STRATEGIC INNOVATION FUND — STREAMS 1, 2 AND 3
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Your for-profit organization could be eligible for a financial contribution to enhance productivity and support R&D, investment, and growth.
You may submit an application for funding in one of 3 project streams:
- R&D to accelerate technology transfer and commercialization of innovative products, processes and services
- Firm expansion and growth within Canada
- Attraction of large-scale high-quality investments and reinvestments to Canada
Applications for streams 1 to 3 are accepted on a continuing basis. There are no submission deadlines.
Conditions apply.
AGRIINNOVATE PROGRAM
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Looking to fund your innovative agri-food or agri-based product or technology? You may be eligible for up to 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $10 million.
Eligible activities include: commercialization, adoption or demonstration of innovative products, technologies, processes and services.
Examples of these activities may include:
- Expansion or modernization of a facility or site
- Purchase and installation of equipment
- Training and development of staff
- Marketing activities
Other conditions apply.
ENGAGE GRANTS
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
If your business operates in Canada, you could receive a grant of up to $25,000 when you partner with a college or up to $200 000 with a university to develop valuable technology or to resolve a technical challenge.
To qualify, your company must have:
- At least 2 full-time employees
- Been in operation for at least 2 years
You must demonstrate how the collaborative research will lead to significant economic benefit.
The grant covers a project of 6 months or less, and you could get a maximum of 2 grants per year.
Other conditions apply.
NRC INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (irap nrc)
National Research Council Canada
Your small or medium-sized business could grow stronger, faster and bigger through innovation and technology. You could receive customized technical and business advice as well as non-repayable financial contributions to help you:
- Research, develop and commercialize new technologies
- Accelerate the adoption and adaptation of these technologies
To qualify, your business in Canada must:
- Be incorporated and profit-oriented
- Have 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
- Show the ability to grow and generate profits
Other conditions apply.
MITACS ELEVATE
Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems (Mitacs)
You could get the help of a PhD fellow to work on your research projects for up to two years through this cost-shared program.
Participation can help your business:
- Address practical problems or challenges
- Expand R&D capacity
- Access equipment, lab spaces and other university resources
You are expected to:
- Provide a minimum contribution of $30,000 annually
- Have an office or site in the same province as the fellow’s university
- Host the fellow at your facilities 50% of the time
Other conditions apply.
APPLIED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
You could receive funding of up to $150,000 when you partner with an eligible Canadian college to develop clean technologies.
Your grant could total:
- $150,000 when you cover 50% or more of the project cost
- $75,000 when you cover 50% or less of the project cost
Your business or consortium must be Canadian-based and you must make use of the research. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada will determine your financial contribution to a project.
Other conditions apply.
MATCHING INVESTMENT FUND (DAIRY)
Canadian Dairy Commission
You could get up to $150,000 to create new or improved products made from milk. Up to $25,000 of that amount can be used for consultation services, while remaining funds must be applied to product development.
To qualify, you need to:
- Make foods, drinks or other products using milk
- Contribute 50% of the costs
- Create a product that increases the use of milk
Small businesses (fewer than 25 employees) are eligible for a reimbursement of up to 100% of eligible costs for the first $10,000 spent on a project.
Other conditions apply.
PROGRAMME TECHNOCLIMAT
Transition énergétique Québec
Do you have innovative technology projects related to energy efficiency, renewable energies, bioenergies or GHG emissions reduction? If so, you could benefit from financial assistance of up to $5 million.
The project must:
- Focus on a pre-commercialized technological innovation (level of technological readiness 4 to 7) that is not available in the Quebec market
- Be carried out in Quebec
- Have strong market potential
- Include measurement activities
Other conditions apply.
TRANSPORTEZ VERT – SECTION: TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION (only in québec)
Transition énergétique Québec
You could receive financial aid of up to $200,000 to acquire new vehicles or technology that improve energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions when transporting people and merchandise.
The grant can cover up to 50% of eligible expenses or a maximum of $15,000 per new vehicle or technology.
The following are eligible:
- new vehicles bought or leased in Canada registered for the first time in Quebec.
- new certified technology.
Other conditions apply.
Implement safety or quality control standards
APPUI POUR LA CONVERSION À L’AGRICULTURE BIOLOGIQUE (Only in QUébec)
Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
You could receive financial assistance of up to $40,000 to stimulate production and adopt organic farming practices.
The program is divided into two parts:
- Support for converting plant, maple, and honey production
- Support for constructing or modifying livestock facilities to meet organic standards
Companies who have discontinued their certification or whose certification has been revoked during the past 5 years are not eligible.
Other conditions apply.