Research & Development Business Grants in Canada: Current Grants + Tips for Applying
Research and development (R&D) is a cornerstone of innovation and economic growth, and Canadian businesses have access to numerous resources to support their R&D initiatives. Among these, business grants stand out as a vital funding source, offering non-repayable financial assistance to propel innovation, create jobs, and advance technological advancements.
Key Takeaways
- R&D funding provides financial assistance to businesses for research and development activities aimed at fostering innovation.
- Funding is offered by government agencies (federal and provincial), non-profits, and industry associations.
- Typical eligibility criteria include being a registered Canadian business, focusing on innovation, and conducting R&D activities within Canada.
- Funds can usually be used for activities like prototyping, testing, and developing new products or technologies.
- Complementary funding options include loans, equity investments, and startup programs.
What is a Business Grant?
A business grant is a financial award provided by government agencies, non-profits, or other organizations to support specific activities or goals within a business. Unlike loans, grants do not need to be repaid, making them a highly attractive option for entrepreneurs. Common examples of grant types include funding for hiring new employees, investing in research and development, implementing sustainability practices, and adopting new technologies.
By targeting these activities, grants are designed to stimulate business growth, encourage innovation, and contribute to broader economic development goals. For Canadian businesses, grants serve as critical tools to enhance competitiveness, mitigate financial risks, and advance groundbreaking projects.
Grants vs Loans for R&D
Grants and loans are both valuable sources of funding for research and development, but they differ significantly in terms of repayment requirements, financial risk, and flexibility. The following table highlights these distinctions:
| Aspect | Grants | Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Requires Repayment? | No | Yes, with interest |
| Financial Risk | Low | High due to repayment obligations |
| Eligibility Criteria | Specific to grant program; often includes innovation-focused criteria | Typically requires good credit and a strong business plan |
| Application Process | Competitive and rigorous | Depends on financial institution |
| Flexibility | Limited to specific purposes | Broader usage |
Grants are particularly valuable for de-risking projects and supporting the development of innovative concepts without placing financial strain on businesses. They are often restricted to specific activities, such as prototyping or scaling initial developments. Loans, by contrast, may offer greater flexibility in fund allocation and are suitable for larger-scale investments. However, they require repayment, which introduces financial risk, especially for early-stage businesses.
Types of R&D Grants for Business
Federal Government Grants for R&D
Federal government grants are designed to promote innovation and technological advancements on a national scale. These grants typically aim to:
Commonly funded activities include prototyping, feasibility studies, and the commercialization of innovative solutions. Federal grants play a crucial role in strengthening Canada’s position as a global leader in research and development.
Provincial Government Grants for R&D
Provincial government grants address region-specific economic priorities and challenges. These grants often focus on:
Eligible activities may include pilot projects, technology development, and collaborative R&D initiatives. By aligning with local priorities, provincial grants foster sustainable economic growth and regional competitiveness.
Non-Profit Grants for R&D
Non-profit organizations and industry groups provide R&D grants to advance their missions and promote innovation in specific sectors. These grants generally:
Activities commonly supported by non-profit grants include academic partnerships, prototype development, and the dissemination of research findings. Non-profits play a vital role in complementing government-funded programs by targeting niche areas or underserved industries.
Eligibility Criteria for R&D Business Grants
Eligibility criteria for R&D grants vary widely depending on the specific program. However, the following are common requirements businesses must meet to qualify:
Canadian Registration and Operation:
Focus on Innovation and Development:
Comprehensive Project Plan:
Size and Revenue Thresholds:
Economic and Societal Impact:
Matching Funds:
Industry Relevance:
Applying for R&D Business Grants: Top 5 Tips
Securing R&D business grants can be a competitive and detailed process. These five tips will help businesses maximize their chances of success:
1. Research and Identify the Right Grants:
2. Prepare a Detailed Business and Project Plan:
3. Demonstrate Innovation and Feasibility:
4. Show Economic and Social Impact:
5. Double-Check and Submit a Polished Application:
Alternatives to R&D Business Grants
While R&D business grants are an excellent source of funding, they may not always be accessible or sufficient for every business. Here are alternative funding options for Canadian entrepreneurs to consider:
Business Loans and Credit Options for R&D Activities
Startup and Incubator Programs for R&D Entrepreneurs
Equity Investment and Partnership Opportunities
R&D Business Grants – Current Grants Available
In the sections below you’ll find a sample of the federal and provincial business grants currently available for research & development:
Federal Government Business Grants for R&D:
Up to a maximum of $4.5 million per project for projects up to four years in duration (total funding available for all Strategic Collaboration projects is $29 million over 4 years)
Grant
Description:
The Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) Program provides funding to organizations to deliver a range of activities that help youth (aged 15 to 30) overcome barriers to employment.
This Competitive-Solicited Intake process aims to provide funding to successful applicants whose projects are designed to expand capacity within the youth employment sector to address new and emerging systemic challenges.
Non-repayable contributions: up to a maximum of 75% of their project cost; Contracts: available funding varies depending on the Request for Proposal (RFP)
Grant
Description:
The Canadian Space Agency’s Space Technology Development Program (STDP) supports innovation for the growth of the Canadian space industry and to reduce technological unknowns. Contracts are issued to Canadian organizations for the development of technologies to support future needs of the Canadian Space Program, while non-repayable contributions are awarded to Canadian organizations to support the development of innovative technologies with strong commercial potential.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
CSA’s smartEarth: Integrator track provides grants to businesses seeking innovative satellite data solutions that will meet national priorities and enhance federal government operations and service delivery to Canadians. smartEarth aims to:
1. develop innovative satellite data solutions to help meet various needs on Earth and in people’s everyday lives;
2. increase collaboration among Canadian stakeholders;
3. enhance expertise, growth and competitiveness in Canada’s space sector; and
4. advance scientific knowledge.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
smartEarth is a funding initiative dedicated to Earth observation (EO) activities.
Accelerator: The goal of this track is to speed up the development of innovative satellite data solutions, at different levels of readiness that will respond to challenges of importance to Canada.
Up to $100,000 per application (maximum of $100,000 per year)
Grant
Description:
Funding for projects to encourage and support the ongoing growth, strengthening and development of the arts sector by artists, arts professionals, cultural connectors, groups and organizations
Sector Support, Innovation and Development supports activities previously funded under Supporting Artistic Practice: Sector Innovation and Development.
Businesses: interest-free repayable funding for up to 50% of eligible costs; eligible not-for-profit organizations: non-repayable funding for up to 90% of eligible costs
Loan, Grant
Description:
As part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to develop a National Quantum Strategy (NQS), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) is delivering the Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in Alberta. This fund will help companies and not-for-profit organizations advance and commercialize quantum products and solutions for domestic and global markets.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
With support from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), Canadian small and medium‑sized enterprises can turn their innovations into market-ready products and services.
