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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

Overview of Available Grants and Funding

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is a federal agency established in 1978 that supports innovation and research in the fields of natural sciences and engineering through various funding programs and initiatives. It promotes collaboration between academic institutions and industry partners to bridge the gap between theory and practical application, thereby enhancing Canada's research ecosystem and driving economic and social prosperity.
7 opportunities available
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $350,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $120,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Discovery Grants (individual) program
Grant and FundingOpen

Discovery Grants (individual) program

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Supports long-term research in natural sciences and engineering
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Alliance grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Alliance grants

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Partnering support for R&D projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Lab to Market grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Lab to Market grants

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Apply for the Lab to Market grants to transform your academic research into market-ready innovations.
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Supports collaboration between Alberta SMEs and post-secondary institutions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION