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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for Quebec official language minority communities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
Support for offshore wind community engagement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NL, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Oil Spill Response Challenge
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Impact Canada
Supports innovative oil spill response solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund
Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund (OGSF)
Funding for African descent students in business studies
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Ontario, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refundable tax credit for Ontario research contracts
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Forest Biomass Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario forest biomass projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Ontario Tenders Portal
BravoSolution, Government of Ontario
Ontario procurement training webinars
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for mobility technology development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
Eligible Funding
From $35,000 to $70,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : May 6, 2022
Ontario, Canada
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OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Supports Ontario automotive and mobility internships
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $60,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OVIN Technology Pilot Zones
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Pilot automotive and mobility solutions in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Sarnia, Toronto, Windsor, Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for economic growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for job-creating growth projects in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
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Palette Skills
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Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Participant Funding for CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report 2022
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for public participation in CNSC processes
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2021
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for public participation in CNSC reviews
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Patent
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Provides exclusive rights for inventions through patent applications
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PEI - Export Trade Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
PE, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Personalized Cognition in Context: An Ambulatory Assessment Study of Executive Function Dynamics Across Adulthood and Aging
James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF)
Research funding for personalized cognition studies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Perth Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Façade and Signage Improvement Program
Town of Perth
Funding for façade and signage improvements
Eligible Funding
Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Perth, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Petawawa Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Town of Petawawa
Funding for Petawawa commercial property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $ · 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 Digital Transformation
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Philomathia Foundation — General Research Funding
Philomathia Foundation
Interdisciplinary social sciences research funding
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Pierre Arbour Honorary Award
Fondation Arbour
Recognition for exceptional Arbour scholarship students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PIPSC - Prix
Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada
Recognition awards for exceptional member service
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
PISAQ – Stream 3
Government of Québec
Support for veterinary travel to farms
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2028
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Port Colborne Urban Design Grant Program
City of Port Colborne
Funding for urban design studies and drawings
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Port Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Municipality of Port Hope
Funding for downtown redevelopment and property upgrades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 100% 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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs
Township of Scugog
Financial support for targeted redevelopment projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Port Perry Employment Area Community Improvement Plan
Township of Scugog
Funding for Port Perry employment development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education
Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality, Canadian Heritage
Funding for minority-language education and French knowledge
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Power Smart - Business Energy Saving Incentives
BC Hydro (BCH)
Funding for business energy-efficient upgrades
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
Timeline
Open Date : June 3, 2025 · Closing date : February 11, 2027
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Praespero - Innovation Awards
Praespero - An Autoimmune Research Fund
Funding for novel autoimmune disease research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Prairie Agtech Validation Program
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Support for Francophone economic development projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Support for innovation ecosystems across the Prairie provinces
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Prix découverte en science de la biodiversité
Quebec Center for Biodiversity Science (QCBS)
Funding for undergraduate biodiversity research projects
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Programme d’aide financière pour la formation d’appoint en reconnaissance des compétences (PAFFARC) — Check whether your profession or regulated trade is eligible
Government of Québec
Support for skills recognition training in Québec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 31,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Programme de soutien à la diffusion des connaissances sur le Québec
AIEQ (AIEQ)
Financial support for Quebec knowledge initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)
Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
Supports commercialization and research centres
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Programme renaissant
Canadian Lung Association
Career development support for early-stage researchers
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
Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Property Tax Credit for Densification
City of Trois-Rivières
Municipal tax relief for dense housing projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Property Tax Rebate Program for Eligible Charities (By-law No. 2022-23)
Municipality of Trent Lakes
Property tax relief for eligible charities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PSO – Organic food
Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports regional economic development and diversification in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Quebec Fisheries Fund
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports fisheries innovation, infrastructure, and market growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world
Québec International
Export support for international market expansion
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Québec International Development Program
AQOCI
Funding for Quebec international cooperation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 240,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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Québec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ)
Funding support for health research and student training in Québec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Quebec Research Support Program
Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes (SQRC)
Funding for research and knowledge dissemination
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Veterinary support for livestock farms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Raven Outcomes — Indigenous Outcomes Fund
Raven Outcomes
Indigenous-led outcomes finance for community solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ready for technical support
Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
Financing for project studies and expert consulting
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Recognition as an Eligible Public Research Centre
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Recognition for public research centres supporting R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Recognition as an Eligible Research Consortium
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Recognition for eligible pre-competitive research consortia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Defence-focused repayable support for B.C. businesses
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026 · Closing date : March 31, 2028
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and compete
Eligible Funding
From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Funding for quantum commercialization in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Quantum commercialization support in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2028
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Alberta Innovates
Funds clean energy technologies for Alberta’s low‑carbon electricity transition
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Renewable Energy Rebate Program
Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA)
Rebates for renewable energy projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Canada
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Rental Housing Development Charge (DC) Deferral Program
Township of Centre Wellington
Deferred charges for new rental housing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Elora, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Research & Sector-Building Grants
Inspirit Foundation
Funding for research and sector-building projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Research on training
Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)
Support for coaching and sport research
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
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Research Participant Program for International Students, Scientists and Experts
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
International research participation in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Research Partnerships
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Government of Alberta
Supports collaborative social sciences and humanities research partnerships
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Research scholarships
Foundation for Legal Research (CFLR)
Research funding for legal scholarship
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b)
Government of Québec
Funding for collaborative research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $9,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre
City of Trois-Rivières
Financial support for downtown business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Finance and insurance, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Revitalization program for buildings identified in the Arthur-Sauvé South economic hub (By-law 1879)
Saint-Eustache
Property tax relief for revitalization projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Revitalization Program for Buildings Identified in the Grande-Côte Economic Hub
Saint-Eustache
Tax credit program for building revitalization
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Richmond Hill Office Development and Downtown Local Centre Community Improvement Plan
City of Richmond Hill
Financial support for office growth and downtown renewal
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $50,000 · 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
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rise — Small Business Lending
Rise
Low-interest loans and mentorship for small businesses
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Robin Hood Foundation Grant Program
Robin Hood Foundation (RF)
Strategic funding for NYC poverty-fighting organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
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
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Rural Resiliency Grant Program
Township of King
Funding for rural farm improvements in King Township
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Digital financing for business transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
Support for greener business development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Timeline
Open Date : May 12, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Saltire Scholars Internship Program
Saltire Foundation Canada
Supports a fully funded internship placement
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of Saskatchewan, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
R&D tax credit for Saskatchewan corporations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Save on Energy Peak Perks Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Save on Energy (SOE)
Smart thermostat rewards for Ontario participants
Eligible Funding
From $20 to $75
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Save on Energy Training Incentives
Save on Energy (SOE)
Funding for energy management training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Science and Technology Internship Program - Youth Employment Strategy – Career Focus (voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports STEM internships in natural resources
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Closed wage support for environmental STEM internships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Science program
Fondation Familiale Trottier (TFF)
Supports STEM research and science education
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Funding for Nova Scotia seafood businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NS, Canada
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Seeding Food Innovation Grants
Weston Foods
Funding for sustainable food innovation research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Self Employment Training
microbusiness
Free online self-employment training for Albertans
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Open Date : October 14, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program
Township of Central Frontenac
Funding for property and business improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Sharbot Lake, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
SheBoot
SheBoot
Investment-readiness program for women tech founders
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
SheBoot Founder Readiness Webinar Series
SheBoot
Webinars to prepare start-up founders for SheBoot
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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SIF — Business Innovation and Growth projects
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding for business innovation and growth projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Site Readiness Program
Government of Ontario
Funding assistance for industrial site preparation in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : September 12, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Small Enterprise Co-operative Placement Assistance Program (SECPAP)
Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)
Wage subsidy for small business co-op placements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Social Innovation Research Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Support for socially innovative research with community impact
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NB, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Société de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britanique
Government of British Columbia (BC), Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDÉCB)
Personalized mentoring for Francophone entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
BC, Canada

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OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)

Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit

Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program)

Oil Spill Response Challenge

Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund

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Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)

Ontario Forest Biomass Program

Ontario Tenders Portal

OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1

OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship

Data-driven strategy.

OVIN — TalentEdge Internship

OVIN Technology Pilot Zones

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream

Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better

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Participant Funding for CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report 2022

Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2021

Patent

PEI - Export Trade Assistance

Personalized Cognition in Context: An Ambulatory Assessment Study of Executive Function Dynamics Across Adulthood and Aging

Discovery at scale.

Perth Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Façade and Signage Improvement Program

Petawawa Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

Philomathia Foundation — General Research Funding

Pierre Arbour Honorary Award

PIPSC - Prix

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PISAQ – Stream 3

Port Colborne Urban Design Grant Program

Port Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs

Port Perry Employment Area Community Improvement Plan

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Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education

Power Smart - Business Energy Saving Incentives

Praespero - Innovation Awards

Prairie Agtech Validation Program

PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative

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

Prix découverte en science de la biodiversité

Programme d’aide financière pour la formation d’appoint en reconnaissance des compétences (PAFFARC) — Check whether your profession or regulated trade is eligible

Programme de soutien à la diffusion des connaissances sur le Québec

Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)

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Programme renaissant

Property Tax Credit for Densification

Property Tax Rebate Program for Eligible Charities (By-law No. 2022-23)

PSO – Organic food

Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)

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Quebec Fisheries Fund

Quebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation

Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships

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

Québec International Development Program

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Québec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)

Quebec Research Support Program

Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)

Raven Outcomes — Indigenous Outcomes Fund

Ready for technical support

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Recognition as an Eligible Public Research Centre

Recognition as an Eligible Research Consortium

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces

Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia

Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program

Discovery at scale.

Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces

Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia

Renewable and Alternative Energy Program

Renewable Energy Rebate Program

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Rental Housing Development Charge (DC) Deferral Program