Updated June 2026

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.

212 programs available

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Animating Historic Sites
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for site-specific arts projects in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
DARC Indigenous Residency Program
Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC)
One-month residency for mid-career Indigenous artists
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Material emissions testing facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Material emissions testing for Canadian industries
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge
Elevate Talent
Supports startups reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ventures at Coralus
Coralus
Community capital for impact-driven ventures
Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program
Brain Canada Foundation
Funding for ALS-related trainee research
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 165,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
BioCreate Program
Ontario Genomics
Funding and mentorship for Ontario biotech SMEs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Catalyst and Transformation Fund
Cultural Careers Council Ontario (WIC)
Funding for creative sector restructuring
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medecine (CCRM)
Help to commercialize cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicine technologies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
CRC Office of Business Development
Communications Research Centre Canada
Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Creative Enquiry Lab
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Design-thinking support for Toronto arts organizations
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $15,000
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 17, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Enterprise Fund
Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
Business development funding for Ontario creative companies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 27, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
FoodCycler Food Waste Diversion
Township of Terrace Bay
Subsidized home food waste diversion pilot
Terrace Bay, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2025
Terrace Bay, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN)
Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN) (GTN)
Funding for greenhouse technology innovation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
ventureLAB
No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 5, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Indigenous Business Advisors
Indigenous Tourism Ontario
Complimentary membership for Indigenous tourism support
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : March 3, 2023
Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Knowledge Sharing Event Partnership
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)
Funding for farmer knowledge-sharing events
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : February 2, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
MaRS — Supply AI
MaRS Discovery District
Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MaRS Momentum
MaRS Discovery District
Strategic support for scaling high-growth companies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Metcalf Foundation - Innovation Fellowship
The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation
Supports innovative research and systemic thinking
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Large-scale wind tunnel testing facility
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Advanced, non-linear optical imaging and microscopy (CARSLab)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Advanced label-free molecular imaging services
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Aerospace manufacturing research support facility
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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.
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Real-life testing support for housing innovations
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Photonic device fabrication services
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Testing facilities for concrete infrastructure performance
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Climatic testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Extreme-weather testing for vehicles and components
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Coastal Wave Basin - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Physical testing facility for coastal engineering
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Compression and tension testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Rail vehicle structural testing services
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Fire safety testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Fire safety testing and research support
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Controlled vibration testing for heavy vehicles
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — High-discharge Flume - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Hydraulic testing facility for flow research
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Ice Tank - 21 m Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Ice modelling facility for Arctic conditions
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Indoor environment testing research facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Indoor environment testing for new technologies
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Large Area Basin - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Large-scale hydrodynamic testing facility
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Large-scale coastal testing facility
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Advanced laser manufacturing and surface technology support
London, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
London, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Testing facility for maritime structures
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Nanotube fabrication and prototyping support
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Applied research for printable electronics solutions
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Rail vehicle testing and certification facility
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Research aircraft support for aeronautical testing
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Acoustic testing for full-scale aerospace components
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Steel Wave Flume - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Steel wave flume in Ottawa
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace - Testing Facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Aerospace structural testing support for certification
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Wheel bearing and brake testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Railway component testing facility
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)
Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario
Partnership funding for local labour market solutions
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ontario Music Investment Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario music business growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $125,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : September 10, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for mobility technology development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 33.333336% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 22, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $35,000 to $70,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 6, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Support for automotive and mobility internships
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $60,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 4, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Perth County Stewardship Program
Perth County
Funding for stewardship and tree planting projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : November 25, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Racial Equity Fund
Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF)
Funding for racial equity and community connection
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $30,000
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre
City of Hamilton
Training and mentorship for new Hamilton businesses
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : September 7, 2026
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
The Canadian Robert T. Jones, Jr. Scholarship Foundation — Exchange Scholarship
The Canadian Robert T. Jones, Jr. Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship for a St Andrews exchange year
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $9,000 to $9,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : January 8, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding for established programs to grow
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $200,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women in Business Program
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Financing and support for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : December 21, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP) — Building Companies
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Support for health science companies raising capital
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Ontario EV co-investment for technology development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Closing date : November 7, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Conducts research to advance Black entrepreneurship in Canada
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Mentorship program accelerating early-stage foodtech companies in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 2, 2026
Closing date : March 13, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
Conscience
Supports open science drug development partnerships
Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
eCommerce North Tech Accelerator
Elevate Talent
Accelerator supporting Canadian tech startups in ecommerce innovation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 7, 2025
Closing date : August 28, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
2025 SLED (Supporting Local Economic Development) Program
County of Huron
Funding for local economic development projects in Huron County
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
2026/27 Partnership Funding Program
Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Matched funding for tourism growth projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $14,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 23, 2026
Closing date : April 6, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
50 Million Tree Program
Nickel District Conservation Foundation (NDCF)
Funding support for large-scale tree planting
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
A-Team Believe Initiative
The Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL)
Leadership and entrepreneurship program for students
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
AC:Incubate
The Accelerator Centre
Incubation support for early-stage tech startups
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Affordable Housing Development Project Stream
Innovation Canada, City of Hamilton
Support for affordable housing projects
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports climate-smart agricultural innovation
Manitoba, Ontario, PE, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 27, 2023
Manitoba, Ontario, PE, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Amici Campership Program
Paul W. O'Leary Foundation
Financial support for overnight summer camp attendance
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Articipate — Creation and Development Grant
Articipate
Support for new artistic work development
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : July 6, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Artists in Residence (Education)
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports artist-led arts learning in schools
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ArtWorksTO Indigenous Program
Toronto Arts Foundation
Paid media arts training and contracts for Indigenous youth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ArtWorksTO Youth Program
Toronto Arts Foundation
Paid media arts training for Toronto IBPOC youth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Autonomous Disinfection Robot Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for autonomous disinfection robot solutions
BC, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund
Bell Fund
Supports Canadian television and new media projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Build Canada Homes - Investment Policy Framework
Government of Canada
Federal support for affordable housing projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Finance and insurance
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for smart mobility development and demonstration
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 7, 2023
Closing date : December 28, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Co-investment for applied AI projects
BC, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Government of Ontario
Training support for tariff-affected Ontario workers
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative — University Partnership Program
Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CCAI)
Funding for graduate career apprenticeships
BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Centennial Gardens Partnership Fund
City of St. Catharines
Funding for community projects in Centennial Gardens
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Central Counties Tourism 2026-2027 Partnership Program
Central Counties Tourism (CCT)
Matched funding for tourism growth projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Child Care Service Management Agreement
Halton Region (HATCH)
Support for child care service management agreements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
City of Cornwall Child Care Grants and Funding Programs
City of Cornwall
Funding support for licensed child care providers
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Community Affiliation Policy
Town of Parry Sound
Support for local community leisure organizations
Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Community Grant
Municipality of Trent Lakes
Funding for local community projects and programs
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : January 31, 2026
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Community Group Affiliates Program
City of Richmond Hill
Support for Richmond Hill community groups
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Community Partnership Grant
City of Thunder Bay
Funding for major capital projects in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Community Social Investment Program (CSIP)
Region of Durham
Funding for Durham non-profit community initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Corporations for Community Connections — Refurbished Laptop Donations
Corporations For Community Connections Incorporated (CFCC)
Refurbished laptops for communities in need
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Rapid COVID-19 mental health research support
BC, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 7, 2020
BC, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Cultural Hotspot - Ignite Ideation
City of Toronto
Support for exploratory community arts initiatives
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 2, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Cultural Hotspot - Signature Projects
City of Toronto
Support for community arts projects in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : January 12, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for Ontario curatorial exhibitions and mentorship
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada

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