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.

1229 programs

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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
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
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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
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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
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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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
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
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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
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
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
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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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
Grant and FundingOpen
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
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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
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
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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 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
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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
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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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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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Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform
Invest Ottawa (IO), Communitech, City of Ottawa, MaRS Discovery District
Growth support for high-potential tech companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Investor Speak™ Program
WeBC
Investor Q&A training for women founders
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,900 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IP financing - Women
Innovation asset collective (IAC)
Supports women in advancing business through intellectual property funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
JACOBB Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
JACOBB Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
Assistance and solutions in applied artificial intelligence
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 28, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Jerry Micsinszki Arborist Apprenticeship Bursary
Canadian TREE Fund (CTF)
Supports arborist apprenticeship students
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada
Government of Canada
Funding for growth, jobs and resilience
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Joint FLI/FLS Investment Policy – Local Investment and Solidarity Funds
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Kensington Conservation Grant
Range Foundation
Support for field conservation and research projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
La Pocatière — Business Financial Assistance Program
La Pocatière
Business support for property development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
La Pocatiere, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Lab-to-Market Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Accelerates commercialization of new or improved technologies
Eligible Funding
Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada
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Labelle Entrepreneurship Support Fund
CDE of the Laurentians (CDE)
Funding for business projects in Labelle
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Labelle, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Lake Simcoe Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing Toxic and Nuisance Algae
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funding to reduce harmful algae in Lake Simcoe
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : November 26, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Lambton Shores Community Improvement Plan
Municipality of Lambton Shores
Supports property improvements in Lambton Shores
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Launch Lab
Subsidized advisory support for businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Libro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships
United Communities Credit Union
Funding for financial well-being initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Life Sciences Innovation Fund
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Early-stage investment for Ontario life sciences start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : January 26, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Life Sciences Venture Fund
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Early-stage life sciences investment support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
Contract opportunities for SK technology companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba research and development tax credit
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Finance
Manitoba tax credit for eligible R&D
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Marine biotechnology innovation support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Open Date : October 29, 2020
Quebec, Canada
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Marketing Support Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funding for PEI exporters’ marketing and market expansion activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 16,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
MaRS — Supply AI
MaRS Discovery District
Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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MaRS Growth Acceleration Program
MaRS Discovery District
Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs
McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
Startup support through mentorship and acceleration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Funding for innovative women’s health technology projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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MEDTEQ+ — Innovation Acceleration Program (IAM)
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Personalized coaching for Canadian medtech SMEs to commercialize innovations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Metcalf Foundation - Innovation Fellowship
The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation
Supports critical thinkers on systemic issues
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Microcrédit
Québec Loan Fund
Financing for viable business start-up or growth projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Microcrédit Charlevoix - Digital strategy fund
Microfinance institution
Loan support for digital strategy projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
MicroFAB Access
FABrIC
Reduced-cost microfabrication support for prototypes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
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.
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3
MRC de Manicouagan
Support for territorial development and local vitality
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Open Date : April 15, 2025 · Closing date : March 19, 2027
Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program
MRC Thérèse de Blainville, City of Blainville
Financial support for businesses in Blainville
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Blainville, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for business start-up and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for social economy business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Legal Structure
Social economy enterprise
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Municipality of North Bruce Peninsula
Financial incentives for property and business improvements
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $20,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
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Municipality of Trent Lakes — Community Improvement Plan Funding
Municipality of Trent Lakes
Funding for Buckhorn business improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · 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
Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
National award for an engineering project or achievement
Engineers Canada
Recognition for outstanding engineering achievements
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nature and climate grant program
WWF Canada (WWF)
Supports nature-based restoration projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, NB, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
NBIF Innovation Voucher
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $80,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : August 9, 2023
NB, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
NBIF Startup Investment Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Pre-seed investment for New Brunswick startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, Canada
Platform
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Tax CreditsOpen
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board (NB), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Fully refundable R&D tax credit for New Brunswick corporations
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Save Energy NB
Energy-efficient new construction in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
NB, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
New Investigator Award
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)
Supports early-career translational research independence
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC (NVBC)
Distance accelerator for early-stage technology in BC
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology
Supports Newfoundland and Labrador businesses to innovate and expand markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
NL, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador research and development tax credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Newfoundland & Labrador
Provides a refundable tax credit for eligible R&D in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NEXT Program - New Entrepreneurial eXploration Training
Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Training and support for displaced workers to start a business
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives
Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP)
Support for ambitious research funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Ontario Defence Opportunities (NODO) Program
The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound
Defence sector support for Northern Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
North Bay, Ontario, Canada

Grants and Funding for Science in Canada for 2026

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

Globalink Research Award

GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program

Grant Application Process

Grant financing for ICT research partnerships

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Grants and Contributions in Support of Geoscience (voted)

Grants, funding, and scholarships for researchers - developing regions

Green Jobs Internship Program

Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

Growth Community Improvement Plan

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Harvey Sohi Foundation — General Funding

HCi3 Grant Program

HCRI Implementing Healthy Urban Policy Workshop

Heart of the City

Heart of the City (HOTC) Community Improvement Plan

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Heart of the City (HOTC) Community Renewal Program Incentives

Heritage Grants - Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program

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

HRJ Consulting Grants

ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund

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Indigenous Innovation Initiative

Indigenous Pathways initiative

Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program — Inuit Labour Market Strategy

Industrial Designs

Industrial Research Chair Program

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Initiative to Support Economic Development in Montréal’s East End

INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026)

Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB

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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon

Innovation Factory — Support for Startups

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets

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Innovation Seed Grant

Innovator Membership Program

InnovÉÉ Member Grant for Horizon Europe

Intellectual Property Ontario

International Development Assistance Program

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International Prize of IRAC

Internet of Things: Quantum Sensors Challenge program

INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair

INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream

INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream

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Invest Nova Scotia — Incubation

Invest Nova Scotia — Investment

Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)

Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program

Invest Ottawa Ignition Program

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Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform

Investor Speak™ Program

IP financing - Women

JACOBB Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence

Jerry Micsinszki Arborist Apprenticeship Bursary

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Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada

Joint FLI/FLS Investment Policy – Local Investment and Solidarity Funds

Kensington Conservation Grant

La Pocatière — Business Financial Assistance Program

Lab-to-Market Fund

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Labelle Entrepreneurship Support Fund

Lake Simcoe Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing Toxic and Nuisance Algae

Lambton Shores Community Improvement Plan

Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)

Libro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships

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Life Sciences Innovation Fund