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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Alberta Innovates

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE)

The Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) program provides staged, non‑dilutive funding and advisory support to Alberta‑based small‑ and medium‑sized health technology enterprises to generate the scientific and clinical evidence needed for commercialization.

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Government of Saskatchewan

Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive

The Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive offers mineral exploration companies financial assistance to undertake drilling in an area of high potential for base metals, precious metals and diamonds.

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Government of Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit

The Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (SMETC) offers a non-refundable 30% tax credit to Saskatchewan taxpayers who invest in eligible flow-through shares (FTS) issued by mining or exploration companies.

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Government of Ontario

Summer Company

Program for students that offers start‑up money and mentorship to launch a new summer business.

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Futurpreneur Canada

Futurpreneur Canada

Provides financing, mentoring and support tools for aspiring business owners aged 18‑39.

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Black Entrepreneurship Startup Program

Provides startup loan financing and up to two years of mentorship for Black entrepreneurs.

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Waubetek

Waubetek

Provides programs and services for Aboriginal entrepreneurs, First Nation communities and organizations through commercial financing and economic development initiatives.

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Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund

Provides financing, business support, community planning and training for Aboriginal businesses and economic development.

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Indigenous Entrepreneurship Startup Program

Start‑up loan financing and up to two years of mentorship for Indigenous entrepreneurs.

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Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

Provides direct financial support to businesses for short‑term training of existing or new employees.

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Digital Main Street

Digital Main Street

Delivers programs and funding to support businesses across Ontario.

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Government of Ontario

Starter Company Plus

Apply for training, mentoring and a grant to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Canadian life sciences & health grants