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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.

1349 programs available
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    E-tools for Exporting

    Money to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $15,000
    • Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    PE, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Emerging Projects Fund

    Seed funding for early-stage innovation research
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    NB, Canada
  • Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Employee Training Program

    Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 13,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    NT, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)

    Low-interest financing for energy-efficient building retrofits in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • University of British Columbia (UBC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch

    Accelerator for UBC research-based ventures
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Equity Investors Incentive

    Funds for PEI businesses to attract investors
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    PE, Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Eurostars

    Transnational innovation support for SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $3,000,000
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 10, 2026
    Canada
  • Conexus Credit Union logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Event & Organization Sponsorship

    Sponsorship support for community initiatives in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Financing of Refundable Tax Credits

    Tax credit advance loan in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FTQ — Business Financing

    Tailored financing for Québec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Convergence Finance logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window

    Early-stage support for climate-gender finance vehicle design
    Eligible Funding
    • From $40,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Canada
  • Ontario Genomics logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)

    Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $6,000,000
    • Up to 1% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Cisco logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Global Impact Cash Grants

    Tech-enabled social impact funding for nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • The Milton R. Good Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Good Foundation Inc.

    Project support for charitable community initiatives
    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
    Canada
  • Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program

    Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,360 $
    • Up to 66% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    NS, Canada
  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Hardware Catalyst Initiative

    No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 5, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund

    Non-repayable funding for Gatineau economic diversification
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 15.000001% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation Factory logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    Innovation Factory — Support for Startups

    Free advisory support for Ontario startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 14, 2022
    Ontario, Canada
  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Insight Research

    Supports social sciences and humanities research
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Canada
  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    International Development Assistance Program

    Supports international development projects abroad
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream

    Supports business relocation to Northern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    Invest Nova Scotia — Incubation

    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
    CommercializationTechnology
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Invest Nova Scotia — Investment

    Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    NS, Canada
  • Invest Ontario logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)

    Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Invest Ottawa (IO) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program

    Growth support for innovative tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Invest Ottawa (IO) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Invest Ottawa Ignition Program

    10-week bootcamp for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Innovation asset collective (IAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    IP financing - Women

    Supports women in advancing business through intellectual property funding
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • La Pocatière logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    La Pocatière — Business Financial Assistance Program

    Business support for property development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    La Pocatiere, Quebec, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Lab-to-Market Fund

    Accelerates commercialization of new or improved technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Canada
  • Launch Lab logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)

    Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Life Sciences Innovation Fund

    Early-stage investment for Ontario life sciences start-ups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,500,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 1, 2028
    Quebec, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    MaRS — Supply AI

    Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Ontario, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    MaRS Growth Acceleration Program

    Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    MaRS Momentum

    Strategic support for scaling innovative companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 3, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MEDTEQ+ — Impact

    Funding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 9, 2026
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Manicouagan (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

    Support for territorial development and local vitality
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 80% 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 Human ResourcesInnovation
    Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec
  • MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program

    Financial support for businesses in Blainville
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Blainville, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1

    Funding for business start-up and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    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
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2

    Funding for social economy business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

    NBIF Innovation Voucher

    Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $80,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 9, 2023
    NB, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    NBIF Startup Investment Fund

    Pre-seed investment for New Brunswick startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    NB, Canada
  • Save Energy NB logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program

    Supports energy-efficient commercial and industrial new construction
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 260,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    NB, Canada
  • LatAm Startups logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program

    Accelerator for newcomer-led Canadian tech companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 18, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    NL, Canada
  • Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)

    Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility

    Large-scale wind tunnel testing facility
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Aerospace Research Centre

    Aerospace R&D support for industry and partners
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation

    Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology

    Real-life testing support for housing innovations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant

    Cell culture scale-up for biologics and vaccines
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    NRC — Climatic testing facility

    Extreme-weather testing for vehicles and components
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre

    Supporting innovative biologics and clinical trial material
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility

    Large-scale coastal testing facility
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    NRC — Marine research station

    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
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 9, 2024
    NS, Canada