Technology Grants in Canada for 2026
Secure technology grants in Canada to advance your business's tech projects in 2026.
750 opportunities available
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Ontario EV co-investment for technology development
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies
Funding for collaborative aerospace innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives
Support for Quebec cultural innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS
Joint financing for business growth and succession
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for shipbuilding
Tax incentive supporting shipbuilding and naval innovation in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Subsidies to support social economy initiatives
Money for social economy projects in Montreal, Quebec
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment
Supports partnerships integrating genomics into agriculture, forestry, and environment solutions
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)
Wage subsidy for B.C's tech sector
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PSO-v2b
Collaborative R&D funding for aluminum innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
innovÉÉ — PSO
Funding for electric and smart transportation technology innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Manufacturing and processing profits deduction and zero-emission technology manufacturing deduction
Corporate tax reduction for Canadian manufacturing and zero-emission technology
Grant and FundingOpen
innovÉÉ — SI2TEC
Supports innovative industrial projects for circular economy transition
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies
Supports innovative renewable energy projects in Rivière-du-Loup
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Support for Structuring Projects
Support for local structuring projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions
Genomics research for energy and environment
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Peak Perks
Smart thermostat demand response incentives for Ontario electricity customers
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpening Soon
CQRDA — PSO-International
Supports innovative international research and development partnerships
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 4
Non-repayable support for MRC-linked business projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed
Prix innovation en alimentation
Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the agri-food sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Quantum Technologies innovation funding program
Collaborative quantum R&D support for Quebec businesses
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Local investment funds (FLI)
Business financing for startups, growth, and succession in Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PSO-v2A
Supports collaborative research and innovation projects
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)
Non-repayable financial aid up to $5,000 for eligible projects
Other SupportClosed
Commercial CoolSaver Program
Free commercial HVAC tune-ups and discounts for York Region businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Small Business Program
Free energy-efficient equipment upgrades for eligible Ontario small businesses
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics
Accelerated R&D support for optics photonics and quantum innovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments
Supports projects enhancing community life in Rivière-du-Loup
Other SupportOpen
Instant Discounts Program
Instant point-of-sale discounts on energy-efficient lighting upgrades
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CACHE Challenges
Open competition advancing computational drug discovery through expert collaboration
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2
Funding to support regional economic and community development
Grant and FundingOpen
Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future
Supports innovative clean energy technology research and development
Grant and FundingOpen
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Funding for international industrial R&D
Grant and FundingOpen
Retrofit Program
Financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades reducing electricity use
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services
Expert business and technical advice
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects
Supports collaborative biofood innovation projects between Quebec companies and researchers
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2
Support for local and regional development competence
Grant and FundingOpen
Energy Performance Program
Pays incentives for verified facility electricity savings over time
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for film production services
Quebec film, animation and special effects tax credit
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund
Funding for first-business startups and succession
Grant and FundingClosed
Discovery Grants (individual) program
Supports long-term research in natural sciences and engineering
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy
Supports sustainable job creation and business development in MRC
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Community Support Fund (CSF)
Funding for community-driven local initiatives
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Grant and FundingOpen
Remote First Nations Energy-Efficiency Program
Funds remote First Nations energy-efficiency upgrades for homes and businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 1
Non-repayable funding for tech adoption by Joliette businesses
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
Financing for business development projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program
Supports commercialization of genomics research through industry collaboration
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)
Business financing for growth and succession
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Financial support for business growth projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)
Funding for Ontario agri-food innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices
Financial support for rural businesses advancing automation and digitalization
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Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
Financing for business growth and succession
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credits for production of multimedia titles
Support for Quebec multimedia title production
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Women in STEM Scholarship
Supports Alberta women pursuing studies in underrepresented STEM fields
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan
Enhance business efficiency through financing equipment and technology investments
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Digital Transformation Loan
Digital financing for business productivity growth
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)
Local financing for SME start-up and expansion
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies
Supports innovative agritechnology projects in Quebec businesses
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
eCommerce North Tech Accelerator
Accelerator supporting Canadian tech startups in ecommerce innovation
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund
Support for hiring innovation-focused talent
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
Funding for business development and job creation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)
Funding for innovative business diversification projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence
AI co-investment for plant-based agrifood innovation
Grant and FundingSuspended
RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects
Supports innovative digital projects strengthening local territorial identity
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Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
Empowering youth to improve accessibility for people with disabilities
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Sofiac — Risk-free energy transition
Supports business energy transition projects with risk-free investment
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2
Funding for social economy non-profits
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle — Not-for-profit
Funding to increase awareness for the reduction of vehicle emission
Grant and FundingOpen
Applied Research and Development Grants — Industrial Partner
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Government of Canada, ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC)
Funded researcher for academic/business collaboration
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Technology Leadership: Genomics stream
Supports commercialization of genomics-driven crop variety innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund
Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Game Changer Pitch Competition
Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
Financial support for business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Grant and FundingOpen
Elevate Women+
Supports women and gender-diverse founders in Canadian tech entrepreneurship
Grant and FundingOpen
Transportez vert — Direct current fast charging station
Financial assistance for fast charging stations in Quebec
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Project Seed Funding in Grid Innovation
Supports Alberta SMEs advancing innovations in energy grid modernization
Grant and FundingOpen
Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)
Funds innovation for Mirabel businesses' productivity enhancement
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2
Supports secure integration and analysis of genomics and health data
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British Columbia
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds
Repayable financing for local business growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Funds genomics research addressing strategic challenges in key BC sectors
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition
Funds qualitative research on societal issues of genomics in health
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
Support for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge
Supports sustainable startups advancing net-zero and clean technology solutions
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Science Fund (SSF)
Mobilizes research to enhance Canada's scientific excellence
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component
Supports collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
Support for innovative acériculture projects