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Partnership and Collaboration Funding Programs in Canada in 2026

Partnership and collaboration funding helps businesses, non-profits, research institutions, communities, and public organizations deliver a shared project. The programs below focus on opportunities where partners, joint governance, or pooled expertise and resources are central to the work.

These opportunities are not limited to cash grants. Some provide repayable or non-repayable contributions, expert advice, access to facilities, network support, or help forming a consortium. Compare the expected partner roles before preparing an application.

813 programs
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    AgriScience Program – Projects

    Supports pre-commercial agricultural research and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2023
    • Closing date : March 31, 2028
    Canada
  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    CFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund

    Funding support for foodtech innovation pilot collaborations in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $75,000
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 9, 2026
    Canada
  • CAN Health Network logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    CAN Health Network

    Platform to scale Canadian technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Advanced Manufacturing program

    Supporting innovation and digitalization in advanced manufacturing technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development

    Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal funding partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Canada
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  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FTQ — Bioenergy

    Financing and support for biomethanization projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Innovation continuum

    Supports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program — Cleantech (Global Markets)

    Supports Canadian SMEs piloting cleantech with international partners
    Eligible Funding
    • From $75,000 to $700,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — FRR: Component 2

    Funding for local and territorial development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $25,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Sartigan — RRF 2025-2028

    Supports territorial development and local vitality projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $500,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Destination Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Tourism Sprint Program

    Cost-shared funding for short-term innovative tourism product development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Valorization in RNA

    Supports the advancement and commercialization of RNA technologies in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Laval tourism logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

    Supports Laval tourism events and development
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $100,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Laval tourism logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Offer structuration

    Support for international business tourism initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $35,000 to $250,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Laval tourism logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

    Support for tourism studies and consulting projects in Laval
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $20,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Elevate Talent logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge

    Supports startups reducing greenhouse gas emissions
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Canadian Semiconductor R&D Partnering Delegation to France

    Supports Canadian SMEs partnering in France for semiconductor R&D
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
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  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    First Nations Waste Management Initiative

    Supports sustainable waste management projects for First Nations communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — CRÉAVENIR Program

    Financing support for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Haut-Richelieu (MRC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC du Haut-Richelieu — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Project

    Funding for innovation in public safety and logistics
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • Coralus logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ventures at Coralus

    Community capital for impact-driven ventures
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Main Film logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    (tri)cycle - film

    Support for short fiction film creation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Victoria Foundation logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Adoption and Permanency Fund

    Funding for adoption and permanency initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada
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  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Aero Montreal — MACH FAB 4.0

    Aerospace supplier development program
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : March 31, 2028
    PE, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    PE, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Alberta Community Partnership (ACP)

    Supports municipalities’ collaboration and capacity building for sustainable regional services
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Alliance Quantum grants call for proposals: Advancing the development and adoption of quantum technologies in Canada

    Funding for collaborative quantum technology projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $650,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 5, 2026
    Canada
  • United Way British Columbia (UWBC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Anti-Racism Impact Grant

    Funding for anti-racism community support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Artists in Schools

    Arts collaboration funding for schools and artists
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Bioindustrial Innovation Canada

    Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 21, 2023
    Canada
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  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    CAAIN — Clean Agtech Validation and Integration Program

    Support for clean agtech validation and commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 14, 2026
    • Closing date : August 14, 2026
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Canadian Relations Support Program

    Supports Quebec-Canada collaboration and expertise exchange
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • adMare Bioinnovations logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Centre for Drug Research and Development

    Life sciences collaboration and facilities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    BC, Canada
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  • Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Collaborative research and development projects

    Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 19, 2024
    Canada
  • La Caisse Solidaire logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Community Development Assistance Fund

    Community funding for collective and impactful projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 24, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • London Community Foundation (LCF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Community Vitality Grant

    Funding for collaborative community impact projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $350,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Dessercom Inc logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Dessercom Donations and Sponsorships

    Philanthropic support for health-sector organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Digital Technology Cluster

