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.

1247 programs

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Europe Market Development Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Development support for Atlantic exporting companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Event & Organization Sponsorship
Conexus Credit Union
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Saskatchewan, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
Everest Family Foundation — Medical Education & Research Funding
The Everest Family Foundation (EFF)
Funding for medical education and research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Excellence Award in Engineering Journalism
Engineers Canada
Recognition for excellence in engineering achievements
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent
Strategic export support for advanced technology SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award
Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF)
Support for family finance professional development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats
Government of Canada
Forecast global threats with data-driven models
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
FAST IMPACT (Innovative Methods to Advance Angelman Syndrome Treatments Towards Clinical Trials) Award
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)
Translational funding for Angelman syndrome research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
FAST Postdoctoral Fellowship
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)
Postdoctoral research funding for Angelman syndrome
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
FAST-Trac Award
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)
Funding for translational Angelman syndrome research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Fbauc - bourse fbauc-ccuuc de perfectionnement professionnel en recherche
Canadian Urological Association Scholarship Fund (CUASF)
Research professional development support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for an analysis project to support fleet electrification in a business or organization
Government of Québec
Funding for fleet electrification analysis
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Support for fisheries business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Research and Studies Component
Government of Québec
Community research and studies support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Financing of Refundable Tax Credits
Investissement Québec (IQ)
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Find a Licensed Insolvency Trustee
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada (OSB)
Locate active insolvency trustees and firms
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Skills Development Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Financial support for Manitoba First Nation business training
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Management of companies and enterprises, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Flow Capital — General Funding
Fiera Capital Foundation
Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies
Eligible Funding
From $2,000,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
FMO - Research funding
Eye Disease Foundation (FMO)
Supports eye and vision research projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fondation Euphrosine — General Funding
Fondation Euphrosine
Non-partisan support for democracy in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Fonds de recherche du Québec - Nature and Technology Sector (FRQNT)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ)
Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and 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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat de la municipalité de Lac-Supérieur
CDE of the Laurentians (CDE)
Local business support for growth and job creation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Lac-Superieur, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Support for biodiversity integration in business practices
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 2 : Group of companies
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Business support for biodiversity integration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds Gatineau – Revitalization Program
City of Gatineau
Municipal curb works financing
Eligible Funding
From $3,500 to $49,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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Fonds Mon virage écologique
Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières (IDETR)
Funding for eco-friendly business improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Support for first-time business start-up and growth
Eligible Funding
From $8,000 to $10,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
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The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation (MCF)
Support for system-changing initiatives across Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
France-Gagnon-Pratte Scholarship
Quebec Heritage Foundation
Scholarship for heritage research students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Frank E. Milne Scholarship
Frank E. Milne Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship for Nova Scotia students with strong academics
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NS, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Business Financing
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Funding for impact assessment research in Canada
Government of Canada
Funding for federal impact assessment research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
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MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Funding for rural development and business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Funds for highly qualified personnel (HQP)
Quebec Center for Biodiversity Science (QCBS)
Collaborative research and highly qualified personnel support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
GeoConnections Program (Voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports innovative geospatial data initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Global Partnerships Initiative
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports international critical minerals collaboration
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Global Programmes - Research & Innovation
Swiss Re Foundation
Research and innovation for risk management solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Global Skills Strategy (GSS) — Dedicated service channel (DSC)
Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Immigration
Enhanced support for Global Skills hires
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Globalink Research Award
Mitacs
Support for international research collaboration
Eligible Funding
From $6,000 to $12,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Good Foundation Inc.
The Milton R. Good Family Foundation
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grant Application Process
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)
Research funding process for Angelman syndrome projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grant financing for ICT research partnerships
PROMPT
Collaborative research support for businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grants and Contributions in Support of Geoscience (voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Geoscience funding for exploration and public data
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grants, funding, and scholarships for researchers - developing regions
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Research funding for developing regions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Green Jobs Internship Program
Clean Foundation
Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resources
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
City of Kingston
Supports high-performance green building projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Growth Community Improvement Plan
City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
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Hardware Catalyst Initiative
ventureLAB
No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : February 5, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Harvey Sohi Foundation — General Funding
Harvey Sohi Foundation
Education and hardship support program
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
HCi3 Grant Program
HCi3 Fund
Funds community climate projects in Halifax
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
HCRI Implementing Healthy Urban Policy Workshop
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Supports healthy urban policy implementation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Heart of the City
City of Cornwall
Funding for downtown revitalization projects
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $30,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Heart of the City (HOTC) Community Improvement Plan
City of Cornwall
Funding for downtown revitalization projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $30,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Heart of the City (HOTC) Community Renewal Program Incentives
City of Cornwall
Funding for downtown revitalization projects
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $30,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Grants - Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program
City of Vancouver
Supports restoration and seismic upgrades of heritage building façades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Home Renovation – Housing Improvement Programs (RénoRégion, PAD, SARP)
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
Housing renovation and improvement support in La Haute-Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
HRJ Consulting Grants
HRJ Consulting (HRJ)
Flexible funding for aligned nonprofit initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Huron Clean Water Project (HCWP)
County of Huron, Maitland Conservation Foundation
Funding for water quality stewardship projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund
ID Gatineau
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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IDEaS - Autonomous Systems for Defence and Security: Trust and Barriers to Adoption
Government of Canada
Funding for defence autonomy research and adoption
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,750,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making
Government of Canada
Funding for trusted human-autonomy teaming solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IDEaS - Competitive projects — Spot the Hack: Intrusion detection systems for avionics networks and bus technologies
Government of Canada
Innovative cyber defence solutions for avionics networks
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
IDEaS - Faster, Stronger, More Secure: Advancing 5G capabilities and concepts for defence and security
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND)
Collaborative 5G research for defence and security
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IDEaS - Innovation Networks
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND)
Collaborative defence innovation networks
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
IDEaS - Innovation Networks: Micro-nets
Government of Canada
Quantum defence research network funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IDEaS - Launch the North: Accelerating Canada’s sovereign access to space
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND)
Support for Canadian sovereign space launch capability
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IDEaS - Rapid response: Real-time insights for pandemic decision-making
Government of Canada
Real-time human-autonomy trust calibration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
National support for women cleantech entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Innovation Initiative
Grand Challenges Canada (GCC)
Get funding to empower First Nation, Inuit and Metis innovators
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Canada
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Indigenous Pathways initiative
Mitacs
Co-funded Indigenous R&D partnerships
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program — Inuit Labour Market Strategy
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for Inuit skills and employment development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 70,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Industrial Designs
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Register your industrial designs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Industrial Research Chair Program
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding for industrial research chairs in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Initiative to Support Economic Development in Montréal’s East End
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for East End economic development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Support for pan-Canadian INMD training initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy
Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
Revenue-based financing for social economy growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, Canada
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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Business support and government program guidance
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NT, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Yukon, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Factory — Support for Startups
Innovation Factory
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets
Government of Canada
Support for collaborative 5G defence research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Innovation Seed Grant
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)
Seed funding for innovative Angelman syndrome research
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovator Membership Program
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Business support for innovative entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : May 31, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
InnovÉÉ Member Grant for Horizon Europe
innovÉÉ
Support for international research collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Intellectual Property Ontario
Government of Ontario
IP support and funding for Ontario applicants
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
International Development Assistance Program
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
International development funding for global projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 95% 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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Canada
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International Prize of IRAC
Irac Foundation (RAIC)
Support for Canadian architecture students and emerging professionals
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 80,090 $
Eligible Industries
Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Internet of Things: Quantum Sensors Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports collaborative quantum sensor innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding for Northern Ontario research capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : August 26, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Incubation
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Facility support for emerging technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Invest Ontario
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
Invest Ottawa (IO)
Fast-track success for tech startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Ignition Program
Invest Ottawa (IO)
Bootcamp for validating tech startup ideas
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Europe Market Development Program

Event & Organization Sponsorship

Everest Family Foundation — Medical Education & Research Funding

Excellence Award in Engineering Journalism

Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies

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Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award

Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats

FAST IMPACT (Innovative Methods to Advance Angelman Syndrome Treatments Towards Clinical Trials) Award

FAST Postdoctoral Fellowship

FAST-Trac Award

Discovery at scale.

Fbauc - bourse fbauc-ccuuc de perfectionnement professionnel en recherche

Financial assistance for an analysis project to support fleet electrification in a business or organization

Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé

Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Research and Studies Component

Financing of Refundable Tax Credits

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First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Skills Development Program

Flow Capital — General Funding

FMO - Research funding

Fondation Euphrosine — General Funding

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Fonds de recherche du Québec - Nature and Technology Sector (FRQNT)

Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat de la municipalité de Lac-Supérieur

Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses

Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 2 : Group of companies

Fonds Gatineau – Revitalization Program

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Fonds Mon virage écologique

Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie

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France-Gagnon-Pratte Scholarship

Frank E. Milne Scholarship

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FTQ — Business Financing

Funding for impact assessment research in Canada

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Funds for highly qualified personnel (HQP)

GeoConnections Program (Voted)

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Global Partnerships Initiative

Global Programmes - Research & Innovation

Global Skills Strategy (GSS) — Dedicated service channel (DSC)

Globalink Research Award

Good Foundation Inc.

Data-driven strategy.

GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program

Grant Application Process

Grant financing for ICT research partnerships

Grants and Contributions in Support of Geoscience (voted)

Grants, funding, and scholarships for researchers - developing regions

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Green Jobs Internship Program

Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

Growth Community Improvement Plan

Hardware Catalyst Initiative

Harvey Sohi Foundation — General Funding

Discovery at scale.

HCi3 Grant Program

HCRI Implementing Healthy Urban Policy Workshop

Heart of the City

Heart of the City (HOTC) Community Improvement Plan

Heart of the City (HOTC) Community Renewal Program Incentives

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Heritage Grants - Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program

Home Renovation – Housing Improvement Programs (RénoRégion, PAD, SARP)

HRJ Consulting Grants

Huron Clean Water Project (HCWP)

ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund

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IDEaS - Autonomous Systems for Defence and Security: Trust and Barriers to Adoption

IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making

IDEaS - Competitive projects — Spot the Hack: Intrusion detection systems for avionics networks and bus technologies

IDEaS - Faster, Stronger, More Secure: Advancing 5G capabilities and concepts for defence and security

IDEaS - Innovation Networks

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IDEaS - Innovation Networks: Micro-nets