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Innovation Grants Available in Ontario for 2026

Across Ontario, organizations can access innovation grants, R&D funding, and commercialization support tailored to startups, SMEs, non-profits, and research institutions. Programs range from provincial initiatives like the Ontario Centres of Innovation and OVIN to federal options active in Ontario such as IRAP, NSERC, and FedDev. This directory explains eligibility, funding types, application steps, and sector-specific streams to help applicants plan competitive projects.

394 programs
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    NRC — Steel Wave Flume - Research Facility

    Steel wave flume in Ottawa
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Caledon logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOther SupportOpen

    Older Adult Assistance Programs

    Support programs and subsidies for older adults
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,050 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Caledon, Ontario, Canada
  • United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    On Track to Success

    Support for students to graduate and pursue post-secondary
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Ontario Export Services

    Export support for Ontario companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Forest Biomass Program

    Funding for Ontario forest biomass projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Ontario Home Energy Cost Management Programs

    Ontario home energy support to lower utility bills
    Eligible Funding
    From $20 to $12,000 · Up to 23% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

    Supports trade resilience and market diversification in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 23, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program

    Wildlife damage assistance for farm owners
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Thomas logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Works – Education Supports

    Education and employment support through Ontario Works
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program

    Supports rural projects safeguarding Ottawa’s surface and groundwater quality
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Ottawa Tourism (OT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ottawa Tourism — Destination Development Fund

    Visitor-focused funding for Ottawa tourism projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship

    Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
    Eligible Funding
    From $35,000 to $70,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 6, 2022
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    OVIN — TalentEdge Internship

    Supports Ontario automotive and mobility internships
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $60,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    OVIN Technology Pilot Zones

    Pilot automotive and mobility solutions in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Sarnia, Toronto, Windsor, Ontario
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  • City of Orillia logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Partnership Program for Cultural Festivals and Events

    Funding for cultural festivals and events
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Orillia, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Pathways to Possibility

    Funding for inclusive automotive career programs
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $100,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PIPSC - Prix

    Recognition awards for exceptional member service
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Pitch Kitchener

    Innovative city service solutions for startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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  • Township of Scugog logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs

    Financial support for targeted redevelopment projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Blood Services (CBS) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

    Postdoctoral research support in transfusion science
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario
  • The Presbyterian Church In Canada (PCC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Program Funds

    Church funding for ministry and education initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Barrie logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportOpen

    recACCESS Program

    Fee assistance for Barrie recreation access
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Barrie, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Lakeshore logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Recreation Assistance Program

    Fee support for eligible recreation participation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 90 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $125,000 to $10,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 1, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Richmond Hill Fee Assistance Program

    Recreation fee support for Richmond Hill residents
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
  • Rotary Club of Welland logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Rotary Club of Welland — General Funding

    Community service funding for local projects
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Timmins logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Safety Improvement Grant

    Funding for business security improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Timmins, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business Project Grants

    Support for business and community economic development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 3, 2026 · Closing date : January 21, 2027
    Ontario, Canada
  • Sprout Ideas logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sprout Ideas Fellowship

    Youth fellowship for community project support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Township of Brock logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportOpen

    Support for Community Organizations

    Municipal support for local community groups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,700 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation (CCAF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sweet Dreams

    Safe sleep support for vulnerable children
    Eligible Funding
    From $25 to $500
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Tali's Fund logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support

    Support for childhood brain cancer research and families
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Township of Brock logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax Rebates and Reductions

    Property tax relief for eligible owners
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Brock, Ontario, Canada
  • The Ballytobin Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    The Ballytobin Foundation Grant

    Funding for Kingston arts events at The Isabel
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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  • Zoey Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Zoey Cares Foundation — Music Therapy Funding

    Music therapy support for hospitalized children
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Timmins logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Timmins MATT Grant

    Supports tourism growth in Timmins
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Ontario, Canada
  • Tourism North Bay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Tourism North Bay Tourism Event Fund

    Funding for tourism events in North Bay
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    North Bay, Ontario, Canada
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  • County of Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceOpen

    Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding

    Funding for downtown and property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Erin, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of New Tecumseth logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Town of New Tecumseth — Community Grant Program

    Funding for community projects and local organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Georgian Bluffs logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Township Donation Policy

    Municipal support for community organizations and events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Township of Huron-Kinloss Community Improvement Plan

    Supports local business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Township of Wellesley logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs

    Financial support for property and building improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Woolwich logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportOpen

    Township of Woolwich — Grants and Special Assistance

    Local funding for non-profit community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Elmira, Ontario, Canada
  • The Children’s Foundation (TCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Training & Development Program

    Funding for youth life skills training
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation (CCAF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Trinity Fund

    Faith-related support for Catholic youth in care
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • The Unison Benevolent Fund logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportOpen

    Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program

    Emergency support for Canadian music professionals
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • 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
  • 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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  • 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
  • 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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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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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
  • 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
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants

    Support for regional economic growth in Eastern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 20, 2027 · Closing date : January 11, 2028
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2

    Ontario EV co-investment for technology development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Grid Innovation Fund

    Supports electrification and demand management projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000,000 to $4,750,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • 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
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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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