Grants for Technology Projects in British Columbia

This directory combines a British Columbia connection with technology-project intent. Compare support for developing, testing, adopting, integrating, or commercializing technology, then review each listing’s applicant rules, project stage, eligible work, evidence, and expected outcomes. Broaden to general British Columbia funding or narrow by technology, industry, or business objective when another dimension better defines the project.

Featured grants for Technology in British-Colombia at a glance

69 programs available

Tax CreditsOpen
BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit
Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Tax credit for SR&ED in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
Eligible 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 projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
BC Tech Growth Programs
BC Tech Association
Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Capital Project Grants
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for community-serving capital projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Centre for Drug Research and Development
adMare Bioinnovations
Life sciences collaboration and facilities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Digital Technology Cluster
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Funding for collaborative digital innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Accelerator for UBC research-based ventures
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Genome Funding Opportunities
Genome British Columbia
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IAFBC — Traceability Adoption Program (TAP)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Traceability system adoption support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Technology
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Level Up Local
Accelerate Okanagan (AO)
Support for small business digital transformation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Music Industry Initiatives
Creative BC
Supports music industry development in BC
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $60,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 25, 2026
Closing date : October 30, 2026
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC (NVBC)
Distance accelerator for early-stage technology in BC
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Non-profit SMART Grants
Columbia Basin Trust
Funding for energy and climate projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Transportation and warehousing
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
Eligible Funding
From $10 to $50,000
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
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Astronomy data management and research facility
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
P.A. Woodward Foundation Medical Simulation Equipment Funding
Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Woodward's Foundation (PAWF)
Supports medical simulation equipment for healthcare training
Eligible Funding
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Technology
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Publicly Funded In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
One-time public funding for IVF treatment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 19,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Open Date : July 2, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Quantum commercialization support in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
SFU 4D LABS
Simon Fraser University 4D LABS
Advanced materials research and prototyping support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Staff Education Fund
Sechelt Hospital Foundation (SHF)
Funding for staff healthcare education and development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 25, 2026
BC, Canada
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Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Iris Energy (IREN)
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 30, 2026
Prince George, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Targeted Call for Clean Energy Innovation - BC ICE Fund
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Clean energy commercialization support in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $1,500,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 31, 2026
Closing date : August 31, 2026
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for high-growth B.C. business expansion
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports B.C. firms facing tariff disruptions
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2
Genome British Columbia
Supports secure integration and analysis of genomics and health data
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Technology
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Genome British Columbia
Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British Columbia
Eligible 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 projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Genome British Columbia
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 24, 2025
Closing date : September 8, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Genome British Columbia
Supports genomics research for women’s health
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $500,000
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 17, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition
Genome British Columbia
Funds qualitative research on societal issues of genomics in health
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 22, 2024
Closing date : November 27, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Innovate BC, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 8, 2024
Closing date : September 16, 2024
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)
Government of British Columbia (BC), Innovate BC
Wage subsidy for B.C. tech hiring
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : October 20, 2023
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
Eligible 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 projects
CommercializationTechnology
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award
CLEAR Foundation (CLEAR)
Funding for BC-based Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research teams
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 2, 2026
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Autonomous Disinfection Robot Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for autonomous disinfection robot solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups
BC Hydro (BCH)
Funding for EV charger installations in B.C.
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 137,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 15, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Capital Investment
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for manufacturing growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : November 15, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for manufacturing growth projects in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 15, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Innovate BC
Cost-shared funding for B.C. farms adopting new technologies
Eligible Funding
From $300 to $150,000
Up to 65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 27, 2023
Closing date : December 22, 2023
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bee BC Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 31, 2024
Closing date : February 28, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
British Columbia History Digitization Program
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia (UBC)
Supports digitization of British Columbia historical materials
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 8, 2025
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Buy and Upgrade Equipment Program
BC Hydro (BCH)
Business energy storage incentives
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Call for Entries: G-Star 2025 in Busan, South Korea
Creative BC
Support for B.C. gaming companies at G-STAR 2025
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 225 $
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Closing date : September 7, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CIHR Mental Health and Substance Use Responses to COVID-19 Funding
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Rapid funding for COVID-19 mental health research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), CleanBC
Funding for commercial zero-emission vehicle projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC Industry Fund - Innovation Accelerator Request for Proposals
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for clean industry technology trials
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 19, 2026
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Demo Recording
Creative BC, City of Vancouver
Support for B.C. artists to record demos
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $2,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 28, 2026
Closing date : March 26, 2026
Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, BC
Grant and FundingClosed
Dr. R.E.M. Lee Hospital Foundation — General Healthcare Equipment Funding
Dr. R.E.M. Lee Hospital Foundation
Funding for local healthcare equipment
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports scaling BC food processors for productivity and growth
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 26, 2023
Closing date : April 2, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Innovate BC
Support for B.C. SMEs piloting new technology
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 3, 2024
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Jobs and Growth Fund in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports growth and job creation in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2024
BC, Canada
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Light Reflecting Materials Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Money for tree fruit producers in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $30,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Open Date : October 25, 2022
Closing date : March 15, 2023
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Live Music
Creative BC
Supports B.C. live music and capacity building
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 26, 2026
Closing date : October 7, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mitchell Odyssey Foundation — STEM Education Funding
Mitchell Odyssey Foundation (MOF)
STEM education support for youth learning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Motorola Solutions Foundation
Motorola Foundation
Funding for first responders and STEM initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 22, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
New Ventures BC Competition
Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC (NVBC)
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $200 to $250,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2024
Closing date : October 31, 2024
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Novel Tools and Technology for HPAI Prevention Pilot Program
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF), Government of British Columbia (BC)
Supports HPAI prevention on poultry farms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Open Innovation Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)
Funding for BC-based innovators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 16, 2023
Closing date : February 10, 2023
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for job-creating growth projects in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 90% 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
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Business scale-up support for BC organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 26, 2023
Closing date : December 14, 2023
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PGFL 2026 Grants Program
Peter Gzowski Foundation for Literacy (PGFL)
Funding for local adult literacy initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Open Date : February 10, 2025
Closing date : March 21, 2025
Canada
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Public Art Grants
City of Vancouver
Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Defence-focused repayable support for B.C. businesses
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports innovative homebuilding in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Educational services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Registered Electronics Processor Incentive Program
Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA)
Supports electronics recycling operations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Respiratory Grants
TB Vets Charitable Foundation
Funding for respiratory health initiatives in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 5, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports small food processors to scale up operations
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $150,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 21, 2023
Closing date : November 2, 2023
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)
Validating smart agriculture technologies for market adoption
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 23, 2025
Closing date : November 14, 2025
BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Social Enterprise Fund
Valley First
Funding for social enterprises and community impact
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 25, 2025
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Venture Capital Corporation
Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance
Equity investments for BC businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada

Questions about technology funding in British Columbia

Practical guidance on location, project stages, readiness, costs, evidence, and related funding paths.

How do the British Columbia and technology filters work together?

The shortlist reflects both a British Columbia connection and work classified as technology-related. A listing may assess where the applicant operates, where the project occurs, or where benefits will be realized. It may also distinguish technology development, adoption, integration, testing, or commercialization, so both dimensions require confirmation in the current source.

Which technology project stages are useful to search in British Columbia?

Useful stages include defining a need, proving feasibility, developing or configuring a solution, testing it, integrating it into operations, and preparing deployment or market entry. These are search themes rather than universal eligible activities. Match the proposed stage, technical work, risk, users, and measurable result to the stated purpose of each listing.

What makes a British Columbia technology project ready for funding research?

Define the operating problem, intended users, proposed solution, current baseline, responsible team, implementation setting, budget, timeline, and success measure. Identify data, security, intellectual-property, procurement, technical dependency, and adoption risks early. A clear scope helps distinguish purposeful technology work from routine maintenance, an unsupported tool purchase, or a project that is not yet defined.

Which technology costs should a British Columbia applicant separate?

Separate internal labour, specialized contractors, software, equipment, cloud services, data work, testing, integration, training, and commercialization activities. Connect every cost to the defined technical stage and organizational result. A current source may treat capital purchases, subscriptions, taxes, routine operations, or expenses incurred before approval differently, so verify classifications before making commitments.

What evidence can support a British Columbia technology funding file?

Useful evidence can include a needs assessment, technical scope, architecture, vendor quotes, milestones, team roles, partner commitments, test criteria, risk controls, adoption planning, and target operational or market indicators. The appropriate depth depends on maturity. Evidence should connect the chosen technology and delivery plan to a defined user need and measurable result.

When should I broaden beyond technology funding in British Columbia?

Use the general British Columbia directory when location is fixed but the project may fit productivity, hiring, training, export, clean growth, or expansion support. Use a Canada-wide technology directory when the technical objective matters more than province. A narrower digital, artificial-intelligence, research, commercialization, or industry directory can work better when that outcome defines the work.

Does a British Columbia technology match confirm eligibility?

No. A match indicates that available directory data aligns with the selected province and technology filters. Final eligibility may depend on applicant type, operating location, project maturity, technical risk, eligible costs, timing, financial capacity, expected benefits, and assessment criteria. Confirm every material condition with the current funding source before making commitments.

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Music Industry Initiatives

New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program

Non-profit SMART Grants

Northern Industries Innovation Fund

NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility

P.A. Woodward Foundation Medical Simulation Equipment Funding

Publicly Funded In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program

Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia

SFU 4D LABS

Staff Education Fund

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Iris Energy Community Grants Program

Targeted Call for Clean Energy Innovation - BC ICE Fund

Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in British Columbia

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia

Genome British Columbia — Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2

Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program

Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002

Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program

Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition

Innovate BC — Ignite Program

Never miss an opportunity.

Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)

PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity

Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award

Autonomous Disinfection Robot Challenge

BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups

BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Capital Investment

BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness

BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program

Bee BC Program

British Columbia History Digitization Program

Data-driven strategy.

Buy and Upgrade Equipment Program

Call for Entries: G-Star 2025 in Busan, South Korea

CIHR Mental Health and Substance Use Responses to COVID-19 Funding

CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program

CleanBC Industry Fund - Innovation Accelerator Request for Proposals

Demo Recording

Dr. R.E.M. Lee Hospital Foundation — General Healthcare Equipment Funding

Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)

Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program

Jobs and Growth Fund in British Columbia

Discovery at scale.

Light Reflecting Materials Program

Live Music

Mitchell Odyssey Foundation — STEM Education Funding

Motorola Solutions Foundation

New Ventures BC Competition

Novel Tools and Technology for HPAI Prevention Pilot Program

Open Innovation Program

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream

PacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)

PGFL 2026 Grants Program

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Public Art Grants

Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia

Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative in British Columbia

Registered Electronics Processor Incentive Program

Respiratory Grants

Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)

Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal

Social Enterprise Fund