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:
$4,500,000.00
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. The Program supports a flexible approach that offers services tailored to each individual youth to gain the skills and experience they need to find and keep good quality jobs.
The Program also supports innovative cross-sectoral initiatives that aim to address complex, systemic challenges in the youth employment sector and
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) is a program that provides repayable and non-repayable contributions. Its National Innovation Ecosystems stream will support large-scale national ecosystems through high impact collaborations between small, medium and large corporations, academic and research institutions, and not-for-profit organization to support Canadian innovation ecosystems.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) is a program that provides repayable and non-repayable contributions. The objective of the Collaborative Technology Development and Demonstration stream is to advance industrial research, development and technology demonstration through collaboration between the private sector, researchers and non-profit organizations.
no fixed amount
Grant, Loan
Description:
Strategic Innovation Fund’s Stream 1 encourages research and development (R&D) that will accelerate technology transfer and commercialization of innovative products, processes and services. It provides repayable and non-repayable contributions to firms of all sizes across all of Canada’s industrial and technology sectors.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Space Technology Development Program (STDP) provides funding to for-profit and not-for-profit organizations established and operating in Canada for projects that:
1. reduce technological unknowns of future space missions, and
2. stimulate industrial innovation and strengthen core capabilities in order to increase industrial readiness and competitiveness of Canadian space companies.
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:
CSA’s smartEarth: Accelerator track provides grants to businesses to speed up the development of innovative satellite data solutions at different levels of readiness (up to the demonstration stage), that will respond to challenges of importance to Canada (through an application, a product, or a service). 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.
$500,000.00
Grant, Loan
Description:
Financial assistance to help community housing providers with the costs of early development activities related to the predevelopment costs of building a new affordable housing project or renovating an existing affordable housing project.
$50,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Sector Innovation and Development component of Supporting Artistic Practice provides grants to projects by Canadian and First Nations, Inuit and Métis arts professionals, cultural connectors, groups, and organizations. These projects must grow and improve the arts sector.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Research and Knowledge Initiative (RKI) is a competitive, merit-based contributions funding program that supports data and research on issues related to public infrastructure and communities. The purpose of the Research and Knowledge Initiative is to advance the understanding of public infrastructure needs, challenges, and opportunities relevant to Canadians. The program also aims facilitate collaboration among key public infrastructure actors and stakeholders, and support data, research, and knowledge-sharing activities.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Regional Quantum Initiative advances PrairiesCan’s strategic priorities. As one of four regional hubs of Canadian expertise in the field of quantum technologies, Alberta is well-positioned to transform research into products and processes. The Alberta region has strengths in quantum computing, materials, sensors and communications technology.
$10,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Professional Development for Arts Professionals component of Supporting Artistic Practice supports the career growth of Canadian arts professionals by encouraging knowledge-sharing and participation in a wide range of development opportunities. Grants fund activities that contribute to the advancement of Canadian arts professionals.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The NRC IRAP Financial support for technology innovation provides funding for small or medium‑sized Canadian businesses to support research and development projects.
Through a broad range of international activities, the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) also provides direct support to small and medium-sized businesses with international interests. The international programs connect companies with the funding, advisory, export, and innovation services they need to access new markets and global value chains.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
Through their 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.
These R&D programs bring together researchers and facilities from across the NRC’s 14 research centres, with academic and industrial partners.
The opportunities for collaboration are in any of the following areas:
1. Pandemic Response – to address challenges requiring further R&D for solutions to meet COVID-19-related needs;
2. Materials for Clean Fuels – to develop new materials for clean and sustainable sources of energy;
3. High-throughput and Secure Networks – to develop high-performance, rapid and secure communication for rural and remote communities;
4. Artificial Intelligence for Design – to improve the quality of life of older adults and their personal caregivers through innovation that will support safe and healthy aging;
5. Disruptive Technology Solutions for Cell and Gene Therapy – to improve the quality of life of older adults and their personal caregivers through innovation that will support safe and healthy aging;
6. Aging in Place – to improve the quality of life of older adults and their personal caregivers through innovation that will support safe and healthy aging;
7. Internet of Things: Quantum Sensors – to develop revolutionary sensors that could be engineered and commercialized for applications in the environment, natural resources, health care, and defence.
8. Arctic and Northern – to address pressing issues impacting the quality of life of northern peoples;
9. Applied Quantum Computing – to support commercial and government innovations in quantum algorithms and applied quantum computing.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Northern Food Businesses stream provides 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.
$5,000
Grant
Description:
Mitacs Entrepreneur International offers a travel grant to Canadian start-ups that are housed in an incubator or accelerator linked to an academic institution to connect them with host incubators abroad and explore new business development opportunities in international markets.
$15,000
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.
$500,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Pre-production Funding Stream is part of the Market Growth Program (MGP). The MGP aims to stimulate investments for long-term market growth in Canadian dairy processing by supporting sustainable and innovative investment projects with an emphasis on the use of solids non-fat (SNF). Its intended outcome is to accelerate and support investments which aim to reduce structural SNF surplus, support market growth, or process milk in regions with significant skim milk surplus/processing deficiencies.
The Pre-production Funding Stream supports dairy processors to make investments in:
additional processing capacity for SNF; and
the creation of new products that add value to the SNF surplus.
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.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
CSA’s Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP) provides a wide range of opportunities for Canadian science and technology activities in lunar orbit, on the Moon’s surface, and beyond. LEAP is looking to foster innovation in areas of strength for Canada, like artificial intelligence, robotics, science and health. LEAP aims to:
1. enable the Canadian space sector to develop and conduct science experiments designed for lunar conditions, to help prepare for robotic and human missions;
2. advance and demonstrate innovative technologies in lunar orbit, on the Moon’s surface, and beyond’ and
3. begin to develop technologies that will be required as part of future deep-space missions.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Low Carbon Economy Challenge (the Challenge Fund) is aimed at using Canadian creativity to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and lead to clean growth. The Challenge Fund supports a wide range of projects in Canada that use proven, low-carbon technologies to reduce GHG emissions.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
Through the Innovative Solutions Canada program, the Government of Canda is partnering with eligible Canadian small businesses and facilitating the early development, testing and validation of prototypes, as well as preparing a pathway to commercialization. The Government of Canada is looking for innovators to solve challenges.
$100,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Creating, Knowing and Sharing program provides grants to support activities in three broad areas:
1. Creating provides support for research, production and creation of new works of art. 2. Knowing provides support for the retention, maintenance, innovation and transmittal of cultural knowledge and creative practice.
3. Sharing provides support for the dissemination, exhibition, presentation and distribution of works of art by First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, which enrich and engage communities in Canada and abroad.
$6,000,000.00
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.
no fixed amount
Competition, Grant
Description:
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) is offering grants to support innovations and concepts that advance NORAD modernization science and technology (S&T) to future-proof North America’s defence against aerospace and maritime threats. IDEaS is looking to fund early stage solutions (technology readiness levels (TRLs) 1-6) in the following domains:
Quantum technologies
Autonomous technologies
Counter uncrewed aerial systems (CUAS)
Arctic mobility and navigation of military platforms, including ships, land vehicles, and aircraft
Scalable, energy-efficient and sustainable power and energy solutions for current and future Department of National Defence(DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) arctic requirements
No fixed amount
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.
Each round awards proposals that address housing supply barriers such as building timelines, construction productivity, and improving data on land availability.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
As part of its commitment to the advancement of scientific inquiry in ocean and freshwater science, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) makes available a suite of programs that encourage scientific research and related scientific activities and dissemination of scientific knowledge in areas that are relevant to the mandate of the Department.
$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:
The Artist-Driven Organizations component of Explore and Create supports the development of artistic activities, from research, creation, and production through to dissemination, by Canadian arts organizations that are driven by the vision of artistic leaders. Grants fund the activities of organizations mandated to support the creative process of artists, stimulating the emergence of new artistic voices and offering a range of artistic experiences to the public.
Most core grant applications must be translated into French or English. Please see guidelines for details and the translation deadline date.
$500,000
Grant
Description:
Network Projects are flexible funding programme for international R&D projects. The Network projects programme eases collaboration between organisations in Eureka countries offering applicants the freedom to design their project proposal and build their ideal consortium.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
Globalstars is a programme which encourages exploration of new markets through international R&D with calls for projects (sometimes thematic) with countries outside of the EUREKA network. Applicants can benefit from collaboration with organisations working in a range of leading and emerging markets.
$500,000
Grant
Description:
Eurostars is the largest international funding programme for SMEs wishing to collaborate on R&D projects that create innovative products, processes or services for commercialisation. Eurostars is part of the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs. The project consortium must spotlight an innovative SME as the main project participant.
$120,000
Grant
Description:
Mitacs Elevate helps partner organizations build their business with support from top-ranked, highly trained research talent. Participating fellows work closely with partner organizations to understand their business needs and apply research principles to address these needs.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) provides financial support to projects that encourage economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships and increased support for small- and medium-sized enterprises in official language minority communities (OLMCs).
no fixed amount
Grant, Loan
Description:
This funding aims to promote the regions and foster the development of local economies.
Specifically, it is intended to:
help boost spending by tourists from outside Quebec
increase the presence of international organizations
strengthen economic activity in the regions by supporting local business projects
generate investments and economic spin-offs through the acquisition of community economic facilities
$50,000.00
Grant
Description:
Digital Greenhouse is a digital innovation initiative for Canadian individuals, groups and organizations. It supports short-term projects that leverage digital technology to address sectoral and digital challenges, including:
1. the development of new digital tools and solutions that increase the resilience, sustainability, and discoverability of the arts sector,
2. the development of sector-wide and cross-sector collaborations, partnerships, and networks to support innovative digital business models, revenue models and monetization strategies,
3. sectoral approaches aimed at strategically increasing the digital/data literacy and ongoing digital transformation of the arts sector,
4. addressing challenges and exploring digital solutions related to accessibility, equity, diversity, decolonization, social justice, and climate responsibility created by, or relevant to, the digital world,
5. addressing challenges and exploring solutions related to the lack of access to digital infrastructure for remote regions and Northern and under-represented communities.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Digital Citizen Contribution 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 fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) created the Dairy Innovation Program (DIP) on August 1, 2013 to replace the Domestic Dairy Product Innovation Program (DDPIP), which expired on July 31, 2013. On July 23, 2015, the DIP was amended to include the eligibility of butter and butter oil. 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. The CDC will provide an allocation credit (deducted from the Canadian requirement) to each province Footnote1 ;that supplies milk for the new DIP contracts. These credits will be allocated to the province on end-use butterfat basis with no conversion of credits into quota (crystallization).
No fixed amount
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.
$50,000.00
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. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and engage on research issues related to online disinformation and other related online harms as well as their impact in the Canadian context.
The Joint Initiative has 3 broad objectives:
to promote Canadian research that will develop better understanding — based on empirical evidence — of the impacts of online disinformation in Canada in order to better inform programs and policies
to build Canada’s capacity to conduct research on and related to countering online disinformation and other related online harms, specifically in the target areas described below
to help foster a community of research in the digital citizenship and countering online disinformation space in Canada
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada launched the Global Innovation Clusters to support business-led innovation and large-scale collaboration among industry leaders, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and post‑secondary institutions, to develop and scale high-potential technologies in advanced manufacturing, agri‑food, clean technology, digital technology, health, bioscience and clean resources, infrastructure and transportation.
Cluster support programs:
1. Advanced manufacturing (Funded collaborative R&D in support of Canada’s Next Generation Manufacturing cluster. automation and robotics; machine vision; inspection and sensors; simulations and modelling; additive manufacturing; and advanced materials manufacturing);
2. Digital Health and Geospatial Analytics (Funded collaborative R&D in support of Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster in the areas of: Artificial intelligence and digital enablement for health – using artificial intelligence and digital technologies to improve healthcare delivery and connect it to real-world, evidence-based clinical research; and Geospatial Analytics – using digital geospatial technologies to solve compelling challenges in areas such as agriculture, forestry, environmental monitoring, transportation, and clean energy);
3. Ocean (Funded collaborative R&D in support of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster in the areas of: bio assets; intelligent ocean assets; coastal resilience; and pollution remediation);
4. Sustainable Protein Production (Funded collaborative R&D in support of Canada’s Protein Industries Supercluster in the areas of: genetics and genomics; pre‑breeding crop development and plant technologies; microalgal and macroalgal protein; microbial communities; processing and ingredients; food safety, traceability and sustainability);
5. Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Logistics (Funded collaborative R&D in support of Canada’s AI- Powered Supply Chains Supercluster (Scale AI) in the areas of: transportation and warehousing; condition of infrastructure and goods; cybersecurity for logistics; and Canadian logistics AI‑powered modelling.
$150,000,000.00
Grant
Description:
We recognize the unique opportunity clean fuels present for Indigenous businesses and communities and encourage Indigenous participation on all projects. We have designed a distinct process with measures to increase funding of Indigenous-led clean production capacity projects in Canada.
$150,000,000.00
Grant, Loan
Description:
Funding the build-out of new production capacity will:
grow the domestic production capacity for clean fuels including clean hydrogen, advanced biofuels, renewable natural gas, and sustainable aviation fuel, across Canada
offer new opportunities for Canada’s energy sector in the transition to producing cleaner sources of energy
support Canada’s efforts to reach net-zero by 2050
position Canada globally to reap economic, environmental, and social benefits of the energy transition
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.
$75,000.00
Grant
Description:
Innovators from Canadian organizations may access up to $75,000 in 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.
$15,000.00
Grant
Description:
CIIP’s Partnership Development Activities provides support to Canadian SMEs to identify potential partnership opportunities that can lead to R&D projects between Canadian companies and foreign partners in Brazil, China, India, Israel, and South Korea.
Partnership Development Activities (PDAs) are networking, educational, and matchmaking activities.
$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.
$1,000,000.00
Grant, Loan
Description:
The program Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program will help the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sector (‘agricultural sector’) take advantage of a situation or circumstance to develop a new idea, product, niche, or market opportunity
respond to new and emerging issues (address sector issues that were unknown or not a concern before)
find and test solutions to new and ongoing issues to adapt and remain competitive
$15,000
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.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
This Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund supports efforts that will help prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species.
Priority will be given to projects to focus on:
improving relationships with provinces and territories, Indigenous Peoples and key stakeholders
involving multiple partners
providing Canadians with tools to take action on aquatic invasive species
monitoring and prevention of aquatic invasive species
$5,000,000.00
Grant
Description:
The AgriScience Program, under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), aims to accelerate innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities and research that benefits the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians.
$2,000,000.00
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.
