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Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream
Sell your innovation to government
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Get your product or service innovation tested and gain valuable feedback before taking it to market. You may also be eligible for funding where available, and where there is a significant level of interest in testing your innovation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
This grant supports the testing of pre-commercial goods and services in real-life settings utilizing government partnerships. The eligibility focuses on innovations ready for operational environment tests and providing valuable feedback for market launch.
- Testing of new inventions, technologies, or processes not currently available in the marketplace.
- Testing of significant modifications to existing technologies, components, or processes used in novel settings or conditions.
- Testing improvements in functionality, cost, or performance of existing technologies or processes that are state-of-the-art.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Eligible participants in the testing stream include private companies, public companies, not-for-profit organizations, universities, or individuals who have innovative solutions that meet specified innovation criteria.Eligible expenses
This grant is specifically designed to test and evaluate pre-commercial innovations in a real-life operational setting. The eligible activities focus on testing new technologies, significant process modifications, and performance improvements before they enter the marketplace.
- Testing new inventions, technologies, or processes not currently available in the market.
- Evaluating significant modifications to existing application technologies applied in new settings.
- Assessing improvements in functionality, cost, or performance over existing state-of-the-art technologies or processes.
Eligible geographic areas
The eligibility of companies for this grant regarding geographical areas is not specified in the provided information. Organizations should verify directly with the program to confirm eligibility based on location.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Proposals are evaluated in partnership with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and the National Research Council (NRC).
- Even if an innovation passes evaluation, funding is contingent on interest from potential testing partners.
- Calls for proposals are announced 2-3 times annually.
- The program encourages innovation ready for testing, ensuring quick manufacturing and deployment capabilities.
- Applicants should subscribe to the program's email updates or follow on LinkedIn for news and updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream. 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 Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream?
Get your product or service innovation tested and gain valuable feedback before taking it to market. You may also be eligible for funding where available, and where there is a significant level of interest in testing your innovation.
Who is eligible for the Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream program?
To be eligible for the Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream program, you must:
The applicant must be a private company, public company, not-for-profit organization, university, or individual.
The innovation must be pre-commercial and ready for testing in an operational environment.
The company must have all required certifications and approvals to safely test the innovation.
What expenses are eligible under Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream?
This grant supports the testing of pre-commercial goods and services in real-life settings utilizing government partnerships. The eligibility focuses on innovations ready for operational environment tests and providing valuable feedback for market launch. Testing of new inventions, technologies, or processes not currently available in the marketplace.
Testing of significant modifications to existing technologies, components, or processes used in novel settings or conditions.
Testing improvements in functionality, cost, or performance of existing technologies or processes that are state-of-the-art.
Where is the Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream available?
The Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream?
Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream is funded by Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada
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