Grants and Funding for Science in Canada for 2026
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Canada offers numerous financing opportunities for scientific research. Access grants and programs to support your innovative projects.
681 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen
Research Training and Talent Development
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)Supports research skill development for students and postdoctoral researchers
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator
MTL + ECOMMERCESupport 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

Grant and FundingOpen
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Money to develop local economy and tourism in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Call for projects Genium360
AxelysFunding 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

Grant and FundingClosed
Environmental Damages Fund
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)Funds projects that restore and protect Canada's natural environment
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Project Grant Program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Supports innovative health research projects across all career stages
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
VRQ call for projects
AxelysFunding for technology maturation projects from select Quebec institutions
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $50,000
- Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Alberta InnovatesFosters innovation and promotes sustainable practices in agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
EcoAction - Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada Stream
Canada Water Agency (CWA)Supports innovative projects improving freshwater sustainability across Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)Supports Prairie organizations integrating into 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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Grant for a circular economy assessment
City of Montreal (MTL)Supports businesses in Montreal adopting circular economy practices
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% 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 Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)Funding for projects supporting recovery of species at risk
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
National Adaptation Strategy & Hydrologic prediction and innovation
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)Supports climate data, flood mapping, hydrologic prediction, hydrometry innovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Duo grand V
Investissement Québec (IQ)Flexible funding and tech support for sustainable innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Innovation continuum
AxelysSupports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)Supports Prairie businesses impacted by trade tariffs and disruptions
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)Supports southern Ontario businesses impacted by international trade disruptions
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Idea to Innovation Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)Technology transfer opportunities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of certain industrial sectors
City of Trois-RivièresProperty tax credit for industrial building improvement projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Citizen Research Program - Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research
Canadian HeritageSupports Canadian research on online disinformation and digital citizenship
Eligible Funding
- From $7,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CRIAQ International
Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)Supports international collaborative aerospace R&D commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program — Cleantech (Global Markets)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Supports Canadian SMEs piloting cleantech with international partners
Eligible Funding
- From $75,000 to $700,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Help businesses in downtown Laval to develop their competitiveness through innovative projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 37,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
Study: Community Energy Systems
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)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
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Digital Skills Internships
CommunautiqueInternship wage subsidy for digital skill development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 21,500 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
RNA Entrepreneurship initiative
AxelysSupports 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

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)
Québec Research FundSupports researchers launching innovative science-based businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
The Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)
StrixFunding to accelerate sustainable aviation technology innovation in Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Digital Health Innovation Fund
Digital Health & Discovery Platform (dhdp)Supports collaborative digital health innovation and data-driven research
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 1 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Startup in residence
DesjardinsInvestment-focused accelerator supporting early-stage Canadian impact tech startups
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Funding for EV test drives and charging education outreach programs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Future Fuels Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)Annual competitive funding for low-emission fuel technology commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects SOVAR
AxelysFunding for technology maturation in Quebec public research institutions
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Valorization in RNA
AxelysSupports the advancement and commercialization of RNA technologies in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Epic MegaGrants
Epic GamesFunding for innovative Unreal Engine real-time 3D projects
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for a standard project to implement GHG emission reduction measures
Gouvernement du QuébecFinancial assistance for business GHG reduction and energy efficiency measures
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic sectors
PROMPTSupports collaborative innovation projects in Quebec strategic technology sectors
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended
PROMPT — Artificial intelligence
PROMPTSupports Quebec businesses in collaborative artificial intelligence innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)PacifiCan's BSP supports high-growth business innovation and scale-up
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
College and Community social innovation Fund
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)Funding for social innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Guidance grants
Quebec City (FLI)Funding for business growth through specialized consulting services
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Tech Companies
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)Loans for businesses in the technology sector
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)Innovation Stream supports new technology development 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
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended
PROMPT — Quantum Technologies
PROMPTSupports collaborative quantum technology research projects among Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — Collaborative Innovation
PROMPTFacilitates collaborative R&D between Quebec businesses and research institutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Material emissions testing facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Ottawa facility for organic chemical off-gassing testing
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component
PROMPTSupports Quebec SMEs developing innovative GHG reduction technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)Supports development of connected vehicle and smart mobility technologies
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
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Grant and FundingClosed
iRAPID
Innovation Initiatives Ontario NorthFunds to commercialize innovations in northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir
RCM Vallée-Du-RichelieuSupport and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms
Government of CanadaFunding innovative solid-state hydrogen storage for military vehicles
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Supports Canada–Germany quantum R&D partnerships for commercialization
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 700,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)Money for electric vehicle related technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Grant and FundingOpen
Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business
NB PowerSupports 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