$50,000.00
Grant
Description:
The AgriAssurance Program is a $64.05-million program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
The program will contribute to the overarching objectives of Resiliency and Public Trust Strategic Initiatives of Sustainable CAP by enabling the development and adoption of industry-led sector-specific assurance systems to manage risks, enhance resiliency and address market considerations and challenges to public trust at the national level
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
The program aims to increase and diversify exports to markets where Canada has Free Trade Agreements are in place
support industry to develop, verify and integrate assurance systems to address market and regulatory requirements (for example, food safety, plant and animal health surveillance, animal welfare, environmental sustainability, traceability, market attributes and quality standards) enable industry to make credible, meaningful and verifiable claims about the health, safety, and quality of Canadian agriculture products
$1,000,000.00
Grant
Description:
The African Swine Fever Prevention and Preparedness investment aims to enhance efforts to prevent African swine fever (ASF) from entering Canada and prepare for a potential outbreak.
As part of the investment from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) will provide up to $23.4 million over 3 years. The program supports the pork industry to:
address identified gaps in prevention and mitigation efforts
develop the tools, partnerships, and activities needed to ensure the early detection of ASF and an effective emergency response in case of an outbreak. The ASFIPP offers support under 2 streams:
Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream
Prevention and Preparedness Stream
Note: There is a separate application process for the African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Prevention and Preparedness Stream.
$50,000.00
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.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) will help the Canadian aerospace sector emerge from the pandemic with the capacity to compete on the global stage, by supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the following three objectives: to green their operations and adopt environmentally sustainable practices, to improve productivity and to strengthen commercialization while furthering integration into regional and global supply chains.
$106,666
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:
$250,000
Grant
Description:
The Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP) provides part of the risk capital to:
a) locate;
b) explore; and
c) 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.
$15,000.00
Grant
Description:
The program supports visual arts and crafts practices through grants to artists, curators, ad hoc groups, collectives and Francophone organizations in Ontario.
$150,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
As part of this component, calls for proposals will be made to innovative companies to promote the development of solutions to meet needs and challenges previously identified by tourism stakeholders or partners of the Ministry of Tourism.
$300,000.00
Grant
Description:
Applicants for PAET’s third stream can come together to propose a collective project by designating a responsible organization acting as file holder (examples: grouping of festivals and events acquiring an accessible platform, which is reused by all members, grouping of businesses tourists by purchasing an adapted dock and a hoist).
$20,000.00
Grant
Description:
The program supports the creation, exploration, development, production and presentation of French-language dramatic works in Ontario.
No specific amount was identified. Consult the guide publication.
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
Prioritize high-impact sectors and technologies
Solving societal challenges with innovative solutions
No specific amount was identified. Consult the guide publication.
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
Developing talent, succession and key skills in research and innovation
Developing scientific and innovation culture
No specific amount was identified. Consult the guide publication.
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
Adapting R&D incentives and innovation support programs
Supporting innovative technological entrepreneurship
Stimulating investment and commercialization of innovations
No specific amount was identified. Consult the guide publication.
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
Transfer and promote research results
Facilitate access to and promote ecosystem resources
Establish a regulatory environment favorable to innovation
No specific amount was identified. Consult the guide publication.
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
Supporting the initiatives of the Quebec Research Funds
Promoting synergies in the research ecosystem
No specific amount was identified.
Grant, Investment
Description:
Created in 2018, The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund works to grow and diversify our economy, create jobs and training opportunities, and spurs a wide range of private, non-profit and public sector investments in the city.
$500,000
Grant
Description:
Promote the development of a common vision of the priorities of an agri-food sector or a territory as well as the coordination of the actors involved in their implementation.
$18,000,000.00
Grant, Investment
Description:
This component of the Technoclimat program offers financial assistance to support innovation in energy and the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the framework of bioenergy production projects.
This part of the program receives applications for financial assistance on an ongoing basis.
Although the regulatory framework allows for all forms of low-carbon energy, this part of the program currently only accepts projects that involve the production of bioenergy.
$3,000,000.00
Grant, Investment
Description:
The regular component of the Technoclimat program offers financial assistance to support innovation in energy and the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in all sectors of activity.
$10,000,000.00
Grant
Description:
This component of the Technoclimat program provides financial assistance to support innovation in energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction. It is intended for Quebec industries subject to the GHG emission allowance cap-and-trade system (SPEDE)This hyperlink will open in a new window. and their partners.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Technical Obstacles Program assists 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.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
Bioenergy and Circular Economy supports projects focused on renewable fuels, waste conversion and building a circular economy in plastics. This program addresses sustainability while creating opportunity for economic diversification in Alberta.
$500,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Agri-food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program aims to support the development of technologies that provide solutions to the challenges faced by the agri-food and bioindustrial sectors in Alberta.
$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.
The financial assistance provided by the Minister will correspond to the lesser of the following amounts, according to the PML: – For PML 7: A maximum of 33% of eligible expenses up to a maximum of $1M per project. – For PML 8: A maximum of 33% of eligible expenses up to a maximum of $10M per project.
Grant, Loan, Investment
Description:
The program aims to:
• Advance projects to scale up mineral or primary processing of CSMs at the maturity
level of a semi-continuous pilot project (PML 7) or demonstration plant (PML 8) to a
higher level or to market (see Appendix 1 for a description of PML).
• Innovate by creating new processes or improving existing processes.
$50,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Financially support all associations affected by the new Law and wishing to enrich their associative life by carrying out projects, networking, research, analysis and organizational development in accordance with their mandate of advice, support, representation, defense and promotion of their members.
$600,000
Grant
Description:
This program supports investments in greenhouse infrastructure and equipment, modernization and optimization of production systems, as well as research and development activities aimed at improving productivity, quality, and environmental performance.
No specific amount was identified.
Grant, Loan
Description:
The Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for the financing of public research and innovation infrastructures (PSO, component 4a) enables the modernization of public research and innovation infrastructures.
No specific amount was identified.
Grant, Loan
Description:
The Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program – Support for financing infrastructure in support of private innovation (PSO, component 4b) enables the modernization of infrastructure in support of private innovation.
$15,000.00
Grant
Description:
Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities is dedicated to the development and recognition of disabled art and artistic practice of D/deaf professional artists and artists with disabilities.
Varies by project and applicant (for more check the detailed Calculation of financial aid for each eligible project devided by percentages.)
Grant
Description:
Increase research and knowledge development on issues surrounding the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in agriculture, with the aim of optimizing nitrogen fertilization and reducing methane emissions from livestock farming.
Develop decision-making tools that are popularized and adapted to different types of companies in order to enable advisors to support companies in the biofood sector in implementing more strategic interventions in the fight against climate change.
$50,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Increase the Quebec beekeeping population by supporting the purchase of equipment and materials that reduce the bee mortality rate and increase the beekeeping population per business.
Improve labor productivity by supporting the purchase of agricultural equipment that reduces the number of working hours in beekeeping.
$675,000
Grant
Description:
Increase awareness of the agri-food sector among the population and promote the quality of livestock by supporting agricultural exhibitions and sector exhibitions in Quebec.
$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.
$100,000.00
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.
$15,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Market Access Food Safety Program assists 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.
Specifically, this program will support a limited number of companies with: obtaining Global Food Safety Initiative (GSFI) certification which will in turn open more export markets, and meeting the food safety requirements of new markets to support market entry or market expansion.
$450,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF), is a research and development (R&D) funding program designed to accelerate commercialization of game-changing technological innovations in the province’s core sectors.
Through SAIF, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS) provides non-repayable grants to projects that address a specific industry challenge
No specific amount was identified.
Grant, Loan, Investment
Description:
The Coalition for Greener Aircraft is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing smarter, more efficient and effective technologies while reducing the environmental footprint of the aeronautical industry.
The Coalition’s vision is to maintain Québec’s competitive position in a fast-evolving global aeronautical market, through research and development activities, in response to new environmental regulations in the fight against climate change.
$1,500,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for research projects in collaboration with the community (PSO, component 2b) aims to:
strengthen the technological innovation capacity of companies and recipient environments through the development and transfer of technology resulting from public research projects;
strengthen the capacity of innovative companies with high growth potential ( startups ) to commercialize their innovations;
to establish partnerships between university, college, institutional and industrial circles, whether in Quebec, outside Quebec or internationally;
highlight research results and innovations that have commercial potential.
$1,500,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for research projects in collaboration with the community (PSO, component 2b) aims to:
strengthen the technological innovation capacity of companies and recipient environments through the development and transfer of technology resulting from public research projects;
strengthen the capacity of innovative companies with high growth potential ( startups ) to commercialize their innovations;
to establish partnerships between university, college, institutional and industrial circles, whether in Quebec, outside Quebec or internationally;
highlight research results and innovations that have commercial potential.
$1,500,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for research projects in collaboration with the community (PSO, component 2b) aims to:
strengthen the technological innovation capacity of companies and recipient environments through the development and transfer of technology resulting from public research projects;
strengthen the capacity of innovative companies with high growth potential ( startups ) to commercialize their innovations;
to establish partnerships between university, college, institutional and industrial circles, whether in Quebec, outside Quebec or internationally;
highlight research results and innovations that have commercial potential.
$25,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Research Grant provides support to projects that focus on market research and market intelligence activities identifying commercial opportunities and/or emerging technologies.
$10,000.00
Grant
Description:
The IION- Research and Prototyping in Development (iRAPID) Program accelerates commercialization activities for incorporated innovative companies who need assistance with their product development/prototyping projects. Emphasis will be placed on companies who demonstrate the potential to create jobs and grow the economy through their new product, process or service development.
No fixed amount
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. This can include the development of new technologies and practices, new products, and the advancement of knowledge.
$5,000,000.00
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. It will provide investments in:
1. Capital equipment
2. Technology adoption
3. Skills development
The fund supports projects that:
1. Create jobs and build talent
2. Attract and encourage private sector investment
3. Help companies to adopt technologies that improve their competitiveness
4. Lead to business growth and broad positive economic impacts
5. Encourage innovation, collaboration, and cluster development
$5,000.00
Grant
Description:
The program supports Ontario writers in the creation of new work and creates and strengthens connections between Ontario writers, publishers, and literary organizations.
$1,000,000
Grant
Description:
The R&D Partnership Fund, Electric Vehicle (EV) Stream supports projects related to the development and demonstration of technologies in electric vehicles (EV) and battery manufacturing technologies in the following priority areas:
1. mass light vehicles, such as cars, trucks and vans;
2. heavy duty vehicles, including commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles (RVs), and others used for goods movement;
3. charging infrastructure;
4. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS);
5. transit-supportive systems and vehicles.
Not mentioned in the program URL
Grant
Description:
Some diseases can limit the development of Quebec fish farms. The profitability of a fish farm can be seriously affected by the mortality rate or growth delays linked to these diseases.
The program gives Quebec fish farms the opportunity to produce and offer fish (eggs, fry, fish or broodstock) for which a health status is granted.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
Quebec Fisheries Fund’s Science Partnership stream is designed to enable the creation of partnerships that:
1. improve knowledge of the impacts of ecosystem shifts on commercial fisheries;
2. support the implementation of sustainable harvesting technologies.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
Quebec Fisheries Fund’s Innovation stream is designed to encourage the development of new products and technologies in the harvesting, aquaculture and fish processing sectors.
$1 million
Grant
Description:
The Quebec Fisheries Fund stimulates innovation in the fish and seafood sector in Quebec and supports its development and adaptation.
The Fund is a contribution program jointly funded by the governments of Canada and Quebec. Funding for the program comes 70 % from the Government of Canada and 30 % from the Government of Quebec.
$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.
No specific amount was identified.
Grant, Loan, Investment
Description:
Projects to support businesses in their digital shift are supported as part of the Digital Transformation Offensive (OTN) initiative, which aims to provide a structuring support-consulting approach with a view to:
implement digital projects;
increase the productivity and performance of SMEs through the integration of digital technologies.
$50,000
Grant
Description:
This component aims to encourage the production of journalistic information content by young people and/or intended for a young audience.
$50,000
Grant
Description:
This component aims to develop young people’s critical thinking with regard to media and information.
$25,000
Grant
Description:
As part of Quebec’s cultural policy Partout, la culture, as well as Quebec’s Policy on the Canadian Francophonie, the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications is launching the 2nd edition of the Call for Projects for Digital Cultural Development in the Canadian Francophonie. The financial assistance aims to support digital cultural development projects that promote the discoverability of Francophone cultural content in the digital environment or that focus on the acquisition, consolidation and exchange of digital skills in the cultural sector.
$50,000
Grant
Description:
Stream A encourages companies to develop planning adapted to their context by relying on the carrying out of studies or the establishment of diagnoses prior to the realization of projects or strategies.
$50,000
Grant
Description:
The evolution of challenges related to digital practices is forcing the sector to adapt and implement common strategies that encourage collaboration between stakeholders in the cultural sector and promote the influence of local cultural content. As a result, the adoption of new data processing practices is becoming a necessity for all cultural sectors.
$50,000
Grant
Description:
The Call for Projects for Indigenous Peoples program aims to increase the supply of activities, services and goods that can contribute significantly to achieving the Department’s objectives regarding the consolidation and development of Indigenous cultures and communications. It also aims to achieve the objectives of the Government Action Plan for the Social and Cultural Well-being of First Nations and Inuit 2022-2027.
$1,500.00
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. Such activities may include unique opportunities for short-term study (beyond basic training) in a formal or informal setting, mentorships, or master classes.
$25,000
Grant
Description:
The Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program helps Nova Scotia SMEs access direct assistance from post-secondary institutions to help make their business more productive and innovative. Vouchers are used to obtain services from eligible Service Providers.
There are two tiers of the Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program:
– Tier 1: for eligible businesses that have not previously been awarded a voucher or are applying with a new project;
– Tier 2: for eligible businesses to build on work already completed through a Tier 1 Voucher.
$16,500
Grant
Description:
Contribute to achieving priority agro-environmental objectives by carrying out collective projects.
$15,000
Grant
Description:
The Predevelopment Fund helps Yukon producers develop their ideas for a:
• professional film;
• television program; and
• digital media project.
No fixed amount
Grant
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
Grant
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
Grant
Description:
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
Grant
Description:
Applied research projects use the process of scientific investigation (including lab work and experiments) to find solutions to existing problems.
$140,000
Grant
Description:
ONCAT Resource Grants support the identification and collection of new information related to learner mobility that can enrich ONCAT’s ongoing research activities.
$99,900
Grant
Description:
Perennia is providing non-repayable financial assistance to Nova Scotia commercial entities in the fishing, aquaculture, marine plant harvesting and seafood buying/ processing sector to increase productivity, competitiveness, quality and sustainability in the fish and seafood sector under NS-ITAP. Depending on the nature and scope of the project, funding may also be awarded to Nova Scotia-based industry groups or associations.
The NS-ITAP supports ‘innovation’ and ‘infrastructure’ related projects and aims to increase the value and volume of Nova Scotia fish and seafood products that are marketed as high quality, value-added and sustainably sourced.
$100,000.00
Grant
Description:
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.
$33,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Part 1 of the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator offers two tailor-made support courses, adapted to the stages of maturity of companies in order to provide them with the knowledge and tools to maximize their chances of success.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The New Product Creator is an initiative 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.
$15,000.00
Grant
Description:
NBPAP is a financial assistance program offered by the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development (DNRED). The program is for prospectors searching for metallic or industrial minerals (except aggregates) in the province.
$500,000
Grant
Description:
The Industrial Energy Efficiency Program helps industrial facility managers in New Brunswick with advice and incentives for studies, projects, and energy management information systems.The project stream provides incentives on energy saving projects, including: process improvements, hvac systems, refrigeration, building envelope, compressed air, energy intensity reduction, fuel switching.
$15,000
Grant
Description:
Nova Scotia businesses looking to solve unique challenges by leveraging post-secondary institute research expertise now have another reason to undertake that next research and development project. Invest Nova Scotia, in partnership with Mitacs, will reduce the cost to your business to access collaborative research from post-secondary institutes and faculty supervisors. Each 15-week research project is awarded $15,000. Approved applicants receive a 15-week internship with a Masters or PhD level student to complete a research project aimed at solving a unique business challenge.
$50,000
Grant
Description:
To partially cover the exceptional costs of animal feed and the loss of cash caused by climatic hazards that occurred in several regional county municipalities (RCMs) of Abitibi and a bordering part of the territory of the regional government of Eeyou Istchee Baie-James.
No specific amount was identified. Consult the program Framework/guide for detailed one.
Grant, Loan, Investment
Description:
The Mining Research and Innovation Support Program (PARIDM) is intended for companies in the mining industry in Quebec as well as those offering goods and services to this sector. The objective of the program is to support companies in carrying out their research and development projects in order to innovate and improve the competitiveness of the mining industry in Quebec, according to at least two dimensions of sustainable development (environmental, economic and social). This program has been offered since April 2017 and is now renewed until March 31, 2025.
$102,500.00
Grant
Description:
The Mineral Resources Development Fund supports prospectors, exploration companies, researchers, post-secondary students, and projects in the mining sector that attract investment, help grow Nova Scotia’s economy and create jobs, especially in rural areas. A Shared-Funding Exploration Grant is available to applicants who commit to investing more than $40,000 in mineral exploration and development in Nova Scotia. The Grant will match or partially match the applicant’s exploration investments and will provide awards between $40,000 and $100,000 for eligible expenses. The total award may be increased by $2,500 if the applicant hires a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) to assist with the exploration program
$100,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Mineral Resources Development Fund supports prospectors, exploration companies, researchers, post-secondary students, and projects in the mining sector that attract investment, help grow Nova Scotia’s economy and create jobs, especially in rural areas. Grants are available through the Mineral Resources Development Fund (MRDF) for research studies intended to support and encourage mineral exploration, deposit development, mineral processing, and value-added end-use applications of minerals in Nova Scotia. Research studies can also include industry applicable studies by consultants on topics such as mineral exploration impact on species at risk, tailings management and any other studies that help inform and support the mineral sector.
$42,500.00
Grant
Description:
The Mineral Resources Development Fund supports prospectors, exploration companies, researchers, post-secondary students, and projects in the mining sector that attract investment, help grow Nova Scotia’s economy and create jobs, especially in rural areas. Prospecting Grants are intended to help explorers carry out grassroots exploration activities and find economical mineral resources in Nova Scotia. Funded activities can include but are not limited to, prospecting, geological/geophysical surveys, trenching, drilling, sampling, and testing.
$100,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Mineral Resources Development Fund supports prospectors, exploration companies, researchers, post-secondary students, and projects in the mining sector that attract investment, help grow Nova Scotia’s economy and create jobs, especially in rural areas. Innovation Grants support research and innovation in the mining industry and promote development of Nova Scotia’s mineral resources.
No fixed amount
Grant
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.
$300,000.00
Grant
Description:
The MMDF is a $20M provincial fund, administered by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, that provides funding for northern economic development and mining projects that create Indigenous partnerships, increase local employment, and stimulate investment in Northern Manitoba.
$30,000.00
Grant
Description:
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.
$2,500.00
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.
$100,000.00
Grant
Description:
The New Brunswick Junior Mining Assistance Program (NBJMAP) is a financial assistance program for private-sector mineral exploration companies. It provides up to 50% of approved eligible costs for mineral exploration projects, individual grants will not exceed $50,000, and is intended to increase the probability of finding economically viable mineral resources in New Brunswick.
$2,000,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Innovation Stream supports the research, development and commercialization of new and innovative technologies in Northern Ontario. NOHFC considers innovative technology projects based on the following definition: “the development or implementation of ideas to produce new or improved strategies, capabilities, products, services, or processes with a strong focus on ensuring to satisfy a market need or desire”.
Varies depending on the specific call and project requirements.
Grant
Description:
The Government of Quebec offers financial support to Quebec organizations for the implementation of international cooperation and solidarity projects. This support is offered in particular according to the priorities of its international action set out in the International Vision of Quebec .
$3,000,000
Grant
Description:
The British Columbia’s Innovative Clean Energy Fund (“ICE Fund”) is designed to support the British
Columbia (B.C.) government’s energy, economic, environmental and greenhouse gas reduction
priorities and advance B.C.’s clean energy sector. Since 2008, the ICE Fund has committed over
$114 million in funding to support pre-commercial clean energy technology projects and energy
efficiency programs.
Successful ICE Fund partnerships have included universities, First Nations, municipalities, and
many emerging clean technology companies across B.C. Technology demonstrations have
included bioenergy, solar, ocean wave and tidal, geo exchange, desalination, energy
management, smart grid and waste-to-energy.
The ICE Fund supports the Province’s CleanBC plan which helps B.C. meet its legislated GHG
emissions reduction targets by 2030, while supporting job growth and economic development
opportunities in B.C.
$1,000,000
Grant
Description:
The ICE Fund Targeted Call supports the development and deployment of B.C.-based innovative clean
energy technology solutions. The Targeted Call is designed to support provincial priorities including
implementation of the CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 and supporting the availability and affordability of
clean energy. The Targeted Call is administered by the ICE Fund team within the B.C. Ministry of
Energy Mines and Low Carbon Innovation. Successful projects under this Targeted Call are expected
to have:
N/A
Grant
Description:
The objective of the program is to financially support private companies so that they pool their efforts (mobilizing projects) to carry out a development project for an innovative product or process, by mobilizing universities, public research centers and SMEs.
N/A
Grant
Description:
The objective of the program is to support companies, primarily SMEs, in carrying out their innovation projects, whether the projects are carried out in Quebec or with partners located abroad. Funding is delivered in tiers, depending on the project’s nature and/or structure.
$500,000.00
Grant
Description:
This program supports strategic technological, digital or business process innovation projects, the implementation of which enables companies to face the challenges of new consumption habits and take advantage of the potential of new creation and distribution tools. These innovation projects relate as much to the production, dissemination or marketing of cultural content as to the management or emergence of new business models.
No fixed amount
Grant
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.
The program promotes investment and diversification by rewarding all R&D spending in Alberta, regardless of the industry, and complementing the Job Creation Tax Cut by focusing on small and medium-sized firms in the earlier stages of operation, when they might not yet be profitable.
$25,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Edmonton Arts Council’s (EAC) Individuals & Collectives grant has three distinct streams, each with its own evaluation criteria and assessment process. An individual or collective may only apply to one stream at each deadline and may only receive one grant from this program annually from January to December.
$10,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Edmonton Arts Council’s (EAC) Individuals & Collectives grant has three distinct streams, each with its own evaluation criteria and assessment process. An individual or collective may only apply to one stream at each deadline and may only receive one grant from this program annually from January to December.
$5,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Edmonton Arts Council’s (EAC) Individuals & Collectives grant has three distinct streams, each with its own evaluation criteria and assessment process. An individual or collective may only apply to one stream at each deadline and may only receive one grant from this program annually from January to December.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Indigenous Forest Bioeconomy Program (IFBP) enables Indigenous communities to unlock the economic, social and environmental benefits of their participation in BC’s forest sector with partners across BC through specific project support. These projects are related to the support and expansion of BC’s bioeconomy, and include the development of bioproducts from concept to commercialization, fibre capture logistics, and biomass supply and processing analysis, among other topics. The IFBP is guided by the goals, principles, and objectives of the Indigenous Forest Bioeconomy Framework which was developed through collaboration and engagement with numerous First Nations and Indigenous organizations in BC.
$50,000
Grant
Description:
The Call for Indigenous Cultural Development Projects program aims to increase the offer of activities, services and goods that significantly contribute to the Ministère’s objectives of strengthening and developing Indigenous cultures and communications. It also aims to meet the objectives of the 2022-2027 Government Action Plan for the Social and Cultural Wellness of the First Nations and Inuit.
Financial assistance granted by the Ministère makes it possible to conduct, over a specified period, defined actions that cannot be automatically renewed. The various calls for projects covered by the program include specific provisions according to the project type.
No fixed amount
Grant
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.
$75,000.00
Grant
Description:
The 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. To address new crop management standards imposed upon producers and help create potential marketing advantages associated with the crop or livestock health and quality improvements.
$500,000.00
Grant
Description:
Hydro-Québec aims to spur technological and business development by engaging in the critical steps between research and development (R&D) and commercialization. They provide financial assistance to customers seeking to test the technical or commercial viability of innovative energy-saving or power demand optimization measures.
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