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Forest Innovation Program

Funding innovation to transform and decarbonize Canada's forest sector
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

The Forest Innovation Program (FIP) is a Government of Canada funding program (maximum funding amount not specified) that accelerates innovation to transform Canada’s forest sector and support the decarbonization of the economy. It funds research and development, knowledge and technology transfer, and pilot or demonstration projects for new forest bioeconomy technologies, products, processes, and supporting codes and standards, and also provides scholarships and grants to promote diversity in the forest sector.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational 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
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Newcomers to Canada
  • Other Racialized Persons
  • Youth (<40)
  • Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Research and development (R&D) projects to develop innovative technologies, products, or processes that support the transformation of Canada’s forest sector.
  • Pilot or demonstration projects that help move forest-sector manufacturing up the value chain and contribute to decarbonization.
  • Projects focused on developing new technologies and practices to improve the sustainability and economic productivity of Canada’s forest sector.
  • Projects to develop domestic codes and standards that accelerate the growth and market uptake of new forest-based bioproducts.
  • Scholarship or grant initiatives (for students and recent graduates in Canada) aimed at promoting forest-sector research and careers to improve diversity and representation in the sector.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Organizations in Canada’s forest sector
  • Forestry and forest products manufacturing companies (seeking to develop innovative technologies, products, or processes)
  • Forest bioeconomy organizations (bioproducts and related innovation)
  • Post-secondary institutions in Canada (students and recent graduates in forest-sector-related fields, via scholarships and grants)
  • Private not-for-profit forest-sector R&D organizations (for example, FPInnovations)

Additional information

  • A new funding opportunity is expected in 2026 as part of the program’s renewal.
  • The program contributes to moving Canada’s forest sector up the value chain and to the decarbonization of Canada’s economy.
  • FIP includes multiple work streams, including bioeconomy support through forest innovation and initiatives to enhance diversity in the forest sector.
  • Some investments are administered through FPInnovations and other federal government laboratories conducting forest bioeconomy R&D.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Forest Innovation Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Forest Innovation 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 Forest Innovation Program?

The Forest Innovation Program (FIP) is a Government of Canada funding program (maximum funding amount not specified) that accelerates innovation to transform Canada’s forest sector and support the decarbonization of the economy. It funds research and development, knowledge and technology transfer, and pilot or demonstration projects for new forest bioeconomy technologies, products, processes, and supporting codes and standards, and also provides scholarships and grants to promote diversity in the forest sector.

Who is eligible for the Forest Innovation Program program?

To be eligible for the Forest Innovation Program program, you must: Private not-for-profit FPInnovations (for administered R&D projects). Federal government laboratories performing forest bioeconomy R&D. Canadian post-secondary students or recent graduates (scholarships/grants stream).

What expenses are eligible under Forest Innovation Program?

Research and development (R&D) projects to develop innovative technologies, products, or processes that support the transformation of Canada’s forest sector. Pilot or demonstration projects that help move forest-sector manufacturing up the value chain and contribute to decarbonization. Projects focused on developing new technologies and practices to improve the sustainability and economic productivity of Canada’s forest sector. Projects to develop domestic codes and standards that accelerate the growth and market uptake of new forest-based bioproducts. Scholarship or grant initiatives (for students and recent graduates in Canada) aimed at promoting forest-sector research and careers to improve diversity and representation in the sector.

Who can I contact for more information about the Forest Innovation Program?

You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).

Where is the Forest Innovation Program available?

The Forest Innovation Program program is available across Canada.

Is the Forest Innovation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Forest Innovation Program is a Researchers And Facilities

Who are the financial supporters of the Forest Innovation Program?

Forest Innovation Program is funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

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