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.
62 opportunities available
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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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Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit for film production services
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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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Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research
Tax relief for collaborative R&D projects
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Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Tax incentive for IP commercialization
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Tax credit for internal design in Québec
Payroll tax credit for eligible internal design activities
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Venture Capital Corporation
Equity investments for BC businesses
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BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
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Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Tax credit for Yukon manufacturing profits
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Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Tax credit to drive New Brunswick business investment
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Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Wage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba
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Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Manitoba tax credit for digital media production
Tax CreditsOpen
Enriched Investment Tax Credit
Rebates for manufacturing and processing exporters in PEI
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC)
Tax credit for large investments in Alberta agri-processing facilities
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Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)
Refundable tax credit for Alberta R&D investments
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Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Older Adult Assistance Programs
Support programs and subsidies for older adults
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceClosed
Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding
Funding for downtown and property improvement projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit
Tax credit for innovative Nova Scotia corporations
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Tax credit for a new financial services corporation
Tax credit for eligible financial services companies
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Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)
Refundable tax credit for Ontario research contracts
Tax CreditsClosed
Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit
Refundable R&D tax credit for Nova Scotia businesses
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)
Supports oil and gas innovation projects
Tax CreditsOpen
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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Saskatchewan 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
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Discounts and Rebates (City of Thunder Bay)
Municipal tax and water relief programs
Tax CreditsOpen
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Community Improvement Plan 2024
Supports downtown business improvements
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII)
Transferable credits for critical minerals innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Reduction
Income tax reduction for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Huron-Kinloss Downtown Improvement Program
Matched funding for downtown business improvements
Tax CreditsOpen
Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Refundable tax credit supporting job creation in Quebec maritime regions
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Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
Refundable corporate tax credit for qualifying Nova Scotia investments
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Grants for Residents
Financial support for housing, mobility, and renovation projects
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Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate
Tax rebate for advanced marine technology companies
Tax CreditsClosed
Recognition as an Eligible Research Consortium
Recognition for eligible pre-competitive research consortia
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Ontario Home Energy Cost Management Programs
Municipality of West Elgin, Municipality of Trent Hills, Town of Stouffville, Town of Mono, Town of Petrolia, Town of Tillsonburg, Township of Terrace Bay, Township of Stone Mills, Township of St. Joseph, Township of Southgate, Township of South Algonquin, Town of Saugeen Shores, City of Sarnia, Township of Ryerson, Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7), Town of Renfrew, Town of Petawawa, Town of Penetanguishene, Municipality of Wawa, Township of Ramara, Township of North Dumfries, Township of Perth South, Town of Perth, Township of Melancthon, Town of LaSalle, City of Orillia, Township of Laurentian Valley (LV), Township of Brock, Township of West Lincoln, Municipality of Huron East, Town of Halton Hills, Town of Goderich, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), Municipality of Red Lake, Township of Guelph/Eramosa (GET), Town of Georgina, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Municipality of French River, Town of Fort Frances, Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA), Township of Essa, United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), Town of East Gwillimbury (EG), Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE), Discover Brantford, Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC), Township of Conmee, Town of Collingwood, City of Clarence-Rockland, CLSC Foundation (Thetford Region)
Programs to reduce home energy bills in Ontario
Tax CreditsClosed
Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions
Refurbable tax credit for job creation in maritime Quebec regions
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Improvement Plan Incentive Program
Funding for Prescott property revitalization projects
Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies