Grants and Funding for Science in Canada for 2026

Canada offers numerous financing opportunities for scientific research. Access grants and programs to support your innovative projects.

1229 programs

Grant and FundingClosed
Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats
Government of Canada
Forecast global threats with data-driven models
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Fellowship Program
Venture for Canada (VFC)
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Feminist Response and Recovery Fund call for proposals
Government of Canada
Funding for feminist systemic change projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 700,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Financial support for students - research and education on Quebec
AIEQ (AIEQ)
Support for Quebec studies and academic outreach
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Funding for First Nations and Inuit youth skills development
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
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First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Funding for First Nations environmental health projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds Gatineau – Revitalization Program
City of Gatineau
Municipal curb works financing
Eligible Funding
From $3,500 to $49,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation (MCF)
Support for system-changing initiatives across Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Frank E. Milne Scholarship
Frank E. Milne Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship for Nova Scotia students with strong academics
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fund to Support Projects Contributing to Economic Development
City of Gatineau
Funding for economic development projects in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $100,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Funding for Company-driven RNA Innovation (AReNA)
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
Supports company-driven RNA innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Funding for Longitudinal Research Projects Stream – Work Integration Social Enterprises Phase II
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Support for longitudinal WISE research projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 550,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Funds for highly qualified personnel (HQP)
Quebec Center for Biodiversity Science (QCBS)
Collaborative research and highly qualified personnel support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gen AI Call for Projects
Scale AI Cluster
Supports collaborative generative AI projects improving operational productivity in Canada
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Partnered research on gender-based violence
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 700,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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Gender-related injury and illness prevention program : applied research grant 2026
Government of Alberta
Funding for workplace gender-related injury research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window
Convergence Finance
Early-stage support for climate-gender finance vehicle design
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Genome Canada, Genome Prairie
Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative
Genome Canada, Genome Prairie
Supports precision health genomics projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Ontario Genomics, Genome Canada
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
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Geoscience, multidisciplinary and Northern academia research grants recipients
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Northern geoscience research and capacity building
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gill Foundation — LGBTQ Equality Funding
Gillott Family Trust
Funding for invited LGBTQ equality initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Global call for research concept notes: climate-smart livestock systems
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Funding for climate-smart livestock research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Globalink Graduate Fellowship
Mitacs
Support for former 2024 Globalink interns
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Other SupportClosed
Gold medal
Engineers Canada
Recognition for outstanding engineering excellence
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Good Foundation Inc.
The Milton R. Good Family Foundation
Project support for charitable community initiatives
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call
Google.org
Generative AI support for social-impact organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grant for research on the social participation of persons with disabilities
OPHQ (OPHQ)
Support for social participation research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 130,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Great Lakes FEI: Supporting Community-based Science
Government of Canada, Canada Water Agency (CWA)
Supports community science for Great Lakes protection
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative — Funding for preventing toxic and nuisance algae – Lake Erie Innovation Sub-Stream
Government of Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funding for innovative Lake Erie phosphorus reduction projects
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
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Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative — Reducing Releases of Harmful Chemicals
Government of Canada, Canada Water Agency (CWA)
Supports projects reducing harmful chemical releases
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative — Restoring Areas of Concern
Government of Canada, Canada Water Agency (CWA)
Supports restoration projects in Great Lakes Areas of Concern
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program – Market Development Team Applicants’ Guide
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
Funding for regional deep retrofit market development
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program Demonstration Projects Call for Proposals Applicants’ Guide
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
Funding for large-scale housing retrofit demonstrations
Eligible Funding
From $1,000,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN)
Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN) (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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Hardware Catalyst Initiative
ventureLAB
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
Grant and FundingClosed
HCRI - Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (Healthy Cities Research Initiative Operating Grant)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Research funding for healthier cities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Health Data and Results Initiative
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Invitation-only support for global health data projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,750,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH)
Interdisciplinary research on ultra-processed foods and health
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Health Research Training Platform (2024/25)
Genome Canada, Mitacs
Support for integrated health system research training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Healthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Urban implementation science funding for healthy cities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOther SupportClosed
Huron Clean Water Project (HCWP)
County of Huron, Maitland Conservation Foundation
Funding for water quality stewardship projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
i.d.e.a. Fund
TechAlliance, Innovation Factory, WEtech Alliance
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
Grant and FundingClosed
IBM Sustainability Accelerator
IBM
Support for sustainable technology solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
IDEaS - Autonomous Systems for Defence and Security: Trust and Barriers to Adoption
Government of Canada
Funding for defence autonomy research and adoption
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,750,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making
Government of Canada
Funding for trusted human-autonomy teaming solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Competitive projects — Spot the Hack: Intrusion detection systems for avionics networks and bus technologies
Government of Canada
Innovative cyber defence solutions for avionics networks
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox
Government of Canada
Corrosion detection technologies for naval ships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
IDEaS - Faster, Stronger, More Secure: Advancing 5G capabilities and concepts for defence and security
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND)
Collaborative 5G research for defence and security
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Innovation Networks
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND)
Collaborative defence innovation networks
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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IDEaS - Innovation Networks: Micro-nets
Government of Canada
Quantum defence research network funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Launch the North: Accelerating Canada’s sovereign access to space
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND)
Support for Canadian sovereign space launch capability
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - NORAD Modernization S&T contest
Government of Canada
Funding for NORAD modernization innovations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Pop Up City Contest
Government of Canada
Integrated camp utility systems challenge
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
IDEaS - Program — Second Call for Proposals for Innovation Networks
Government of Canada
Funding for interdisciplinary defence research networks
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Rapid response: Real-time insights for pandemic decision-making
Government of Canada
Real-time human-autonomy trust calibration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
IDRC Research Awards 2025
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
One-year research awards for development topics
Eligible Funding
From $47,301 to $54,756
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ignite Innovation Grants Program
Arthritis Society Canada (ASC), McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health
Innovative arthritis research funding for new ideas
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge
Impact Canada, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Food technology challenge for space missions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
National support for women cleantech entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
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Implementation of Synthetic Biology Principles in Immunology
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
Synthetic biology research for immunology
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Impulsion SME
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Access to investment capital
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Energy Project (IEP) Bursary
Clean Foundation
Funding for clean economy training and equipment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Alberta
Genome Alberta
Supports Indigenous-led genomics capacity building
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Ontario
Genome Alberta
Indigenous genomics training and capacity support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Infrastructure de recherche et développement
Quebec City
Funding for dedicated R&D infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future
Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for sustainable food innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Innovate BC
Support for B.C. SMEs piloting new technology
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets
Government of Canada
Support for collaborative 5G defence research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Fund
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI), Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Support to commercialize innovative products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, PE, Canada
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Innovation Growth Program
Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN), Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
Support for innovative product commercialization in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Innovative Solutions Canada - Continental Defense and Security Technologies
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Operational testing for defence innovations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,300,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Proof-of-feasibility funding for PFAS destruction solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — Accord
innovÉÉ
Funding collaborative research and innovation in Quebec sectors
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $350,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC
innovÉÉ
Supporting circular economy feasibility and planning studies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Insight Research
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Supports social sciences and humanities research excellence
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative
Government of Ontario
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Invest-AI — Funding AI adoption
Ivado Labs, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec businesses integrating AI to boost productivity and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investor Education and Protection Grants Program
Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)
Funding for investor education and protection initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOther SupportClosed
Jobs and Growth Fund in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports growth and job creation in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
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Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada
Government of Canada
Funding for growth, jobs and resilience
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Joint Pilot Project Grants (McGill-University of Edinburgh Neuroscience Collaboration)
McGill University
Funding for joint neuroscience pilot projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities
Mitacs
Research support for children with disabilities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Knot Vulnerable- Locking Down Cybersecurity on Naval Vessels
Government of Canada
Cybersecurity challenge for naval vessel protection
Eligible Funding
From $227,744 to $230,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
L'initiative du centre d'excellence en recherche Canada-Inde (CERCi)
Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
Canada-India research collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Lake of the Woods Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative — Toxic and nuisance algae
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supports projects to reduce toxic algae in Lake of the Woods
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOther SupportClosed
Launch Export Atlantic Incubator
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Export readiness support for Atlantic businesses
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban modernization
Laval Economique
Tax credit for industrial park modernization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Law for the Future Fund
LFFF (LFFF)
Supports innovative law initiatives serving public interest
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Le prix Steacie
E.W.R. Steacie Foundation
Annual award for young Canadian scientists
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
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Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Le programme aquaentrepreneur
AQUAACTION
Commercial support for water technology companies
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
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Archived vaccine research leadership initiative
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Leamington Uptown Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Municipality of Leamington
Financial incentives for Uptown revitalization
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Liber Ero Fellowship Program
Liber Ero Fellowship Program
Postdoctoral support for conservation-focused research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 210,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesClosed
Life Science Fellowships
Alberta Innovates
Support for life science startup commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
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Expert AdviceClosed
MaLoi25
Government of Québec
Modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Government of Manitoba, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Manitoba cooperative development tax credit
Manitoba Finance
Tax credit for Manitoba cooperative contributions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mastercard Small Business Fund
Digital Main Street (DMS)
Funding for female small business owners
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
mCannabis
Alberta Innovates
Funding for cannabis-based pain research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Alberta, Canada

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Fellowship Program

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First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)

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Fund to Support Projects Contributing to Economic Development

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Global call for research concept notes: climate-smart livestock systems

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Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call

Grant for research on the social participation of persons with disabilities

Great Lakes FEI: Supporting Community-based Science

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Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN)

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Health Research Training Platform (2024/25)

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IDEaS - Autonomous Systems for Defence and Security: Trust and Barriers to Adoption

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Implementation of Synthetic Biology Principles in Immunology

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Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Alberta

Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Ontario

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Infrastructure de recherche et développement