Closed
Last Update: June 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
The Manitoba Solutions Grant is a strategic Research Manitoba funding initiative for interdisciplinary, collaborative research that addresses Manitoba's pressing challenges. The first intake focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies. Projects must be co-developed with knowledge users such as industry, nonprofit, or community-based organizations that help shape the research and apply its outcomes. The program is designed to create tangible, measurable benefits for Manitobans, strengthen local research capacity, and advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in research. The 2026 competition provides $100,000 per year for two years. Applications opened September 22, 2025 and the official deadline was November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM CST, so this intake is closed as of June 2026.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 3 employees minimum
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Applied and translational research on real-world applications of AI and emerging technologies in Manitoba’s public services, businesses, and healthcare systems
- Development and testing of AI-enabled tools to improve public service delivery or healthcare outcomes
- Research on robotics, automation, or intelligent systems to enhance productivity and safety in Manitoba workplaces
- Data governance, privacy, bias mitigation, and other ethical considerations in AI research
- Evaluation of emerging technologies for social, environmental, or economic impact
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Budget justification
- Summary of proposal and Manitoba impact
- Research proposal
- Knowledge User Organization Form
- CCV and narrative CVs
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Lead/Principal Applicants affiliated with an eligible Manitoba research institution
- Projects with at least one knowledge user as a co-applicant
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, wages, benefits, research stipends, or hourly wages for Master’s students, PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, or research assistants directly involved in the project
- Salaries and wages of technicians, research engineers, or scientists directly involved in the project
- Items directly related to research, such as chemicals, consumables, and lab supplies
- Small equipment up to $10,000 unless special permission is granted
- Travel and accommodation for collaboration integral to the research plan
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Payments to the primary applicant, co-applicant(s), or collaborators as consulting fees, honoraria, or salary
- Release time stipends or course load reduction support, except for college primary researcher and clinicians where applicable
- Professional association fees and dues
- Project management, legal fees, consultant fees, business development expenses, and administrative support
- Indirect costs of research, such as overhead expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed through a competitive, peer-review process.
- Research Manitoba may determine the eligibility of applications based on the information provided.
- Grant recipients must submit an Interim Report and an End-of-Grant Report.
- Grant holders must follow the Research Manitoba Finance and Administration Guide and approved budgets.
Additional information
- Competition value is $100,000 per year for two years. The first intake is allocated to Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies. Research Manitoba lists the application form, program guide, knowledge user organization form, and signature page as supporting documents. Decisions for the 2026 competition are expected in spring 2026. Because the official deadline was November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM CST, the intake is closed as of June 2026. Applicants should use the official Research Manitoba page and program guide for any future competition updates rather than relying on the closed 2026 dates.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Manitoba Solutions Grant Program
What is the Manitoba Solutions Grant?
The Manitoba Solutions Grant is a strategic Research Manitoba funding initiative for interdisciplinary, collaborative research that addresses Manitoba's pressing challenges. The first intake focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies. Projects must be co-developed with knowledge users such as industry, nonprofit, or community-based organizations that help shape the research and apply its outcomes. The program is designed to create tangible, measurable benefits for Manitobans, strengthen local research capacity, and advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in research. The 2026 competition provides $100,000 per year for two years. Applications opened September 22, 2025 and the official deadline was November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM CST, so this intake is closed as of June 2026.
How much funding can be received?
Manitoba Solutions Grant Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Manitoba Solutions Grant program?
To be eligible for the Manitoba Solutions Grant program, you must:
The lead or principal applicant must be affiliated with an eligible Manitoba research institution.
The project must include at least one knowledge user as a co-applicant.
The proposed research and related activities must be conducted primarily in Manitoba.
What expenses are eligible under Manitoba Solutions Grant?
Applied and translational research on real-world applications of AI and emerging technologies in Manitoba’s public services, businesses, and healthcare systems
Development and testing of AI-enabled tools to improve public service delivery or healthcare outcomes
Research on robotics, automation, or intelligent systems to enhance productivity and safety in Manitoba workplaces
Data governance, privacy, bias mitigation, and other ethical considerations in AI research
Evaluation of emerging technologies for social, environmental, or economic impact
Who can I contact for more information about the Manitoba Solutions Grant?
You can contact Research Manitoba by email at helpdesk@researchmb.ca or by phone at (204) 775-1096.
Where is the Manitoba Solutions Grant available?
The Manitoba Solutions Grant program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Manitoba Solutions Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Manitoba Solutions Grant is a Grant and Funding