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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
  • Connexion Laurentides logo
    Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportUnknown

    Connexion Laurentides - Innovation subsidies

    Innovation support for new products and services
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • OpenText logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Corporate Giving Program

    Corporate citizenship and positive change
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Invest Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Critical Minerals Processing Fund

    Supports critical minerals processing in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    CWB Association Chapter Awards

    Co-funded support for welding education initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) logo
    Other SupportUnknown

    Dairy Innovation Program (DIP)

    Innovation support for dairy processors
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    DÉPART Program – Features of Financial Assistance

    Financial support for feasibility studies and project delivery
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $300,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Energy Innovation Program – Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration component (Voted)

    Supports next-generation EV charging infrastructure demonstration
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)

    Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Cornwall logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Fee Assistance In Recreation (FAIR)

    Affordable recreation support for Cornwall residents
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • Gaspésie Tourism (TG) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays

    Marketing support for Tourisme Gaspésie members
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Financial Assistance Program for Establishing a Reference Baseline

    Funding to create an energy reference baseline
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $75,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceUnknown

    Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program

    Training and funding for growing food businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Copper Refinery (CCR) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Glencore — Community engagement

    Community funding for local projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Grants to community organizations

    Funding for Jewish community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • Sun Parlour Home Auxiliary logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Housing with Supports Program

    Permanent supportive housing for vulnerable adults
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    Innovation Catalyst Grant

    Supports STEM entrepreneurs to commercialize hardware technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Canadian Blood Services (CBS) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesUnknown

    Intramural Research Grant Program

    Supports internal blood research projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate

    Performance-based support for growing Nova Scotia companies
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Keeping Cell Phones Secure on Untrusted Networks

    Secure mobile devices on untrusted networks
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Inuit Art Foundation (IAF) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award

    Biennial support for Inuk artistic careers
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Launch Lab logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceUnknown

    Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)

    Subsidized advisory support for businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Municipality of East Hants logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Major Special Events Grant Policy

    One-time support for major special events
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Market Development and Access

    Funding for emerging market opportunities in New Brunswick agriculture
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 45,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • Mental Health Commission of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    Mental Health Grants and Awards

    Funding for mental health research and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $138,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    NB, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    NGen — Pilot Projects

    Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $250,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF)

    Supports culturally sensitive crime prevention in Indigenous and northern communities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • NWT Arts Council (NWT) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Northwest Territories Arts Council Funding

    Funding for small-scale arts projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NT, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility

    Large-scale coastal testing and wave simulation facility
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesUnknown

    NRC — Marine research station

    Marine research facility in Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre

    Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&D
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    NL, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    Oil Spill Response Science Program (voted)

    Supports marine oil spill recovery technology R&D
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Patten Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Patten Family Foundation — General Funding

    Supports education, healthcare, and financial literacy
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceUnknown

    Quebec International — Set up or expand a business

    Business setup and expansion support in Québec City
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Meagan Bebenek Foundation (MBF) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    R.U.T.K.A Fellowship

    Annual post-doctoral support for paediatric brain tumour research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationUnknown

    Research Partnerships

    Supports collaborative social sciences and humanities research partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Save on Energy (SOE) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives

    Energy-saving equipment upgrades for businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Department of National Defence (DND) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Robot Round-up: Advanced Robotics Platforms and Solutions

    Canadian robotics contest for defence solutions
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $1,500,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Saint Mary's Health Foundation of New Westminster logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Saint Mary's Health Foundation Grants

    Supports health care improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
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  • Sign Research Foundation (SRF) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Sign Research Foundation Research Grant

    Short-term research funding for sign industry topics
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Signature Grants

    Supports exceptional visual arts initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Signature Innovation Program

    Tourism projects showcasing water and forest
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Fondation Jeunesse des Laurentides logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Studies Support Program

    Support for young people continuing their studies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    Support for technological entrepreneurship

    Support for technological entrepreneurship in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Alberta, Canada
  • Sydney Credit Union Charitable Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Sydney Credit Union Charitable Foundation — General Funding

    Supports community health, literacy, and environmental initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • CODE (CODE) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesUnknown

    Teachers Learning for Change (TLFC) Research Grants

    Funding for literacy education research projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
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  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportUnknown

    Terro X

    Acceleration and networking for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • The Virtue Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportUnknown

    The Virtue Foundation — Direct Service Programs for Children

    Ranch-based support for children and families
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Tiny Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Tiny Foundation — General Funding

    Supports research, journalism, and nonprofit capacity
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP)

    Support for tourism and hospitality businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Canada
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  • Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Wildlife Damage Claims

    Wildlife damage compensation and prevention support
    Eligible Funding
    From $150 to $5,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Saskatchewan, Canada