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Innovation Grants and Funding in Canada

This directory supports searches for projects that develop, test, demonstrate, or adopt a meaningfully improved product, process, service, or technology. Compare applicant type, problem, maturity, technical uncertainty, project scope, eligible costs, evidence, intellectual property, and timing. Refine by province, industry, research, commercialization, clean technology, digital adoption, productivity, or market development when useful.

2473 programs
  • ventureLAB logo
    Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesOther SupportOpen

    ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

    AI acceleration program for startups and scale-ups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • ventureLAB logo
    Expert AdviceOther SupportOpen

    ventureLAB — Investment Readiness

    Capital support for hardtech and deeptech startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Markham, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund

    Loans for impact-driven ventures in Southwestern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Department of Justice Canada (JUS) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Victims Fund

    Supports victims of hate crimes
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Village of Havelock Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Financial support for Havelock property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    NB, Ontario, Canada
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  • Dauphin Hospital Foundation (DGHF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Visiting Specialist Program

    Funding support for visiting specialists in Dauphin
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Visual Artists Program: Creation

    Support for visual artists creating new work
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 15, 2026 · Closing date : October 4, 2027
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Waiver of Fees Program

    Fee waivers for eligible community events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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  • Quebec Leisure Council (CQL) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Women in leisure

    Training and mentoring for gender equality in leisure
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    WSIB Research and Grants Program

    Supports innovative workplace research and training
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Xecs (XECS) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Xecs — General Collaborative RD&I Funding

    Collaborative RD&I funding for ECS projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    Closing date : April 15, 2027
    Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Yo Art!

    Media arts support for classroom learning
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Regional Municipality of York logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    York Region Child Care Fee Subsidy

    Supports licensed child care costs for families
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • Movember Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity

    Funding for online youth masculinity projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $90,000 to $275,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Quebec Order of Engineers Foundation (FOIQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Youth and genius space

    Youth-focused support for science and engineering
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Yukon, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 4, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon

    Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)

    Support for advanced manufacturing investments in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 30, 2026 · Closing date : November 5, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Grains Innovation Fund

    Supports grain market growth and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 21, 2026 · Closing date : November 6, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Gaspésie Tourism (TG) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

    Support for tourism studies and consulting projects in Gaspésie
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $75,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 25, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Destination Québec Cité logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    PSIT — EPRTNT 2026 – Offer Structuration

    Support for sustainable tourism projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 19, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Destination Québec Cité logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    PSIT — EPRTNT 2026 – Studies and Consulting Services

    Support for sustainable tourism consulting and study projects
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 19, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants

    Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 4, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 6, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $5,000,000
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 7, 2026 · Closing date : November 6, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $5,000,000
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 7, 2026 · Closing date : November 6, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Bell Fund logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpenClosing Soon

    Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund

    Supports Canadian television and new media projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 2, 2026
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Brazil and Norway call for R&D projects – June 2026

    International R&D collaboration for commercialisation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Digital Game Development Grant

    Funding for commercial digital game development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 20, 2026 · Closing date : November 18, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Indigenous Languages Component

    Funding to maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 5, 2026 · Closing date : November 16, 2026
    Canada
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  • City of Niagara Falls logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund

    Funding for Niagara Falls cultural projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 8, 2026 · Closing date : November 28, 2026
    Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
  • S.M. Blair Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    S.M. Blair Family Foundation Grants

    Support for Canadian charitable and research initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 15, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Aging Research Center logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpenClosing Soon

    Scholarships and grants - aging

    Funding for aging research collaboration and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 8, 2026 · Closing date : November 12, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourism Innovation Lab logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpenClosing Soon

    Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program

    Support for sustainable tourism ideas in Bruce County
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $3,000
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 21, 2026 · Closing date : November 5, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Morrissette Entrepreneurship logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Western Accelerator

    Startup accelerator for high-growth ventures
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $18,000
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 9, 2026
    London, Ontario, Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon

    Xecs Call on Quantum – 2026

    International funding for applied quantum R&D
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 23, 2026 · Closing date : November 26, 2026
    Canada
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  • Kingston Arts Council (KAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    Company Envelope: Mid-Tier

    Canadian music company support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 19, 2026 · Closing date : January 21, 2027
    Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    Passport to Markets

    Travel support for B.C. creative media professionals
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 19, 2026 · Closing date : December 3, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • University of Calgary logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    Undergraduate Research Summer Studentships

    Undergraduate summer research funding at Calgary
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 23, 2026 · Closing date : January 29, 2027
    Alberta, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationSuspended

    Innovation Program — Stream 2 – Support for mobilising projects

    Collaborative innovation support for aerospace technologies
    Eligible Funding
    From $4,000,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • La Mitis RCM logo
    Grant and FundingSuspended

    MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Projects

    Supports innovative digital projects strengthening local territorial identity
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingSuspended

    Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies

    Supports Montréal start-ups testing innovative solutions with partner organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NRC IRAP – AI Assist

    Supports Canadian SMEs in adopting and integrating advanced AI solutions
    Eligible Funding
    From $750,000 to $10,500,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AgriScience Program – Clusters

    Funding for agricultural research and innovation collaboration
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000,000 to $15,000,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)

    Supports collaborative AI commercialization in Canadian manufacturing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,200,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CFIN Innovation Booster

    Funding to advance and commercialize food innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $100,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovative Solutions Canada - Artificial intelligence (AI)

    Supports testing innovative AI prototypes for Canadian government needs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Mitacs logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security

    Applied research funding for defence innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Mitacs logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Mitacs Accelerate International

    Supports international research internships and collaborations
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AgriRisk Initiatives - Microgrants Funding

    Supports development of innovative agricultural risk management solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding

    Supports development of new agricultural risk management tools
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF)

    Supports evidence-based crime prevention initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $ · Up to 95% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP)

    Supports road safety tool development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    GHG Challenge Program - Industry

    Supports major industrial projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Mitacs logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Mitacs — Elevate

    Postdoctoral research fellowships with partner organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 120,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) - Research and Education Component

    Funding for rail safety infrastructure, research, and education projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Health Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP)

    Supports innovative substance use projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 53,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions

    Core funding for leading Canadian arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    AI Compute Access Fund

    Funding for Canadian AI compute access
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    CFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund

    Funding support for foodtech innovation pilot collaborations in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $75,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program

    Real-world evaluation of innovative Quebec health technologies
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $700,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    AgriInnovate Program

    Repayable support for commercial-ready agri-food innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation

    Funds AI-driven energy technology innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $1,500,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors

    Collaborative innovation funding for Quebec's strategic sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Forest Innovation Program

    Funding innovation to transform and decarbonize Canada's forest sector
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R

    Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation

    Supports hiring for research and innovation roles
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Advancing Accessibility Standards Research

    Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $4,000 to $254,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada