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Industrial Innovation Venture Fund
Early-stage investment for industrial innovators
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Canada
Overview
Industrial Innovation Venture Fund supports innovation-oriented Canadian companies through early-stage equity investment, Series A and beyond. It focuses on companies with demonstrated market validation in legacy industries such as Manufacturing 4.0, Agri-tech and Food-tech, and strategic extractive industries.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian companies with demonstrated market validation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Industrial Innovation Venture Fund Program
What is the Industrial Innovation Venture Fund?
Industrial Innovation Venture Fund supports innovation-oriented Canadian companies through early-stage equity investment, Series A and beyond. It focuses on companies with demonstrated market validation in legacy industries such as Manufacturing 4.0, Agri-tech and Food-tech, and strategic extractive industries.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Industrial Innovation Venture Fund program?
To be eligible for the Industrial Innovation Venture Fund program, you must:
The applicant must be a Canadian company.
The company must have demonstrated market validation.
The company must operate in a sector of Canadian economic advantage.
Who can I contact for more information about the Industrial Innovation Venture Fund?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
Where is the Industrial Innovation Venture Fund available?
The Industrial Innovation Venture Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Industrial Innovation Venture Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Industrial Innovation Venture Fund is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Industrial Innovation Venture Fund?
Industrial Innovation Venture Fund is funded by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)