Technology Grants in Ontario for 2026

Access technology grants in Ontario to boost your business's tech projects in 2026. Federal and provincial grants

187 programs available

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ArtWorksTO Youth Program
Toronto Arts Foundation
Paid media arts training for Toronto IBPOC youth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
Ontario Ministry of Health (MOH)
Funding for respiratory equipment and supplies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,444 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Automotive Innovation Challenge (AIC)
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Support for Ontario automotive talent and learning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2025
Ontario, 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
Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants
The Bickle-Wilder Foundation (BWF)
Funding for education, health care, and youth support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Grants and Funding Opportunities
Municipality of Huron East
Municipal funding for business and property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 23, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Business Sustainability Initiative - My Main Street
My Main Street
Funding for Southern Ontario main street businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for smart mobility development and demonstration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 7, 2023
Closing date : December 28, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
Support for safe reopening and digital growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Ontario, 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
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Grant and FundingClosed
CME’s Technology Investment Program
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
Funding for manufacturing technology investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : January 15, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Improvement Program (CIP) + Camera Reimbursement Pilot
Town of Gravenhurst
Funding for Gravenhurst property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 3, 2024
Closing date : December 15, 2024
Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Corporate Community Investment Fund
ArcelorMittal Dofasco
Community funding for local impact projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 30, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Corporations for Community Connections — Refurbished Laptop Donations
Corporations For Community Connections Incorporated (CFCC)
Refurbished laptops for communities in need
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Technology Initiatives
Government of Ontario
Supports critical technology adoption and commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $5,000,000 to $60,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 24, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Curatorial support for Indigenous and culturally diverse curators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CWB Association Chapter Awards
CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
Co-funded support for welding education initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Dow Canada Charitable Grants
Dow Canada
Community-focused funding near Dow Canada operations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Alberta, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ENCQOR 5G at MaRS
MaRS Discovery District
Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Environment Fund Grant
Dufferin Community Foundation, Sunrise Foundation
Funding for innovative local environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 18, 2025
Ontario, Canada
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EV ChargeON Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for public EV charger installations in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 3, 2025
Closing date : January 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Support for Canadian dairy sector investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2018
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Government of Ontario
Strategic funding for Ontario forest sector projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 21, 2025
Closing date : April 29, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants and Donations
Novo Nordisk Canada
Funding for South Glengarry volunteer groups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Open Date : November 3, 2025
Closing date : November 28, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gravenhurst Community Improvement Program (CIP)
Town of Gravenhurst
Supports Gravenhurst property improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Finance and insurance
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub (GOAH)
Bioenterprise Canada
Mentorship support for Ontario agri-food innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 10, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Huron-Kinloss Downtown Improvement Program
Township of Huron-Kinloss
Matched funding for downtown business improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Code meets combat: Architecting the future of electromagnetic spectrum superiority
Government of Canada
Research funding for 5G defence capabilities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 22, 2025
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Grid Innovation Fund
Ontario Power Authority (OPA) (IESO)
Funding for innovative electrification projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $1,000,000 to $4,750,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 21, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Ontario
Genome Alberta
Indigenous genomics training and capacity support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2025
Ontario, Canada
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Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa
Innovate Niagara
Support for immigrant entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2025
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
INOVAIT Pilot Fund
INOVAIT Canada
Collaborative AI-driven image-guided therapy funding
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $150,000
Up to 33.329998% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 26, 2026
Closing date : March 11, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Intellectual Property Ontario
Government of Ontario
IP support and funding for Ontario applicants
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative
Government of Ontario
Funding for inclusive agri-food worker communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 8, 2024
Closing date : November 19, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Invest Ottawa IO Flex
Invest Ottawa (IO)
Flexible startup support for tech founders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Forest sector innovation support for studies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 30, 2023
Closing date : June 30, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Municipal Grants Program - In-kind and financial support under $5,000
City of Clarence-Rockland
Modest support for local community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
City of Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
My Main Street - Business Sustainability & Community Activator Initiatives
My Main Street
Funding for southern Ontario main streets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Health care and social assistance
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Supports Ontario SMEs with digital modernization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
On Track to Success
United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County
Support for students to graduate and pursue post-secondary
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Downtown Windsor, Leamington, West Windsor, Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario
Cost-shared biosecurity support for agri-food businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 19, 2023
Closing date : January 6, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024)
Government of Ontario
Supports Ontario agri-food pilot projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 15, 2024
Closing date : January 13, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative — Applied Research Stream
Government of Ontario
Ontario agri-food research support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 15, 2024
Closing date : January 13, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Support for Ontario automotive suppliers' modernization efforts
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Closing date : June 18, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for dairy processing equipment upgrades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 2, 2024
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit
Government of Ontario
Income support for eligible Ontarians
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Open Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program
Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF)
Funding for community projects in Hamilton
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 12% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : March 3, 2026
Closing date : May 7, 2026
Dundas, Hamilton, Ontario
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OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for connected vehicle innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Timeline
Closing date : January 19, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OVIN Technology Pilot Zones
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Pilot automotive and mobility solutions in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Sarnia, Toronto, Windsor, Ontario
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education Canada — Adopt-A-School Program
Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education Canada
Support early childhood education in Jamaica
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
AI commercialization support in southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Timeline
Closing date : December 20, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
AI adoption support for southern Ontario businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 20, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Development Program
Government of Ontario, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Funding for business growth in Eastern and Southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Development Program guidelines for business projects
Government of Ontario
Regional growth support for Ontario businesses and communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and compete
Eligible Funding
From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for business-support organizations in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Ontario, Canada
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Renfrew County Community Development Fund
Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)
Term loans for eligible local SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF)
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Smart mobility co-investment for Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rotary Club of Welland — General Funding
Rotary Club of Welland
Community service funding for local projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Port Colborne, Welland, Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development (RED) program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Supports rural economic development in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 23, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Ontario Development Program – Community Development
Government of Ontario
Funding for rural community development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : August 17, 2026
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Seniors Community Grant Program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (OMSA)
Seniors Community Grant supports Ontario seniors' engagement initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $25,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2025
Closing date : April 6, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
SheBoot
SheBoot
Investment-readiness program for women tech founders
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Ottawa, Ontario, 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
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $100,000
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Funding for agri-food innovation in northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 4, 2024
Closing date : January 10, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products
Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Funding for innovative northern Ontario agri-food projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : November 6, 2023
Closing date : January 12, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Funding for agri-food innovation and productivity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : November 6, 2023
Closing date : January 12, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The aquahacking challenge
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), AQUAACTION
Free water innovation program with seed funding
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $25,000
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 6, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
thriveFORWARD
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
City of Toronto
Funding for innovative Toronto main street projects
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $100,000
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 22, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Women United
United Way of Greater Simcoe County
Funding for women and children initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Timeline
Closing date : October 13, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
WinterTech Development
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for winter mobility technology development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 33.333336% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Closing date : November 7, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
ventureLAB
Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2023
Closing date : October 10, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Next Generation of Jobs Fund
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports green job creation and environmental sustainability in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS)
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Funds innovative auto manufacturing projects creating or retaining jobs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsArchived
Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports Ontario manufacturers investing in advanced technology and innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchived
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Microbial fermentation support for biotech scale-up
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
City of Toronto
Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Supports Ontario bioindustrial cluster growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Ontario, Canada

