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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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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
  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    2025 Artist in Residence program

    Year-long music residency supporting community engagement
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Township of Brock logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    2025 Charity Golf Tournament Funding

    Support for youth and senior community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,700 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Trent Hills logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    2025 Community Grant Program

    Funding for local community projects in Port Hope
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    2026/27 Partnership Funding Program

    Matched funding for tourism growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,500 to $14,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Kingston Arts Council (KAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ADAPT (2021) - Adapt Grants

    Support for pandemic-related arts projects in Kingston
    Eligible Funding
    From $4,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)

    Supports Ontario manufacturers investing in advanced technology and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream

    Support for agri-food sector market and supply chain challenges
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 49,999 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Agricultural Climate Solutions

    Support for climate-smart agricultural practices
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Ontario, PE, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $100,000 · Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Brain Canada Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program

    ALS research funding and sponsorship opportunities
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $55,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Norfolk County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Amplify Norfolk Grants

    Matching funding for new live events in Norfolk County
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
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  • Articipate logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Articipate — Creation and Development Grant

    Support for new artistic work development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Automotive Innovation Challenge (AIC)

    Support for Ontario automotive talent and learning
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Autonomous Disinfection Robot Challenge

    Funding for autonomous disinfection robot solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Ontario, Canada
  • The Bickle-Wilder Foundation (BWF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants

    Funding for education, health care, and youth support
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund

    Funding for Black-led community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Barrie logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Brightening Barriers Exhibition – 2026 Call for Artists

    Downtown public art exhibition in Barrie
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Barrie, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Huron East logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Grants and Funding Opportunities

    Municipal funding for business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program

    Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2

    Co-investment for smart mobility development and demonstration
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage

    Co-investment for applied AI projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    BC, Ontario, Canada
  • ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award

    Funding for innovative adult literacy programs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Canada
  • Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) & Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI)

    Funding for Ontario community housing projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Central Huron logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Central Huron Municipal Donation Fund Program

    Funding for community-based organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Pickering logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Pickering — Community Grants

    Funding for community-focused local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Pickering, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $100,000 · Up to 66.67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $80,000 · Up to 66.67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • My Main Street logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Activator

    Support for community placemaking projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • My Main Street logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Activator Initiative (My Main Street)

    Funding for community placemaking projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community grants (tier 2)

    Funding for community-serving organizations in Kitchener
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
  • Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Health, Education & Research Fund

    Supports community health research in Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $35,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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  • Municipality of Mississippi Mills logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportClosed

    Community Impact Grant Program

    Community funding for inclusive local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $200 to $15,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Grimsby logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Project Grant Program

    Funding for local community projects in Grimsby
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • London Community Foundation (LCF) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Community Vitality Grant

    Funding for collaborative community impact projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $350,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Cornwall logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cornwall Tourism Development Fund

    Supports tourism projects in Cornwall
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Ontario, Canada
  • ArcelorMittal Dofasco logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Corporate Community Investment Fund

    Community funding for local impact projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Creative Enquiry Lab

    Design-thinking support for Toronto arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Critical Minerals Innovation Fund

    Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Critical Technology Initiatives

    Supports critical technology adoption and commercialization in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000,000 to $60,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed

    Cultural Hotspot - Ignite Ideation

    Support for exploratory community arts initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse

    Support for Indigenous and culturally diverse curators
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Discounts and Rebates (City of Thunder Bay)

    Municipal tax and water relief programs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,750 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Downtown Hamilton Creative Placemaking Grant

    Temporary creative projects in Downtown Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $15,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed

    ENCQOR 5G at MaRS

    Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Dufferin Community Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Environment Fund Grant

    Funding for innovative local environmental initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Experience Ontario 2024

    Funding for Ontario tourism festivals and events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • County of Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Experimental Acres

    Cost-based funding for licensed child care operators
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Venture for Canada (VFC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Fellowship Program

    Career and entrepreneurship training for recent graduates
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,200 to $2,400
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Feminist Response and Recovery Fund

    Support for feminist systemic change projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 700,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    BC, Ontario, Quebec
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Forest Biomass Program — Modernization stream

    Modernizes Ontario's forest sector using underutilized biomass resources
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream

    Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Genomics logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)

    Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $6,000,000 · Up to 1% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Graduate Grant

    Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 22,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Alberta, NS, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN) (GTN) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN)

    Funding for greenhouse technology innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
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    Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed

    Hardware Catalyst Initiative

    No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    HIV Endgame Funding Program

    HIV-focused funding for Ontario projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Oxford County logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportClosed

    Homelessness Prevention Program

    Funding for homelessness prevention projects in Oxford County
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • TechAlliance logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    i.d.e.a. Fund

    Funding and support for high potential businesses focusing on a sustainable and green recovery
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative

    Cost-share funding for deadstock capacity in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Power Authority (OPA) (IESO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) - Grid Innovation Fund

    Funding for innovative electrification projects in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000,000 to $4,750,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Innovate Niagara logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa

    Paused pathway for immigrant entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Innovation Guelph logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Innovation Guelph — Boundless Startup Program

    Resources for innovative entrepreneurs and startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative

    Funding for inclusive agri-food worker communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Invest Ottawa (IO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Invest Ottawa ElevateIP

    Supports intellectual property protection and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)

    Supports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Gordon Food Service logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Local Food Investment Fund

    Supports Ontario local food and agriculture projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Markham logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Main Street Unionville Public Art Competition

    Public art competition for professional artists
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Markham, Ontario, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Moonshot for Mining, Minerals and Manufacturing (M4M3)

    Dual-use ISRU innovation for mining and manufacturing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · 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
    InnovationCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Clarington logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Municipality of Clarington Community Funding Program

    Community support for local organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Council (TAO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Music Creation and Audio Recording

    Support for Toronto artists creating original music
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Town of Bracebridge logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Muskoka Starter Company Plus

    Funding and mentorship for growing businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nicole LeClair Welding Bursary

    Financial support for Ontario welding students
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)

    Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities

    Gas turbine research facilities in Ottawa and Thompson, Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada