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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
  • Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    iRAPID

    Support for innovative company growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $10,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Department of National Defence (DND) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms

    Funding innovative solid-state hydrogen storage for military vehicles
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsExpert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed

    PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    AI innovation support for Quebec business consortia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component

    Supports Quebec SMEs developing innovative GHG reduction technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 450,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    PROMPT — Quantum Technologies

    Supports collaborative quantum technology research projects among Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceClosed

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir

    Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Foodpreneur Advantage logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program

    Hybrid program for food and beverage businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Triple-P

    Funding for innovative productivity and process upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $10,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Tourisme Montréal logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Assistance program for Festivals, Events and Museum exhibitions

    Supports tourism-oriented festivals, events, and exhibitions
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

    Conducts research on Black entrepreneurship in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

    Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies

    Supports innovative agritechnology projects in Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ville de Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage

    Supports innovative projects promoting Sherbrooke's intangible cultural heritage
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Sole proprietorship
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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  • Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Canadian Semiconductor R&D Partnering Delegation to France

    Supports Canadian SMEs partnering in France for semiconductor R&D
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) logo
    Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed

    CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario

    Mentorship program accelerating early-stage foodtech companies in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CQRDA — INNOV-R

    Collaborative GHG reduction research in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    CQRDA — PSO-International

    Supports innovative international research and development partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 450,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Défi-Québec, Sustainable City

    Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Finance and insurance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Elevate Talent logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    eCommerce North Innovator Challenge

    Free six-week e-commerce challenge
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • Elevate Talent logo
    Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed

    eCommerce North Tech Accelerator

    Accelerator supporting Canadian tech startups in ecommerce innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Elevate Talent logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Elevate Women+

    Supports women and gender-diverse founders scaling tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
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  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component

    Empowering youth to improve accessibility for people with disabilities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 12,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Table of MRCs in the Estrie region logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Estrie — FRR – Component 1

    Supports regional projects for environment, tourism, and community vitality
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $100,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator

    Support structuring initiatives for the local ecological transition
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $250,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects

    Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Game Changer Pitch Competition

    Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Genome British Columbia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program

    Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
  • Genome British Columbia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002

    Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
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  • Genome British Columbia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program

    Supports genomics research for women’s health
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
  • Genome British Columbia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition

    Funds qualitative research on societal issues of genomics in health
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
  • Genome Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genome Canada

    Funds public-private genomics innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $300,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Genome Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions

    Genomics research for energy and environment
    Eligible Funding
    From $300,000 to $750,000
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Génome Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program

    Supports genomics R&D for commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $300,000 · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Génome Québec logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment

    Supports partnerships integrating genomics into agriculture, forestry, and environment solutions
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Îles-de-la-madeleine — Business support policy (PSE)

    Financial support for business startups, succession, and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
  • Innovate BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovate BC — Ignite Program

    Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1

    Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4

    Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    innovÉÉ — SI2TEC

    Supports collaborative industrial innovation for circular economy transition
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund

    Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $95,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    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
  • Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $25,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $95,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    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
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  • Laurentides Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Studies and consulting services

    Supports tourism businesses in the Laurentides with consulting services
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $25,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

    Funding for social economy business development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Propulsion Funds

    Supports innovation and productivity growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)

    Supports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,584,870 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects

    Funding for business project feasibility and expert analysis
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development

    Support for cultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund

    Support for tourism innovation and seasonal diversification
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Clermont, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund

    Funding for local vitality projects in Charlevoix-Est
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Clermont, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Montmagny logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceClosed

    MRC de Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)

    Territorial projects and community vitality support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Timeline
    Open Date : March 1, 2027 · Closing date : March 26, 2027
    Montmagny, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Appalaches logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3

    Support for major supra-local projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC des Chenaux logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC des Chenaux — Chenaux Local Social Economy Fund (FLÉS)

    Supports social enterprise projects in the Chenaux region
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Rocher-Percé logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOther SupportClosed

    MRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Business funding for local growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)

    Entrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $75,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC L'Île-d'Orléans logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund

    Funding for local business start-ups and social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC L'Islet — FEEL

    Support for business development in L'Islet region
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC L'Islet — Support fund for creative caravans

    Funding for mobile cultural mediation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)

    Funding for social inclusion and anti-poverty projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Maskinongé logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART

    Non-repayable support for regional business growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $150,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Maskinongé logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)

    Funding for social economy projects in Maskinongé
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Pontiac logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1

    Regional support for territorial vitality in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $500,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Pontiac logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 3

    Support for MRC territorial identity projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MTRIC — INNOV-R SME

    Support for low-emission metal innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 450,000 $ · Up to 50% 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
  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies

    Funding for circular economy feasibility studies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OAC — Deaf and Disability Arts Projects

    Supports Ontario Deaf and disabled artists' creative and professional projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Podium Manufacturier

    Supports Quebec manufacturing SMEs' performance and efficiency
    Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $70,000
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Food Processing Council (CTAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Prix innovation en alimentation

    Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the agri-food sector
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    PSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects

    Supports collaborative biofood innovation projects between Quebec companies and researchers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 27% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceClosed

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat

    Support for commercialization projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)

    Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces

    Supports innovative housing solutions in the Prairie provinces
    Eligible Funding
    From $200,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Support for mobilising projects

    Supports collaborative innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    The Quantum Technologies innovation funding program

    Collaborative quantum R&D support for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 90,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MT Lab logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 3 - Networking with regional innovation organisations

    Tourism innovation support for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)

    Connects Canadian innovators with international partners
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Coralus logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed

    Ventures at Coralus

    Community capital for impact-driven ventures
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 45% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2027 · Closing date : February 9, 2027
    Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)

    Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsResearchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Next Generation of Jobs Fund

    Supports green job creation and environmental sustainability in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program

    Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)

    Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Esplanade logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    10 000 $ to start a research project

    Research collaboration funding for Quebec startups
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada