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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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 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 from the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program for R&D.

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Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

Start-up Financing

Get up to $150,000 to grow your business and expert advice to help you on your journey.

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Government of Alberta

Small Community Opportunity Program

Grants for non-profits, Indigenous and small communities help build capacity in agriculture, small business and local economic development.

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Government of Alberta

Alberta Export Expansion Program

Funding to help export-ready companies and non-profit organizations enhance access to international markets and attract global buyers.

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Government of Alberta

Capital and financing supports for entrepreneurs

Find options for funding and financing your business.

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Government of Alberta

Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant

Eligible employers can get government funding to help employees and unemployed Albertans access training opportunities.

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Government of Alberta

BRIDGE program

Women entrepreneurs can access tailored supports to help them establish sustainable businesses.

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Government of Alberta

Indigenous funding resources

Find grants, bursaries and funding opportunities available to Indigenous Peoples, communities and organizations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Canadian life sciences & health grants