Tax CreditsOpen
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) - Tax Incentive Program
Scientific research and experimental development tax credit
Updated May 2026
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.
78 programs available
Tax CreditsOpenResearch, Innovation and Commercialization Tax Credit (CRIC)
Refundable tax credit for Quebec business R&D and precommercialization
Tax CreditsOpenDevelopment of E-Business Tax Credit (CDAE)
Tax credit for development of a Quebec e-business- Tax CreditsOpen
Clean Technology Manufacturing (CTM) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Incentivize Canadian companies to invest in clean technology 
Tax CreditsOpenInvestment and innovation tax credit (IITC)
Tax credit for investment and innovation in Quebec- Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit (ORDTC)
Non-refundable tax credit for R&D in Ontario - Tax CreditsOpen
Incentive deduction for the commercialization of innovations (IDCI)
Reduced tax rate for Quebec-based commercialization of innovations - Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for external design in Québec
Tax credit for a design activity carried out by an outside consultant 
Tax CreditsOpenFilm or Video Production Services Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit for film production services- Tax CreditsOpen
Development of E-Business Tax Credit Integrating Artificial Intelligence (CDAEIA)
Supports digital business projects integrating artificial intelligence in QuebecEligible Funding- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation - Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (OMMITC)
Supports corporate investments in Ontario's manufacturing sector - Tax CreditsOpen
Tax incentives for mining and exploration
Federal and provincial tax incentives support mining and exploration activities - Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for shipbuilding
Tax incentive supporting shipbuilding and naval innovation in Quebec 
Tax CreditsOpenSaskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Tax incentive for IP commercialization- Tax CreditsOpen
Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research
Tax relief for collaborative R&D projects 
Tax CreditsOpenBC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit
Tax credit for R&D in British Columbia
Tax CreditsOpenAlberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC)
Tax credit for large investments in Alberta agri-processing facilities
Tax CreditsOpenManitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Manitoba tax credit for digital media production
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedVillage of Havelock Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Financial support for Havelock property improvementsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
- Tax CreditsClosed
Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions
Refurbable tax credit for job creation in maritime Quebec regions Estimate your tailored tax credits
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Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan 2024
Supports downtown business improvements
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedHuron-Kinloss Downtown Improvement Program
Matched funding for downtown business improvementsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedAffordable Bus Pass Program
Half-price monthly bus passes for eligible residents- Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)
Supports oil and gas innovation projects - Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Discounts and Rebates (City of Thunder Bay)
Municipal tax and water relief programs 
Tax CreditsOpenNova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
Refundable corporate tax credit for qualifying Nova Scotia investments- Tax CreditsClosed
Recognition as an Eligible Public Research Centre
Recognition for public research centres supporting R&D 
Tax CreditsOpenSmall Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Tax credit to drive New Brunswick business investment
Tax CreditsClosedBritish Columbia Manufacturing and Processing Tax Credit
Non-refundable tax relief for manufacturing investments
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCity of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives
Municipal incentives for business growth and development- Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit
Tax credit for innovative Nova Scotia corporations 
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedOlder Adult Assistance Programs
Support programs and subsidies for older adults- Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Tax credit for Yukon manufacturing profits 
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTax Rebates and Reductions
Property tax relief for eligible owners- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Growth Community Improvement Plan
Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects - Tax CreditsOpen
Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Refundable tax credit supporting job creation in Quebec maritime regions 
Tax CreditsOpenEnriched Investment Tax Credit
Rebates for manufacturing and processing exporters in PEI
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedBrownfield Community Improvement Plan
Support for brownfield reinvestment and cleanup
Tax CreditsOpenAlberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)
Refundable tax credit for Alberta R&D investments
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan Incentive Program
Funding for Prescott property revitalization projects
Tax CreditsOpenSaskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Reduction
Income tax reduction for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan- Tax CreditsOpen
Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate
Tax rebate for advanced marine technology companies - Tax CreditsClosed
Equity Tax Credit for Community Economic Development Investment Funds
Tax credit for community investment financing - Tax CreditsClosed
Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit
Refundable R&D tax credit for Nova Scotia businesses Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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- Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Fashion design
Payroll tax credit for eligible internal design activities - Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Tax credits for B.C. small business investmentEligible Funding- From $25,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation - Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII)
Transferable credits for critical minerals innovation - Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Venture Capital Corporation
Equity investments for BC businesses - Tax CreditsOpen
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTownship of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Financial support for property and building improvements
- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Township of Huron-Kinloss Community Improvement Plan
Supports local business and property improvementsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation - Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)
Refundable tax credit for Ontario research contracts 
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosedRound 2 Product Development for IoT Device Challenge
Funding for Canadian IoT product developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 37% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
- Tax CreditsOpen
Benefiting from a tax holiday for a large investment project
Tax relief for major Québec investments 
Tax CreditsOpenNewfoundland and Labrador research and development tax credit
Provides a refundable tax credit for eligible R&D in Newfoundland and Labrador- Tax CreditsOpen
Manufacturing & Processing Investment Tax Credit Saskatchewan
Tax credit for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan - Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for a new financial services corporation
Tax credit for eligible financial services companies 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedOntario Home Energy Cost Management Programs
Programs to reduce home energy bills in Ontario- Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit
R&D tax credit for corporations in Saskatchewan 
Tax CreditsOpenSaskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
Tax credit for investors in Saskatchewan mineral exploration- Tax CreditsClosed
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Tax credit for R&D in New Brunswick 
Tax CreditsClosedQueensway Carleton Hospital Foundation — General Funding
Support hospital care through charitable donations- Tax CreditsClosed
Recognition as an Eligible Research Consortium
Recognition for eligible pre-competitive research consortia 
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTownship of King Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs
Financial support for township improvement projects- Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Wage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceClosedTown of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding
Funding for downtown and property improvement projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan for Villages
Funding for village property improvement projects- Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies