Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Supports B.C. businesses adapting to tariff-related trade disruptions
Updated May 2026
Technology Grants in British Columbia for 2026
Explore technology grants in British Columbia to propel your tech initiatives in 2026. Federal and provincial subsidies with British Columbia
54 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedBusiness Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
PacifiCan's BSP supports high-growth business innovation and scale-upEligible Funding- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedInnovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)
Wage subsidy for B.C's tech sector
Grant and FundingOpenGenome 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 FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia - Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science - Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British ColumbiaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation - 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 FundingClosedCleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program
Funding for commercial zero-emission vehicle projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedDemo Recording
Support for B.C. artists to record demos
- Grant and FundingClosed
BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Cost-shared funding for B.C. farmers adopting new technologies - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award
Funding for BC-based Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research teams 
Grant and FundingClosedMotorola Solutions Foundation
Supports first responders and STEM education initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenNorthern Industries Innovation Fund
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
Grant and FundingOpenIris Energy Community Grants Program
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenBC Tech Growth Programs
Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
Grant and FundingClosedBritish Columbia History Digitization Program
Supports digitization of British Columbia historical materials
Grant and FundingClosedBC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness
Funding for manufacturing growth projects in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Support for BC business scale-up initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCIHR Mental Health and Substance Use Responses to COVID-19 Funding
Rapid funding for COVID-19 mental health research- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Jobs and Growth Fund in British Columbia
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Fund
Grant for British Columbia digital media or software productions 
Grant and FundingClosedBee BC Program
Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonRespiratory Grants
Support respiratory equipment, research, training, and care programs- Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia 
Grant and FundingClosedPublic Art Grants
Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenSFU VentureLabs
Scale-up support for science, cleantech and deeptech startups- Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Tax credits for B.C. small business investmentEligible Funding- From $25,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Money for pilots and commercialization in B.CEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation 
- Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)
Funding for manufacturing growth and modernization 
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenVenture Capital Corporation
Equity investments for BC businesses- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia
Defence-focused repayable support for B.C. businesses - Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Quantum commercialization support in British Columbia - Grant and FundingClosed
Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)
Supports scaling BC food processors for productivity and growth - Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency support for Holocaust survivors
Emergency aid for Holocaust survivors in Canada - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Genome Funding Opportunities
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedSocial Enterprise Fund
Support to launch and grow social enterprises
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedBC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups
Funding for EV charger installations in B.C.
Grant and FundingClosedCleanBC Industry Fund - Innovation Accelerator Request for Proposals
Support for industrial clean technology demonstrations in British Columbia- Grant and FundingClosed
Buy and Upgrade Equipment Program
Funding for business energy efficiency upgrades 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization
Co-investment for quantum technology commercialization- Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Capital Investment
Funding for manufacturing growth in British Columbia - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Health Promotion Program - Suicide Prevention: Supporting the implementation and sustainability of a Pan-Canadian Suicide Prevention Service
Funding for a national suicide prevention service 
Expert AdviceOpenNew Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program
Distance accelerator for early-stage technology in BC- Grant and FundingClosed
Light Reflecting Materials Program
Money for tree fruit producers in British Columbia - Grant and FundingClosed
New Ventures BC Competition
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia - Grant and FundingClosed
Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)
Supports small food processors to scale up operations