Grants and Funding for Science in Canada for 2026
Explore funding solutions to support scientific innovation in Canada.
Canada offers numerous financing opportunities for scientific research. Access grants and programs to support your innovative projects.
681 opportunities available

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent
Quebec CityFunding for business projects to attract, train and retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3
MRC Fjord-du-SaguenaySupports regional businesses in market diversification and international expansion
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
Equity Investors Incentive
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunds for PEI businesses to attract investors
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Geniuses in business
AcfasEntrepreneurial competition supporting student innovation and commercialization skills
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Expert AdviceClosed
MaLoi25
Gouvernement du QuébecModernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Government of YukonTax credit for Yukon manufacturing and processing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Self Employment Training
microbusinessOnline government-funded training for aspiring entrepreneurs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Up to 86% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Nanotube facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsArchived
Impulsion SME
Investissement Québec (IQ)Access to investment capital
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates
Alberta InnovatesSupports commercialization by funding salaries for business innovation talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingClosed
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)Supports R&D collaborations for advanced EV charging and V2G technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS — Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems Concept Development
Department of National Defence (DND)Get funding for your CUAS concept development solutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Government of AlbertaMoney for GHG emissions reduction technologies in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- 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
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund
ID GatineauSupports business projects in Gatineau focusing on innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources
Alberta InnovatesFosters economic growth, environmental sustainability, and innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Site Readiness Program
Government of OntarioFunding assistance for industrial site preparation in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security Program (MINDS))
Department of National Defence (DND)Funding for research and collaboration in defence and security
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)
Government of SaskatchewanSupports employer-led training for new and existing employees
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Space Technology Development Program
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)Funding for space R&D
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Other SupportOpen
CCC — International Prime Contractor
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)Help Canadian businesses win more government business abroad
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth
ECO CanadaSubsidy for SMEs to hire interns
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.Supports innovative multidisciplinary ALS research teams
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Climatic testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Testing in varied weather conditions in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Pierre Péladeau Scholarships
AsterXFunding and support for innovative university student entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
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Tax CreditsOpen
Tax Holiday for Foreign Experts
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Tax holiday for foreign expert salaries in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
ventureLABFunding for agri-tech and cleantech solutions in York Region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Reshaping Energy Systems
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)Money to strengthen energy systems in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support
Government of the Northwest TerritoriesFunding for strategic sector research in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better
Palette SkillsGet access to a growing qualified talent pool
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador research and development tax credit
Government of Newfoundland and LabradorProvides 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

Expert AdviceOpen
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)Strategic investment, advice and services for sustainable technologies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Grant and FundingOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Government of Newfoundland and LabradorSupports 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

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)
Ontario Ministry of FinanceBusiness tax credit for scientific research in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Support Policy For Businesses
City of Trois-RivièresGrants for business expansion and start-up projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Ontario GenomicsGenomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projects
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $6,000,000
- Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Canada-UK collaborative R&D projects for commercialization potential
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Training and Career Support Program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Supports training and career development in Canadian health research
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow
District3Montréal innovation hub
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Laser processing and surface modification facility in London
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Government of Nova ScotiaEarly 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

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Government of AlbertaWage subsidy for an R&D associate in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 105,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Other SupportOpen
Industrial Designs
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)Register your industrial designs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Expert AdviceClosed
Northwestern Ontario IT Connect
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)Find technology skilled people and organizations in Northwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Aluminium transformation testing facility in Saguenay, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Motorola Solutions Foundation
Motorola FoundationSupports first responders and STEM education initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Collaborate on energy, mining and environment R&D
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)
Québec Research FundSupports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
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Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Advanced, non-linear optical imaging and microscopy (CARSLab)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) microscopy lab in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceOpen
MaRS Momentum
MaRS Discovery DistrictSupport for high-growth science and technology companies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Wholesale trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
CCTT Network - SynchronexResearch centres and technical experts across Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Expert AdviceOpen
MEDTEQ+ — Innovation Acceleration Program (IAM)
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du QuébecPersonalized coaching for Canadian medtech SMEs to commercialize innovations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of AlbertaFree advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
PEI - Export Trade Assistance
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Supports FEED studies advancing Canadian carbon capture technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingArchived
Infrastructure de recherche et développement
Quebec CitySupport for businesses investing in R&D infrastructure
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Expert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
adMare BioinnovationsSupport for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — Accord
innovÉÉFunding collaborative research and innovation in Quebec sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $350,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Drilling Technology Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)Funding for innovative drilling technology projects advancing emissions reduction
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $8,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)Funding innovative technologies for Alberta's industrial transformation
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $15,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Promotes innovation to prevent vehicle theft in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of SaskatchewanR&D tax credit for corporations in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
DRDC Defence Research Partnerships
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)Collaborate on defence research
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Construction Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Collaborate on construction R&D
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)Supports Alberta SMEs collaborating with post-secondary researchers for innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Supports Black undergraduate research experience and encourages graduate studies
Eligible Funding
- From $6,000 to $6,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) - Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Supports economic diversification and business development in targeted regions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Expert AdviceOpen
Clean tech scale-up
Alacrity CanadaHelp to scale a British Columbia clean tech company
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Alberta InnovatesFunds Alberta tech-events up to $25,000 for innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans
Women's Enterprise Centre of ManitobaLoans for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia
Clean FoundationWage subsidies to hire students looking for careers in the clean economy
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du QuébecFunding 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
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Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Government of OntarioMoney to establish and enhance research capacity
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
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Business Investment Tax Credit
Government of YukonInvestment Tax Credit in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Aerospace Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Collaborate on aerospace R&D
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FLI/FLS
Saint-Hyacinthe TechnopoleLocal investment to enhance Quebec's economic development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advancing Canada’s Engagement in Horizon Europe
MitacsSupports Canadian researchers and SMEs in European R&D collaborations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Government of AlbertaWage subsidy for commercialization associate's salary in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — Impact
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du QuébecFunding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Collaborate on medical devices R&D
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceOpen
Standards Council of Canada
Standards Council of Canada (SCC)Support for businesses to develop and use standards and accreditation services
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Continental Defense and Security Technologies
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Seek innovative prototypes for real-life government testing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingArchived
CQRDA — SI2TEC
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)Supports circular economy feasibility and project planning initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Government of ManitobaFunding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)Alberta's pilot program enhancing lab access for tech developers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Housing Industry Development Program (PADIQH)
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)Supports innovation and development in Quebec’s housing industry
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Tax CreditsClosed
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of New BrunswickTax credit for R&D in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Government of AlbertaSupports Alberta tech companies in developing innovative technological solutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology

Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Operational Efficiency
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)Advice to optimize your operations for growth
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Other SupportOpen
Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings
Canada PostVolume-based direct mail discounts
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) — Special Calls Stream
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Supports interdisciplinary Canadian-led research for equitable postpandemic recovery
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Ice Tank - 21 m Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Ice tank facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Business Development Support Program
Government of Newfoundland and LabradorMoney for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
BioCreate Program
Ontario GenomicsSupports southern Ontario biotech SMEs advancing genomics innovations
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Printable electronics facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MaRS — Supply AI
MaRS Discovery DistrictCanadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)