    Funding for collaborative digital innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    e-Auto Challenge program

    Collaborative support for electric vehicle technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 26, 2026
    • Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Canada
  • Export Development Canada (EDC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    EDC — Indigenous Business

    Export support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 15, 2021
    Canada
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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Federal Internal Energy R&D

    Supports federal energy research and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Film and Television Development Grant

    Funding for Saskatchewan film and TV development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 14, 2026
    • Closing date : October 8, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Township of Terrace Bay logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    FoodCycler Food Waste Diversion

    Subsidized home food waste diversion pilot
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 1, 2025
    Terrace Bay, Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Future Wabanaki

    Experiential learning support for Indigenous students
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 12, 2023
    NB, Canada
  • Indigenous Tourism Ontario logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Indigenous Business Advisors

    Complimentary membership for Indigenous tourism support
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 3, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • INSAT logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)

    Support for sustainable aviation innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
    • Up to 36% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
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  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Investment Readiness

    Connects innovators with corporate investors
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 8, 2026
    Canada
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  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    MaRS — Supply AI

    Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Ontario, Canada
  • West Vancouver Community Foundation (WVF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Micro & Leadership Grants

    Support for community projects and capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Vancouver, West Vancouver, BC
  • MRC de Manicouagan (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

    Support for territorial development and local vitality
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec
  • MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program

    Financial support for businesses in Blainville
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Blainville, Quebec, Canada
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  • Vision Network (VSRN) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    National and International Networking Program

    Funding for international vision research collaborations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 15, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    NBIF Startup Investment Fund

    Pre-seed investment for New Brunswick startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    NB, Canada
  • Nova Scotia Department of Energy logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Nova Scotia Trail Funding Programs

    Support for trail projects in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : December 1, 2026
    NS, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Aerospace Research Centre

    Aerospace R&D support for industry and partners
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre

    Support for aluminium manufacturing innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology

    Real-life testing support for housing innovations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Frequently asked questions about partnership funding

Direct answers about partner eligibility, letters of support, contributions, project costs, and application readiness.

What is partnership and collaboration funding?

Partnership and collaboration funding supports a project delivered by two or more organizations that contribute complementary resources, expertise, facilities, networks, or market access. Depending on the program, the relationship may be a formal partnership, a consortium, an industry-academic collaboration, a community network, or a lead applicant working with delivery partners.

Are partnership programs always grants?

No. A partnership opportunity may provide a non-repayable grant or contribution, repayable financing, expert advice, access to research facilities, technical services, networking support, or a combination of these. Review the funding type, eligible recipients, and payment structure for each program before applying.

Do I need a confirmed partner before applying?

Often, yes. Many programs require named partners, defined roles, and letters of engagement or support when the application is submitted. Others fund partnership development or allow the consortium to grow later. Check whether the program requires a signed agreement, cash or in-kind commitments, or proof that the relationship already exists.

Which organizations can be project partners?

Programs may accept businesses, universities, colleges, research centres, hospitals, non-profits, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, public agencies, sector associations, community groups, and international organizations. Eligibility is program-specific: confirm who may lead, who may receive funds, and who may participate only as a supporting partner.

What should a partner letter of support include?

A useful letter identifies the organization, explains why the project matters to it, describes its role and decision-making involvement, and confirms specific cash or in-kind contributions. It should also identify the expected results and the person authorized to commit the organization. Follow the funder’s required format when one is provided.

What partnership project costs may be eligible?

Eligible costs may include project staff, research personnel, professional services, equipment use, materials, travel, testing, data collection, knowledge mobilization, and project management. Some programs recognize partner cash and in-kind contributions, while others restrict costs paid to related organizations. Use the program guide to build the budget.

How can we strengthen a partnership funding application?

Show that the partnership is necessary to achieve the outcome. Connect each partner to a defined work package, contribution, decision, risk, and result. Include a realistic budget and timeline, clear governance, measurable benefits, letters that demonstrate commitment, and a plan for intellectual property, data, reporting, and use of the project results.

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