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Tax incentives for business R&D in Canada
Canada
Up to 35% of project cost
Research and development
Grant consulting for Canadian R&D projects
Investments in prototyping, testing, technical salaries, intellectual property, and validation can open the door to grants. helloDarwin helps identify the right programs for your industry.
What makes funding in research and development complex
Research and development businesses often need to combine expenses, sector proof, intake dates, and economic objectives to secure the right funding.
Varied expenses
Equipment, technology, training, hiring, energy efficiency, or expansion can fall under different programs.
Sector-specific proof
Programs need to understand the context in research and development, the budget, outcomes, and operational risks.
Timing requirements
Many programs require applications before the purchase, signature, or project start.
Grants in research and development
Research and development businesses can access programs to modernize operations, develop markets, improve productivity, or reduce costs.
Closed
Supports hiring for research and innovation roles
Quebec, Canada
Up to 30,000 $
Open
Supports feasibility studies for investment projects
Quebec, Canada
Up to 250,000 $
Accepted$500K-$1M
2025Manufacturing
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) - Tax Incentive Program
Advanced vehicle engineering and field testing
Accepted$250K-$500K
2025Professional, scientific and technical services
Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$100K-$250K
2024Manufacturing
Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Product development to create a competitive advantage
Accepted$50K-$100K
2025Manufacturing
CFIN Innovation Booster
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$50K-$100K
2025Manufacturing
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Financial Assistance
Research and pilot testing of an unproven manufacturing technology before commercialization
Accepted$50K-$100K
2025Wholesale trade
PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund
Installation of automated warehouse equipment and a circular packaging model to improve productivity
Accepted$50K-$100K
2025Manufacturing
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) - Tax Incentive Program
Digital modernization for traceability and automation
Accepted$50K-$100K
2024Professional, scientific and technical services
NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager
Creation and hiring of a permanent innovation and commercialization manager to lead market deployment
Accepted$50K-$100K
2023Professional, scientific and technical services
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$25K-$50K
2026Manufacturing
CFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$25K-$50K
2026Manufacturing
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) - Tax Incentive Program
Building-system R&D and thermal testing
Accepted$25K-$50K
2025Manufacturing
Call for projects – Technology showcase
Structured export plan to accelerate growth
Accepted$25K-$50K
2025Professional, scientific and technical services
Innovative Solutions Canada Program
Applied innovation project with commercial potential
Accepted$25K-$50K
2025Professional, scientific and technical services
PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
Pilot implementation of a new technology and commercialization of an innovative Montreal business solution
Accepted$25K-$50K
2025Professional, scientific and technical services
SCALE AI — Acceleration
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$25K-$50K
2025Manufacturing
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) - Tax Incentive Program
Product engineering and performance testing
Accepted$25K-$50K
2024Professional, scientific and technical services
Call for projects: Innovation and growth
Real-world pilot, market launch and first sales of an innovative clean-technology solution
Accepted$25K-$50K
2024Professional, scientific and technical services
NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation
Hiring a research and innovation specialist to lead a digital-transformation project
Accepted$25K-$50K
2024Information and cultural industries
Strategic Innovation Fund — Digital Generator – Stream 2
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$10K-$25K
2026Financial services
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) - Tax Incentive Program
Automation platform for compliant onboarding
Accepted$10K-$25K
2026Manufacturing
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) - Tax Incentive Program
Experimental development project to resolve technological uncertainty in a new production process
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Manufacturing
Mitacs — Accelerate Entrepreneur
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Manufacturing
Mitacs Accelerate
Collaborative research internship developing and testing a new manufacturing optimization method
AcceptedUnder $10K
2026Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)
Operational modernization with new tools
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Wholesale trade
Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship
Business strategy internship redesigning inventory operations and validating a new wholesale service model
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Strategic support to build your financing plan, prioritize opportunities, and manage your requests.
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Comprehensive support to prepare, draft, and file an accurate application with the help of our experts.
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Self-service tools to discover grants, tax credits, and programs tailored to your projects.
Frequently asked questions
Need help deciding what applies to your business? Talk to an expert and get a clearer next step.
Which R&D projects can be funded or claimed?
Projects involving prototypes, experiments, product development, technical testing, process improvement, software, materials, or scientific and technological uncertainty may be reviewed for grants, tax credits, or SR&ED.
What separates routine work from fundable R&D?
Fundable R&D usually has a clear technical challenge, planned experimentation, documented iterations, measurable results, and expenses that can be tied to the work performed.
How does helloDarwin structure R&D funding strategy?
helloDarwin helps decide when to pursue grants, when to prepare SR&ED, and how to organize evidence so technical work, costs, and project outcomes are connected.