Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)
Funding for collaborative AI-driven advanced manufacturing projects in Canada
Updated May 2026
Best Research and Development Grants in Canada for 2026
The landscape of Grants Research in Canada is vast and diverse, offering a plethora of opportunities for research projects across various fields. Canadian Grants play a pivotal role in supporting innovation, scientific discovery, and academic excellence. They provide essential funding for research projects that can lead to significant advancements in science and engineering, health, humanities, and more.
1043 programs available
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAgriScience Program – Clusters
Funding for agricultural research and innovation collaboration
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpenMitacs Accelerate
Connect organizations with academia for research and innovation collaboration- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program – Projects
Supports innovative agricultural research to advance sector sustainability 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchivedEquality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Supports equality initiatives for sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenCFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund
Funding support for foodtech innovation pilot collaborations in Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenDigital and Quantum Innovation Platform — PINQ²
Get expert advice and the use of a high-tech environment
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedForest Innovation Program
Funding innovation to transform and decarbonize Canada's forest sector
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenCall for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors
Collaborative innovation funding for Quebec's strategic sectorsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program
Supports Indigenous aquatic resource and oceans management capacity development
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenInternational Commercial Success — Stade V
Accelerator program for Quebec-based tech startups seeking growth
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedInternational Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP)
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and ParksSupports Quebec-driven climate action projects in francophone countries
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedBiofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation
Québec biofood sector innovation and knowledge transfer grant
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCollaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Supports collaborative R&D addressing major Canadian policy challenges
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship
Supports collaborative innovation in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenIndigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund - Engagement and Collaboration Support
Supports Indigenous and stakeholder engagement in Canadian nuclear activities- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CELTIC-NEXT – Next Generation Communications Autumn 2025 call for proposals
Funding for collaborative ICT R&D projects for Canadian SMEs 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCanadian Apprenticeship Strategy (CAS) - Union Training and Innovation (UTIP))
Supports union-led training innovation for skilled Red Seal trades- Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
Funding for critical mineral projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
iVisit
Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspendedEcocamionnage Program — Collaborative shared electric delivery project
Support for shared electric delivery projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFabrication Process Development Challenge
Supports development and commercialization of Canadian semiconductor fabrication processes
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenOfficial Languages Support Programs
Supports official language minority communities and promotes bilingualism
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for collaborative AI healthcare projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCRIAQ — INNOV-R
Collaborative R&D funding for GHG reduction- Applying for Grants: Deadline, Project, Program
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenValorization in RNA
Supports the advancement and commercialization of RNA technologies in Quebec
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenThe Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)
Funding to accelerate sustainable aviation technology innovation in Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenFTQ — Bioenergy
Financing and support for biomethanization projects in Quebec- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation Scouting Fund
Funds pilot collaborations to validate foodtech solutions with industry partners 
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenZú program — Incubation
Business growth through strategic mentoring and exclusive resources- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Advanced Manufacturing program
Supporting innovation and digitalization in advanced manufacturing technologies - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Innovation continuum
Supports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CRIAQ International
Supports international collaborative aerospace R&D commercialization projects 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenTourism Sprint Program
Cost-shared funding for short-term innovative tourism product development
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenArtiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme
Year-long artist residency exploring key urban issues- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)
Supports researchers launching innovative science-based businesses in Quebec 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenAero Montreal — Eco-Responsibility
Supports Quebec aerospace companies with eco-responsible project funding- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Habitat Participation Program - Capacity-building, Engagement, and Collaboration component
Funding for Indigenous-led fish habitat capacity and collaboration 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedGenomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation
Supports collaborative genomics and AI research using Alberta agricultural datasets- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals
Supporting digital and industrial innovation in construction retrofits 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenContributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal funding partnerships
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMETHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Non-dilutive funding for near-commercial methane technology demonstrations in Alberta
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspendedInnovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects
Collaborative aerospace innovation support- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program — Cleantech (Global Markets)
Supports Canadian SMEs piloting cleantech with international partnersEligible Funding- From $75,000 to $700,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedDigital Health Innovation Fund
Supports collaborative digital health innovation and data-driven research
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedPROMPT — Artificial intelligence
Supports Quebec businesses in collaborative artificial intelligence innovation projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenQuebec Strategic Electric Supply Platform (PASQÉ)
Supports innovation and supply chain development in Quebec's electrical industry
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenLaval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Offer structuration
Support for regional tourism offer structuring projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Support for tourism studies and consulting projects in LavalEligible Funding- From $10,000 to $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedCapital Access Advisory Program (CAAP) — Building Companies
Support for health science companies raising capital- Future of Grants Research
The future of Grants Research in Canada is promising, with ongoing advancements in science and technology, increased emphasis on interdisciplinary and collaborative research, and a growing recognition of the importance of research in addressing global challenges.
