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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
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre

    Supporting innovative biologics and clinical trial material
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility

    Large-scale coastal testing facility
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Medical device facilities

    Support for medical device innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre

    Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    NRC — Zebrafish research facility

    Industry testing with zebrafish models
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Halifax, NS, Canada
  • Black to the Future logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Organizational Development Program

    Capacity-building support for Black-led organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant

    Support existing family-focused projects in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • The Lawson Foundation (BJLFF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Outdoor Play

    Supports outdoor play and child development initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship

    Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
    Eligible Funding
    • From $35,000 to $70,000
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 6, 2022
    Ontario, Canada
  • Encana Corporation logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Ovintiv Community Investment Program

    Community support for resilient local communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Palette Skills logo
    Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better

    Get access to a growing qualified talent pool
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
  • Perth County logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Perth County Stewardship Program

    Funding for stewardship and tree planting projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 25, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Podium Mines

    Enhances competitiveness of Quebec mining sector suppliers
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Prairie Agtech Validation Program

    Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Première Ovation - Literary Arts

    Support for emerging literary artists in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    PROMPT — Quantum Communication: Prompt x Numana

    Supports collaborative quantum communication projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)

    Supports regional economic development and diversification in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Quebec International — International recruiting

    International recruitment support in Québec City
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)

    Veterinary support for livestock farms
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 15, 2026
    • Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    RBC Foundation - Sponsorships

    Sponsorship support for high-visibility community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    NL, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b)

    Funding for collaborative research and innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $9,000,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Cancer Agency logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

    Clinical research support through SCA partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Strategic Partnerships Initiative

    Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
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  • CCTT Network - Synchronex logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Synchronex

    Innovation support across Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough

    Supports Indigenous participation in northern Quebec mining sectors
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • 2 Degrés logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Water Incubation Program

    Water startup incubation in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Women in Business Program

    Financing and support for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 21, 2022
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Creative Enquiry Lab

    Design-thinking support for Toronto arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • From $15,000 to $15,000
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 17, 2026
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Initia Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon

    Relève Alimentaire Québec Award

    Awards for Quebec food industry leaders
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 16, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Telus logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Stand With Owners — Telus Business

    Canadian business contest with prizes and exposure
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $50,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 2, 2026
    • Closing date : September 2, 2026
    Canada
  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpening Soon

    MTRIC — INNOV-R

    Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Mitacs logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsSuspended

    Mitacs — Canadian Science Policy Fellowship

    Policy fellowship for government host offices
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors

    Collaborative innovation funding for Quebec's strategic sectors
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Forest Innovation Program

    Funding innovation to transform and decarbonize Canada's forest sector
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 13, 2026
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

    Supports collaborative R&D addressing major Canadian policy challenges
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    International Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP)

    Supports Quebec-driven climate action projects in francophone countries
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    iVisit

    Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Funding for collaborative AI healthcare projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 14, 2023
    • Closing date : October 13, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals

    Supporting digital and industrial innovation in construction retrofits
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 850,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 17, 2025
    • Closing date : September 4, 2025
    Canada
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  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Innovation Scouting Fund

    Funds pilot collaborations to validate foodtech solutions with industry partners
    Eligible Funding
    • From $12,000 to $75,000
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 7, 2026
    Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2

    Ontario EV co-investment for technology development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 33% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 3, 2023
    • Closing date : November 7, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    AI innovation support for Quebec business consortia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 15, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
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  • PROMPT logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    PROMPT — Quantum Technologies

    Supports collaborative quantum technology research projects among Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Singapore fintech - Canadian Technology Accelerator

    No-cost business development support for Canadian fintech entering Singapore
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 19, 2026
    Canada
  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario

    Mentorship program accelerating early-stage foodtech companies in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 2, 2026
    • Closing date : March 13, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Conscience logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)

    Supports open science drug development partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Elevate Talent logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    eCommerce North Tech Accelerator

    Accelerator supporting Canadian tech startups in ecommerce innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 7, 2025
    • Closing date : August 28, 2025
    Canada
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  • Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Game Changer Pitch Competition

    Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 8, 2025
    • Closing date : October 17, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Génome Québec logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health

    Proof-of-concept funding for human health genomics
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $200,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 11, 2026
    Quebec, Canada