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Research and Development Grants in Ontario in 2026

Ontario, a key province in Canada, offers a comprehensive and diverse range of funding programs specifically designed to bolster research and innovation across a multitude of sectors.

68 opportunities available
Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme

University of Toronto (UOFT)
Year-long artist residency exploring key urban issues
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)

Conscience
Supports open science partnerships for preclinical drug development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Conducts research to advance Black entrepreneurship in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
eCommerce North Tech Accelerator
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

eCommerce North Tech Accelerator

Elevate Talent
Accelerator supporting Canadian tech startups in ecommerce innovation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ventures at Coralus
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Ventures at Coralus

Coralus
Funding and support for women and non-binary entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon

CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Mentorship program accelerating early-stage foodtech companies in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge

Elevate Talent
Supports sustainable startups advancing net-zero and clean technology solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS)

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Funds innovative auto manufacturing projects creating or retaining jobs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Next Generation of Jobs Fund
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

Next Generation of Jobs Fund

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports green job creation and environmental sustainability in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ryerson University
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Ryerson University

Ryerson University
Work with academic researchers at state-of-the-art facilities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Concordia University of Edmonton
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Concordia University of Edmonton

Concordia University of Edmonton
Find researchers to support your project at Concordia University of Edmonton
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Photonics research facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Brock University
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Brock University

Brock University
Connect with researchers at Brock University
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Housing technology test facilities in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Feasibility Studies

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine
Partnering and CollaborationOpen

Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine

Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medecine
Help to commercialize cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicine technologies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Specialized and customizable research aircraft in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
NGen — Pilot Projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Pilot Projects

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Rail vehicle testing facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
St. Paul's Hospital
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

St. Paul's Hospital

St. Paul's Hospital
Work with an expert researcher at St. Paul's Hospital
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Nanotubes production research facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Nanotube facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Made
Partnering and CollaborationOpen

Ontario Made

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
Support to promote Ontario-made products
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Saint Paul University
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Saint Paul University

Saint Paul University (SPU)
Team up with researchers at Saint Paul University
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
University of Ottawa
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa
Conduct research and access University of Ottawa facilities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Requirements for project proposals

Applicants seeking research grants are required to submit detailed project proposals that clearly outline the research objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and comprehensive budget plans.

Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Northern Ontario School of Medicine

Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM)
Collaborate with experts on health research
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

University of Ottawa Heart Institute

University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Collaborate with expert researchers at an academic institution
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
McGill University Health Centre
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

McGill University Health Centre

McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)
Partner with researchers at the McGill University Health Centre
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NRC — Steel Wave Flume - Research Facility
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

NRC — Steel Wave Flume - Research Facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Steel wave flume in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

ventureLAB
Accelerate AI empowers startups with AI innovation support
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN)
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN)

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Support for R&D in the greenhouse industry
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Gas turbine research facilities in Ottawa and Thompson, Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Workforce Planning Boards
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Workforce Planning Boards

Government of Ontario
Labour marketing information in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
NRC — Fire safety testing facility
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

NRC — Fire safety testing facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Fire safety testing in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI)
Connect with researchers at a health institute
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
CRC Office of Business Development
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

CRC Office of Business Development

Communications Research Centre Canada
Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Women's College Hospital
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Women's College Hospital

Women's College Hospital (WCH)
Supports innovative research projects in healthcare and social well-being
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Toronto East Health Network - Michael Garron Hospital
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Toronto East Health Network - Michael Garron Hospital

Toronto East Health Network - Michael Garron Hospital (TEHN)
Explore healthcare research opportunities at Michael Garron Hospital
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECUAD)
Explore opportunities for research in visual arts and design
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
OCAD University
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

OCAD University

OCAD University
Explore research partnership opportunities at OCAD University
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Cégep de Matane
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

Cégep de Matane

Cégep de Matane
Cégep de Matane: Conduct research at an academic institution
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
University College of the North
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

University College of the North

University College of the North
Get support for your research
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Libro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Libro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships

United Communities Credit Union
Supports initiatives that strengthen financial well-being outcomes
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Université TÉLUQ
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Université TÉLUQ

Université TÉLUQ
Explore research partnerships in a variety of fields
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Royal Roads University
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Royal Roads University

Royal Roads University
Royal Roads University: Team up with researchers at an academic institution
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Royal Ottawa Health Care Group

Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
Find expert researchers to support your project
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
CHEO
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

CHEO

CHEO
Partner with expert researchers at a children's hospital
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Connect with an expert researcher at an institute of technology
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Montfort Hospital
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Montfort Hospital

Montfort Hospital
Conduct academic and clinical research at Montfort Hospital
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
King's University College at Western University
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

King's University College at Western University

King's University College at Western University
Find a researcher to support your project
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
University of Calgary
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

University of Calgary

University of Calgary
Find researchers and facilities to support your project
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Concordia University
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Concordia University

Concordia University
Take advantage of university research facilities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Bruyère Research Institute
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Bruyère Research Institute

Bruyère Research Institute
Team up with experts at a research institute
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Collaborate with expert researchers at a centre for addiction and mental health
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Carleton University
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Carleton University

Carleton University
Team up with expert researchers and access lab facilities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
École de technologie supérieure
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

École de technologie supérieure

École de technologie supérieure (ETS)
Work with academic researchers to advance your project
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
La Cité
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

La Cité

La Cité
Test your innovation with the help of expert researchers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Explore research partnerships with a technology institute
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Sinai Health System
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Sinai Health System

Sinai Health System
Work with researchers at Sinai Health System
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
University of Winnipeg
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

University of Winnipeg

University of Winnipeg
Work with researchers at the University of Winnipeg
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Find expert researchers at an academic institution
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
St. Jerome's University
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

St. Jerome's University

St. Jerome's University
Work with an expert researcher at St. Jerome's University
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
University Health Network
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

University Health Network

University Health Network (UHN)
Form a research partnership with the University Health Network
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
University of Guelph
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

University of Guelph

University of Guelph
Collaborate with researchers and access state-of-the-art facilities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
CHEO Research Institute
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

CHEO Research Institute

CHEO Research Institute
Explore research partnership opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network

Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Chemistry clusters in Sarnia-Lambton and St. Lawrence
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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