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

Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Digital Technology Cluster
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Funding for collaborative digital innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge
Alberta Innovates
Up to $200,000 for digital health pilots with Alberta Blue Cross Plan Sponsors; intake closed.
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Dimensions Canada grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Supports EDI transformation in postsecondary research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Dismantling Barriers and Improving the Quality of Education for Women and Girls in Fragile, Conflict and Crisis Situations
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Education funding for women and girls in crisis settings
Eligible Funding
Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Disruptive Technology Solutions for Cell and Gene Therapy Challenge program — Call for proposals: RNA-based therapeutics for neurological disorders
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative support for RNA therapeutics research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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e-Auto Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative support for electric vehicle technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF)
Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for early-stage research commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Funding to advance women’s role in peace operations
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $1,500,000 · Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed
Emera New Brunswick Sponsorships and Donations
Emera New Brunswick (ENB)
Community support for pipeline-area organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Emerging Renewable Power Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for emerging renewable electricity projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateCommercialization
Alberta, NS, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed
ENCQOR 5G at MaRS
MaRS Discovery District
Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Energy Storage and Smart Grids Mission — Japan, March 22 to 26, 2027
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for the commercialization of clean technologies in Japan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports access to professional sign language interpretation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Enterprise-led Centres of Excellence Network Programme (ECoN)
Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
Private-sector-led research network funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Environmental subsidies
Fondation Familiale Trottier (TFF)
Funding for climate and sustainability initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Supports equality initiatives for sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Organizational Capacity Building Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for inclusive agricultural capacity building
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Eureka Network Call for Circular Value Creation R&D projects (Summer 2025)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International collaborative R&D for circular innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
EUREKA SMART Cluster’s fourth call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative innovation for advanced manufacturing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationClosed
EV Charger Incentive Program for multi-unit residential buildings and workplaces
FortisBC
Supports industrial electrification planning in North Coast B.C.
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Expanding Global Access to Bioimaging
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
Support to expand access to bioimaging expertise
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Exploring Collaboration Grants
Richmond Community Foundation (RCF)
Support for collaborative project development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program (FICP) – Project Funding for Indigenous Representative Organizations (IRO)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Funding for Indigenous organizational capacity building
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Film and Television Development Grant
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for Saskatchewan film and TV development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Financial support for students - research and education on Quebec
AIEQ (AIEQ)
Support for Quebec studies and academic outreach
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Capacity Funding
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Support for First Nations clean energy planning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 68.18% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Fondation Miroir Foundation — General Funding
Fondation Miroir Foundation
Support for joyful programs for older adults
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed
Foreign Credential Recognition Program – Innovation and skilled newcomer employment
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports innovative newcomer employment projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 800,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Support for public participation in major project assessments
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Funding for Longitudinal Research Projects Stream – Work Integration Social Enterprises Phase II
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Support for longitudinal WISE research projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 550,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Funding: Employment Assistance for Older Workers
Government of Canada
Support for older workers returning to employment
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Partnered research on gender-based violence
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 700,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Genome Canada, Genome Prairie
Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative
Genome Canada, Genome Prairie
Supports precision health genomics projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Global Citizenship Education Program
International Relations and la Francophonie
Support for global citizenship education initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $45,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Museums
Canadian Museums Association (CMA), Canada's History Society
Recognition for outstanding museum history programs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Graduate Grant
Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF)
Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 22,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, NS, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Great Lakes Protection Initiative
Great Lakes Sustainability Fund (GLPF), Canada Water Agency (CWA)
Supports Great Lakes ecosystem protection projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program – Market Development Team Applicants’ Guide
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
Funding for regional deep retrofit market development
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Canada
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Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) - Urban Forestry Plans and Studies
Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC)
Support for urban forestry planning and studies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 175,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
ventureLAB
No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for critical water infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000,000 $ · Up to 73% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH)
Interdisciplinary research on ultra-processed foods and health
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Health Promotion Program - Suicide Prevention: Supporting the implementation and sustainability of a Pan-Canadian Suicide Prevention Service
Government of Canada
Funding for a national suicide prevention service
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
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Health Research Training Platform (2024/25)
Genome Canada, Mitacs
Support for integrated health system research training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Embedded research careers in health systems
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 155,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed
HealthADAPT
Health Canada
Climate adaptation support for the health sector
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $800,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Healthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Urban implementation science funding for healthy cities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Healthy Communities Initiative Regions
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)
Supports healthier, safer communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,400,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Indigenous Partnership Program
Vancouver Foundation
Supports collaborative reconciliation projects with Indigenous communities in heritage
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
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
BC, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed
Holistic Scholarship Program
Jericho Foundation
Holistic support for students in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream
Government of Ontario
Funding for municipal road and bridge infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed
Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions
Humami Center
Supports Quebec companies for institutional market adaptation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
IDEaS - Autonomous Systems for Defence and Security: Trust and Barriers to Adoption
Government of Canada
Funding for defence autonomy research and adoption
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,750,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making
Government of Canada
Funding for trusted human-autonomy teaming solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
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IDEaS - Better than Meets the Eye: Reliable Object Detection Amongst the Waves
Government of Canada
Maritime object detection innovation challenge
Eligible Funding
From $207,690 to $229,982
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
IDEaS - Competitive Projects — Scrubbing your scrubs: Finding ways to re-use COVID-19 protective gear
Government of Canada
Supports reusable PPE innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
IDEaS - Faster, Stronger, More Secure: Advancing 5G capabilities and concepts for defence and security
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND)
Collaborative 5G research for defence and security
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
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IDEaS - Innovation Networks: Micro-nets
Government of Canada
Quantum defence research network funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
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Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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IDEaS - Program — Second Call for Proposals for Innovation Networks
Government of Canada
Funding for interdisciplinary defence research networks
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Smart grid funding for Canada-UK clean tech teams
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $3,150,000
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
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Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Sky’s the Limit
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for sustainable aviation fuel innovation
Eligible Funding
From $2,150,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateCommercialization
Alberta, BC, Quebec, Canada
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Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
National support for women cleantech entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Implementation of Synthetic Biology Principles in Immunology
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
Synthetic biology research for immunology
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Canada
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Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Funding for innovative Indigenous health initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed
Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative
Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous renewable energy projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Industry Advancement Grant
Government of Alberta
Funding for Alberta transportation industry projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Informed Youth Program — Stream 2: Production of Information Content
Government of Québec
Support for youth-focused information content production
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future
Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for sustainable food innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment
innovÉÉ
Support for mobility demonstration projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
innovÉÉ
Collaborative AI R&D funding for Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative
Government of Ontario
Funding for inclusive agri-food worker communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
International partnership with Worldwide Cancer Research
Cancer Research Society (CRS)
Funding for cancer research partnerships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 275,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed
Invest Nova Scotia — Export Accelerator for Diverse-Owned Businesses
Invest Nova Scotia
Supports diverse-owned Nova Scotia businesses expanding into Canadian markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,750 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NS, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Investment Readiness
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Connects innovators with corporate investors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Island Community Food Security Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports local food security and community education
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
NB, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada
Government of Canada
Funding for growth, jobs and resilience
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Joint Pilot Project Grants (McGill-University of Edinburgh Neuroscience Collaboration)
McGill University
Funding for joint neuroscience pilot projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities
Mitacs
Research support for children with disabilities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationClosed
L'initiative du centre d'excellence en recherche Canada-Inde (CERCi)
Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
Canada-India research collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Lab to Market grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Funding for entrepreneurial skills training networks
Eligible Funding
From $1,000,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Lake of the Woods Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative — Toxic and nuisance algae
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supports projects to reduce toxic algae in Lake of the Woods
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Lake Winnipeg Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative
Canada Water Agency (CWA), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funding for Lake Winnipeg water quality projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Le programme aquaentrepreneur
AQUAACTION
Commercial support for water technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals
Government of Canada
Supports community-led 2ELGBTQI+ equality projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed
Lisa Palmer Fellowship
ICSC Foundation Canada (ICSC)
Leadership development for women in retail real estate
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
LIVE WELL PEI Wellness Grant Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Funding for community and school wellness projects
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $7,500
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Living Cities Canada Fund
Green Communities Canada (GCC)
Funding for community-led green infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Local Food Security Initiatives
Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
Supports local food access and collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NS, Canada
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Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
LTC Call for Proposals — Long-Term Care Homes in Ottawa
Fondation Miroir Foundation
Funding for joyful senior connection initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
mCannabis
Alberta Innovates
Funding for cannabis-based pain research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
mCannabis.RealWorld
Alberta Innovates
Real-world cannabis research funding for health innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Measuring Metabolism Across Scales
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
Support for collaborative metabolism research across scales
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $500,000 · Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) — Action and Knowledge on the Determinants of Health among People and Communities in Canada
Government of Canada
Funding for innovative mental health promotion projects
Eligible Funding
From $65,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Mentorship program
City of Kitchener
Mentorship support for local artists
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Commemoration Fund
Government of Canada
Indigenous commemoration support for healing and awareness
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Mobility Call for Projects under the France-Québec Year of Innovation
Government of Québec
Support for France-Quebec innovation mobility
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,400 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Moonshot for Mining, Minerals and Manufacturing (M4M3)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Dual-use ISRU innovation for mining and manufacturing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
MTRIC — Start Program
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Advance metal transformation processes and products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada

Partnership and Collaboration Funding Programs in Canada in 2026

Digital Technology Cluster

Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge

Dimensions Canada grants

Dismantling Barriers and Improving the Quality of Education for Women and Girls in Fragile, Conflict and Crisis Situations

Disruptive Technology Solutions for Cell and Gene Therapy Challenge program — Call for proposals: RNA-based therapeutics for neurological disorders

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e-Auto Challenge program

Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF)

Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations

Emera New Brunswick Sponsorships and Donations

Emerging Innovators Challenge

Data-driven strategy.

Emerging Renewable Power Program

ENCQOR 5G at MaRS

Energy Storage and Smart Grids Mission — Japan, March 22 to 26, 2027

Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals

Enterprise-led Centres of Excellence Network Programme (ECoN)

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Environmental subsidies

Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Organizational Capacity Building Program

Eureka Network Call for Circular Value Creation R&D projects (Summer 2025)

EUREKA SMART Cluster’s fourth call for proposals

Discovery at scale.

EV Charger Incentive Program for multi-unit residential buildings and workplaces

Expanding Global Access to Bioimaging

Exploring Collaboration Grants

Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program (FICP) – Project Funding for Indigenous Representative Organizations (IRO)

Film and Television Development Grant

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Financial support for students - research and education on Quebec

First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Capacity Funding

Fondation Miroir Foundation — General Funding

Foreign Credential Recognition Program – Innovation and skilled newcomer employment

Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces

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Funding for Longitudinal Research Projects Stream – Work Integration Social Enterprises Phase II

Funding: Employment Assistance for Older Workers

Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative

Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative

Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative

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Global Citizenship Education Program

Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Museums

Graduate Grant

Great Lakes Protection Initiative

Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program – Market Development Team Applicants’ Guide

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Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) - Urban Forestry Plans and Studies

Hardware Catalyst Initiative

Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program

Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods

Health Promotion Program - Suicide Prevention: Supporting the implementation and sustainability of a Pan-Canadian Suicide Prevention Service

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Health Research Training Platform (2024/25)

Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship

HealthADAPT

Healthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants

Healthy Communities Initiative Regions

Data-driven strategy.

Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Indigenous Partnership Program

Holistic Scholarship Program

Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream

Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions

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

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IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making

IDEaS - Better than Meets the Eye: Reliable Object Detection Amongst the Waves

IDEaS - Competitive Projects — Scrubbing your scrubs: Finding ways to re-use COVID-19 protective gear

IDEaS - Faster, Stronger, More Secure: Advancing 5G capabilities and concepts for defence and security

IDEaS - Innovation Networks: Micro-nets

Discovery at scale.

IDEaS - Program — Second Call for Proposals for Innovation Networks

Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge

Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Sky’s the Limit

Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech

Implementation of Synthetic Biology Principles in Immunology

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Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives