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
Supports 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
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
Money 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
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Funds 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
Supports 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
Funds 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)
Wage 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
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)
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
Support 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
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
Funding 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
Money 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
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
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Bee BC Program
Financial 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
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
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
Cost-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
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
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
BC Tech Growth Programs
Accelerator 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
Video Games Business Development Program
Funding Growth for BC Video Game Companies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
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
Supports 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
Money 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 FundingClosed
Interactive Fund
Grant 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
Supports 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
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)
Supporting 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
Equity 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
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
Encourages 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)
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
Scale-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
Distance 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 FundingOpen
Respiratory Grants
Support 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
Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Equity Funding
Funding 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
Compete 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)
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
Support 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
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Social Enterprise Fund
Support 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
Funding 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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