How much funding can be received?

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

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors?

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada, Innovation Canada

What are Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors's eligibility criterias?

The business must be incorporated in Canada. The company should be ready to grow or scale, potentially through new products, services, or processes.

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Personalized advisory services for innovators

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : November 14, 2019

Financing Type

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Accommodation and food services

Funds Providers

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Government of Canada
Innovation Canada

Program status

Open

Overview of the Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors program

If you're developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. Our advisors a

Eligible projects & activities

Connecting businesses with government programs and services to support innovation and growth.
Providing expert guidance for the development or scaling of new products, services, or processes.
Facilitating access to financing, technical advice, and export or international market expertise.
Advising on strategic partnerships and collaborations for business expansion.
Offering tailored support for navigating government funding and innovation resources.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 350,000

Implement renewable energy solutions in local schools

$ 200,000

Commercialize a new biodegradable packaging solution

$ 300,000

Develop a new telehealth platform to improve rural healthcare

$ 500,000

Pilot a drone delivery service for medical supplies

$ 200,000

Create a mobile app for real-time public transit updates

$ 150,000

Develop a new AI-based marketing tool for small businesses

Eligibility criteria of the Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors program

The applicant must be an incorporated business in Canada.
The company must be looking to grow, scale, or develop a new product, service, or process.

Who is eligible?

Incorporated businesses in Canada
Companies seeking to develop new products, services, or processes
Organizations ready to grow or scale operations
Start-ups and scale-ups across various sectors

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for the grant include costs related to research and development activities, product commercialization, innovation projects, and workforce training. Expenses may also include equipment purchases, technology adoption, market research, and intellectual property protection.

Research and development activities
Product commercialization
Innovation projects
Workforce training
Equipment purchases
Technology adoption
Market research
Intellectual property protection

Eligible geographic areas

Pacific and Yukon (British Columbia and Yukon)
Prairies and Northwest Territories (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Manitoba)
Ontario
Quebec and Nunavut
Atlantic (Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia)

How to apply to the Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors program

Determine eligibility by checking the grant criteria and requirements

Contact the Innovation Advisor Service by calling the toll-free number provided

Provide your details and business information for evaluation

The Innovation Advisor will assess your needs and guide you on available programs and services

Additional information

Innovation Advisors possess extensive experience across a wide range of sectors, including technology, agri-food, health sciences, and tourism.
Advisory services are available in both English and French, supporting inclusion and accessibility.
Innovation Advisors leverage their networks to connect businesses with strategic partners and appropriate governmental contacts.
The program emphasizes supporting diversity and inclusion within the Canadian innovation ecosystem.