NRC IRAP provides funding to support the research and development of innovative, technology-driven products and services, and other innovation activities to help your business grow, create jobs, and compete globally.
Non-repayable grant and contribution funding of up to 75% of eligible project expenditures (above 75% at the NRC’s discretion in exceptional circumstances), stacking up to a maximum of 100% of eligible costs; up to $27 million available each year for collaborators working with the NRC
Grant
Description:
Through our Challenge programs, the NRC is partnering with private and public sector, academic and other research organizations in Canada and internationally to advance transformative, high-risk, high-reward research that address Canadian priorities.
Grant and contribution funding is provided through the NRC’s National Program Office for collaborators who offer complementary expertise, including academic institutions and small and medium-sized enterprises.
No specific amount specified
Grant
Description:
The Northern Food Businesses (NFB) stream is one of three streams under the Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund.
The NFB stream will provide funding to Northern agriculture and food businesses and communities, to build a strong territorial food industry and help reduce food insecurity in the territories using practical approaches.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
Mitacs Globalink supports projects that help businesses strengthen their networks, develop partnerships, create joint ventures, and stay on top of global trends in their sector. Through this program, they can expand the reach of their business through bilateral collaborations with Canadian and international researchers. Globalink offers travel funding to students and post doctoral fellows between Canada and several international partners.
$15,000 per internship unit (4 to 6 months), half from the partner organization and half from Mitacs; $20,000 units for postdoctoral fellows
Grant
Description:
Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur provides early-stage support to postdoctoral fellows (PDF) and graduate student entrepreneurs. Accelerate Entrepreneur funds student entrepreneurs to further develop the research or technology at the core of their business when hosted by an incubator facility. This helps student entrepreneurs to take real, meaningful advantage of the supports provided by the incubator, with the goal of commercializing the technology, product, or service rapidly. In a nutshell, they get paid to grow their company and get to market faster.
Up to 50% of the eligible costs up to a maximum of $500,000 per Applicant per cycle
Grant
Description:
Specifically, this stream supports the execution of studies during the planning stage of an investment, whether in a new plant or in an existing plant, including equipment replacement to increase processing capacity. This stream can reimburse the successful applicant up to 50% of the cost of approved studies.
Eligible applicants are for-profit dairy processors. Only projects related to milk from cows are eligible.
Total budget of $159 million over five years, delivered as contributions and grants (including co-investigator grants, research grants and scholarship grants) through specific funding opportunities
Grant
Description:
The Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP) was created to provide a wide range of opportunities for Canadian science and technology activities in lunar orbit, on the Moon’s surface, and beyond.
It will support the commercialization of innovative ideas from Canadian industry, including small and medium-sized businesses, in order to help them become an integral part of the growing new-space economy.
Phase 1: a maximum of $150,000 over up to six months to develop a proof of feasibility report (in some cases up to $300,000); Phase 2: up to $1M over a maximum of 2 years to develop and test a prototype (in some cases up to $2M)
Grant
Description:
This stream is open to Canadian small and medium businesses.
Through our competitions, we are looking for innovative ideas, early-stage innovations, and late-stage prototypes that can address specific challenges faced by government organizations.
By participating in this stream, you may receive funding to develop a proof of feasibility report, and/or you may receive funding to build and test your prototype.
Up to 60% of total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years with budgets over $500,000; Up to 60% of total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 year with budgets over $250,000; up to $100,000 per year for other organizations
Grant
Description:
Multi-year funding for not-for-profit and for-profit Indigenous organizations that explore innovative strategies for Indigenous creative and cultural expression
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth) makes foundational investments in economic infrastructure, sector development and capacity building to help position Northerners in the territories to take advantage of Canada’s innovation economy.
This program supports businesses and other public or private organizations with an emphasis on ensuring equitable access to funding to underrepresented groups such as Indigenous people, women and youth.
$300 million in funding over 5 years; successful submissions receive funding to prototype or incubate their proposal, and selected finalists share a pool of additional funding to implement their solutions
Competition, Grant
Description:
The Housing Supply Challenge invites citizens, stakeholders, and experts to
propose solutions to the barriers to new housing supply. The challenge
will distribute $300 million in funding over 5 years.
Successful submissions that address barriers to supply will receive funding to
prototype or incubate their proposal. Following the prototype stage, a number
of selected finalists will share a pool of additional funding to implement
their proposed solutions.
Business and industry recipients: up to 50% of eligible costs per project (Indigenous organizations up to 100%, other recipients up to 75%); 2025-26 call: EPRS $100,000 to $300,000 per project, MEQ up to $500,000 over 3 years with a maximum of $200,000 per fiscal year, MCT $75,000 to $500,000 per project
Grant
Description:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) provides funding for ocean and freshwater science and technology in areas that support the mission of the Department to increase our understanding of ocean and freshwater environments.
The Department provides funding to projects that deliver scientific research and related scientific activities that support evidence-based decision making and increase public understanding of marine and freshwater ecosystems.
$500,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative provides support to pursue new approaches for building houses, including designing and upscaling modular homes, the use of 3D printing, mass timber construction, panelized construction, as well as implementing net-zero and climate resilient homebuilding practices.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
Eureka is the world’s largest international network for industrial research and development (R&D) collaboration that includes over 45 economies from Europe, Chile, Israel, Singapore, South Korea, South Africa and Canada. It aims to facilitate market-oriented, industry-led R&D collaboration projects across borders, bringing together small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), large companies, research centres, universities and other innovators.
Canadian SMEs approved for Eureka projects receive advisory services and funding support from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).
NRC IRAP covers up to 50% of project costs for SMEs, to a maximum of 500,000 Canadian dollars per Canadian SME participant per project (non-repayable contribution against approved work completed and invoiced)
Grant
Description:
Eurostars is a funding instrument that supports innovative SMEs and project partners (large companies, universities, research organisations and other types of organisations) by funding international collaborative R&D and innovation projects.
Canadian funding body, the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), provides eligible Canadian SMEs with advisory services and funding support for R&D costs resulting from participating in our Eurostars programme.
$80,000 annually through the EDI to support projects that help develop capacity, expertise and partnerships
Grant
Description:
The initiative facilitates sustainable growth in official language minority communities (OLMCs) by fostering the development of new expertise through projects that encourage economic diversification, business development, innovation, and partnerships. These projects increase support for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in OLMCs.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Digital Citizen Program supports the priorities of the Digital Citizen Initiative by providing time-limited financial assistance for research and citizen-focused activities. The Program aims to support democracy and social inclusion in Canada by enhancing and/or supporting efforts to counter online disinformation and other online harms and threats.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
DFO’s Ecosystems and Oceans Science Contribution Framework provides funding to build expertise in ocean and freshwater science and technology in areas that support the mission of the Department to increase its understanding of ocean and freshwater environments. Through this, DFO seeks to better protect, sustain and restore fisheries resources as well as the aquatic ecosystems that support them.
No specific amount specified
In-Kind Support
Description:
Like the previous innovation program, the DIP is designed to grant dairy processors with continued access to the milk they require to produce innovative dairy products without affecting their existing provincial milk plant supply allocation. By encouraging such new development, the overall demand for milk is expected to increase.
Up to 100% of eligible expenses (total assistance from this subcomponent and other levels of government cannot exceed 100% of total project costs), disbursed as a grant or a contribution
Grant
Description:
The Cooperation with the Community Sector subcomponent supports engagement by community organizations and strengthens their ability to act while encouraging innovation and excellence.
Events: $7,000 to $25,000 over 1 year; outreach activities: $7,000 to $50,000 over 1 year (amounts higher than $50,000 considered with justification); applicants must request a minimum of $7,000
Grant
Description:
Canadian Heritage is partnering with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to provide funding support through arms-length Connection Grants. These grants provide assistance to selected events and outreach activities for short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives.
Non-repayable grant and contribution funding of up to 75% of eligible project expenditures (above 75% considered under exceptional circumstances); stacking up to a maximum of 100% of eligible costs
Grant
Description:
The NRC developed 5 funded collaborative research and development (R&D) programs led by NRC program directors.
These funded collaborative R&D programs help bring together the NRC’s national network of researchers and facilities with collaborators from industry, academia, and governments to work on game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs. Grant and contribution (G&C) funding is provided through the NRC’s National Program Office (NPO) to collaborators offering complementary expertise, including academic institutions and SMEs.
Capital projects: up to $50M, to a maximum of 50% of total project costs; Feasibility or FEED studies: up to $5M per study, to a maximum of 75% of total project costs
Grant
Description:
The Clean Fuels Fund provides Indigenous-led projects with cost-shared, conditionally repayable funding. This financial support aims to help build new clean fuel production facilities or retrofit or expand existing ones in Canada.
Additionally, the fund provides non-repayable funding for feasibility studies, basic engineering studies and detailed front-end engineering studies for new facilities, expansions or conversions of existing facilities.
General Stream capital projects: up to $50M, to a maximum of 30% of total project costs; Indigenous-led Projects Stream capital projects: up to $50M, to a maximum of 50% of total project costs; Feasibility or FEED studies: up to $5M per study, to a maximum of 75% of total project costs, under both streams
Grant, Loan
Description:
To address this issue, the Clean Fuels Fund provides the investors with cost-shared, conditionally repayable funding. This financial support aims to help build new clean fuel production facilities or retrofit or expand existing ones in Canada.
Additionally, the fund provides non-repayable funding for feasibility studies, basic engineering studies and detailed front-end engineering studies for new facilities, expansions or conversions of existing facilities.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative provides support to pursue new approaches for building houses, including designing and upscaling modular homes, the use of 3D printing, mass timber construction, panelized construction, as well as implementing net-zero and climate resilient homebuilding practices.
Up to 75% of eligible costs to a maximum of $37,500 in funding per project (maximum budget of $50,000); an organization may receive a maximum of $100,000 in CanExport Innovation funding within any 12-month period
Grant
Description:
Innovators from Canadian organizations may access funding to assist with research and development (R&D) for a single technology. We cover up to 75% of costs to pursue and sign collaborative R&D agreements with international partners.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Innovative Solutions Canada is a program for Canadian innovators who want to go into business, grow their companies and bring their innovations to market. It provides funding for research and development and allows prototypes to be tested in an operational setting.
Up to 50% of eligible costs for Canadian SMEs selected to take part in the delegation
Grant
Description:
Partnership Development Activities (PDAs) previously offered under the Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) are now available through the Innovation Partnership Program (IPP).
The Innovation Partnership Program (IPP) helps Canadian innovators with technologies nearing commercialization connect with international partners in key markets.
$600,000.00
Grant
Description:
CIIP’s Collaborative Research and Development Projects program provides support to Canadian companies to participate in R&D projects that are: done in collaboration with foreign partners in Brazil, China, India, Israel, or South Korea and have the potential for commercialization. There are three types of industrial R&D projects eligible under CIIP: Technology Adaptation, Technology Validation and Technology Co-Development.
AAFC contribution normally not exceeding $1 million per project, generally not more than $5 million over 5 years for each applicant; AAFC a maximum of 50% of eligible costs (up to 75% for high-priority or public-safety projects), as repayable and non-repayable contributions
Grant, Loan
Description:
The program will support the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector in identifying and advancing strategic opportunities that:
1. foster innovative ideas, practices, or market oriented approaches developed collaboratively with sector partners
2. strengthen sector wide competitiveness
3. deliver benefits across Canada
$10,000 per intern per four- or six-month internship, all going to the intern stipend; or a $15,000 funding model where up to $5,000 can be used for eligible project costs or to top up the intern stipend. The partner organization provides $5,000 or $7,500 depending on the funding model chosen. Minimum intern stipend $10,000.
Grant
Description:
Mitacs is pleased to offer the Business Strategy Internship (BSI). The award provides either $10,000 or $15,000 per intern to allow them to undertake a four-month internship project with a partner organization in Canada. Interns will work with their academic supervisor to co-design a project with their partner organization to work on the organization’s innovation activities, helping them improve their products, processes, or services. Throughout the internship, Mitacs provides online professional development courses to interns through our e-Campus, EDGE.
Funding through a formal contribution agreement; funding is not available for projects that cost more than $250,000 a year or go beyond 3 years of funding
Grant
Description:
This Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund supports efforts that will help prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species.
Up to $5 million per project and $10 million per applicant over the program’s duration (2023 to 2028); AAFC a maximum of 50% of eligible costs (up to 70% for eligible not-for-profits with GHG reduction or carbon sequestration projects); total government funding cannot exceed 85% of total project funding
Grant, In-Kind Support
Description:
The AgriScience Program, under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), provides funding and support for pre-commercial applied science and research and development activities to find solutions to sector challenges and accelerate innovation in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.
Projects component — supports a single project or a smaller set of projects that would be less comprehensive than a Cluster.
A maximum contribution of 50% of eligible project costs from the program (60:40 where the business is majority owned or led by under-represented groups), generally not exceeding $2 million per project and $5 million per recipient with multiple projects; non-repayable for research, development and demonstration, repayable over up to 10 years for commercialization and scale-up
Grant, Loan
Description:
The Research and Innovation Stream will support pre-market innovation, including research, development, demonstration and commercialization activities, to develop transformative clean technologies and enable the expansion of current technologies, in 3 priority areas:
1. Green energy and energy efficiency
2. Precision agriculture
3. Bioeconomy
Support is available in the form of repayable and non-repayable contributions from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
AAFC contributes a maximum of 50% of eligible costs, normally not exceeding $50,000 per project; the total of all projects under this component cannot exceed $100,000
Grant
Description:
help small and medium-sized enterprises export products by supporting the adoption of assurance systems and tools to make verifiable claims in order to meet market requirements
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Component — supports businesses to adopt assurance systems and supporting tools to make verifiable claims to meet export market requirements or domestic markets for Indigenous Peoples
75% of eligible costs, to a maximum non-repayable contribution of $50,000
Grant
Description:
The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Assessments will assist manufacturers who are seeking innovative solutions to increase their efficiency, productivity and competitiveness.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative provides support to pursue new approaches for building houses, including designing and upscaling modular homes, the use of 3D printing, panelized construction, as well as implementing net-zero and climate resilient homebuilding practices.
$10,000 or $15,000 Standard Award (1:1), or $13,333 Cluster Funding (1:1.2), per internship unit; a $15,000 unit is $7,500 from the partner organization and $7,500 from Mitacs
Grant
Description:
Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship provides a long-term funding and internship option for master’s and PhD students. Recipients can also access professional development training that helps them ensure project success and gain in-demand career skills.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
Optimize your budget, grow your R&D, and tap into the expertise of highly skilled students, graduate students, recent grads, and postdocs to solve your research challenges and achieve your innovation goals. Open to for-profit and not-for-profit corporations, the program pairs partner organizations with top-level research talent, who can help achieve business and innovation goals, execute initiatives, identify new markets, commercialize results, and more. Projects start at four months in duration and can be scaled up as needed.
Provincial Government Business Grants for R&D:
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP) provides part of the risk capital to:
locate;
explore; and
develop mineral projects to an advanced exploration stage.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
Workforce Partnership grants provide funding to organizations such as employers, industry and sector associations, regional organizations and Indigenous organizations to support labour market adjustment strategies and workforce development, including initiatives to attract and retain workers through partnerships.
Creation – early career artists: maximum $5,000; Creation – mid-career artists: maximum $7,500; Creation – established artists: maximum $15,000; Curatorial project: maximum $5,000; Exhibitions/Connections: maximum $10,000
Grant
Description:
Ce programme fait partie de l’ensemble des programmes des arts francophones, dont l’objectif est de soutenir la vitalité du secteur artistique francophone en Ontario.
Le programme appuie les pratiques en arts visuels et en métiers d’art au moyen de subventions aux artistes, aux commissaires, aux groupes ad hoc, aux collectifs et aux organismes francophones de l’Ontario.
Creation/Exploration: maximum $5,000; Development: maximum $15,000; Production: maximum $20,000
Grant
Description:
Le programme soutient la création, l’exploration, le développement, la production et la présentation d’œuvres dramatiques de langue française en Ontario. Le programme a trois catégories :
No fixed amount
Investment
Description:
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund was created by the City of Calgary in 2018 with a mandate to accelerate diversification and strengthen our economy.
We’re shaping Calgary’s economic future by finding opportunities with the greatest potential benefit to the city, fuelling those opportunities with capital and fostering their success by integrating each investment into a network of resources and people.
Projects are cost-shared to a maximum of 50/50 with applicants (for example, a $10,000 project would receive $5,000 in funding); contribution based on scope and deliverables of the project
Grant
Description:
This initiative is intended to assist companies with seafood value-added products already in the marketplace, or those ready to go to market, with a technical issue that is keeping or prohibiting a product from entering a new market or limiting its current market success.
$430,000.00
Grant
Description:
Sustainable Agriculture Manitoba (SAM) provides funding to farmers and land managers to implement cost-shared beneficial management practices (BMPs) that increase the environmental and economic sustainability of agriculture operations in Manitoba. The Manure and Livestock Management provides funding to support the adoption of practices that improve livestock performance and manure management.
$80,000.00
Grant
Description:
Sustainable Agriculture Manitoba (SAM) provides funding to primary producers and land managers to implement cost-shared beneficial management practices (BMPs). The objective of SAM is to increase the environmental and economic sustainability of agriculture operations in Manitoba. Priority areas include climate change adaptation and mitigation, air quality, water quality and quantity, soil health, and biodiversity.
Successful applicants receive between $1,000 and $5,000
Grant
Description:
The Spark Tourism Micro-grant program supports new and emerging entrepreneurs who offer visitor experiences and services in the Yukon. The program helps turn your idea into reality and acts as a catalyst to spark larger future projects.
Up to $100,000 in matching funding from FedDev Ontario (1.25:1 match required)
Grant
Description:
Southern Ontario Pharmaceutical & Health Innovation Ecosystem (SOPHIE) Program brings together Innovation Factory’s commercialization services with the Synapse Life Science Consortium’s strategic network to leverage access to Hamilton’s unique life sciences capabilities and research expertise. This funding will support collaborative projects for Ontario-based life science firms in the later stages of commercialization and in need of financing to secure technology validation and first sale.
$10,000.00
Grant
Description:
This program provides grants to individuals, organizations, businesses, or societies who wish to undertake projects and/or activities that support the promotion, advocacy, research, development and diversification of Nunavut’s sealing and fur sectors.
Up to a maximum of $15,000 per applicant, based on scope and deliverables; projects cost-shared to a maximum of 50/50 with applicants
Grant
Description:
This program focuses on assisting companies to overcome a specific food safety requirement or obstacle that is preventing them from entering a new market, or in keeping markets open when requirements change.
Non-repayable grants of up to $450,000 per project; the funding request is for no more than 30 per cent of the proposed budget
Grant
Description:
The Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF) accelerates the commercialization of game-changing innovations in Saskatchewan’s core sectors.
SAIF provides non-repayable grants of up to $450,000 to novel technological solutions that address specific industry challenges and benefit Saskatchewan’s core sectors.
Grant funding, cost shared government:applicant. Basic and Applied Research with no IP or confidentiality: 70:30 on the first $100,000 and 60:40 on the remaining amount over $100,000. Basic and Applied Research with IP or confidentiality: 50:50. Capacity Building: 50:50.
Grant
Description:
The Research and Innovation Program supports the development of science-based solutions and tools that address known challenges, prepare for potential disruptions and climate threats, and capture emerging opportunities in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The Program provides funding to eligible applicants for basic and applied research and capacity building projects that advance the growth and sustainability of the sector by fast-tracking the pace of innovation.
Up to 15% of eligible project costs; loans up to 15% to a maximum of $5 million, interest free during the project period (up to four years), with up to 30% of the loan (to a maximum of $500,000) forgivable; grants only in specific circumstances, up to 15% to a maximum of $500,000 for small companies in rural communities or $1.5 million for strategic projects
Grant, Loan
Description:
The Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) Stream will provide financial support to advanced manufacturing companies with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises across Ontario.
Up to $1,000,000 in funding over a maximum of 24 months; all funds must be matched by a minimum 2:1 contribution from applicants and/or private sector partners
Grant
Description:
Receive co-investment of up to $1,000,000 toward the development, testing and validation of electric vehicle (EV) and battery-focused technologies.
