Research and Development Grants in Ontario in 2025

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.

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Ryerson University
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Work with academic researchers at state-of-the-art facilities
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Concordia University of Edmonton
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Find researchers to support your project at Concordia University of Edmonton
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Saint Paul University
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada

Saint Paul University

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Team up with researchers at Saint Paul University
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Ottawa, Ontario
Housing technology test facilities in Ottawa
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  • grant_card|noCondition
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  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
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TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ottawa, Ontario
Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert Advicegrant_card_status|archived
Ontario, Canada
Chemistry clusters in Sarnia-Lambton and St. Lawrence
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  • grant_card|noCondition
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  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ontario, 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.

NRC — Steel Wave Flume - Research Facility
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Steel wave flume in Ottawa
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  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
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INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Greenhouse Technology Network
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Support for R&D in the greenhouse industry
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
CRC Office of Business Development
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and Collaborationgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
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  • grant_card|noCondition
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  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
grant_card|eligibleProjects
INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Ottawa, Ontario
Photonics research facility in Ottawa
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  • grant_card|noCondition
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  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
Ottawa, Ontario
St. Paul's Hospital
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada

St. Paul's Hospital

Cognit.ca
Work with an expert researcher at St. Paul's Hospital
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

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NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Rail vehicle testing facility in Ottawa
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  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
grant_card|eligibleProjects
Ontario, Canada
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine
Partnering and Collaborationgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Help to commercialize cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicine technologies
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  • Manufacturing
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Brock University
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada

Brock University

Cognit.ca
Connect with researchers at Brock University
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Ottawa, Ontario
Nanotube facility in Ottawa
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  • grant_card|noCondition
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  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
Ottawa, Ontario
University of Ottawa
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Conduct research and access University of Ottawa facilities
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

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Ontario Made
Partnering and Collaborationgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Support to promote Ontario-made products
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
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  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
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INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Workforce Planning Boards
Partnering and CollaborationExpert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Labour marketing information in Ontario
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Ontario, Canada
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert Advicegrant_card_status|closed
Ontario, Canada
Accelerate AI empowers startups with AI innovation support
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  • grant_card|noCondition
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  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Ontario, Canada
Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Collaborate with experts on health research
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Collaborate with expert researchers at an academic institution
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, 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.

McGill University Health Centre
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Partner with researchers at the McGill University Health Centre
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Gas turbine research facilities in Ottawa and Thompson, Manitoba
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  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Specialized and customizable research aircraft in Ottawa
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  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_card|eligibleProjects
Ontario, Canada
NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert Advicegrant_card_status|open
Ottawa, Ontario
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa
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  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
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ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Ottawa, Ontario
NRC — Fire safety testing facility
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ottawa, Ontario
Fire safety testing in Ottawa
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  • grant_card|noCondition
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  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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TECHNOLOGY
Ottawa, Ontario

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OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And Internsgrant_card_status|closed
Ontario, Canada
ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
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  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Connect with researchers at a health institute
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Women's College Hospital
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Supports innovative research projects in healthcare and social well-being
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Toronto East Health Network - Michael Garron Hospital
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Explore healthcare research opportunities at Michael Garron Hospital
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Explore opportunities for research in visual arts and design
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

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OCAD University
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada

OCAD University

OCAD University
Explore research partnership opportunities at OCAD University
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Cégep de Matane
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and Collaborationgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Cégep de Matane: Conduct research at an academic institution
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
University College of the North
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Get support for your research
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Université TÉLUQ
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada

Université TÉLUQ

Cognit.ca
Explore research partnerships in a variety of fields
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Royal Roads University
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Royal Roads University: Team up with researchers at an academic institution
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, 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.

Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Find expert researchers to support your project
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
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grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
CHEO
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada

CHEO

CHEO
Partner with expert researchers at a children's hospital
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Connect with an expert researcher at an institute of technology
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Montfort Hospital
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada

Montfort Hospital

Cognit.ca
Conduct academic and clinical research at Montfort Hospital
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
King's University College at Western University
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Find a researcher to support your project
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

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University of Calgary
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Find researchers and facilities to support your project
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Concordia University
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada

Concordia University

Cognit.ca
Take advantage of university research facilities
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  • grant_card|noCondition
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Bruyère Research Institute
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Team up with experts at a research institute
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Collaborate with expert researchers at a centre for addiction and mental health
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Carleton University
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Team up with expert researchers and access lab facilities
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
grant_card|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_card|allIndustries
grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

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Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities

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École de technologie supérieure
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Work with academic researchers to advance your project
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
La Cité
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada

La Cité

La Cité
Test your innovation with the help of expert researchers
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Explore research partnerships with a technology institute
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Sinai Health System
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Work with researchers at Sinai Health System
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
University of Winnipeg
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Work with researchers at the University of Winnipeg
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  • grant_card|noCondition
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, 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.

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Find expert researchers at an academic institution
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  • grant_card|noCondition
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
St. Jerome's University
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Work with an expert researcher at St. Jerome's University
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
University Health Network
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Form a research partnership with the University Health Network
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
University of Guelph
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada

University of Guelph

Cognit.ca
Collaborate with researchers and access state-of-the-art facilities
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_card|noCondition
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grant_card|eligibleProjects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
CHEO Research Institute
Researchers And Facilitiesgrant_card_status|open
Ontario, Canada
Explore research partnership opportunities
grant_card|eligibleFinancing
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

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