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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators
Expert Advice
Overview
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
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product
- Selling in a new market
- Marketing a product
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
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
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Activities funded
- 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:
$ 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
$ 200,000
Commercialize a new biodegradable packaging solution
$ 300,000
Develop a new telehealth platform to improve rural healthcare
$ 350,000
Implement renewable energy solutions in local schools
Eligibility
- 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
1
Determine eligibility by checking the grant criteria and requirements
2
Contact the Innovation Advisor Service by calling the toll-free number provided
3
Provide your details and business information for evaluation
4
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.
