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.
264 opportunities available
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CAAIN — 2025 Broadacre Cropping Program
Funding for collaborative innovation in large-scale Canadian crop production
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Training and research for Yukon's mining industry
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Relève Alimentaire Québec Award
Awards recognizing emerging leaders in Quebec's food industry
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Supports feasibility studies for circular economy projects in Québec
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre
Aluminium transformation testing facility in Saguenay, Quebec
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN)
Support for R&D in the greenhouse industry
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
Canadian-Japanese SME co-innovation for global value chain access
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Digital Technology Cluster
Funding in the development of novel and innovative digital technology solutions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program
Resources to take a BC business to market
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships
Financial support for labour force development in Manitoba
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation projects in Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Plant growth research facilities
Plant growth facilities in Saskatoon
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility
Astronomical data research facility in Victoria
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Medical device facilities
Medical device testing facilities in Boucherville and Winnipeg
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&D
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Sector Development Partnership Grants
Supports Indigenous screen sector training and capacity building
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Enhancement of Official Languages Program
Supports linguistic duality and bilingual service delivery in Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Partners in Planting
Corporate team-building through urban tree planting activities across Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Food Development Centre
Support for food product development in Manitoba
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership
CMF-Quebecor supports Quebec content export for TV platforms
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security Program (MINDS))
Funding for research and collaboration in defence and security
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
Nanotube facility in Ottawa
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 1: Specialized support for social economy enterprises
Specialized support for social economy enterprise development
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Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility
Data analytics facility in Ottawa
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Marine research station
Marine research facility in Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advancing Canada’s Engagement in Horizon Europe
Supports Canadian researchers and SMEs in European R&D collaborations
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility
Vibration and shock testing facility for vehicles in Ottawa
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
Conduct clinical research at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
NBIF Startup Investment Fund
Seed capital for new products, services and technologies in New Brunswick
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub
Automotive manufacturing innovation space in London
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre
Collaborate on medical devices R&D
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Large Area Basin - Research Facility
Large area basin in Ottawa
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Supports Quebec businesses in expanding with advanced technologies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories
Support for work experience projects
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre
Collaborate on human health therapeutics R&D
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Photonics research facility in Ottawa
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions
Supports Quebec companies innovating and commercializing for institutional markets
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace - Testing Facilities
Structural full-scale testing facility in Ottawa
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Prairie Agtech Validation Program
Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
Biologics and vaccine production facility in Montreal
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing
Supports eco-responsible and collaborative projects by Montreal arts organizations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Biofood Innovation Program Component 4 – Financial support for innovation partnership initiatives
Supports collaborative innovation partnerships in Quebec's biofood sector
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program
NBIF partners with Foresight for CleanTech startups accelerator program
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch
Incubator for University of British Columbia (UBC) innovators
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Collaborative research and development projects
Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Centre de recherche université Laval Robert-Giffard
Collaborate with expert researchers at an academic institution
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 CollaborationOpen
Aero Montreal — MACH FAB 4.0
Supports innovation and collaboration in Québec’s aerospace supply chain
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough
Supports Indigenous participation in northern Quebec mining sectors
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm
Supports Alberta SMEs to commercialize innovative agri-tech solutions
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Water Incubation Program
Supports startups developing innovative water solutions
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Request for Tenders/Proposals — Nunavut
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Nunavut
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Supports digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
Microbial fermentation pilot plant facilities in Montreal and Ottawa
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
Accelerate AI empowers startups with AI innovation support
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
Housing technology test facilities in Ottawa
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Accelerate HER PEI
Mentorship program for women-led PEI businesses
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
GreenCentre Canada
Advice and facilities for chemical and materials innovations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Grants That Foster Inter-Group Development
Supports collaborative community development initiatives
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility
Aerodynamics testing in Ottawa for vehicles, structures & aerospace models
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Community Action Program in the Field of Education (PACTE)
Funding for community education organizations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Podium Mines
Enhances competitiveness of Quebec mining sector suppliers
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Incubation
Incubation facilities for Nova Scotia innovators
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program (ACCBP)
Strengthens international capacity to combat transnational and organized crime
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle
Loan for young professionals to develop a side business
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program
Supports Canadian AI innovation with advanced national computing infrastructure
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia
Supports Canadian cleantech mining innovators expanding into Australia and Indonesia
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet
Specialized and customizable research aircraft in Ottawa
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine
Help to commercialize cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicine technologies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Libro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships
Supports initiatives that strengthen financial well-being outcomes
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Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Ice Tank - 90 m Research Facility
Ice tank facility in St. John's, Newfoundland
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil
Supports Canadian agtech SMEs in R&D collaboration with Brazil
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
CGLCC - Supplier Diversity
Expertise to position your inclusive business
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
Funding collaborative projects for transformative advanced manufacturing in Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CFIN — Foodtech Frontier 25
Honouring top Canadian innovators in food technology sector
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Research Partnerships
Supports collaborative social sciences and humanities research partnerships
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber - Research Facility
High intensity noise testing facility in Ottawa
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program
Funding for doctoral and postdoctoral ALS research trainees in Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Centre for Drug Research and Development
Life sciences collaboration and facilities
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Coastal Wave Basin - Research Facility
Coastal wave basin in Ottawa
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre
Collaborate on new communication and sensor technologies R&D
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Metrology Research Centre
Collaborate on measurement R&D
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Wheel bearing and brake testing facility
Wheel bearing and brake facility testing in Ottawa
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Yukon Nominee Program
Assistance to hire foreign national workers in Yukon
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports agricultural research and innovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CMF-Quebecor — Fund Intellectual Properties Intended for International Markets Production Support Program
Funding for Quebec live-action productions for international markets
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Island Community Food Security Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports local food security and community education
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program
Productivity and innovation expertise in Nova Scotia
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Arts Impact Grant
Supports arts organizations and collectives in B.C.
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Programme d'appui à la francophonie canadienne
Support for Canadian Francophone projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Atlantic Canada Travel Trade Market Readiness Program
Advice for tourism operators in Atlantic Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership (ITP) Program
Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta