Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
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.
62 opportunities available

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Strategic Innovation Fund supports transformative Canadian economic investments
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
AI Compute Access Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports Canadian SMEs in accessing advanced AI compute resources
Eligible Funding
- From $67,000 to $3,350,000
- Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Open
ISED — Artificial intelligence (AI)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports testing innovative AI prototypes for Canadian government needs
Eligible Funding
- Max. $2,300,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Solutions Canada Program
Innovation CanadaFunding for Canadian SMEs to develop and test innovations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Global Innovation Clusters
Innovation CanadaFinancial assistance to work in collaboration on innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
SIF — Collaborations and Networks projects
Innovation CanadaFunding for collaborative business-led projects and innovation networks
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Open
ISDE — Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)AI solutions for research security and open-source intelligence advancement
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,500,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Other SupportOpen
Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream
Innovation CanadaSell your innovation to government
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada Small Business Financing Loan (CSBFL)
Innovation CanadaCanadian program improves small business financing access
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCES

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
Innovation CanadaLoans for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
ElevateIP
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)ElevateIP boosts startups with strategic IP management tools
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) — Project Stream
Innovation CanadaFunding for complex Indigenous IP projects
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Universal Broadband Fund (UBF)
Innovation CanadaFunding to bring broadband to remote areas
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Digital Skills for Youth Program (DS4Y)
Innovation CanadaMoney for SMEs and non-profits to hire youth
Eligible Funding
- Max. $30,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Solutions Canada — Challenge Stream for innovators
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports Canadian SMEs developing innovative solutions for government challenges
Eligible Funding
- Max. $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ExploreIP
Innovation CanadaFind Intellectual Property available for licensing or collaboration
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Cyber Security Innovation Network
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports pan-Canadian cyber security research, commercialization, and talent development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Net Zero Accelerator Initiative
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Funding for large-scale industrial decarbonization and clean technology projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supporting women entrepreneurs in growth and market opportunities
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Strategic Response Fund (SRF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports Canadian industries facing global trade and supply chain risks
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATION

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Other SupportOpen
Developmental Licence Playbook
Innovation CanadaAccess wireless spectrum to test a business idea
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Tourism Relief Fund offers financial support for tourism growth
Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Science Fund (SSF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Mobilizes research to enhance Canada's scientific excellence
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Conducts research to advance Black entrepreneurship in Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Upskilling for Industry Initiative (UII)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Scaling workforce skills for high-growth sector needs
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
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCES

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in SK
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
MainIntellectual property strategy support for Quebec-based innovative startups
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Universal Broadband Fund — Rapid Response Stream
Innovation CanadaFunds to bring broadband to remote-area households
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports Canadian AI innovation with advanced national computing infrastructure
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Small scale initiative stream
Innovation CanadaGrants for small-scale Indigenous IP-related activities
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
CyberSecure Canada
Innovation CanadaProtect your business and its stakeholders from cyber threats
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in PEI
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada — Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating
National Research Council Canada (NRC)The NRC and NRCan Grant Challenge aims to promote cost-effective net-zero industrial heating processes by providing up to $1.7M CAD in funding.
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,500,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in MB
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Inclusive Women Venture Capital Initiative
Innovation CanadaFinancial support to increase representation of women in the venture capital industry
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada — Inclusive industrial protective headwear
National Research Council Canada (NRC)The PSPC Inclusive Industrial Protective Headwear Innovation Challenge.
Eligible Funding
- Max. $300,000
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Literacy Exchange Program
Innovation CanadaFunding for digital literacy initiatives
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports innovative solutions for destroying PFAS in contaminated media
Eligible Funding
- Max. $200,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy’s Ecosystem Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Funding for women entrepreneurship growth and support in Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $3,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology — Digital Advisors
Innovation CanadaCall for Digital Advisors to support SMEs adopting new technologies
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
SIF — Business Innovation and Growth projects
Innovation CanadaFunding for business innovation and growth projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
CDAP — Youth Wage Subsidies
MagnetGrants SMEs for digital adoption and competitiveness enhancement
Eligible Funding
- Max. $7,300
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Promotes innovation to prevent vehicle theft in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Accessible Technology Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Enhances digital access for Canadians with disabilities.
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors - Indigenous stream
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for Indigenous innovators
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Accelerate small business R&D with comprehensive financial support and commercialization pathways.
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Travel stream
Innovation CanadaTravel money for your Indigenous IP-related initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Find a Licensed Insolvency Trustee
Innovation CanadaAdvice and options for dealing with unmanageable debt
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in BC
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Continental Defense and Security Technologies
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Seek innovative prototypes for real-life government testing
Eligible Funding
- Max. $2,300,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION