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Forest Innovation Program

Q: 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.

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

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

Forest Innovation Program is a Researchers And Facilities

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Forest Innovation Program?

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

Q: 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).

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

You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the Forest Innovation Program available?

The Forest Innovation Program program is available across Canada.

Q: Are women eligible for the Forest Innovation Program program?

Yes, women are eligible to apply for the Forest Innovation Program program.

Last Update: January 15, 2026

Canada

Funding innovation to transform and decarbonize Canada's forest sector

Researchers And Facilities

Partnering and Collaboration

Grant and Funding

Natural Resources Canada

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

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

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.

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

The applicant’s project must support the transformation of Canada’s forest sector by developing innovative technologies, products, or processes.
The project must involve research and development (R&D) and/or a pilot or demonstration initiative to advance forest-sector innovation.
The project must contribute to decarbonization and/or move forest manufacturing up the value chain through value-added production.
The project must align with future market and consumer demand and address current or anticipated fibre supply challenges.
The project may focus on early-stage forest bioeconomy innovation, including knowledge/technology transfer or development of codes and standards to help grow markets for new bioproducts.

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.

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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?

How much funding can be received?

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.