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms
Support for agritechnology and climate‑smart farm investments - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
Supports Laval tourism festivals and events development - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — Collaborative Innovation
Facilitates collaborative R&D between Quebec businesses and research institutions 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedSingapore fintech - Canadian Technology Accelerator
No-cost business development support for Canadian fintech entering Singapore- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
Supports international advanced manufacturing R&D collaborations for innovative SMEs - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component
Supports Quebec SMEs developing innovative GHG reduction technologies - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — Quantum Technologies
Supports collaborative quantum technology research projects among Quebec companies - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
Supports Canada–Germany quantum R&D partnerships for commercialization 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedElectric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Ontario EV co-investment for technology development
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosedPRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
AI innovation support for Quebec business consortia- Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Material emissions testing facilities
Material emissions testing for Canadian industries 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedGénome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health
Proof-of-concept funding for human health genomics
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpenCENGN — Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks
Accelerate your path to commercializationEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosedBlack Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Conducts research to advance Black entrepreneurship in Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedEnvironmentally responsible production, dissemination, promotion and consolidation or resource-pooling
Funding for eco-responsible arts initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Futurpreneur
Startup financing and mentorship for young entrepreneurs- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies
Funding for collaborative aerospace innovation projects - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals
Funding for international collaborative R&D in electronic components and systems 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchivedCQRDA — PSO-International
Supports innovative international research and development partnerships
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMRC L'Islet — Sectoral agreement for the development of culture in Chaudière-Appalaches
Funding for cultural equipment and infrastructure
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Funding for circular economy feasibility studies- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PSO-v2A
Supports collaborative research and innovation projects 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpenVentures at Coralus
Funding and support for women and non-binary entrepreneurs
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 2
Funding for structuring local development projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenMRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMRC Caniapiscau — Signature innovation
Funding for innovative local development projects- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PSO-v2b
Collaborative R&D funding for aluminum innovation 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenAccès jardins
Expands public green spaces through public-private partnerships
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchivedMRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada
Funding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedSupport for food processing companies
Digital transformation support for food processors- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray
Collaborative art workshops engaging Villeray’s green alley residents 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
Funding for local territorial vitality projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedPSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects
Supports collaborative biofood innovation projects between Quebec companies and researchers
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenDeveloping Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
Supports open science partnerships for preclinical drug development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financial support for business succession projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenMTRIC — INNOV-R
Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMRC Les Appalaches — FRR Part 4
Supports local vitalization projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)
Supports local development projects in Nicolet-Yamaska- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canadian Semiconductor R&D Partnering Delegation to France
Supports Canadian SMEs partnering in France for semiconductor R&D - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment
Supports partnerships integrating genomics into agriculture, forestry, and environment solutionsEligible Funding- From $50,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation - Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario
Mentorship program accelerating early-stage foodtech companies in Ontario 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedInnovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CACHE Challenges
Open competition advancing computational drug discovery through expert collaboration 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Abitibi-Ouest — CRÉAVENIR Program
Financing support for young entrepreneurs- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
First Nations Waste Management Initiative
Supports sustainable waste management projects for First Nations communities - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Biofood market development program — Component 2
Support for collective market development - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program
Supports commercialization of genomics research through industry collaboration - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component
Supports collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenMusicaction — International Event
Support for international music promotion