Innovation & R&D Business Grants
Innovation and R&D grants support businesses developing new products, services, and processes. From early-stage prototyping to advanced technology development, there are funding programmes to accelerate your innovation journey.
Product & Technology Development
Grants are available for developing new products, improving existing ones, and adopting emerging technologies. These programmes often fund proof-of-concept work, prototyping, and pilot projects.
Collaborative Research
Many R&D grants encourage partnerships between businesses and universities or research institutions. Collaborative projects can access larger funding pools and specialist expertise.
Commercialisation Support
Moving from research to market-ready products requires investment. Commercialisation grants help bridge the gap between lab and launch, funding trials, regulatory compliance, and market testing.
Canadian Innovation & R&D Grants
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Southern Ontario business innovation
Funding to accelerate the growth of innovative businesses and commercialization of new technologies
Quebec innovation funding
Funding for technology transfer, technology adoption and innovation in Quebec
Innovative communities (Atlantic Canada)
Funding for strategic projects that build the economies of Atlantic Canadian communities
Atlantic innovation funding
Funding for the development of innovative products and services in Atlantic Canada
Canadian International Innovation Program
Global innovation funding, accelerated access to global markets and on-the-ground support for international R&D
Innovation funding for institutions
Funding for infrastructure projects focused on cyberinfrastructure, collaboration and innovation
Tax credits for research and development
Tax credits for scientific research and experimental development
Grants for technological innovation (IRAP)
Funding for research and development projects
Global Innovation Clusters
Support for AI adoption, scale-up and commercialization, as well as other resources.
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.
Regional Development Program: Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) Stream
The Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) Stream of the Regional Development Program will provide financial support to advanced manufacturing companies with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) across Ontario.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about innovation & r&d grants