The R&D Partnership Fund – Electric Vehicle (EV) – Stream 2 Program supports projects related to the development and demonstration of technologies in electric vehicles (EV) and battery manufacturing technologies in the following priority areas:
$100,000.00
Grant
Description:
The QEII Foundation Translating Research Into Care (TRIC) health care improvement research program supports research that will provide evidence and facilitate the translation of clinical science into improved health care policy, service delivery, and patient care at the QEII Health Sciences Centre and across Nova Scotia Health. This funding program was established in 2013 with funding from the QEII Foundation.
Fixed amounts of $500, $750, $1,000 or $1,500, up to 50% of total eligible costs
Grant
Description:
This grant program is intended to provide partial support to artists, arts administrators, or arts educators for activities that contribute to their professional development and enhance their careers in the arts.
Tier 1: Up to $15,000 to support a new project; Tier 2: Up to $25,000 to build on previously completed Tier 1 work (credit note paid directly to the Academic Institution; AI projects may be considered for Tier 1 funding up to $25,000)
Grant
Description:
The Productivity & Innovation Voucher Program (PIVP) supports Nova Scotia businesses in advancing applied innovation projects that deliver clear, measurable business outcomes.
Through the program, companies can work with Nova Scotia post-secondary institutions to develop new or improved products, services, or processes, strengthen operations, and improve competitiveness.
Up to 75 per cent of the eligible costs in your predevelopment budget, up to a maximum of $15,000 (reduced proportionately if the Yukon production company owns less than 51 per cent of the project)
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Description:
The Predevelopment Fund helps Yukon producers develop their ideas for a:
professional film;
television program; and
digital media project.
You can receive funding to help attract commitments from broadcasters, distributors or online platforms for further development or production.
No fixed amount
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Description:
Pilot and demonstration projects are undertaken after lab work or theoretical applied research on proof-of-concept has been completed. The goal of the pilot and demonstration stream is to fund projects that focus on the development of a model or prototype of new technology (complete TRL 6).
The pilot project is the step between applied research and full-scale commercial application. The latter allows researchers to assess if their findings are generalizable to the real world. These projects aim to complete TRL 6 (prototype development).
No fixed amount
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Description:
The knowledge translation and transfer (KTT) stream is focused on activities designed to drive the transformation of research knowledge into use faster, including:
synthesis
exchange
engagement
dissemination
dialogue
collaboration
brokering between researchers and research users
These projects go beyond typical communication activities and include an array of knowledge mobilizing activities.
No fixed amount
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Commercialization stream funding is focused on scaling innovative technologies, products and services to the real world or commercial environment. It ensures technologies and best practices are suitable for commercial use and ready to be widely used.
No fixed amount
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Applied research projects use the process of scientific investigation (including lab work and experiments) to find solutions to existing problems.
A minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $140,000 in funding for the project
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Description:
ONCAT Resource Grants support the identification and collection of new information related to learner mobility that can enrich ONCAT’s ongoing research activities.
$100,000.00
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The Health Equity Fund (HEF) internal funding competition, a collaboration between Nova Scotia Health and the QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation, supports researchers and innovators dedicated to integrating health equity principles and objectives into their work. The program aims to address inequitable and avoidable differences in social determinants of health, health outcomes, and the impact of interventions for specific populations. The HEF will provide funding opportunities to develop and implement innovative approaches, advanced technologies, inclusive research, and related policies to mitigate implicit bias in the healthcare system.
Projects are cost-shared to a maximum of 50/50 with applicants (for example, a $10,000 project would receive $5,000 in funding); funding contribution is based on scope and deliverables of the project
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Description:
This initiative is intended to support the development of new seafood value-added products through activities such as market validation, prototype development and scale-up support with the intent of having the product successfully reach the intended market.
Up to a maximum of $5,000 if the prospector does not have mineral claims at the time of application; up to a maximum of $15,000 if the prospector has existing mineral claims at the time of application; first time applicants generally receive a maximum of $1,000
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NBPAP is a financial assistance program offered by the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The program is for prospectors searching for metallic or industrial minerals (except aggregates) in the province, who may receive:
Up to $1 Million for energy reduction projects, plus a free energy walk-through
Rebate, In-Kind Support
Description:
The Industrial Energy Efficiency Program helps industrial facility managers in New Brunswick with advice and incentives for studies, projects, and energy management systems.
Tier 1: between $15,000 and $40,000, funding 80% of eligible expenses (recipients contribute 20% of total project costs); Tier 2: awards between $40,000 and $100,000, matched at 50%, for applicants investing more than $40,000
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A tier 1 shared-funding exploration grant provides between $15,000 and $40,000 to support mineral exploration programs in Nova Scotia. This new funding stream operates on a shared-funding model, requiring recipients to contribute 20% of total project costs.
A shared-funding exploration grant is available to applicants who commit to investing more than $40,000 in a mineral exploration program in Nova Scotia.
Research grants: maximum $100,000
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Description:
Research grants are available for studies that support and encourage mineral exploration, development, mineral processing and value-added end-use applications of minerals in Nova Scotia.
Up to $15,000 of support for grass-roots exploration activities in Nova Scotia
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Description:
Prospecting grants provide up to $15,000 of support and are intended to help explorers carry out grass-roots exploration activities and find economical mineral resources in Nova Scotia.
Innovation grants: maximum $100,000
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The Mineral Resources Development Fund (MRDF) supports the advancement of mineral resource projects that generate economic benefits for Nova Scotia.
Innovation focused on new uses for minerals, mineral processes, data processing/GIS tools, exploration tools, mining methods and mine reclamation studies focused on mineral extraction and remediation.
No fixed amount
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Description:
This program provides financial assistance to help small pig operations (less than 300 animal units) build additional manure storage capacity to eliminate winter application of manure; help all sizes of pig operations repair manure storage structures to reduce the risk of leakage; and help all sizes of pig operations install manure treatment systems to meet the soil test phosphorus thresholds.
Short-term projects: up to $50,000 Medium- and long-term projects: up to $300,000 The Board may approve funding above these limits for projects of exceptional merit.
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The Manitoba Mineral Development Fund (MMDF) is a $20M provincial fund, administered by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, that provides non-repayable grant funding for northern economic development and mining projects that create Indigenous partnerships, increase local employment, and stimulate investment in mining in Manitoba.
$30,000.00
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The Market Development program is designed to advance the agriculture, agri-food and agri-product sector’s innovation and business capacity to maintain existing markets and capture emerging market opportunities. The program will provide financial assistance to eligible recipients for market development activities that enhance the export capacity of individual businesses and improve overall domestic and international access for the sector.
$2,500 grant, plus time and space in the Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency
Grant
Description:
The Residencies program supports creation or research-based residency opportunities in Riding Mountain National Park for individuals in all disciplines. Applicants may apply to have time and space in the Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency.
Up to 50% of approved eligible costs for mineral exploration projects; individual grants will not exceed $100,000
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Description:
The New Brunswick Junior Mining Assistance Program (NBJMAP):
1. is a financial assistance program for mineral exploration companies;
2. provides up to 50% of approved eligible costs for mineral exploration projects, individual grants will not exceed $100,000;
3. is intended to increase the probability of finding economically viable mineral resources in New Brunswick.
Conditional contribution of up to 50% of total eligible costs to a maximum of $500,000 (Applied Research and Development only projects) or to a maximum of $2 million (combined, or Demonstration & Commercialization only projects)
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Description:
Innovation Stream The Innovation Stream supports the research, development and commercialization of new and innovative technologies in Northern Ontario.
Private-sector businesses alone, or in partnership with a public sector academic or research institution.
Generally between $50,000 and $3,000,000 and up to 75% of eligible costs per project; total government funding must not exceed 75%
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British Columbia (BC)’s Innovative Clean Energy Fund (“ICE Fund”) is designed to support the BC government’s energy, economic, environmental and greenhouse gas reduction priorities and advance BC’s clean energy sector. Since 2008, the ICE Fund has committed over $124 million in funding to support pre-commercial clean energy technology projects and energy efficiency programs.
8% payment for eligible R&D spending carried out in Alberta up to the corporation’s base level of spending, plus an enhanced 20% payment for eligible R&D spending that exceeds the base level, on up to $4 million in annual R&D spending
Grant, Tax Credit
Description:
The Innovation Employment Grant encourages economic growth by supporting small and medium-sized businesses that invest in research and development (R&D) with a grant worth up to 20% of qualifying expenditures.
Grants up to $25,000 based on the anticipated costs of the project, including artist subsistence (individual or collective projects)
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Stream 3 supports artistic projects ready for implementation, production and/or presentation. This can include support for creation, subsistence, travel and/or mentorship. Projects may be individual or collective, and grants will be available up to $25,000 based on projected expenses, including artist subsistence.
Grants are available up to $10,000 based on projected expenses, including artist subsistence
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The Edmonton Arts Council’s (EAC) Individuals & Collectives grant has three distinct streams, each with its own evaluation criteria and assessment process.
Stream 2 supports receiving mentorship, attending a residency, or other forms of professional development for artists and arts and cultural workers.
Grant amounts are fixed at $5,000 to support subsistence and any additional costs to the individual while they take the time to pursue artistic work
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Description:
Stream 1 supports an Individual artist to work on creation, experimentation, or research activities. Grant amounts are fixed at $5,000 to support subsistence and any additional costs to the individual while they take the time to pursue artistic work.
No fixed amount
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Description:
Supports access to community driven culturally relevant assistance services and the development of resource materials that focus on food system development and expansion, increases agriculture knowledge, business development, management and planning, risk awareness, and market expansion.
Up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $75,000 per project
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The Improving Crop and Livestock Health and Quality program aims to reduce the impact of pests and diseases on New Brunswick’s crops and livestock sectors and improve the overall health and quality of New Brunswick crops and livestock. It offers up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $75,000 per project, to organizations or groups representing New Brunswick agricultural commodities, academic institutions, animal health professionals and other individuals or groups capable of achieving the objectives.
Up to 50% of the total approved conservation project cost, to a maximum of $125,000 over a 15-year period for a residential heritage resource or $1,000,000 over a 15-year period for a non-residential heritage resource
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Description:
The Conservation Grant Program provides critical assistance for owners of Municipal Historic Resources, induces dollar-for-dollar private investment in heritage conservation, and directly supports specialized trades & consultants in Calgary’s local economy.
Matching grant of up to $50,000 per historic place for conservation work on Municipal Historic Resources, plus a matching grant of $25,000 for studies, reports, plans and professional services; applicants contribute at least 50% of the total eligible project cost
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Description:
Historic Resource Conservation Grants provide matching grants to individuals and organizations for the following:
1. conservation work on Alberta’s Provincial Historic Resources, Municipal Historic Resources and Indigenous Historic Places
2. studies and professional services associated with the conservation of Alberta’s Provincial Historic Resources, Municipal Historic Resources and Indigenous Historic Places.
Up to 75% of total eligible Project Costs, up to $300,000-600,000* from Alberta Innovates for the AICE-Market Access stream (more than $300,000 per the Program Guide); applicant provides a minimum of 25 per cent; term up to 24 months
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Description:
The Accelerating Innovations in CarE (AICE) program offers staged funding streams and support to Alberta’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that require robust scientific and clinical evidence to develop, advance and commercialize cutting edge new health technologies.
Up to 75% of total eligible Project Costs, to a funding limit from Alberta Innovates of up to $300,000 (AICE-Validate stream); the applicant must provide a minimum of 25 per cent as cash or in-kind contributions; term up to 24 months
Grant
Description:
The Accelerating Innovations in CarE (AICE) program offers staged funding streams and support to Alberta’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that require robust scientific and clinical evidence to develop, advance and commercialize cutting edge new health technologies.
$15,000 in funding per participating firm (up to $15,000 worth of services), with a $2,500 matching contribution required to unlock it
Grant, In-Kind Support
Description:
Innovation Factory’s HEALTHI (Health Ecosystem to Accelerate and Leverage Trials of Healthcare Innovation) program connects life science entrepreneurs with research administration groups to create the protocols and documents required to undertake a commercialization project or clinical trial.
60:40 cost share for food safety activities and 50:50 for traceability activities, to a maximum funding limit of $30,000 for all food safety items and $30,000 for all traceability items
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Description:
7 Section 1 – Program Description This program is designed to assist Manitoba’s agri-food and agri-product sectors in adopting and improving food safety and traceability practices. Financial assistance will be provided to eligible recipients for the development and implementation of food safety programs, food safety training, validation and verification activities and traceability.
Matching grant of 50% of the cost of an eligible feasibility study to a maximum grant of $7,500, with a maximum of one study per property
Grant
Description:
To promote the undertaking of project feasibility studies, so that potential investors can obtain more and better information with respect to the costs of reusing, rehabilitating and retrofitting brownfield buildings and lands
Consists of a grant program to cover a portion of the cost of feasibility studies including but not limited to:
Up to $25,000 based on the anticipated costs of the project, including artist subsistence
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Description:
The purpose of the program is to invest in a thriving and diverse arts community in Edmonton by supporting Edmonton based artists and collectives from communities that face barriers to access.
Stream 3 supports artistic projects ready for implementation, production and/or presentation.
Grants available up to $10,000 based on projected expenses, including artist subsistence, for individual or collective projects (subsistence set at $500 per week)
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Description:
The purpose of the program is to invest in a thriving and diverse arts community in Edmonton by supporting Edmonton based artists and collectives from communities that face barriers to access.
Stream 2 supports receiving mentorship, attending a residency, or other forms of professional development for artists and arts and cultural workers.
Grant amounts are fixed at $5,000 to support subsistence and any additional costs to the individual while they take the time to pursue artistic work
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Description:
Stream 1 supports an Individual artist to work on creation, experimentation, or research activities. Grant amounts are fixed at $5,000 to support subsistence and any additional costs to the individual while they take the time to pursue artistic work.
$10,000.00
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Description:
The Equinox program supports Indigenous artists, curators and groups to engage in artistic creation and professional development. Eligible projects can range from
– research and development for the creation of new works
– creation and presentation of artistic work
– activities that support and strengthen the Indigenous arts community.
Matching grant of 50% of the cost of an eligible environmental study to a maximum grant of $15,000 per study, two studies per property/project, $25,000 per property/project
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Description:
To promote the undertaking of environmental studies, so that more and better information is available with respect to the type of contamination and potential remediation costs on brownfield properties.
Consists of a grant program to cover a portion of the cost of a Phase 2 ESA including Designated Substances and Hazardous Material Survey, Remedial Work Plan and a Risk Assessment.
Up to 100% of eligible delivery costs of the Environmental Farm Planning program
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Description:
Environmental Farm Management Planning Program Description/Objectives To foster climate change adaptation and mitigation actions and agri-environmental risk by increasing knowledge, information and technology transfer through the use of Environmental Farm Plans and associated actions.
$10,001 to $100,000 per project, with a minimum 25 percent applicant cash contribution to total eligible project costs; total government assistance cannot exceed 75% of eligible Project costs
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Description:
The Voucher Program provides Alberta tech and innovation companies with up to $100,000 to accelerate new product toward commercialization for novel, promising technologies, and an identified product/market fit.
Up to $10,000 in non-dilutive funding per project, with a minimum 25 percent applicant cash contribution to the total eligible project costs; total government assistance cannot exceed 75% of the eligible Project costs
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Description:
The Micro Voucher Program helps Alberta tech companies to design and/or develop innovative technology solutions by providing up to $10,000 in non-dilutive funding.
Up to $105,000 in non-dilutive funding to help cover salary costs of an Associate over a one-year term; applicants must commit a minimum 25 per cent cash contribution of the total annual base salary
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Description:
The Industry r&D Associates Program supports Alberta tech companies with an innovative technology or knowledge-based solution looking to employ in-house professional research and developmental expertise.
Qualified applicants may apply to receive up to $105,000 in non-dilutive funding to help cover salary costs of an Associate over a one-year term.
Up to $120,000 per Industry Commercialization Associate; the Applicant must provide a minimum of 25% of the Associate’s salary in cash; total government assistance cannot exceed 75% of eligible Project costs
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Description:
The Industry Commercialization Associates Program helps you build a solid team with top talent.
Qualified applicants may apply to receive up to $120,000 in non-dilutive funding toward an employee salary. Applicants must commit a minimum 25 per cent cash contribution of the total annual base salary.
100% of total eligible project costs, maximum to be defined in the posted Challenge Statement
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Description:
The Technology Development (SME) Program partners Ontario-based small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with ENCQOR 5G Anchor Firms on 5G technology development projects.
Program Contribution 50% (maximum) of total eligible project costs, up to $50 000; SME Applicant Company 50% (minimum) of total eligible project costs
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Description:
The ENCQOR 5G Demonstration Program supports standalone small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) projects and SME collaborations with industry partners and/or public sector organizations such as municipalities, healthcare facilities, public utilities for testing and validation activities using the ENCQOR 5G Innovation Platform as a Service (iPaaS) testbed in order to develop or advance new technologies, products, processes and services.
Up to 100% funding towards eligible costs where there is significant potential for sector-wide benefit, maximum $60,000 per project per year; for projects that will primarily benefit an individual agribusiness, farmer, or group of farmers, up to 50% funding towards eligible costs, maximum $30,000 per project per year
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Applicants are eligible for funding assistance for approved activities intended to encourage the growth, profitability, sustainability and self-sufficiency of New Brunswick’s agriculture, agri-food, agri-product, and agri-science sectors through innovative research and development projects; on- farm demonstration trials; pre-commercialization development activities; on-farm innovation; and adoption of new technologies that have a regional or local impact; and adoption of practices and technologies that will support climate change adaptation and mitigation, including reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving carbon sequestration, and related technology transfer activities.
Up to 100 % funding towards eligible costs where there is significant potential for sector-wide benefit, maximum $60,000 per project per year; for projects that primarily benefit an individual agribusiness, farmer, or group of farmers, up to 50% funding towards eligible costs, maximum $30,000 per project per year
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Applicants are eligible for funding assistance for approved activities intended to encourage the growth, profitability, sustainability and self-sufficiency of New Brunswick’s agriculture, agri-food, agri-product, and agri-science sectors through innovative research and development projects; on- farm demonstration trials; pre-commercialization development activities; on-farm innovation; and adoption of new technologies that have a regional or local impact; and adoption of practices and technologies that will support climate change adaptation and mitigation, including reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving carbon sequestration, and related technology transfer activities.
Start Stream grant: $75,000 to $100,000 per project. No matching funding required. Phase 1 total allocation (both streams): $5 million.
Grant
Description:
The Start Stream funds projects that support businesses in their efforts to advance the development of their innovations and begin commercializing them
$250,000 to less than $1,000,000 per project (Scale & Grow Stream); grant covers half of project costs — the applicant must finance at least 50% of eligible project costs. Phase 1 total program allocation: $5 million across both streams ($3,758,200 awarded under the Scale & Grow Stream).
Grant
Description:
The Scale & Grow Stream funds large-scale projects that support the scale-up and growth efforts of businesses while, in turn, producing significant economic outcomes
$10,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Documentation Grant Program is designed to provide assistance to New Brunswick arts professionals and professional artists for the research, development, and execution of original documentation and contextualization (written, film, video, multimedia) of arts activities, arts products or art history. Documentation grants are intended to foster theoretical and critical discourse in the arts. Preference will be given to proposals concerning New Brunswick art or artists.
Up to 50 per cent of the costs in your development budget, up to a maximum of $40,000
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Description:
The Development Fund provides funding for a:
professional film;
television program; and
digital media project.
$20,000.00
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Description:
The Creation Grant program is designed to provide assistance to professional New Brunswick artists for the research, development and execution of original projects in the arts. Creation Grants are intended to allow artists to devote some or most of their time to research and creative production.
Research/Creation/Development – Emerging artists and curators: maximum $5,000; Mid-career artists and curators: maximum $7,500; Established artists and curators: maximum $15,000; Collaborations: maximum $15,000; Connections: maximum $15,000
Grant
Description:
The program supports craft-based practices through grants to Ontario-based artists, curators, ad hoc groups, collectives and organizations. The program has five categories:
Up to $8,000 each in funding on a matching funds basis; applicants must contribute 25% of the total requested funding (provided on a reimbursement basis)
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Description:
This funding can be used for consultations, artist services, paint supplies, anti-graffiti coating or other needs associated with the creation and installation of a mural.