Technology Grants in Ontario for 2026

ArtWorksTO Youth Program

Assistive Devices Program (ADP)

Automotive Innovation Challenge (AIC)

Autonomous Disinfection Robot Challenge

Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants

Business Grants and Funding Opportunities

Business Sustainability Initiative - My Main Street

C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2

Canada United Small Business Relief Fund

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

Discovery at scale.

CME’s Technology Investment Program

Community Improvement Program (CIP) + Camera Reimbursement Pilot

Corporate Community Investment Fund

Corporations for Community Connections — Refurbished Laptop Donations

Critical Technology Initiatives

Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse

CWB Association Chapter Awards

Dow Canada Charitable Grants

ENCQOR 5G at MaRS

Environment Fund Grant

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EV ChargeON Program

Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program

Grants and Donations

Gravenhurst Community Improvement Program (CIP)

Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub (GOAH)

Huron-Kinloss Downtown Improvement Program

IDEaS - Code meets combat: Architecting the future of electromagnetic spectrum superiority

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Grid Innovation Fund

Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Ontario

Never miss an opportunity.

Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa

INOVAIT Pilot Fund

Intellectual Property Ontario

International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative

Invest Ottawa IO Flex

Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects

Municipal Grants Program - In-kind and financial support under $5,000

My Main Street - Business Sustainability & Community Activator Initiatives

NGen — Feasibility Studies

OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program

Data-driven strategy.

OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)

OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)

On Track to Success

Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative

Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024)

Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative — Applied Research Stream

Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)

Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit

Open Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program

Discovery at scale.

OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream

OVIN Technology Pilot Zones

PGFL 2026 Grants Program

Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education Canada — Adopt-A-School Program

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption

Regional Development Program

Regional Development Program guidelines for business projects

Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program

Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations

Your AI grant expert.

Renfrew County Community Development Fund

Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF)

Rotary Club of Welland — General Funding

Rural Economic Development (RED) program

Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)

Rural Ontario Development Program – Community Development

Seniors Community Grant Program

SheBoot

Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal

Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)

Never miss an opportunity.

Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food

Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products