support for businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
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    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Township of South Frontenac logo
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    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
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Large-scale coastal testing and wave simulation facility
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesUnknown

    NRC — Marine research station

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Marine research facility in Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&D
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    NL, Canada

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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    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
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationUnknown

    Research Partnerships

    Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Government of Alberta
    Supports collaborative social sciences and humanities research partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Sign Research Foundation (SRF) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Sign Research Foundation Research Grant

    Sign Research Foundation (SRF)
    Short-term research funding for sign industry topics
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support

    Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
    Funding for sector growth and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    NT, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    Support for technological entrepreneurship

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for technological entrepreneurship in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Trois-Rivières Sustainable Foundation (F3RDD) logo
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    Sustainable development support program

    Trois-Rivières Sustainable Foundation (F3RDD)
    Free sustainable development support for businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportUnknown

    Terro X

    Laval Economique
    Acceleration and networking for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Tiny Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Tiny Foundation — General Funding

    Tiny Foundation
    Supports research, journalism, and nonprofit capacity
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada