Innovation Tax Credits for Canadian Business in 2026
Claim innovation tax credits to boost R&D. Learn how your business can save on taxes through innovation incentives.
In Canada, innovation is more than just a buzzword – it's a cornerstone of economic growth and competitiveness. To encourage businesses to invest in developing new products, services, and technologies, the government offers innovation tax credits and other business innovation tax incentives.
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Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) - Tax Incentive Program
Scientific research and experimental development tax credit
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Research, Innovation and Commercialization Tax Credit (CRIC)
Refundable tax credit for Quebec business R&D and precommercialization
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Development of E-Business Tax Credit (CDAE)
Tax credit for development of a Quebec e-business
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Clean Technology Manufacturing (CTM) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Incentivize Canadian companies to invest in clean technology
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Investment and innovation tax credit (IITC)
Tax credit for investment and innovation in Quebec
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Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit (ORDTC)
Non-refundable tax credit for R&D in Ontario
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Incentive deduction for the commercialization of innovations (IDCI)
Reduced tax rate for Quebec-based commercialization of innovations
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Tax credit for external design in Québec
Tax credit for a design activity carried out by an outside consultant
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Development of E-Business Tax Credit Integrating Artificial Intelligence (CDAEIA)
Supports digital business projects integrating artificial intelligence in Quebec
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Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (OMMITC)
Supports corporate investments in Ontario's manufacturing sector
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Tax incentives for mining and exploration
Federal and provincial tax incentives support mining and exploration activities
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Tax credit for shipbuilding
Tax incentive supporting shipbuilding and naval innovation in Quebec
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BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit
Tax credit for R&D in British Columbia
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Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Tax incentive for commercializing innovative intellectual property in Saskatchewan
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Research Consortium Tax Credit
Tax credit for cooperative pre-competitive research in Quebec
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Tax Holiday for Foreign Researchers
Tax holiday for foreign researcher salaries in Quebec
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Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Revenu Québec, Gouvernment of Québec
Tax credit for pre-competitive partnership research in Quebec
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Tax credit for internal design in Québec
Payroll tax credit for eligible internal design activities
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Venture Capital Corporation
Equity investments for BC businesses
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Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Tax credit to drive New Brunswick business investment
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Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit
Tax incentive encouraging investment in innovative Nova Scotia businesses
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Enriched Investment Tax Credit
Rebates for manufacturing and processing exporters in PEI
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Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC)
Tax credit for large investments in Alberta agri-processing facilities
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Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Manitoba tax credit for digital media production
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Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Wage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba
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Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)
Innovative oil, gas projects get 25% cost credit incentive
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Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Tax credit for Yukon manufacturing and processing
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Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive
Tax credit for oil and gas production in Saskatchewan
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Newfoundland and Labrador research and development tax credit
Provides a refundable tax credit for eligible R&D in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Manufacturing & Processing Investment Tax Credit Saskatchewan
Tax credit for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
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Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit
R&D tax credit for corporations in Saskatchewan
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Tax credit for cellulosic ethanol production in Quebec
Supports eligible Quebec companies producing cellulosic ethanol
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Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Tax incentive supporting eligible pyrolytic oil production in Quebec
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Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
Tax credit for investors in Saskatchewan mineral exploration
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New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Tax credit for R&D in New Brunswick
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Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
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Manitoba research and development tax credit
Supports R&D expenditures for Manitoba-based corporations
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Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII)
Transferable royalty credits for critical minerals innovations
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Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Reduction
Income tax reduction for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
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Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Refundable tax credit supporting job creation in Quebec maritime regions
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Tax credit for a new financial services corporation
Tax credit for eligible new Quebec financial services corporations
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Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
Refundable corporate tax credit for qualifying Nova Scotia investments
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Capital Synergie
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies