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Accessible Technology Program - Canada
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Accessible Technology Program

Enhances digital access for Canadians with disabilities.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada

Overview

The Accessible Technology Program supports the development of assistive technologies to enhance digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities, with eligible projects receiving up to 80% of the costs covered for non-profit and research institutions, and up to 50% for for-profit organizations. Eligible activities include developing, testing, repairing, and promoting assistive technologies.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
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
  • Higher Education
  • Research
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • People with disabilities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Academia / students
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Developing assistive technologies to enhance digital economy participation for Canadians with disabilities.
  • Testing assistive technologies to increase accessibility in the digital economy.
  • Repairing assistive technologies to improve access to the digital economy for Canadians with disabilities.
  • Retrofitting assistive technologies to support digital economy access.
  • Promoting awareness of new assistive technologies developed through the program, including workshops and public events.
  • Collaborations in support of developing and implementing assistive technologies.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • For-profit organizations
  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • Research institutes

Who is not eligible

  • Individuals as they must be a Canadian legal entity in a specified category.
  • Organizations that cannot provide two years of audited financial statements.

Eligible expenses

  • Developing assistive technologies for digital economy participation.
  • Testing assistive technologies for digital economy access.
  • Repairing assistive technologies for enhanced digital economy access.
  • Retrofitting assistive technologies for digital economy engagement.
  • Improving assistive technologies for digital economy use.

Additional information

  • The program requires projects to comply with a competitive selection process, prioritizing those that meet comprehensive program requirements.
  • Finalization of contribution agreements and public announcement of selected projects occur after selection.
  • The program mandates regular reporting and tracking through a project management framework.

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?

The Accessible Technology Program supports the development of assistive technologies to enhance digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities, with eligible projects receiving up to 80% of the costs covered for non-profit and research institutions, and up to 50% for for-profit organizations. Eligible activities include developing, testing, repairing, and promoting assistive technologies.

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: The applicant must be a Canadian legal entity in one of the following categories: for-profit organization, not-for-profit organization, or research institute. The applicant must provide their two most recent years of audited financial statements or partner with other organizations to meet this requirement.

What expenses are eligible under Accessible Technology Program?

Developing assistive technologies to enhance digital economy participation for Canadians with disabilities. Testing assistive technologies to increase accessibility in the digital economy. Repairing assistive technologies to improve access to the digital economy for Canadians with disabilities. Retrofitting assistive technologies to support digital economy access. Promoting awareness of new assistive technologies developed through the program, including workshops and public events. Collaborations in support of developing and implementing assistive technologies.

Who can I contact for more information about the Accessible Technology Program?

You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).

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

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