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

Grant and FundingOpen
SIF — Business Innovation and Growth projects
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding for business innovation and growth projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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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Other SupportOpen
Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings
Canada Post
Direct mail discounts for small businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Southgate Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Township of Southgate
Matching incentives for property revitalization projects
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Specialized Support Fund
MRC de Maskinongé
Non-repayable support for business improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Sponsorships, Partnerships and Donations
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for strategic business initiatives in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen
SSRIA – Smart sustainable tech showcase
Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)
Showcase low-carbon building technologies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
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Standards Council of Canada
Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
Supports Canada’s standards and accreditation system
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Stanley Berhaut Ryerson Research Grants
The Aubin Foundation / Centre Internationaliste CIRFA (CIRFA)
Research support for thesis writing in humanities
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $500
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
START Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia, Sudbury Manitoulin Children's Foundation (SMCF)
Hiring incentives for Nova Scotia employers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOther SupportOpen
Stormwater Financing Program
City of Windsor
Stormwater cost relief for Windsor properties
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 120 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Strategic Energy Management Program
BC Hydro (BCH), Save on Energy (SOE)
Business energy efficiency support for long-term savings
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and Climate
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Strategic Projects
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Flexible international R&D cooperation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Closing date : January 1, 2030
Canada
Grant and FundingOther SupportOpen
Structuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Funding for structuring projects in La Côte-de-Gaspé
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Student Entrepreneurship
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (NB)
Interest-free support for student summer businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Subvention de démarrage du csbq
Quebec Center for Biodiversity Science (QCBS)
Collaborative research support for CSBQ members
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Subvention éclore
Trois-Rivières Sustainable Foundation (F3RDD)
Funding for local environmental projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 80,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Subventions - développement des compétences
Brain Canada Foundation
Supports early-career brain researchers in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Subventions - équipes
Brain Canada Foundation
Team-based funding for collaborative brain research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Support for Regional Quantum Innovation
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for quantum innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen
Support for research - training
Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)
Research support for sport and physical activity projects
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
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support Fund for Socio-Economic Events and Activities
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Funding for local socio-economic events and activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations – Funding for infrastructures supporting private innovation (PSO, component 4b)
Government of Québec
Funding for private innovation infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for Financing Public Research and Innovation Infrastructures (PSO, Component 4a)
Government of Québec
Funding for public research infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $20,000,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for the Operating Costs of Organizations (PSO, Component 1)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for research and innovation organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) – SD Tech Fund
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
Funding for clean technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Sustainable financing
Centre Québécois de Développement Durable
Support for ESG integration in business financing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
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Synchronex
CCTT Network - Synchronex
Innovation support across Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOther SupportOpen
Tailored financing
Laurentides Loan Fund
Tailored support for business start-up and financing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Tanya Howe Damsgaard Memorial Scholarship
Tanya Howe Damsgaard Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarship for post-secondary students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Fashion design
Revenu Québec
Payroll tax credit for eligible internal design activities
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 24% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Industrial design
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for eligible internal design work
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Tax Exemption Program for Postdoctoral Fellows from Abroad
Government of Québec
Tax exemption for foreign postdoctoral fellows
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
TCA Opportunities Fund
Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Short-term collaborative research and knowledge mobilization
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $75,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Technology Access Centres (TAC)
Tech-Access Canada (TAC)
Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan Financial Incentive Program
Town of Tecumseh
Financial incentives for Main Street redevelopment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · 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
Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Global Talent Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Fast access to skilled foreign workers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Canada
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The educational program
Fondation Familiale Trottier (TFF)
Funding for education and related initiatives
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 Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
The Excellence Awards Competition
Fondation Club Avenir (FCA)
Recognition for exceptional community achievements
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Hibel Family Foundation — General Funding
The Hibel Family Foundation
Support for qualified nonprofit organizations
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funding for emissions reduction and energy efficiency initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The PROUD Project — Research Fellowships and Project Funding
The PROUD Project (PROUD)
Supports disability, employment, and equity research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
The Unger Foundation — General Funding
The Unger Foundation
Philanthropic support across four strategic pillars
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
The Upside Foundation of Canada — Equity Pledge Program
The Upside Foundation of Canada
Equity pledge support for Canadian founders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Thrive Impact Fund — General Funding
Thrive Impact Fund
Flexible financing for BC impact organizations
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $500,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness Buyout
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan
Town of Amherstburg
Financial incentives for Amherstburg development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOther SupportOpen
Town of Erin — Community Improvement Plan
Town of Erin
Funding for property improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Erin, Ontario, Canada
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Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding
County of Wellington
Funding for downtown and property improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Erin, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Town of Hawkesbury — Community Improvement Plan
Town of Hawkesbury
Financial incentives for property and business improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Town of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre - Business Support Services
Town of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC)
Free business support for local entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Town of Penetanguishene — Community Improvement Plan
Town of Penetanguishene
Downtown revitalization incentives
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $60,000 · 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
Non-profit
Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Town of Renfrew
Financial incentives for downtown and brownfield improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · 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
Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs
Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal
Municipal incentives for property and housing improvements
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOther SupportOpen
Township of King Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs
Township of King
Financial support for township improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Township of Scugog — Community Improvement Plan
Township of Scugog
Financial incentives for Port Perry development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOther SupportOpen
Township of Warwick Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Grant Programs
Township of Warwick
Funding for community improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 22,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Township of Wellesley
Financial support for property and building improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
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Township of Woolwich — Grants and Special Assistance
Township of Woolwich
Local funding for non-profit community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Elmira, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Undergraduate research support for Black students
Eligible Funding
From $6,000 to $6,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Closing date : January 15, 2027
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Upper-level research scholarships
Asia Pacific Foundation Of Canada
Research fellowship support for Canada-Asia expertise
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Upskilling for Industry Initiative (UII)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Scaling workforce skills for high-growth sector needs
Eligible Funding
From $15,000,000 to $250,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesOther SupportOpen
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
ventureLAB
AI acceleration program for startups and scale-ups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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ventureLAB — Investment Readiness
ventureLAB
Capital support for hardtech and deeptech startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Village of Havelock Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
Financial support for Havelock property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · 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
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
NB, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOther SupportOpen
Warwick Township Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Grants
Township of Warwick
CIP funding for Warwick property improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · 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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Water Efficient Technology (WET) Program
Region of Waterloo
Water-saving support for Waterloo Region businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WEOC National Loan Program
Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)
Financing support for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) & Undergraduate Research Fund
University of Calgary
Funding for unpaid WIL and research course costs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Workplace EV Charger Rebate Program
BC Hydro (BCH)
Workplace EV charging rebates and support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 56,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
World Wildlife Fund Canada - Arctic Species Conservation Fund
WWF Canada (WWF)
Funding for Arctic wildlife conservation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
WSIB Research and Grants Program
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Supports innovative workplace research and training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Xecs — General Collaborative RD&I Funding
Xecs (XECS)
Collaborative RD&I funding for ECS projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2027
Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Youth Entrepreneur Loan Program
SIJ, Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal (CEIM)
Loans for Quebec entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $200,000 · Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Youth Innovation Grant – Climate Champion
Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2)
Youth climate innovation support program
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 525,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Business Investment Tax Credit
Government of Yukon
Tax credit for investing in Yukon businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 1999
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award
Zonta International
International award for women business leaders
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Discovery Grants (individual) program
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Long-term research funding for NSE at universities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Timeline
Open Date : August 12, 2026 · Closing date : November 2, 2026
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
innovÉÉ
Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : November 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Women in STEM Scholarship
Government of Alberta, Memorial University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS), Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW)
Supports Alberta women pursuing studies in underrepresented STEM fields
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Timeline
Open Date : September 14, 2026 · Closing date : October 30, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Brazil and Norway call for R&D projects – June 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D collaboration for commercialisation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpenClosing Soon
City of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
City of Waterloo
Tax credits for downtown Waterloo property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2026 · Closing date : November 1, 2026
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Doctoral scholarships
CPA Foundation (CPA)
Doctoral funding for CPA research studies
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Closing date : November 25, 2026
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
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 FundingOpenClosing Soon
Liber Ero Fellowship Program
Liber Ero Fellowship Program
Postdoctoral support for conservation-focused research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 210,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : November 1, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports agri-food planning initiatives in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : September 15, 2026 · Closing date : November 6, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpening Soon
Canadian Relations Support Program
Government of Québec
Supports Quebec-Canada collaboration and expertise exchange
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Platform
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Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationSuspended
Innovation Program — Stream 2 – Support for mobilising projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Collaborative innovation support for aerospace technologies
Eligible Funding
From $4,000,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingSuspended
APCHQ — Get financing through the Canada Greener Affordable Housing program: Pre-Retrofit Funding for multi-unit residential buildings
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Supports pre-retrofit planning for deep energy-efficient housing upgrades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 130,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Canada
Grant and FundingSuspended
MRC Brome-Missisquoi — Petits établissements accessibles (PEA) program
MRC Brome-Missisquoi, Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)
Funding for accessibility upgrades in small establishments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NRC IRAP – AI Assist
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canadian SMEs in adopting and integrating advanced AI solutions
Eligible Funding
From $750,000 to $10,500,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation
Government of Québec, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports scientific culture and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Innovative Solutions Canada - Artificial intelligence (AI)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports testing innovative AI prototypes for Canadian government needs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,300,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security
Mitacs
Applied research funding for defence innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP)
Transport Canada (TC), Government of Québec
Supports road safety tool development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mitacs — Elevate
Mitacs
Postdoctoral research fellowships with partner organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports aquatic species at risk recovery and protection
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada

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SIF — Business Innovation and Growth projects

Site Readiness Program

Small Enterprise Co-operative Placement Assistance Program (SECPAP)

Social Innovation Research Fund

Société de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britanique

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Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings

Southgate Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

Specialized Support Fund

Sponsorships, Partnerships and Donations

SSRIA – Smart sustainable tech showcase

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Standards Council of Canada

Stanley Berhaut Ryerson Research Grants

START Program

Stormwater Financing Program

Strategic Energy Management Program

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Strategic Projects

Structuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé

Student Entrepreneurship

Subvention de démarrage du csbq

Subvention éclore

Discovery at scale.

Subventions - développement des compétences

Subventions - équipes

Support for Regional Quantum Innovation

Support for research - training

Support Fund for Socio-Economic Events and Activities

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Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations – Funding for infrastructures supporting private innovation (PSO, component 4b)

Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for Financing Public Research and Innovation Infrastructures (PSO, Component 4a)

Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for the Operating Costs of Organizations (PSO, Component 1)

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) – SD Tech Fund

Sustainable financing

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Tanya Howe Damsgaard Memorial Scholarship

Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Fashion design

Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Industrial design

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Tax Exemption Program for Postdoctoral Fellows from Abroad

TCA Opportunities Fund

Technology Access Centres (TAC)

Tecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan Financial Incentive Program

Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Global Talent Stream

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The Excellence Awards Competition

The Hibel Family Foundation — General Funding

The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund

The PROUD Project — Research Fellowships and Project Funding

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The Unger Foundation — General Funding

The Upside Foundation of Canada — Equity Pledge Program

Thrive Impact Fund — General Funding

Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan

Town of Erin — Community Improvement Plan

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Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding

Town of Hawkesbury — Community Improvement Plan

Town of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre - Business Support Services

Town of Penetanguishene — Community Improvement Plan

Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

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Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs

Township of King Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs

Township of Scugog — Community Improvement Plan

Township of Warwick Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Grant Programs

Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs

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Township of Woolwich — Grants and Special Assistance

Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)

Upper-level research scholarships

Upskilling for Industry Initiative (UII)

ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

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ventureLAB — Investment Readiness