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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.

889 programs available
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers 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
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    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
  • 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
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber - Research Facility

    Acoustic testing for full-scale aerospace components
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • 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
  • Ottawa Tourism (OT) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Ottawa Tourism — Destination Development Fund

    Funding for Ottawa tourism development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 2, 2026
    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
  • 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
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    OVIN — TalentEdge Internship

    Support for automotive and mobility internships
    Eligible Funding
    • From $30,000 to $60,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 4, 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Initia Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    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
  • 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
  • Telus logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • PROMPT logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA

    Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 9, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Germany and Israel call for projects 2026

    Bilateral R&D funding for German-Israeli cooperation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 450,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 21, 2026
    • Closing date : July 21, 2026
    Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    PROMPT — International Collaboration: Quebec-Daejeon

    International quantum collaboration for joint R&D
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 9, 2026
    • Closing date : July 31, 2026
    Canada
  • Simon Fraser University (SFU) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    SFU Climate Innovation Catalyst Grant

    Funding for community-centred climate research
    Eligible Funding
    • From $15,000 to $15,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 1, 2026
    • Closing date : July 31, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    SRF - Government funding for food processing, supply chain and manufacturing projects

    Supports food-system modernization and resilience
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000,000 to $50,000,000
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 4, 2026
    Canada
  • 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
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)

    Funding for collaborative AI-driven advanced manufacturing projects in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,500,000 to $3,200,000
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 17, 2025
    • Closing date : July 17, 2025
    Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program

    Support for evaluating innovative health technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500,000 to $700,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 13, 2026
    • Closing date : April 17, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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