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Emerging Projects Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Emerging Projects Fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.

Q: Who is eligible for the Emerging Projects Fund program?

To be eligible for the Emerging Projects Fund program, you must: Early-stage research project Potential for larger collaboration or transfer Economic or social impact in New Brunswick

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Emerging Projects Fund?

You can contact New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF).

Q: Where is the Emerging Projects Fund available?

The Emerging Projects Fund program is available the province of New Brunswick.

Q: Is the Emerging Projects Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Emerging Projects Fund is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

New Brunswick, Canada

Early-stage research support for innovation development

Grant and Funding

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation

Overview

Funding of up to $25,000 supports early-stage research to transform ideas into innovations. Eligible activities focus on pursuing new ideas that can grow into larger collaborative projects or technology/knowledge transfer opportunities with positive economic or social impact in New Brunswick.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services

Location

New Brunswick

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Research

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Early-stage research to transform an idea into an innovation.
Pursuit of new ideas with potential to expand into larger collaborative projects.
Initiatives that create technology transfer opportunities.
Initiatives that create knowledge transfer opportunities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Prototype modular water-quality sensors for community watershed monitoring

$ 24,750

Build and test an AI scheduling prototype for home-care teams

Eligibility

The project must be early-stage research intended to transform an idea into an innovation.
The project must have potential to grow into a larger collaborative initiative or a technology/knowledge transfer opportunity.
The project must demonstrate potential for positive economic or social impact in New Brunswick.

Eligible geographic areas

New Brunswick

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Emerging Projects Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Emerging Projects Fund. 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.