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
43 opportunities available
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)PacifiCan's BSP supports high-growth business innovation and scale-up
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Innovate BCMoney to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2
Genome British ColumbiaSupports 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
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Genome British ColumbiaSupports 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
Grant and FundingOpen
Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Genome British ColumbiaFunds genomics research addressing strategic challenges in key BC sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Genome British ColumbiaSupports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition
Genome British ColumbiaFunds qualitative research on societal issues of genomics in health
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)
Government of British ColumbiaWage subsidy for B.C's tech sector
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Public Art Grants
City of VancouverFunding 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
Grant and FundingClosed
Video Games Business Development Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)Funding Growth for BC Video Game Companies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingOpen
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
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness
Government of British ColumbiaSupport for manufacturing companies in BC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Live Music
Creative BCSupports B.C. live music events and industry sustainability
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Capital Investment
Government of British ColumbiaFunding for manufacturing modernization and job creation in B.C
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Government of British ColumbiaMoney for pilots and commercialization in B.C
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Northern Development Initiative TrustInnovation 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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Level Up Local
Accelerate OkanaganSupport for small business digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Open Innovation Program
Government of British ColumbiaFunding for BC-based innovators
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Innovate BCCost-shared funding for B.C. farmers adopting new technologies
Eligible Funding
- From $300 to $150,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
BC Tech Growth Programs
BC Tech AssociationAccelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Career Development
Creative BCSupports career growth for B.C. artists in music.
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $30,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia interactive digital media tax credit
BC Ministry of FinanceSupports corporations developing interactive digital media products in BC
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Light Reflecting Materials Program
Government of British ColumbiaMoney for tree fruit producers in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingOpen
Genome Funding Opportunities
Genome British ColumbiaGenomics research funding competitions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Fund
Government of British ColumbiaGrant for British Columbia digital media or software productions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Motorola Solutions Foundation
Motorola FoundationSupports first responders and STEM education initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Bee BC Program
Government of British ColumbiaFinancial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)
Government of British ColumbiaSupporting manufacturing growth and innovation across British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Venture Capital Corporation
Government of British ColumbiaEquity investments for BC businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)Supports quantum product commercialization in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program
Government of British ColumbiaEncourages adoption of zero-emission vehicles in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)PacifiCan BizAP enhances business scale-up in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
SFU VentureLabs
Simon Fraser University VentureLabsScale-up support for science, cleantech and deeptech startups
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program
Government of British ColumbiaDistance accelerator for early-stage technology in BC
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Equity Funding
Government of British ColumbiaFunding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
New Ventures BC Competition
Government of British ColumbiaCompete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- From $200 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)Supports scaling operations for food processors in BC
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC Industry Fund - Innovation Accelerator Request for Proposals
Province of British ColumbiaSupport for industrial clean technology demonstrations in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Respiratory Grants
TB Vets Charitable FoundationSupport respiratory equipment, research, training, and care programs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Social Enterprise Fund
Valley FirstSupport to launch and grow social enterprises
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Iris EnergyFunding for local community-benefit initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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