Technology Grants in Canada for 2026
Secure technology grants in Canada to advance your business's tech projects in 2026.
885 opportunities available

Grant and FundingClosed
Wood Innovation Program — Component 2
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports innovative industrial projects using lower-grade Quebec wood
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Periodical Fund — Business Innovation
Canadian HeritageFunding for innovation in periodical publishing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Funding for critical mineral projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supports agricultural innovation and adoption of new practices
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions
Gouvernement du QuébecSupport the economic development of strategic sectors and regions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Funding for demonstration projects in transportation
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Supports adoption of clean technologies in Canadian agriculture sector
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
iVisit
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Solutions Canada — Challenge Stream for innovators
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports Canadian SMEs developing innovative solutions for government challenges
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Ecocamionnage Program — Technology acquisition component
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of QuebecSupports acquisition of clean technologies for Quebec heavy‑duty trucking
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)Canadian digital media innovation and experimentation funding program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles component
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of QuebecQuebec's program reduces transport sector greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurial grant
Quebec CitySupports new business creation and structured business succession in Québec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- 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
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec City — Major projects
Quebec CitySupports significant business investments in targeted Quebec City sectors
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Development of E-Business Tax Credit Integrating Artificial Intelligence (CDAEIA)
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports digital business projects integrating artificial intelligence in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)
Environnement Québec (MELCC)Supports Quebec industrial decarbonization projects for reduced GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Government of OntarioFinancial 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
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.1 - Competitiveness of slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supports competitiveness investments for Quebec slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Eligible Funding
- From $7,500 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
FedDev — Funding for southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)Funding for businesses in southern Ontario by FedDev Ontario.
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Fabrication Process Development Challenge
FABrICSupports development and commercialization of Canadian semiconductor fabrication processes
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning
Canadian HeritageFunding for book publisher business planning
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)
Department of National Defence (DND)Funding projects for innovative defence and security solutions
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — Delivery Organizations
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Funding to address lack of charging stations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
E
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Energy Innovation Program — Off-Site Construction Challenge
Environment and Natural Resources CanadaFunding to modernize energy-efficient residential building via off-site construction
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Capital Retrofits
Government of AlbertaFunding for non-emitting industrial retrofits reducing energy use and emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS)
Government of AlbertaFunding for systems using energy data to reduce waste and costs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Elevate Talent
Elevate TalentPool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du QuébecFunding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for health technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
SynergiQc program for biopharmaceutical research
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)Grant for Quebec biopharmaceutical research collaborations
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $7,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
InnovEnSol Program
Environnement Québec (MELCC)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

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Green Strategy Funding
Réseau des SADC et CAEInterest-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

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Capital project: Organic Waste-to-Energy
Green Municipal Fund (GMF)Funding for municipal organic waste-to-energy system construction and commissioning
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Study: Organic Waste-to-Energy
Green Municipal Fund (GMF)Funding for feasibility studies designing organic waste-to-energy systems
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- 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

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business case: Organic Waste-to-Energy
Green Municipal Fund (GMF)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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces
Government of CanadaRepayable support for prairie high-growth business scale-up
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Clean Tech Internships
Career launcherInternships supporting youth employment in clean technology sectors
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Call for investments VRQ
AxelysSupports Quebec research-based startups in early-stage company development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d
AxelysSupports technology development and validation for Quebec research institutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 475,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)Funding for manufacturers in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Cyber Security Cooperation Program 2025
Public Safety Canada (PSC)Funding support for Canadian cyber security initiatives and innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
PME MTLSupports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Celebration and Commemoration Program
Canadian HeritageFunding for commemorative and celebratory pandemic recovery initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Bioenergy
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)Financing and support for biomethanization projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations
Canadian HeritageSupports marketing and infrastructure for Canadian book organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (IFIT) — Business projects
Government of OntarioFinancial assistance for forestry projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects – Technology showcase
Entreprendre SherbrookeSupports Sherbrooke businesses showcasing innovative industrial technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Circular Economy Fund
FondactionCanada's first investment fund for circular economy startups
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)Supports Ontario SMEs in adopting and implementing digital technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingSuspended
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)Transport technology innovation projects funding in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $4,000,000 to $10
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Cyber Security Innovation Network
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports pan-Canadian cyber security research, commercialization, and talent development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
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Grant and FundingClosed
CRTC — Broadband Fund
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)Funding for Internet access infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
Food self-sufficiency – major investment projects in bio-food companies
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Support for major bio-food investment and automation projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Languages Program - Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting
Canadian HeritageSupports Indigenous radio and television production in Northern Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
Call for projects Genium360
AxelysFunding 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation
Quebec CitySupports digital transformation for social economy business growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Utility Support Stream
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Supports Canadian utilities in grid modernization and renewable integration
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP)
Government of AlbertaSupports carbon capture projects for emissions reduction in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Funding for experimental agroenvironmental practice development and technology transfers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 107,950 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Zú program — Incubation
ZúBusiness growth through strategic mentoring and exclusive resources
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
VRQ call for projects
AxelysFunding for technology maturation projects from select Quebec institutions
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $50,000
- Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — owners and operators
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Supports public EV fast-charging infrastructure deployment by owners and operators
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — Indigenous organizations
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Supports Indigenous organizations installing zero-emission vehicle charging infrastructure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Supporting digital and industrial innovation in construction retrofits
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 850,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Biomed Propulsion Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports life sciences companies for commercialization and job creation
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500,000 to $10
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
EcoAction - Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada Stream
Canada Water Agency (CWA)Supports innovative projects improving freshwater sustainability across Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Funding for Atlantic businesses integrating into defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)Supports Prairie organizations integrating into defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Advanced Manufacturing program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Supporting innovation and digitalization in advanced manufacturing technologies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
National Adaptation Strategy & Hydrologic prediction and innovation
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)Supports climate data, flood mapping, hydrologic prediction, hydrometry innovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Duo grand V
Investissement Québec (IQ)Flexible funding and tech support for sustainable innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Funding to reduce GHG emissions with renewables and grid modernization
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Innovation continuum
AxelysSupports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement in tourism
Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)Supports regional tourism innovation and sustainable digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)Supports Northern Canadian businesses facing trade-related challenges
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)Supports Prairie businesses impacted by trade tariffs and disruptions
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)Supports tariff-impacted Northern Ontario SMEs for productivity and growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)Supports southern Ontario businesses impacted by international trade disruptions
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
AI Compute Access Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports Canadian SMEs in accessing advanced AI compute resources
Eligible Funding
- From $67,000 to $3,350,000
- Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Idea to Innovation Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)Technology transfer opportunities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Exploration and Research
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)Funding for artistic research, experimentation, and creative development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF)Non-dilutive funding for near-commercial methane technology demonstrations in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CRIAQ International
Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)Supports international collaborative aerospace R&D commercialization projects
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Government of CanadaSupports B.C. businesses adapting to tariff-related trade disruptions
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Innovation Scouting Fund
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)Funds pilot collaborations to validate foodtech solutions with industry partners
Eligible Funding
- From $12,000 to $75,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program — Cleantech (Global Markets)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Supports Canadian SMEs piloting cleantech with international partners
Eligible Funding
- From $75,000 to $700,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Net Zero Accelerator Initiative
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Funding for large-scale industrial decarbonization and clean technology projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — Call for Projects
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)Funding for collaborative advanced materials R&D projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
RNA Entrepreneurship initiative
AxelysSupports 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

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)
Québec Research FundSupports researchers launching innovative science-based businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
The Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)
StrixFunding to accelerate sustainable aviation technology innovation in Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Digital Health Innovation Fund
Digital Health & Discovery Platform (dhdp)Supports collaborative digital health innovation and data-driven research
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 1 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Startup in residence
DesjardinsInvestment-focused accelerator supporting early-stage Canadian impact tech startups
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Funding for EV test drives and charging education outreach programs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Future Fuels Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)Annual competitive funding for low-emission fuel technology commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects SOVAR
AxelysFunding for technology maturation in Quebec public research institutions
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Valorization in RNA
AxelysSupports the advancement and commercialization of RNA technologies in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Epic MegaGrants
Epic GamesFunding for innovative Unreal Engine real-time 3D projects
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Woman entrepreneur
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)Financing, advice and free resources for women-led businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation
Genome AlbertaSupports collaborative genomics and AI research using Alberta agricultural datasets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic sectors
PROMPTSupports collaborative innovation projects in Quebec strategic technology sectors
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation