Small Business Grants in Canada for 2026

The Canadian government offers subsidies to support small businesses, fostering growth and innovation in the local economy. These subsidies provide financial assistance for various aspects such as research and development, expansion, and employee training.

1021 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm
Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta SMEs to commercialize innovative agri-tech solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 12, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta tech SMEs to commercialize innovative, market-ready technologies
Eligible Funding
From $10,001 to $100,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
Funding for Alberta screen productions
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $125,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : July 2, 2024
Closing date : July 16, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Media Fund (AMF), Alberta Municipal Affairs
Grant for Alberta film script development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 55,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : August 1, 2024
Closing date : September 2, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Amended Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan
City of Ottawa
Funding for Orléans redevelopment projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Apply for funding for OCLC subscriptions
Library and Archives Canada (LAC)
Funding for eligible OCLC library subscriptions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports aquatic invasive species prevention projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arctic and Northern Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Northern research and innovation collaboration initiative
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Artificial intelligence and Internet of things mission to Japan – October 27 to November 1, 2019
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for Canadian SMEs exploring Japan partnerships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 2, 2019
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funding for professional growth and advancement of artistic careers and practices.
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Arts in communities
Government of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Funding for community arts projects in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2024
NB, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
AscendBio
Invest Nova Scotia
Scale industrial biotech and agritech in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Cape Breton, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Atom Studio No Small Change
Atom Studio
Brand design support for emerging nonprofits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : May 12, 2026
Closing date : June 11, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Battery Production Technology R&D Partnering Mission to Germany – February 19-23, 2024
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
R&D mission for battery technology SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 20, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Innovate BC
Cost-shared funding for B.C. farms adopting new technologies
Eligible Funding
From $300 to $150,000
Up to 65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 27, 2023
Closing date : December 22, 2023
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
BDC — Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Digital adoption support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $100,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 8, 2022
Closing date : March 27, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bee BC Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 31, 2024
Closing date : February 28, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Halton Region (HATCH)
Cost-shared training support for Ontario employers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program
Black Opportunity Fund (BOF)
Funding and capacity building for Black-led nonprofits
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $20,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : April 24, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP)
Manitoba Finance
Cost-shared workforce training support for Manitoba employers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba, Canada
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Business / Arts - artsvest Regional
Business for the Arts
Sponsorship capacity-building for cultural organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, BC, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Business Development Grant Program
City of Windsor
Supports investment projects in Windsor
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Development Support Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL), Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Money for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Foundations
Creative BC
Funding for inclusive music business growth
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $10,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : January 28, 2026
Closing date : March 25, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
City of Toronto
Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 28, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Business Link — Digital Economy Program
Business Link, Government of Alberta
Digital transformation support for small businesses in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 3, 2024
Closing date : August 16, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Business Sustainability Initiative - My Main Street
My Main Street
Funding for Southern Ontario main street businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for smart mobility development and demonstration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 7, 2023
Closing date : December 28, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CAAIN — 2024 – 2025 Open Competition
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Supporting agri-food automation, AI, and smart farms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CAAIN — 2024 Smart Farm Network Competition
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Develop smart farm networks for Canadian agtech innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2024
Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Funding for livestock technology innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 8, 2025
Closing date : October 20, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Research Projects on the Brain
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Brain Canada Foundation
Funding for collaborative brain research projects
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 78% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 11, 2026
Closing date : June 10, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Alberta Innovates, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Funding for Alberta academic-industry technology collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : November 6, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada - Manitoba Job Grant
Government of Manitoba
Discontinued support for Manitoba employer training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-UK collaborative industrial R&D funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 16, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – Austria 2025 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bilateral industrial R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 30, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – Chile 2025 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border industrial R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Closing date : November 21, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – Germany collaborative industrial research and development program 2019, Call 2
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border industrial R&D for commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 29, 2019
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – Israel 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border industrial R&D collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 28, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – Korea Collaborative Industrial Research & Development Program 2019
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border R&D for commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 30, 2019
Canada
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Canada – South Korea co-innovation 2025 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border innovation collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 25, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – Spain 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bilateral industrial R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – UK 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border R&D for net-zero transport
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 29, 2022
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada and Singapore call for projects 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D collaboration for commercialisation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms
Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada
Support for publishing business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : January 31, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Canadian Heritage
Funding for publisher internships and planning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : January 31, 2024
Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Government of Canada
Automated tax-free payment for eligible businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online
Innovation Canada
Financing to help SMEs adopt e-commerce
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,400 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Post Community Foundation Grants
Canada Post Community Foundation
Funding for children and youth community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
Support for safe reopening and digital growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
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Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-China industrial R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 17, 2020
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-France 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative R&D support for innovative SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 14, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-Germany joint industrial R&D projects - Call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border industrial R&D support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 28, 2019
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-India 2020 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bilateral R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 16, 2020
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-India 2024-25 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bilateral industrial R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-India Collaborative Industrial Research & Development Call for Proposals 2019
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border industrial R&D for commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 8, 2019
Closing date : August 5, 2019
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-Japan partnership development program with Japanese multinational enterprises – Fall 2022
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border innovation partnership for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 9, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-São Paulo cooperation in industrial research and innovation
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bilateral industrial R&D commercialization support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 3, 2020
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-South Korea 2024 Call for Proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-South Korea collaborative industrial R&D support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 12, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-UK AI & Food Processing Mission – February 4-9, 2019 – Request for expression of interest
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International AI and food processing mission
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 7, 2019
Canada
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Canada-United Kingdom sustainable food production mission – February 24 to 28, 2020
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Food production mission for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 7, 2020
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada–Brazil (EMBRAPII) 2023 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative industrial R&D for Canadian and Brazilian firms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 14, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Summer 2022
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Japan market acceleration for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 1, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Winter 2025
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canadian SME co-innovation in Japan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 5, 2025
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–UK 2023-24 critical minerals sustainability and circularity
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-UK critical minerals R&D support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 20, 2023
Closing date : April 3, 2024
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian Ag-Tech R&D partnering mission to Israel - November 5 to 8, 2023
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International ag-tech partnering mission to Israel
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 14, 2023
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Supports Canadian agtech SMEs in R&D collaboration with Brazil
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 15, 2025
Closing date : November 9, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Agtech co-innovation mission to The Netherlands – June 10 to 14, 2024
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canadian agtech mission in the Netherlands
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 15, 2024
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian AI in Life Sciences co-innovation mission to South Korea – September 23-25, 2025
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
AI life sciences business mission
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 15, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian AI solutions for health technologies (aging tech) co-innovation mission to Japan - December 2 to 5, 2024
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
AI health tech mission to Japan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 21, 2024
Canada
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Canadian Angel Investment Foundation — Non-Dilutive Financing Program
Canadian Angel Investment Foundation (CAIF)
Non-dilutive financing for grant activation
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $75,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0 research and development partnering mission to Germany – January 19 to 24, 2020
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International AI and manufacturing partnering mission
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 29, 2019
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian biopharmaceuticals co-innovation mission to Germany – November 3 to 8, 2024
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Biopharmaceutical collaboration mission to Germany
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 14, 2024
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian biotech co-innovation mission to Japan – October 6 to 10, 2025
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Biotech trade mission to Japan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 21, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian circular battery technologies mission to South Korea – January 13 to 17, 2025
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Circular battery partnership mission to South Korea
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 27, 2024
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian clean energy R&D partnering mission to India – February 18 to 23, 2023
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International clean energy partnership mission
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : December 6, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian clean technologies co-innovation mission to Japan
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Clean technology mission connecting SMEs with Japanese partners
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 21, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian clean technologies mission to Singapore – May 6 to 10, 2024
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Market expansion mission for Canadian cleantech firms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : March 21, 2024
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian critical minerals technology R&D partnering mission to the UK
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
UK partnering mission for critical minerals R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Closing date : May 19, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian cybersecurity technologies partnering mission to Japan
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canadian SMEs in cybersecurity partnerships abroad
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Timeline
Closing date : August 29, 2022
Canada
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Canadian electronic components and systems (ECS) partnering mission to EFECS in Amsterdam—November 24 to 25, 2022
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Co-innovation mission for Canadian ECS companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 21, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Energy Storage and Grid Modernization Technologies Mission to Australia – October 27 to 31, 2025
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Clean technology mission to Australia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 27, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports tourism products, facilities, and experiences
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 22, 2019
Closing date : March 31, 2021
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian green and resilient construction technology co-innovation mission to the Eureka Global Innovation Summit in Türkiye – June 10 to 14, 2024
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International co-innovation mission for construction SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian medical biotechnology co-innovation mission to the Eureka Global Innovation Summit and Swiss Biotech Day in Switzerland
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International biotech co-innovation mission in Switzerland
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 13, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian medical technology and digital health R&D partnering mission to Germany – January 17-23, 2021
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
R&D partnering mission for Canadian medtech SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2020
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian medical technology co-innovation mission to Taiwan – December 2 to 5, 2025
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canadian medtech SME mission to Taiwan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 9, 2025
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian personalized medicine R&D partnering mission to Germany – October 17-21, 2022
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
R&D partnering mission for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 9, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Photonics Integrated Circuits Partnering Mission to Eindhoven, Netherlands – November 6-10, 2023
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for Canadian photonics SME collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 3, 2023
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian quantum technology co-innovation mission to Japan – October 21 to 25, 2024
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Quantum co-innovation mission for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2024
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian secondary battery research and development mission to South Korea – October 20 to 24, 2020
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International battery R&D mission opportunity
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 14, 2020
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian semiconductor technology co-innovation Mission to France – March 16 to 20, 2026
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Semiconductor co-innovation mission for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 18, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian semiconductor technology co-innovation Mission to South Korea – October 22 to 25, 2024
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Semiconductor innovation mission for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 14, 2024
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian semiconductor technology R&D partnering mission to Japan – January 22 to 26, 2024
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Semiconductor R&D mission to Japan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian software innovation partnering mission to ITEA PO Days in Antwerp, Belgium—September 9 to 13, 2024
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International software partnering mission for Canadian innovators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 17, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian software innovation partnering mission to ITEA PO Days in Berlin, Germany—September 11 to 15, 2023
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Software co-innovation mission for Canadian firms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 16, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian software innovation partnering mission to ITEA PO Days in Finland – September 12-16, 2022
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Software partnering mission in Finland
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 15, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian software innovation partnering mission to ITEA Project Outline (PO) Preparation Days in Lisbon, Portugal – September 15-19, 2025
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for software partnership missions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 4, 2025
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian space-data partnering mission to the United Kingdom – March 2 to 6, 2020
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International partnering mission for space-data businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : December 20, 2019
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian sustainable marine innovation for the Blue Economy co-innovation mission to Singapore – March 24-28, 2025
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Ocean technology mission for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 24, 2025
Canada

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