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

Tax CreditsOpen
Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research
Revenu Québec
Tax relief for collaborative R&D projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 14% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ)
Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOther SupportOpen
4.3 Exceptional work-related disability supports
Government of Ontario
Supports disability-related work barriers to employment
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
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Academic Perseverance Scholarships Offered by the Foundation
College Ahuntsic Foundation
Scholarship for college students with academic perseverance
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $500
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Accelerate Fund
Yaletown Partners
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
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Other SupportOpen
Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program
Accelerate Okanagan (AO)
Mentoring to grow a BC startup
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
adMare Bioinnovations
Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : August 20, 2021
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AccelerateIP
New Ventures BC (NVBC)
IP education, mentorship and funding for startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Alberta Innovates
Competitive health-tech support for Alberta SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate
Innovation PEI (PEI)
Tax rebate for advanced marine technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 3, 2015
PE, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA)
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Financing for Beauharnois business projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit
Beauharnois, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE)
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Local business development financing
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $250,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Aero Montreal — MACH FAB 4.0
Aéro Montreal
Aerospace supplier development program
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°
Aéro Montreal
Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 27, 2020
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio
Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
AGAT Foundation — General Funding
AGAT Foundation (AGAT)
Support for community-focused philanthropic initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Pre-commercial agriculture innovation funding
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 2: Festivals and Events of Tourist Scope
Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
Funding for tourist festivals and recurring events
Eligible Funding
From $90 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Business coaching and innovation support for Alberta companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program
Alberta Innovates
Supports innovation for sustainable water solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Alliance grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Partner-driven research funding for collaborations
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Amherst Economic Development Fund
CDE of the Laurentians (CDE)
Financial support for local business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Collaborative research support for Quebec startups and SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AQT - Young Enterprise Awards
Association québecoise des technologies (AQT)
Support for young Quebec tech companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Aquanation
AQUAACTION
Network for water technology innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Canada
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Architectural education
Architecture Sans Frontières International (ASFQ)
Architectural education and knowledge-sharing support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arthur Erickson Foundation — Education Funding
Arthur Erickson Foundation
Supports architectural education and research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
AscendBio
Invest Nova Scotia
Scale industrial biotech and agritech in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Cape Breton, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ascension competition
Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ)
Pitch competition for early-stage Quebec startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Timeline
Closing date : December 7, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for Atlantic fish and seafood sector projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Sole proprietorship
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports innovation, infrastructure, and science partnerships in Atlantic fisheries
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups
BC Hydro (BCH)
EV charger rebates for homes and workplaces
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Operational Efficiency
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Consulting for operational efficiency
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Equity investment for Canadian growth businesses
Eligible Funding
From $3,000,000 to $45,000,000
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Venture capital for innovative Canadian companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Benefiting from a tax holiday for a large investment project
Government of Québec
Tax relief for major Québec investments
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2029
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 1 – Financial support for research, transfer and dissemination organizations
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports biofood innovation and research capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,500,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2028
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 21, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOther SupportOpen
BOMA Enspire Retrofit Ready
BOMA Canada (BOMA)
Supports commercial building retrofit planning
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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Bourse Alain-Lamoureux
AIMQ
Support for municipal engineering studies and research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Bourse émérite John H. McArthur
Asia Pacific Foundation Of Canada
Supports policy research on the Indo-Pacific
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Bourse Hervé-Aubin
AIMQ
Support for municipal engineering studies and research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Bourses de la fondation AFDU Québec
AFDU Québec (AFDU)
Scholarships for women at Université Laval
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Brain Drain Repatriation Program
Montreal Cancer Institute
Supports repatriated cancer research in Montreal
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Bright Beacon Foundation — General Funding
Bright Beacon Foundation
Capital and training for underrepresented founders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia clean buildings tax credit
BC Ministry of Finance, Government of British Columbia (BC), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Energy-efficiency tax credit for building retrofits
Eligible Funding
Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2028
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Brock Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs
Township of Brock
Financial support for downtown revitalization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% 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
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (TAP)
Township of Centre Wellington
Water use guidance and conservation support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Centre Wellington, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Buckhorn Community Improvement Plan
Municipality of Trent Lakes
Financial incentives for Buckhorn revitalization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Buckhorn, Ontario, Canada
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Building Envelope Program
Efficiency Manitoba
Funding for energy-efficient building envelope upgrades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · 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
Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business Advisory Supports
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Funding for professional business support services
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $30,000 · Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : January 1, 2027
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Support Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL), Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Money for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Facade Improvement Opportunity
Township of Wellington North
Interest-free façade improvement support for businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $ · 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, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NL, Canada
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Business Support Policy
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Financial support for business development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Buy and Upgrade Equipment Program
BC Hydro (BCH)
Business energy storage incentives
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen
CAEHM - Mentorat
CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE)
Entrepreneur mentoring for business growth
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Travel
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Professional travel support for artists and curators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Canada Research Coordinating Committee — Research Funding Coordination
Canada Research Coordinating Committee (CRCC), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Funding for Canadian researchers in Horizon Europe
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Government of Ontario
Training support for tariff-affected Ontario workers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen
Canada-Saskatchewan Workforce Tariff Response
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Government of Saskatchewan
Supports tariff-impacted workers through training
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster — Capacity-Building Program
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Digital talent development and SME scale-up program in Canada
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program
Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Collaborative ocean technology commercialization support
Eligible Funding
From $400,000 to $400,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen
Canadian Angel Investment Foundation — Non-Dilutive Financing Program
Canadian Angel Investment Foundation (CAIF)
Non-dilutive financing for grant activation
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $75,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative — University Partnership Program
Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CCAI)
Career apprenticeships for new graduates
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen
Canadian Relations Support Program
Government of Québec
Supports Quebec-Canada collaboration and expertise exchange
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian TREE Fund - Multiple Grant Programs
Canadian TREE Fund (CTF)
Funding for Canadian arboriculture projects
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CanCOVID
CanCOVID
Multidisciplinary COVID-19 knowledge network
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
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Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
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Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Money to future-proof your non-profit in Northern Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CCC — International Prime Contractor
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Help Canadian firms sell to foreign governments
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CEDC Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC)
Funding for tourism projects and events in Thunder Bay
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Centre for Drug Research and Development
adMare Bioinnovations
Life sciences collaboration and facilities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Centre for Women in Business
Centre for Women in Business
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Open Date : August 6, 2024
NS, Canada
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CFUW Dr. Alice E. Wilson Awards
CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW)
Awards for mature graduate students
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CFUW Indigenous Women's Award (IWA)
CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW)
Funding for Indigenous women in higher education
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Charity Accelerator Program
Softchoice
Pro bono technology support for small charities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Child Sexual Abuse Programme
Oak Foundation
Funding for child protection and prevention initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $7,000,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CIP and Mural Incentive Programs
Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG)
Funding for industrial and downtown property improvements
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $250,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
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CIP Business Grants and Rebates — Embrun Business Park and 417 Industrial Park
Township of Russell
Property improvement funding for local businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Embrun, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CIP Business Grants and Rebates — Village Cores
Township of Russell
Funding for village core property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Embrun, Russell, Ontario
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
City of Kawartha Lakes Strategic Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
City of Kawartha Lakes
Funding for business and property improvements
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
City of La Pocatière — Business Relocation Financial Assistance Program
La Pocatière
Support for the relocation of local businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
La Pocatiere, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives
City of North Bay
Municipal incentives for city-wide redevelopment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
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Other SupportOpen
City-wide Development Charges Deferral for Office Buildings
City of Richmond Hill
Deferred development charges for eligible office buildings
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Class Grant and Contribution Program
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Space science and technology support program
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CLDRN - Consulting services
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Business startup advisory support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Clean tech scale-up
Alacrity Canada
Help to scale a British Columbia clean tech company
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Funding for northern climate adaptation projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
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Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams
Genome Canada
Funding for climate-smart genomics teams
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : May 12, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
College-Industry Innovation (CII) Grant
Alberta Municipal Affairs, Government of Alberta
Supports research infrastructure and innovation capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Commercial Building Facade Grant
Township of West Lincoln
Funding for Downtown Smithville facade improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Smithville, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Commercial Energy Audit Program
Efficiency Manitoba
Incentives for commercial energy audits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOther SupportOpen
Commercial Energy Management Program
FortisBC
Energy support for commercial gas customers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 800,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
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Commercial Energy Optimization Program
SaskPower, SaskEnergy
Energy efficiency support for commercial customers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Business Improvement Grant Program
City of Temiskaming Shores
Supports community-benefiting projects in Temiskaming Shores
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : January 19, 2026
Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Community Climate Adaptation Fund
Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Supports community-based climate adaptation projects
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Community Improvement Plan – Downtown Core / Highway 6 Corridor Revitalization
Town of Espanola
Financial support for downtown revitalization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Espanola, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Township of North Glengarry
Support for property improvement projects
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alexandria, Maxville, Ontario

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Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts

Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate

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BC Hydro EV Charger Rebate Top-ups

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British Columbia clean buildings tax credit

Brock Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs

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