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Partnership and Collaboration Funding Programs in Canada in 2026

Partnership and collaboration funding helps businesses, non-profits, research institutions, communities, and public organizations deliver a shared project. The programs below focus on opportunities where partners, joint governance, or pooled expertise and resources are central to the work.

These opportunities are not limited to cash grants. Some provide repayable or non-repayable contributions, expert advice, access to facilities, network support, or help forming a consortium. Compare the expected partner roles before preparing an application.

768 programs
  • Innovation Canada logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Global Innovation Clusters

    Financial assistance to work in collaboration on innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 17, 2023
    Canada
  • Magnet logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Magnet — Outcome Campus Connect

    Online network for student work-integrated learning
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Canada
  • CAN Health Network logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    CAN Health Network

    Platform to scale Canadian technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program

    Supports Indigenous aquatic resource and oceans management capacity development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

    Supports collaborative R&D addressing major Canadian policy challenges
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    iVisit

    Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    MRC Beauce-Sartigan — RRF 2025-2028

    Supports territorial development and local vitality projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $500,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development

    Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal funding partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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  • Axelys logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Innovation continuum

    Supports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Biofood market development program — Component 2

    Support for collective market development
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $750,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Elevate Talent logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge

    Supports startups reducing greenhouse gas emissions
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Conscience logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)

    Supports open science drug development partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    First Nations Waste Management Initiative

    Supports sustainable waste management projects for First Nations communities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Desjardins logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — CRÉAVENIR Program

    Financing support for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Appalaches logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4

    Supports local vitalization projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Haut-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    MRC du Haut-Richelieu — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Project

    Funding for innovation in public safety and logistics
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Nicolet-Yamaska logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)

    Supports local development projects in Nicolet-Yamaska
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Nicolet, Quebec, Canada
  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    MTRIC — INNOV-R

    Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Protein Industries Canada (PIC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence

    AI co-investment for plant-based agrifood innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Business for the Arts logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    2026-2027 Executive Leadership Program

    Leadership development for arts professionals
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • The Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    A-Team Believe Initiative

    Leadership and entrepreneurship program for students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • The Accelerator Centre logo
    Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    AC:Incubate

    Incubation support for early-stage tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Accelerate Okanagan (AO) logo
    Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program

    Cohort-based startup mentorship and training
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    BC, Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts

    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
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access

    Support for Alberta health technology market access
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Arlph Capitale-Nationale (ARLPH) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Accessible outdoor activities

    Support for accessible outdoor recreation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM) logo
    Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen

    ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services

    Business services supporting company growth in Greater Montreal
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Victoria Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Adoption and Permanency Fund

    Funding for adoption and permanency initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Aero Montreal — MACH FAB 4.0

    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
  • City of Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Affordable and Social Housing Programs – Tax‑Sheltered Funds

    Funding for affordable and social housing projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation Canada logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Affordable Housing Development Project Stream

    Support for affordable housing acquisition
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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  • Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption

    Supports agri-food innovation commercialization and adoption
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Alliance grants

    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
  • Amicus Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Amicus Foundation — Matching Grant Program

    Matching support for mission-aligned charities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects

    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
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  • APCHQ Mauricie-Lanaudière logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    APCHQ Mauricie-Lanaudière Golf Tournament

    Golf networking events for APCHQ members
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Brain Canada Foundation logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Application, exchange and knowledge mobilization grants

    Supports brain research knowledge mobilization
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • AQUAACTION logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Aquanation

    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
  • Architecture Sans Frontières International (ASFQ) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Architectural education

    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
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Artists in Schools

    Arts collaboration funding for schools and artists
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution, Sole proprietorship
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    AscendBio

    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
  • Gold Medal Club (CMO) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Athletes first

    Support emerging athletes through business funding
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Immigration logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Atlantic Immigration Program

    Permanent residence pathway in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    Bioindustrial Innovation Canada

    Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 21, 2023
    Canada
  • Boralex logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    Boralex Donation and Sponsorship Program

    Support for community and sustainability initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • AIMQ logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Bourse Hervé-Aubin

    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
  • Bright Beacon Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Bright Beacon Foundation — General Funding

    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
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    Build Canada Homes - Investment Policy Framework

    Federal support for affordable housing projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Finance and insurance, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Business for the Arts logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Business / Arts Awards

    Awards recognizing arts-business leadership
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $25,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 17, 2026
    Canada
  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    CAAIN — 2025 Broadacre Cropping Program

    Funding for collaborative innovation in large-scale Canadian crop production
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    CAAIN — Clean Agtech Validation and Integration Program

    Support for clean agtech validation and commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 20, 2026
    Canada
  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025

    Funding for livestock technology innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 5, 2025
    Canada
  • Cadet Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Cadet Foundation Bursary

    Financial support for Black medical students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    CAEHM - Mentorat

    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
  • CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    CAEHM - Support

    Entrepreneur support in Haute-Montérégie
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • 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
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    Canada-Saskatchewan Workforce Tariff Response

    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
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Canada's Digital Technology Cluster — Capacity-Building Program

    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
  • Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program

    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
  • Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (2014-2019)

    Project funding for agricultural sector adaptation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Canadian Relations Support Program

    Supports Quebec-Canada collaboration and expertise exchange
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • adMare Bioinnovations logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Centre for Drug Research and Development

    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
  • Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    CGLCC - Supplier Diversity

    Supplier certification for LGBTQ-owned businesses
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    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • CIM Foundation (CIMF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    CIM Student Chapters

    Support for CIM student chapter educational activities
    Eligible Funding
    From $200 to $800
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • CLAC Foundation (CLAC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    CLAC Foundation Partnership Program

    Partnership funding for charitable projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Clean Growth Innovation Fund

    Funding for innovative low-carbon energy projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Climate Action Partners Program

    Supports community climate action projects in B.C.
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Collaborative Mortgage Model

    Supports a collaborative homeownership financing pilot
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,574,225 $
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Canada
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    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    Collaborative research and development projects

    Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 19, 2024
    Canada
  • Centre de tranfer d'entreprise du Québec (CTEQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Collective recovery support program (PSRC)

    Financing for collective business projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Alberta Municipal Affairs logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    College-Industry Innovation (CII) Grant

    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
  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Community Climate Adaptation Fund

    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
  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    Community Group Affiliates Program

    Support for Richmond Hill community groups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Architecture Sans Frontières International (ASFQ) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Community project assistance

    Support for Indigenous community projects and capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Region of Durham logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Community Social Investment Program (CSIP)

    Funding for Durham non-profit community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Community-Led Research Program

    Community-led research funding for Indigenous partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NL, NS, Quebec, Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
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    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    CRC Office of Business Development

    Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Daymark Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Daymark Foundation — General Funding

    Support for mental health partnership projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $46,000 to $578,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Architecture Sans Frontières International (ASFQ) logo
    Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Deluge resilience

    Support for flood-resilient building adaptation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    Dessercom Donations and Sponsorships

    Philanthropic support for health-sector organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) logo
    Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen

    DRDC Defence Research Partnerships

    Collaborative defence research and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Earth Tech: Adapt

    Climate adaptation support for scalable Canadian ventures
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Economical Insurance logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Economical Insurance Community Investment

    Broker-linked community support for local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Centre Québécois de Développement Durable logo
    Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Économie circulaire Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

    Support for circular economy transition
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Export Development Canada (EDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    EDC — Indigenous Business

    Export support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Rainbow Foundation of Hope (RFOH) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Education Scholarship Fund

    Education funding for 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Enhancement of Official Languages Program

    Supports linguistic duality and bilingual service delivery in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Foundation in Sustainable Environment and Development (FEDD) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Environmental protection

    Support for environmental and sustainable development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada

Frequently asked questions about partnership funding

Direct answers about partner eligibility, letters of support, contributions, project costs, and application readiness.

What is partnership and collaboration funding?

Partnership and collaboration funding supports a project delivered by two or more organizations that contribute complementary resources, expertise, facilities, networks, or market access. Depending on the program, the relationship may be a formal partnership, a consortium, an industry-academic collaboration, a community network, or a lead applicant working with delivery partners.

Are partnership programs always grants?

No. A partnership opportunity may provide a non-repayable grant or contribution, repayable financing, expert advice, access to research facilities, technical services, networking support, or a combination of these. Review the funding type, eligible recipients, and payment structure for each program before applying.

Do I need a confirmed partner before applying?

Often, yes. Many programs require named partners, defined roles, and letters of engagement or support when the application is submitted. Others fund partnership development or allow the consortium to grow later. Check whether the program requires a signed agreement, cash or in-kind commitments, or proof that the relationship already exists.

Which organizations can be project partners?

Programs may accept businesses, universities, colleges, research centres, hospitals, non-profits, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, public agencies, sector associations, community groups, and international organizations. Eligibility is program-specific: confirm who may lead, who may receive funds, and who may participate only as a supporting partner.

What should a partner letter of support include?

A useful letter identifies the organization, explains why the project matters to it, describes its role and decision-making involvement, and confirms specific cash or in-kind contributions. It should also identify the expected results and the person authorized to commit the organization. Follow the funder’s required format when one is provided.

What partnership project costs may be eligible?

Eligible costs may include project staff, research personnel, professional services, equipment use, materials, travel, testing, data collection, knowledge mobilization, and project management. Some programs recognize partner cash and in-kind contributions, while others restrict costs paid to related organizations. Use the program guide to build the budget.

How can we strengthen a partnership funding application?

Show that the partnership is necessary to achieve the outcome. Connect each partner to a defined work package, contribution, decision, risk, and result. Include a realistic budget and timeline, clear governance, measurable benefits, letters that demonstrate commitment, and a plan for intellectual property, data, reporting, and use of the project results.

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