1. Community Mural Grant Projects for community leagues, non-profit organizations or licensed businesses will be eligible for funding based on a matching funds basis
50 per cent (maximum) of total eligible project costs, from $20,000 to $150,000 (standalone stream); NSERC-Alliance stream: from $20,000 up to $50,000 from OCI C2C; NSERC-ARD stream: from $20,000 up to $40,000 from OCI C2C, each matched by the industry partner
Grant
Description:
This program supports the collaboration between Academia and Industry to solve an industry-based problem and drive the commercialization of Intellectual Property [IP].
No specific amount specified
Grant
Description:
The Chinatown Vibrancy Fund aims to support the implementation of the Chinatown Strategy by bringing visitors into the area through festivals, events and cultural projects as well as building community cohesion and empowering residents both housed and unhoused
Up to 75% of total project costs, $200,001 up to a maximum of $4,000,000 per successful project (total of $20,000,000 available)
Competition, Grant
Description:
The Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge (‘CFGC’) is a $26 million three-phase competition with the objective of accelerating the development of large-scale production pathways for short and continuous carbon fibre from bitumen-derived feedstocks and promoting their use in manufactured products.
The Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge Phase III program is directed towards funding the development of technologies that can convert feedstocks derived from Alberta’s oil sands into CF.
Up to $100,000 in matching funding from FedDev Ontario (1.6x match required), plus mentorship and advisory services
Grant
Description:
The Canadian Medtech Alliance (CAMEDA) program brings together leading Ontario contract design and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) with Innovation Factory’s commercialization services to catalyze medtech manufacturing in Canada.
This funding will support collaborative projects for Ontario-based life science firms in the later stages of commercialization and in need of financing to advance regulatory approvals, conduct clinical trials, and undertake initial batch manufacturing.
Contribution program jointly funded by the federal and provincial government (Government of Canada 70%, Province of British Columbia 30%), available to support projects until March 31, 2026
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Description:
Through the federally and provincially co-funded British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF), we support protection and restoration activities for Pacific salmon and other priority wild fish stocks. We also support projects that will ensure the fish and seafood sector in B.C. is positioned for long-term environmental and economic sustainability.
$50,000
Grant
Description:
The purpose of this Project Category is to reduce animal health risks in a measurable and proven way through physical set up of production areas, practices, testing, monitoring and management along with operations assessments/plans and education or training.
$5,000
Grant
Description:
The purpose of this Project Category is to build farm-specific knowledge and expertise in support of plant health (for example, conducting pest risk assessments, developing biosecurity procedures and integrated pest management plans, and participating in plant health training).
Up to $1,000 to support eligible expenses, plus an additional amount for artist travel within Saskatchewan if justified
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Description:
Artists in Communities – Development provides small amounts of funding to organizations or professional artists to build relationships with potential partners, develop projects or residencies, and/or research community needs.
Provincial contribution of 95% with a maximum total amount of $300,000 towards eligible expenditures to Agricultural Producers (non-repayable; upfront funding of up to 25% available if requested)
Grant
Description:
In order to de-risk and accelerate the development of anaerobic digester projects in the province, the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (DAAF) and the Climate Change Secretariat of the Department of Environment and Local Government are providing financial support for Feasibility Studies for Anaerobic Digester Projects.
The funding reduces the financial barriers to study the feasibility of anaerobic digester projects in the province.
$20,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Organization Project Grant assists Alberta-based companies engaged in the production of books, magazines or sound recordings, as well as some screen-based projects. Grants may be used to support projects in art production, training, career development, marketing and research. This grant, under the Alberta Media Fund (AMF), supports the growth and sustainability of Alberta’s cultural industries by helping them employ talented professionals, develop intellectual property and create quality products.
Up to $55,000 per project (or a total of $70,000 per parent company with multiple projects) per fiscal year: Pre-development $15,000 | First draft $25,000 | Final draft $15,000
Grant
Description:
The Project Script Development Grant provides Alberta writers, directors and producers with funding to help cover expenses related to the development of professional quality, commercial-ready projects and scripts that are at least 30 minutes in broadcast length.
This grant, under the Alberta Media Fund, supports the growth, sustainability, competitiveness and business attraction of Alberta’s screen-based production industry.
Non-repayable grants of up to $450,000 per project; the funding request is for no more than 30 per cent of the proposed budget (industry partners must provide 50+ per cent)
Grant
Description:
The Agtech Growth Fund (AGF) accelerates the commercialization of game-changing innovations in Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector.
AGF provides non-repayable grants of up to $450,000 for the development of novel technological solutions that address specific industry challenges and benefit Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector.
AGF provides tech startups with non-dilutive funding specifically designed to propel groundbreaking, industry-driven research & development (R&D) projects.
No specific amount specified
Grant
Description:
The Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) supports the growth of the agriculture industry in Saskatchewan. ADF develops solutions to emerging problems that constrain production and value-added processing.
Up to $13,000 per site, per project, for crop-related projects to a maximum of $80,000 per year; up to $20,000 per site, per project, for livestock projects to a maximum of $100,000 per year
Grant
Description:
The ADOPT program provides funding to help producer groups and First Nations communities demonstrate and evaluate new agricultural practices and technologies at the local level. The results of successful trials can then be adopted by agricultural operations in the region.
Up to 85% funding assistance on total eligible project costs to a maximum of $50,000 per program year; maximum of $150,000 per applicant over the life of the Sustainable CAP program (2023-2028)
Grant
Description:
The Agricultural Research and Innovation Program supports applied research and innovation activities. It also supports on-farm trials that are intended to improve production, productivity, profitability, competitiveness and sustainability of Nova Scotia’s agricultural sectors.
Primary producers: up to 30-50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000; processors or manufacturers not involved in primary agriculture: up to 25% of the eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000
Grant
Description:
The Manufacturing Processes Efficiency and Analysis – supports the review of the facility’s current production methods and identifies where efficiencies can be gained, or new technologies adopted to increase productivity
No specific amount specified
Grant
Description:
The Bitumen Partial Upgrading program supports technologies that enhance the value of a processed barrel of bitumen while reducing associated emissions.
Up to $2 million per project; typically 25-50% of total project costs
Grant
Description:
The BAM program develops technologies that convert Alberta oil sands components into non-combustion products (i.e., products that are not fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, and heating oil).
No specific amount specified
Grant
Description:
The Methane Emissions Reduction program supports technologies that detect, monitor, and mitigate methane emissions reductions from Alberta’s oil and gas industry.
Up to 50 per cent of total project costs, to a maximum of $250,000 per project (co-funding with other public agencies up to 75 per cent of total project cost)
Grant
Description:
The Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE) program supports the development of digital technologies that create value and jobs while reducing emissions in the energy sector.
Up to $2 million per project; typically 25-50% of total project costs
Grant
Description:
The Recovery Technologies program advances technologies that improve recovery efficiency, create value for operators, reduce associated emissions, and/or unlock new resources.
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