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

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NRC — Medical device facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for medical device innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on medical devices R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Testing facility for maritime structures
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Nanotube fabrication and prototyping support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NL, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Plant growth research facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Plant growth facilities in Saskatoon
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
Saskatchewan, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Preclinical in vivo facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Preclinical in vivo facility for biologics and vaccines in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Applied research for printable electronics solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Refrigerated material test laboratory (Cold test labs) Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cold test lab in St. John's, Newfoundland
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NL, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Specialized aircraft for aeronautical testing and research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Steel Wave Flume - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Steel wave flume in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace - Testing Facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Aerospace structural testing support for certification
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Towing tank research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Marine testing facility for ship and vehicle performance
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
St. John's, NL, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Zebrafish research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Industry testing with zebrafish models
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Halifax, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NRCAN — National Energy Systems Modelling
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supporting national energy systems modelling for emission reductions
Eligible Funding
From $300,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2029
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
NUMERIA program
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Open Date : July 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for Quebec official language minority communities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Open Date : November 2, 2020
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refundable tax credit for Ontario research contracts
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Forest Biomass Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario forest biomass projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 0.8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Real estate and rental and leasing
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Ontario Tenders Portal
BravoSolution, Government of Ontario
Ontario procurement training webinars
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for mobility technology development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
Eligible Funding
From $35,000 to $70,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : May 6, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Support for automotive and mobility internships
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $60,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : May 4, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better
Palette Skills
Get access to a growing qualified talent pool
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Patent
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Provides exclusive rights for inventions through patent applications
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PEI - Export Trade Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 75% 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
Grant and FundingOpen
PISAQ – Stream 3
Government of Québec
Support for veterinary travel to farms
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2028
Quebec, Canada
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Port Colborne Urban Design Grant Program
City of Port Colborne
Funding for urban design studies and drawings
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : August 12, 2026
Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Prairie Agtech Validation Program
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Support for Francophone economic development projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Support for innovation ecosystems in the Prairies
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PSO – Organic food
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 9, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports regional economic development and diversification in Quebec
Eligible Funding
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
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world
Québec International
Export support for international market expansion
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
Québec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ)
Funding support for health research and student training in Québec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ)
Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Veterinary support for livestock farms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : April 15, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2028
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Regional Innovation Ecosystems in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada
Supports business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Quantum commercialization support in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Alberta Innovates
Funds clean energy technologies for Alberta’s low‑carbon electricity transition
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a)
Government of Québec
Funding for research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,800,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Research grants in health and occupational safety
Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en Sécurité du travail
Occupational health and safety research funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 360,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Timeline
Closing date : September 16, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Research on the Social Participation of People with Disabilities
OPHQ (OPHQ)
Research on disability housing services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 130,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : September 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Research Partnerships
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Government of Alberta
Supports collaborative social sciences and humanities research partnerships
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Research Project Call for Sustainable Forest Management
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)
Funding for Quebec forest research projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : September 21, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b)
Government of Québec
Funding for collaborative research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $9,000,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rise — Small Business Lending
Rise
Low-interest loans and mentorship for small businesses
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Digital financing for business transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
Support for greener business development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FLI/FLS
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole, MRC des Maskoutains
Local investment to enhance Quebec's economic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of Saskatchewan, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
R&D tax credit for Saskatchewan corporations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Seeding Food Innovation Grants
Weston Foods
Funding for sustainable food innovation research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Self Employment Training
microbusiness
Free online self-employment training for Albertans
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
SFU 4D LABS
Simon Fraser University 4D LABS
Advanced materials research and prototyping support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
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SFU VentureLabs
Simon Fraser University VentureLabs
IP education, mentorship and funding for startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF)
Competitive health research funding for Saskatchewan teams
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Closing date : September 25, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SHRF Align Grant
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF)
Short-term research funding for health impact in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SIF — Business Innovation and Growth projects
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding for business innovation and growth projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Site Readiness Program
Government of Ontario
Funding assistance for industrial site preparation in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Timeline
Open Date : September 12, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Social Innovation Research Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Support for socially innovative research with community impact
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Société de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britanique
Government of British Columbia (BC), Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDÉCB)
Personalized mentoring for Francophone entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings
Canada Post
Direct mail discounts for small businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Space Technology Development Program
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Funding for space technology development
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Standards Council of Canada
Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
Supports Canada’s standards and accreditation system
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
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Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
START Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia, Sudbury Manitoulin Children's Foundation (SMCF)
Hiring incentives for Nova Scotia employers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Strategic Projects
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Flexible international R&D cooperation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Student Entrepreneurship
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (NB)
Interest-free support for student summer businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Subvention éclore
Trois-Rivières Sustainable Foundation (F3RDD)
Funding for local environmental projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 80,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support Policy For Businesses
City of Trois-Rivières
Funding for business expansion and establishment projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Economy Program
Trois-Rivières Sustainable Foundation (F3RDD)
Funding for sustainable local sustainability projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $80,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
CCTT Network - Synchronex
Innovation support across Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Fashion design
Revenu Québec
Payroll tax credit for eligible internal design activities
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 24% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Industrial design
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for eligible internal design work
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, 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.
Other SupportOpen
Technology Access Centres (TAC)
Tech-Access Canada (TAC)
Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise
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
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Quebec City
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Timeline
Open Date : April 13, 2023
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Global Talent Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Fast access to highly skilled foreign workers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : February 18, 2021
Canada
Other SupportOpen
The Excellence Awards Competition
Fondation Club Avenir (FCA)
Recognition for exceptional community achievements
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Undergraduate research support for Black students
Eligible Funding
From $6,000 to $6,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation
Quebec City
Financial support for commercializing innovative products or processes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
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 : April 13, 2023
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program
ventureLAB
Capital support for hardtech and deeptech startups
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WEOC National Loan Program
Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)
Financing support for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Loans for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing Employers
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for Work-Sharing employer training top-ups
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Timeline
Open Date : February 16, 2026
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Alberta, Quebec, 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.
Grant and FundingOpen
Xecs — General Collaborative RD&I Funding
Xecs (XECS)
Collaborative RD&I funding for ECS projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Timeline
Open Date : June 2, 2026
Closing date : January 21, 2027
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
ventureLAB
Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : July 16, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Business Investment Tax Credit
Government of Yukon
Tax credit for investing in Yukon businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 1999
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA
PROMPT
Collaborative AI innovation for Quebec business consortiums
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security
Mitacs
Applied research funding for defence innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : August 17, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Starter Company Plus
City of Toronto
Training and funding for Toronto entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : August 5, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Lab2Market Validate
Lab2Market
Research idea validation for commercialization
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Closing date : July 28, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business
NB Power
Supports 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)
Timeline
Open Date : August 17, 2022
Closing date : August 17, 2026
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF)
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Ontario co-investment for automotive technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : July 8, 2026
Closing date : August 11, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Seafood Accelerator Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Funding for Nova Scotia seafood businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : July 30, 2026
NS, Canada

Grants and Funding for Science in Canada for 2026

NRC — Medical device facilities

NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre

NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin - Research Facility

NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre

NRC — Nanotubes production research facility

NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre

NRC — Plant growth research facilities

NRC — Preclinical in vivo facility

NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility

NRC — Refrigerated material test laboratory (Cold test labs) Research Facility

Discovery at scale.

NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet

NRC — Steel Wave Flume - Research Facility

NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace - Testing Facilities

NRC — Towing tank research facility

NRC — Zebrafish research facility

NRCAN — National Energy Systems Modelling

NUMERIA program

OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)

Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit

Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)

Your AI grant expert.

Ontario Forest Biomass Program

Ontario Tenders Portal

OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1

OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship

OVIN — TalentEdge Internship

PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems

Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better

Patent

PEI - Export Trade Assistance

PISAQ – Stream 3

Never miss an opportunity.

Port Colborne Urban Design Grant Program

Prairie Agtech Validation Program

PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)

PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative

PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)

PSO – Organic food

Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)

Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world

Québec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)

Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)

Data-driven strategy.

Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces

Regional Innovation Ecosystems in British Columbia

Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia

Renewable and Alternative Energy Program

Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a)

Research grants in health and occupational safety

Research on the Social Participation of People with Disabilities

Research Partnerships

Research Project Call for Sustainable Forest Management

Discovery at scale.

Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b)

Rise — Small Business Lending

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan

SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FLI/FLS

Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit

Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)

Seeding Food Innovation Grants

Self Employment Training

SFU 4D LABS

Your AI grant expert.

SFU VentureLabs

SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants

SHRF Align Grant

SIF — Business Innovation and Growth projects

Site Readiness Program

Social Innovation Research Fund

Société de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britanique

Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings

Space Technology Development Program

Standards Council of Canada

Never miss an opportunity.

START Program

Strategic Partnerships Initiative