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Accessible Technology Program
Supports accessible technology development and improvement
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports the development, testing, improvement and promotion of accessible and assistive technologies that help persons with disabilities participate in the digital economy. It provides non-repayable co-funding of up to 80% for eligible projects led by not-for-profit organizations or research institutes, and supports activities such as technology development, retrofitting, repair, testing, awareness activities and collaboration.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- People with disabilities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing and testing assistive technologies that help persons with disabilities participate in the digital economy.
- Repairing, retrofitting and improving assistive technologies that support access to the digital economy.
- Promoting awareness of new assistive technologies through public workshops and events.
- Collaborations that support the development and implementation of assistive technologies.
Documents Needed
- Application proposal
- Budget workbook
- Two most recent years of audited financial statements
- Alternative income statements, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Research institutes
- Research institutes affiliated with post-secondary institutions
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Organizations that are not Canadian legal entities
- Organizations unable to provide the required financial statements on their own, unless applying through a lead applicant in a consortium or providing alternative income statements
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred after March 31, 2024.
- In-kind costs claimed for reimbursement.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive process.
- Proposals that meet all program requirements may receive priority consideration.
- If selected, the applicant negotiates a contribution agreement with the department.
- Approved projects are publicly announced once agreements are in place.
- Funded projects are monitored through a project management framework, including regular reporting.
Additional information
- The program is part of the Government of Canada’s Innovation and Skills Plan.
- There was one national call for proposals planned at that time, with possible future intakes subject to funding availability.
- Projects funded through the program are publicly announced once agreements are established.
- The national call for proposals referenced in the source is now closed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Accessible Technology Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Accessible Technology Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Accessible Technology Program?
This program supports the development, testing, improvement and promotion of accessible and assistive technologies that help persons with disabilities participate in the digital economy. It provides non-repayable co-funding of up to 80% for eligible projects led by not-for-profit organizations or research institutes, and supports activities such as technology development, retrofitting, repair, testing, awareness activities and collaboration.
How much funding can be received?
Accessible Technology Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Accessible Technology Program program?
To be eligible for the Accessible Technology Program program, you must:
Canadian legal entity
Capacity to deliver project in Canada
ISED funding required for objectives
What expenses are eligible under Accessible Technology Program?
Developing and testing assistive technologies that help persons with disabilities participate in the digital economy.
Repairing, retrofitting and improving assistive technologies that support access to the digital economy.
Promoting awareness of new assistive technologies through public workshops and events.
Collaborations that support the development and implementation of assistive technologies.
Who can I contact for more information about the Accessible Technology Program?
You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Accessible Technology Program available?
The Accessible Technology Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Accessible Technology Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Accessible Technology Program is a Grant and Funding