Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2023
- Closing date : January 15, 2024
Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is a key governmental entity dedicated to promoting innovation, science, and economic growth across the nation by offering funding and support to businesses, academic institutions, and non-profits. Through initiatives like the Strategic Innovation Fund and the Low Carbon Economy Fund, ISED advances technological development, clean energy, and social innovation to ensure Canada remains a global leader in a knowledge-based economy. View Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)'s website for more information.
104 programs
Grant and FundingClosedCyber Security Innovation Network
Supports pan-Canadian cyber security research, commercialization, and talent developmentEligible Funding- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationTimeline- Open Date : May 6, 2021
- Closing date : July 25, 2021
Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Net Zero Accelerator Initiative
Funding for large-scale industrial decarbonization and clean technology projectsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationTimeline- Closing date : November 4, 2025
Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF)
Supporting women entrepreneurs in growth and market opportunitiesEligible Funding- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTimeline- Closing date : November 15, 2018
Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Conducts research on Black entrepreneurship in CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsInnovationOntario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship across CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCanada - Grant and FundingClosed
AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program
Sovereign AI compute infrastructure for researchersEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationTimeline- Closing date : May 4, 2025
Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Accessible Technology Program
Supports accessible technology development and improvementEligible Funding- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationCanada - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Black Entrepreneurship Program
Federal support for Black entrepreneurs and businessesEligible Funding- From $100,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsQuebec, Canada - Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
CDAP — Youth Wage Subsidies
Grants SMEs for digital adoption and competitiveness enhancementEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 7,300 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : September 30, 2024
Canada - Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyCanada - Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Funding for tourism products and experiencesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesTimeline- Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada - Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Computers for Schools Intern (CFSI) program
Paid internships in computer refurbishment centresEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCanada - Grant and FundingClosed
Connect to Innovate
Closed internet infrastructure funding for rural communitiesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCanada - Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCanada - Grant and FundingClosed
Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations
Supports consumer organizations through research and capacity buildingEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : January 16, 2023
Quebec, Canada - Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationTimeline- Open Date : January 1, 2022
- Closing date : September 7, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy
Support for Canada’s research data ecosystemEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 375,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCanada 
Expert AdviceClosedFind a Licensed Insolvency Trustee
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada (OSB)Locate active insolvency trustees and firmsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsInnovationTimeline- Open Date : July 1, 2024
- Closing date : December 31, 2024
Canada- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Horizon Europe
EU research and innovation funding programmeEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : November 27, 2025
Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Small scale initiative stream
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)Grants for small-scale Indigenous IP-related activitiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projectsInnovationTimeline- Open Date : July 9, 2024
- Closing date : August 13, 2024
Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Travel stream
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)Travel money for your Indigenous IP-related initiativesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Open Date : July 9, 2024
- Closing date : August 12, 2024
Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Tourism Fund: Signature Indigenous Tourism Experiences Stream
Support for signature Indigenous tourism experiencesEligible Funding- From $500,000 to $1,250,000
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCanada - Other SupportClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution
AI monitoring for RCMP detainee safetyEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : July 30, 2024
- Closing date : September 10, 2024
Canada - Other SupportClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Continental Defense and Security Technologies
Operational testing for defence innovationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,300,000 $
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : January 21, 2025
- Closing date : February 11, 2025
Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Cybersecurity in satellite systems
Satellite cybersecurity prototype funding for SMEsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : June 4, 2026
- Closing date : July 2, 2026
Canada - Closed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Development of a transportable Optical Ground Station
Transportable Arctic optical communications systemEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationCanada - Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - High-performance battery cells for aviation electric propulsion in Arctic operations
Battery cells for Arctic aviation propulsionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : June 4, 2026
- Closing date : July 2, 2026
Canada 
Other SupportClosedInnovative Solutions Canada - Inclusive industrial protective headwear
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Inclusive headwear solution for industrial safetyEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : July 10, 2024
- Closing date : August 21, 2024
Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Quantum repeaters for scalable quantum networks and distributed sensing
Canadian quantum network innovation supportEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : May 21, 2026
- Closing date : July 2, 2026
Canada - Other SupportClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Trust and verification in digital government
Pre-commercial digital trust prototypes for governmentEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : May 27, 2026
- Closing date : June 17, 2026
Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Low-cost Canadian solutions to deter vehicle theftEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : August 14, 2024
- Closing date : September 25, 2024
Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Virtual and physical training system for semi-autonomous teleoperated manipulators
Robotic teleoperation training system developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Open Date : May 21, 2026
- Closing date : June 18, 2026
Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Intellectual Property Clinics Program
Supports university IP clinic development and servicesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projectsInnovationTimeline- Closing date : July 31, 2026
Canada - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Life Sciences Fund
Supports life sciences innovation and ecosystem growthEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyCanada - Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCanada 
Grant and FundingClosedMomentumPI – Intellectual property support
IP strategy support for Quebec businessesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationQuebec, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCanada - Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $4,800,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation Digital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : January 24, 2025
Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Response Fund — Collaborations and Networks projects
Supports collaborative innovation and network projectsEligible Funding- Minimum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationCanada - Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Response Fund — Critical minerals
Supports innovative critical minerals projectsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationCanada - Grant and FundingClosed
The 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)National research support for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurshipEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : March 29, 2024
Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
The Ecosystem Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)Funding for organizations supporting 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneursEligible Funding- From $10,000 to $400,000
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTimeline- Closing date : January 31, 2024
Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports tourism adaptation and recoveryEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateNB, NL, NS, PE, Canada 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedTourism Relief Fund (TRF) in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports tourism recovery and growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBC, Canada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Northern Canada
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Support for Yukon tourism recovery and growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 276,500 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationYukon, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports tourism businesses and organizations in QuebecEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedTourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports tourism businesses adapting and growingEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital TransformationAlberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Universal Broadband Fund — Rapid Response Stream
Rapid funding stream improving rural and remote household Internet accessEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyDigital TransformationCanada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Upskilling for Industry Initiative (UII)
Scaling workforce skills for high-growth sector needsEligible Funding- From $15,000,000 to $250,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesCanada
