Canada Sector Grants

Healthcare & Life Sciences Business Grants

The UK life sciences sector benefits from substantial government investment through UKRI, NHS innovation programmes, and dedicated biotech funding. Grants support research, development, and commercialisation of healthcare innovations.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

Medical Research Funding

UKRI, MRC, and charity funders support biomedical research and early-stage development. Academic-industry partnerships can access significant research grant funding.

NHS Innovation

NHS programmes including SBRI Healthcare and Academic Health Science Networks support health tech companies to develop and deploy innovations within the healthcare system.

Regulatory & Commercialisation

Grants help life sciences companies navigate regulatory approval and commercialisation. This includes clinical trial support and market access assistance.

Canadian Life Sciences & Health Grants

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Global Innovation Clusters

Support for AI adoption, scale-up and commercialization, as well as other resources.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Women Entrepreneurship Strategy

The Women Entrepreneurship Strategy is a government-wide initiative to support women entrepreneurs in Canada. Supports women entrepreneurs through organizations offering funding, mentorship, training and growth opportunities.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Black Entrepreneurship Program

The Black Entrepreneurship Program is a government-wide initiative to support Black entrepreneurs in Canada. Supports Black entrepreneurs through Black-led organizations and financial institutions offering funding and mentorship to help with business growth.

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2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program

Targeted support for 2SLGBTQI+ SMEs across Canada to start, scale and sustain a business.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Innovative Solutions Canada

Innovative Solutions Canada is a program that supports the development of innovative solutions to challenges faced by the federal government. Funding to develop new innovations and test cutting-edge prototypes in real-life settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Canadian life sciences & health grants