Updated May 2026

Technology Grants in Canada for 2026

Secure technology grants in Canada to advance your business's tech projects in 2026.

1133 programs available

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-UK collaborative R&D projects for commercialization potential
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- 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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-Japan co-innovation support for SMEs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Financial support for carbon mitigation projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario's forest sector innovation and productivity
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
WTC Toronto — Growth Development Program
World Trade Centre Toronto
Leadership program for AI transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Ignition Program
Invest Ottawa
10-week bootcamp for tech startups
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Québec-Catalonia Cooperation Project Call
Government of Québec
Funding for Quebec-Catalonia cooperation projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for implementing a pilot project in public transit
Government of Québec
Funding for senior-focused transit projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Perennial Crop Development Establishment
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to increase agricultural sustainability in PEI
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups
BC Hydro (BCH)
Funding for EV charger installations in B.C.
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 137,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
BC, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for the Culture Scientific Stream
Government of Québec
Funding for science culture workshops and school outings
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 547 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Oil Spill Response Challenge
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Impact Canada
Supports innovative oil spill response technology development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IP financing - Women
Innovation asset collective (IAC)
Supports women in advancing business through intellectual property funding
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businesses
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°
Aéro Montreal
Growth support for Québec aerospace SMEs expanding into global markets
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 63% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
NRC — Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada
Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy facility in Charlottetown
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Forest Biomass Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario forest biomass projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 0.8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Invest-AI — Funding AI adoption
Ivado Labs, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec businesses integrating AI to boost productivity and competitiveness
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals: Skills Research
Future Skills Centre
Funds skills and labour market research projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Payroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Georgetown Hospital Foundation — General Funding
Georgetown Hospital Foundation (GHF)
Supports urgent equipment needs at Georgetown Hospital
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Water Program — On-farm water supply
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Supports agricultural producers in adopting improved water management practices
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Aerospace manufacturing research support facility
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada Growth Fund (CGF)
Canada Growth Fund (CGF)
Independent investments that unlock private capital for emissions reduction
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada
Funding for projects in the book industry
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based
Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
CIP Project-Based Grant supports Alberta community enhancements
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e
Government of Québec
Funding for collaborative research and innovation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Technology Access Centres (TAC)
Tech-Access Canada (TAC)
Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise
Canada
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
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Carbon Capture Kickstart
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding pre-construction studies for industrial carbon capture projects in Alberta
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate
Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta health tech validation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
NUMERIA program
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
Quebec, Canada
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Advanced manufacturing funding for homebuilding innovation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,700,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Acquisition Loan +
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest
Financing for business acquisition projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Seafood Innovation and Technology Adoption Program (NS-ITAP)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Funding for Nova Scotia seafood innovation projects
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,900 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Omnitracs Mike Ham Memorial Scholarship
OTA Education Foundation, Inc. (OTAEF)
Scholarship for first-year Canadian students
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,250 $
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CME’s Technology Investment Program
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
Funding for manufacturing technology investments
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for technological adaptation services
Revenu Québec, Government of Québec
Tax credit for technology transfer in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchived
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada
Microbial fermentation support for biotech scale-up
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Strategic Investments
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT), Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Money for strategic projects in Northwest Territories
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
E4 Youth Grant
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Funding for youth creative and tech programs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Mines in Ontario
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta tech companies in developing innovative technological solutions
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Transformative industrial decarbonization projects in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $15,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a)
Government of Québec
Funding for research and innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,800,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Assemble
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Supports STEAM learning through hands-on activities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC Industry Fund - Innovation Accelerator Request for Proposals
Province of British Columbia
Support for industrial clean technology demonstrations in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Défis Innovation Québec
Propulsion Quebec
Funding for Québec mobility innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency Community Support Fund
Nakusp and Area Community Foundation (NACF), Northeast BC Community Foundation (NEBCCF)
Funding for COVID-19 community support projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
BDC — Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Government of Canada
Support for SMEs to adopt new technologies
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Call for Research Projects on the Brain
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Brain Canada Foundation
Funding for collaborative brain research projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 82% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
MEDTEQ+ — Innovation Acceleration Program (IAM)
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Personalized coaching for Canadian medtech SMEs to commercialize innovations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — Accord
innovÉÉ
Funding collaborative research and innovation in Quebec sectors
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $350,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Organic Industry Development — Specialized Equipment
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for specialized equipment in Prince Edward Island for organic farming
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $400 to $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Technology
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sewa Canada International - Project Funding
Sewa Canada International
Long-term rural community development support
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of Saskatchewan
R&D tax credit for corporations in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CFIN NextGen Food Innovators
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Funds student ventures in food technology innovation development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products
Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Funding for innovative northern Ontario agri-food projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Investment Accelerator Fund
MaRS Discovery District
Seed funding for early-stage technology in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec-Colombia Cooperation Call for Projects
Government of Québec
Support for Quebec-Colombia partnership projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Support for innovation and business growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) - Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic diversification and business development in targeted regions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa
Innovate Niagara
Establish your start-up in Canada with Innovate Niagara's support
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Buy and Upgrade Equipment Program
BC Hydro (BCH)
Funding for business energy efficiency upgrades
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Government of Ontario
Supports Indigenous forest biomass partnerships
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge
Impact Canada, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Supports innovative food production for space and Earth
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for agri-food sustainability in New Brunswick
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NB, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio
Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Subventions - plateformes
Brain Canada Foundation
Funding for neuroscience research platforms
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $138,000 to $6,100,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Technology Leadership
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster
Supports digital tech commercialization and growth
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Development Program guidelines for business projects
Government of Ontario
Funding for business growth in Eastern and Southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition
FABrIC
Graduate research competition in microsystems and nanotechnology
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $3,500
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PISAQ – Stream 2
Government of Québec
Support for veterinary expertise development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship
Centre culturel afro-canadien de Montréal (CCAM)
Supports cultural entrepreneurship for young Black women in Montreal
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice
Québec International
Business advice and support in Québec City
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — Impact
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Funding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)
Cost-shared support for Alberta agricultural innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Ecofuel fund
Fonds Ecofuel
Early-stage clean technology investment support
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing Employers
Government of Canada
Funding for Work-Sharing employer training top-ups
Alberta, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
Alberta, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
NS, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada
AI and data analytics support for organizations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Quebec City
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Financing of Refundable Tax Credits
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec
Tax credit advance loan in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $50,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
Funding for Quebec innovative biopharmaceutical collaborations in AI
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Appendix A: Eligible and ineligible cost categories
Government of Ontario
Financial support for advanced manufacturing growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Alberta Innovates
Funds clean energy technologies for Alberta’s low‑carbon electricity transition
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education Canada — Adopt-A-School Program
Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education Canada
Support early childhood education in Jamaica
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $365 to $365
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Grant (DSS)
Digital Main Street
Supports Ontario organizations hiring digital advisors for small businesses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Education Partnerships Program (EPP)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Supports First Nations education partnerships and capacity building
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Innovation Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financing for technology adoption and business innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program – Product Development and Technical Support
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood companies in product development and safety
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026
Future Generations Foundation
Funding for First Nations education and cultural learning
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development (RED) program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Supports rural community economic development in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — Structuring projects
MRC de Caniapiscau
Funding for structuring local community projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board (NB)
Tax credit for R&D in New Brunswick
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels Call for Proposals
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Advances clean fuel technologies for environmental sustainability
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Corporate Giving Program
OpenText
Charitable support for community education and social impact
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada

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