Canada Grant Types

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.

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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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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Southern Ontario business innovation

Funding to accelerate the growth of innovative businesses and commercialization of new technologies

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Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Quebec innovation funding

Funding for technology transfer, technology adoption and innovation in Quebec

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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Innovative communities (Atlantic Canada)

Funding for strategic projects that build the economies of Atlantic Canadian communities

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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Atlantic innovation funding

Funding for the development of innovative products and services in Atlantic Canada

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Global Affairs Canada

Canadian International Innovation Program

Global innovation funding, accelerated access to global markets and on-the-ground support for international R&D

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Innovation funding for institutions

Funding for infrastructure projects focused on cyberinfrastructure, collaboration and innovation

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Canada Revenue Agency

Tax credits for research and development

Tax credits for scientific research and experimental development

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National Research Council Canada

Grants for technological innovation (IRAP)

Funding for research and development projects

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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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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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Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about innovation & r&d grants