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Technology Grants and Funding in Canada

Technology funding in Canada can support the development, adoption, integration, testing, and commercialization of software, hardware, equipment, automation, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital systems. Eligibility depends on the applicant, technical scope, project stage, purchasing and implementation plan, eligible costs, risks, and measurable business change. Define the problem and acceptance criteria before approaching a funder. AI-specific funding may fit better when model development or AI-enabled decision-making is central to the work.

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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ESSOR – Component 2: Support for investment projects promoting productivity and business expansion

    Supports investment projects for productivity and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    Open Date : March 26, 2026 · Closing date : April 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    NRC IRAP – Support for clean technology

    Funding for Canadian SMEs advancing innovative clean technology commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Investment and innovation tax credit (IITC)

    Tax credit for investment and innovation in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Hydro-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Technology and Business Demonstration

    Supports innovative energy-saving demonstrations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Quebec, Canada
  • Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    XLerate Program

    Pay-for-performance funding for large-scale Ontario energy-efficiency projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Strategic Industry Growth Initiative (SIGGI) - ACOA

    Funding for sustainable business growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capitale-Productivity

    Supports investment projects for growth and productivity
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 27, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program

    Supports strategic agriculture and agri-food sector projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ESSOR - Component 5

    Support for resilient softwood lumber sawmill investments
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • CAN Health Network logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    CAN Health Network

    Platform to scale Canadian technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Canada
  • Natural Products Canada (NPC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Access to Talent Program

    Wage subsidies for biologically-based innovation companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman Resources
    Canada
  • TECHNATION (TECHNATION) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    TECHNATION — Career Ready Program

    Wage subsidies for technology-based student placements
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $5,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 17, 2025 · Closing date : December 31, 2026
    Canada
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  • Hydro-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovative Projects Program

    Supports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 12,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)

    Support for advanced manufacturing investments in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 30, 2026 · Closing date : November 5, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Advancing Accessibility Standards Research

    Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
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  • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Capital project: Community Energy Systems

    Funding to build and deploy renewable community energy systems
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

    Supports collaborative R&D addressing major Canadian policy challenges
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capitale-Commerce

    Support for local commercial diversification
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 27, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

    Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program

    Supports advanced critical minerals pilot projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream

    Financial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    iVisit

    Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Quebec City — Major projects

    Funding for major investment projects in Quebec City
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario

    Supporting homebuilding innovation in Northern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Business case: Organic Waste-to-Energy

    Funding to develop business cases for organic waste-to-energy solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Canada
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  • Elevate Talent logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Elevate Talent

    Pool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Ontario, Canada
  • Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Green Strategy Funding

    Interest-free financing for small businesses adopting eco-responsible practices
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    InnovEnSol Program

    Funding for innovative soil and groundwater decontamination demonstration trials
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Sartigan — RRF 2025-2028

    Supports territorial development and local vitality projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $500,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Advanced Manufacturing program

    Supporting innovation and digitalization in advanced manufacturing technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program

    Support for sustainable agriculture and environmental innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Call for projects Genium360

    Funding support for engineering students and graduates advancing public research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Duo grand V

    Flexible funding and tech support for sustainable innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Epic Games logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Epic MegaGrants

    Funding for innovative Unreal Engine real-time 3D projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $200,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
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  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FTQ — Bioenergy

    Financing and support for biomethanization projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Innovation continuum

    Supports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation 2026 Call for Projects

    Up to $15,000 plus personalized commercialization support for Montréal SMEs advancing a high-potential innovation.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund

    Supports innovation and sustainable business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • Axelys logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    RNA Entrepreneurship initiative

    Supports entrepreneurial development in RNA therapeutics for Quebec academics
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 80,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Startup in residence

    Acceleration and investment support for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
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  • Axelys logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d

    Supports technology maturation and validation in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 475,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Timeline
    Closing date : June 14, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Strix logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)

    Funding to accelerate sustainable aviation technology innovation in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $ · Up to 36% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Transal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Transal - ExploIT

    Support for digital productivity and data use
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    Valorization in RNA

    Supports the advancement and commercialization of RNA technologies in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Quebec, Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Woman entrepreneur

    Affordable financing for women, Indigenous and Black entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $350,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Canada

Questions about technology grants and funding in Canada

Technical scope, readiness, purchasing, delivery roles, risk controls, and measurable business outcomes.

What kinds of projects may qualify for technology funding?

Depending on the program, projects may develop, test, acquire, integrate, or commercialize software, hardware, equipment, automation, infrastructure, or another technical capability. Describe both the technology and the business change it enables. A routine purchase without a defined project or outcome may not satisfy the funder’s scope.

How does technology funding differ from AI funding?

Technology funding is broader and can cover digital systems, software, hardware, equipment, automation, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. AI funding is narrower and is usually the better fit when model development, machine learning, AI integration, AI-specific validation, or an AI-enabled decision process is central to the proposed work. Define the primary technical change before choosing the funding category.

What shows that a technology project is ready?

Readiness can be shown through a defined problem, current-state baseline, requirements, technical architecture, vendor or team capacity, implementation plan, risk controls, budget, and measurable acceptance criteria. The appropriate detail depends on whether the project is exploratory, developmental, procurement-led, implementation-ready, or approaching commercialization.

Do equipment and software purchases qualify automatically?

No. A program may exclude routine purchases, subscriptions, replacement-only assets, related-party costs, or commitments made before approval. Check eligible and ineligible cost rules, procurement requirements, ownership, installation and integration, taxes, applicant contributions, and the permitted project period before committing funds.

How should vendor and internal-team roles be presented?

Define who owns requirements, architecture, configuration, integration, security, testing, training, change management, acceptance, and ongoing support. Explain why external expertise is needed and what capability remains with the applicant. A vendor quote alone does not establish project readiness, internal adoption, or measurable value.

Which outcomes can make a technology project easier to compare?

Choose measures tied to the stated problem, such as processing time, error rates, uptime, capacity, security, user adoption, unit cost, quality, revenue, or market validation. Record the baseline, calculation, target, measurement period, and owner so that projected benefits can be assessed without unsupported claims.

Which project details can improve technology funding fit?

Clarify the business problem, technical scope, project stage, applicant type, industry, location, funding mechanism, budget, delivery roles, and measurable acceptance criteria. AI-centred work may need an AI-specific program, while research, hiring, export, training, energy, or facility investments may fit support organized around that business objective. The technology should be tied to a defined change, not treated as the outcome itself.

What should a Canadian technology startup define before seeking funding?

Define the customer problem, the technology being built or adopted, the next technical or commercial milestone, and the evidence that will confirm progress. Separate product development from routine operating costs and future sales activity. Then show who owns the work, which skills or partners are required, and how the company will finance the portion that support does not cover.

What belongs in a software or technology-upgrade funding plan?

Describe the current process, the capability gap, the proposed software or system, and the work needed to make it usable. Include configuration, custom development, data migration, integration, testing, security, training, and change management where relevant. Separate one-time implementation from subscriptions and maintenance. Confirm eligible cost categories and timing in the current official program guide before committing expenses.