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Singapore fintech - Canadian Technology Accelerator
Government of CanadaNo-cost business development support for Canadian fintech entering Singapore
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Operating Grant : Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through Research
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Supports community-engaged 2S/LGBTQI+ health research in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 700,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Research in priority areas
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Funding priority-driven research advancing health knowledge and outcomes
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS
MRC Les MoulinsInvestment fund supporting business startup and expansion phases
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS
MRC La Vallée-de-l'OrLocal investment fund policy for business support and financing
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $300,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
The Quantum Technologies innovation funding program
PROMPTSupports quantum technology research collaboration funding in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund
MRC Domaine-du-RoyInnovative economic diversification and business support grants
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS
MRC La Haute-Côte-NordEconomic support for sustainable business development in MRC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)Supports collaborative biofood innovation projects between Quebec companies and researchers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects
MRC CharlevoixFunding for business growth and entrepreneurship in Charlevoix
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- 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

Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-MadeleineSupports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingArchived
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Quebec City (FLI)Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Charlevoix-EstCharlevoix-Est supports local entrepreneurship and economic development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics
OptechAccelerated R&D support for optics photonics and quantum innovation
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund
MRC de La Côte-de-GaspéSupports business investments in assets and specialized equipment
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $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

Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - 2024 Business Support Policy
MRC La MatapédiaSupport for business growth in rural La Matapédia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CACHE Challenges
ConscienceOpen competition advancing computational drug discovery through expert collaboration
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- 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)TechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Mosaic Fund
FilactionBusiness 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

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

Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)Supporting organizational growth through innovation and sustainable development
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingSuspended
Visées program — Training
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM)Visées funds employee skill development for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
- 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
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)
MRC KamouraskaNon-repayable financial aid up to $5,000 for eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC CharlevoixSupports entrepreneurship and economic growth with risk capital
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy
City of Montreal (MTL)Montréal subsidizes sustainable industrial building tax increases
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
MRC ArthabaskaFLS offers financial and technical support to eligible businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Innovate BCMoney to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix — FQM Business Succession Fund
MRC CharlevoixFinancial support program for entrepreneurial transition and acquisition
Eligible Funding
- 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)Funding for international industrial R&D
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Expert business and technical advice
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC des Chenaux — Young Promoters Fund
MRC des ChenauxSupport for young entrepreneurs in MRC des Chenaux
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 11,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)Supports entrepreneurs acquiring businesses for succession and ownership transfer
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

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
ConscienceSupports open science partnerships for preclinical drug development
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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Arthabaska - Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC ArthabaskaFinancial and technical support for business growth and startups
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
innovÉÉ — SI2TEC
innovÉÉSupports innovative industrial projects for circular economy transition
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingArchived
Digital Shift Support Fund
Promotion SaguenayDigital transformation support fund for Saguenay businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Other SupportOpen
Developmental Licence Playbook
Innovation CanadaAccess wireless spectrum to test a business idea
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC des Collines-de-l'OutaouaisLocal funds support sustainable business development in the Outaouais
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% 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
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Discovery Grants (individual) program
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)Supports long-term research in natural sciences and engineering
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Government of SaskatchewanTax incentive for commercializing innovative intellectual property in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Funding for collaborative innovation projects of two or more SMEs (or one SME and one startup)
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program
Génome QuébecSupports commercialization of genomics research through industry collaboration
Eligible Funding
- From $300,000 to $900,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation