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.

1350 programs available

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC du Haut-Richelieu — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Project
MRC du Haut-Richelieu (MRC)
Funding for innovation in public safety and logistics
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $3,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de La Haute-Yamaska (MRC)
Financial support for local business sustainability and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Support for business establishment and launch
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Non-repayable support for innovation and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)
MRC Kamouraska (MRC)
Non-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
Saint-Pascal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
Local business financing for economic development
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
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for preliminary studies and expertise funds for project implementation (PSEFE)
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
Support for preliminary studies and project implementation expertise
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Local financing for business projects in La Vallée-de-l'Or
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Timeline
Open Date : May 17, 2023
Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada
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MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund
MRC des Etchemins (MRC)
Financing for business growth and start-up
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Les Moulins — Futurpreneur Canada
MRC Les Moulins (MRC)
Funding support for young entrepreneurs in Les Moulins
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY)
Business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Maskinongé — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
Funding for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs
MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
Financial support for young business owners
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 14,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund
MRC de Matawinie (SADC)
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
MRC Papineau — Consultancy fund (FEC)
MRC Papineau (MRC)
Funding for external consulting services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : August 16, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund
MRC Rimouski-Neigette
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $150,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : July 5, 2023
Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Roussillon
Supports entrepreneurial growth and economic development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $250,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics
Optech
Accelerated 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
Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund
PME MTL (PME)
Loans for Montreal innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component
PROMPT
Supports collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Promotion Saguenay
Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Government of Saskatchewan
Tax incentive for IP commercialization
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Thetford Region Economic Development Corporation
Business financing for growth and succession in Thetford
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Science Fund (SSF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Mobilizes research to enhance Canada's scientific excellence
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research
Revenu Québec
Tax relief for collaborative R&D projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 14% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Local business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : October 11, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
A New Frontier in Fundraising
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
International research on disruptive technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : August 18, 2026
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Accelerate Fund
Yaletown Partners
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
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Other SupportOpen
Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program
Accelerate Okanagan (AO)
Mentoring to grow a BC startup
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
adMare Bioinnovations
Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Open Date : August 20, 2021
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for defence procurement opportunities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate
Innovation PEI (PEI)
Tax rebate for advanced marine technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : July 3, 2015
PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Aero Montreal — MACH FAB 4.0
Aéro Montreal
Aerospace supplier development program
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°
Aéro Montreal
Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : July 27, 2020
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio
Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Pre-commercial agriculture innovation funding
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : March 31, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Non-dilutive funding for Alberta digital tech SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 105,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Alberta, Canada
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Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Support for Alberta tech product commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for lower-emission hydrocarbon recovery technologies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Business coaching and innovation support for Alberta companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Alliance grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Partner-driven research funding for collaborations
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Archaeology and Palaeontology Research Support
Government of Nunavut
Supports archaeological and paleontological research in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for Atlantic fish and seafood sector projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports innovation, infrastructure, and science partnerships in Atlantic fisheries
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Support for Atlantic fisheries innovation and research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Operational Efficiency
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Consulting for operational efficiency
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Equity investment for Canadian growth businesses
Eligible Funding
From $3,000,000 to $45,000,000
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Timeline
Open Date : June 27, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Capital and expertise to expand your business
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : October 8, 2020
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Venture capital for innovative Canadian companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : June 15, 2022
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Benefiting from a tax holiday for a large investment project
Government of Québec
Tax relief for major Québec investments
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2029
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
BioCreate Program
Ontario Genomics
Business support for Ontario biotech start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : July 21, 2023
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
BOMA Enspire Retrofit Ready
BOMA Canada (BOMA)
Supports commercial building retrofit planning
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : May 19, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Brazil and Norway call for R&D projects – June 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D collaboration for commercialisation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Timeline
Open Date : June 3, 2026
Closing date : September 9, 2026
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia clean buildings tax credit
BC Ministry of Finance, Government of British Columbia (BC), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Refundable credit for energy-efficient building retrofits
Eligible Funding
Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2028
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Awards at the Scientific Interface
Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF)
Support for interdisciplinary early-career researchers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 560,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : August 14, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Business Advisory Supports
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Funding for professional business support services
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $30,000
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent
Quebec City
Funding for business projects to attract, train and retain talent
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Rebate Program
Save Energy NB
Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 0.25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Travel
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Support for artists’ professional travel
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)
Government of Saskatchewan
Employer-led training support for businesses
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $100,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2025
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster — Capacity-Building Program
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Digital talent development and SME scale-up program in Canada
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : March 23, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program
Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Collaborative ocean technology commercialization support
Eligible Funding
From $400,000 to $400,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Canadian Relations Support Program
Government of Québec
Supports Quebec-Canada collaboration and expertise exchange
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CanCOVID
CanCOVID
Multidisciplinary COVID-19 knowledge network
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Timeline
Open Date : April 10, 2020
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : July 21, 2021
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CCC — International Prime Contractor
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Help Canadian firms sell to foreign governments
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Centre for Drug Research and Development
adMare Bioinnovations
Life sciences collaboration and facilities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Centre for Women in Business
Centre for Women in Business
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Open Date : August 6, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CFI — College Fund
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
College research infrastructure for applied innovation
Eligible Funding
From $60,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Closing date : September 17, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CFI — Innovation Fund
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Funds research infrastructure at eligible institutions
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Closing date : September 29, 2026
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
CFI — Research Facilities Navigator
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Directory connecting research facilities and partners
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Child Sexual Abuse Programme
Oak Foundation
Funding for child protection and prevention initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $7,000,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
City of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
City of Waterloo
Tax credits for downtown Waterloo property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Closing date : October 31, 2026
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Clean Growth Hub
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Federal clean technology support and advice hub
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Expert AdviceOpen
Clean tech scale-up
Alacrity Canada
Help to scale a British Columbia clean tech company
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams
Genome Canada
Funding for climate-smart genomics teams
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 1: NSERC Alliance (Universities)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
University-industry R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $100,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
College-industry applied R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $80,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Commercial Energy Optimization Program
SaskPower, SaskEnergy
Energy efficiency support for commercial customers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
LearnSphere
Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 16,250 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Business Improvement Grant Program
City of Temiskaming Shores
Funding for local business improvement projects
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : January 19, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs
City of St. Catharines
Support for local redevelopment and improvement projects
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $100,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Timeline
Closing date : August 28, 2026
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program
Lake of Bays Township
Funding for private property improvements and redevelopment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2026
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $30,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Platform
Discovery at scale.
Filter thousands of active funding opportunities with granular precision. Our explorer instantly matches your company profile with regional and national credits.
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Contribute to the improvement of aging
La Fondation Drummond
Funding for aging research and quality of life
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Closing date : September 3, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Conversion of natural gas heating to dual-energy
Energir
Dual-energy conversion support for buildings
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Retail trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
CRC Office of Business Development
Communications Research Centre Canada
Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Innovative support for bioproducts and bioprocesses development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2026
Closing date : October 16, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Mines in Ontario
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Timeline
Closing date : August 25, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Loan for Growing Collective Enterprises
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)
Financing for growing collective enterprises
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Digital Services Program
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MMDF)
Free digital advisory services for Manitoba businesses
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Manitoba, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Digital Technology Cluster
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Funding for collaborative digital innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow
District3
Montréal innovation hub
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Dragonfly Fund
Dragonfly Ventures
Supports environmental solutions and community resilience initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada

Grants and Funding for Science in Canada for 2026

MRC du Haut-Richelieu — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Project

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds

MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)

MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3

MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for preliminary studies and expertise funds for project implementation (PSEFE)

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS

Discovery at scale.

MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund

MRC Les Moulins — Futurpreneur Canada

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC Maskinongé — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs

MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund

MRC Papineau — Consultancy fund (FEC)

MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund

MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics

Your AI grant expert.

PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund

PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component

Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support

Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)

SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

Strategic Science Fund (SSF)

Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

A New Frontier in Fundraising

Accelerate Fund

Never miss an opportunity.

Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program

Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies

ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy

Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate

Aero Montreal — MACH FAB 4.0

Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°

Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund

AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit

Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program

Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program

Data-driven strategy.

Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program

Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program

Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)

Alliance grants

Archaeology and Palaeontology Research Support

Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding

Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation

Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships

BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

BDC Advisory Services — Operational Efficiency

Discovery at scale.

BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner

BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing

BDC Capital — Venture Capital

Benefiting from a tax holiday for a large investment project

BioCreate Program

Bioindustrial Innovation Canada

BOMA Enspire Retrofit Ready

Brazil and Norway call for R&D projects – June 2026

British Columbia clean buildings tax credit

Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Awards at the Scientific Interface

Your AI grant expert.

Business Advisory Supports

Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent

Business Investment Program — Equity Investment

Business Rebate Program

CALQ — Travel

Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)

Canada's Digital Technology Cluster — Capacity-Building Program

Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program

Canadian Relations Support Program

CanCOVID

Never miss an opportunity.

CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit

CCC — International Prime Contractor