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Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program (SR&ED)

Get a tax credit of 15% or a refundable tax credit of 35% on the first $3 million of qualified expenditures if you are a small Canadian-controlled private corporation.
Status
File with your taxes
Your project
Deals with a scientific or a technological uncertainty
Involves formulating hypotheses specifically aimed at reducing or eliminating that uncertainty
Adopts an overall systematic investigative approach (e.g. testing the hypotheses by experiment or analysis)
Has the purpose of achieving a scientific or a technological advancement
Diligently logged, and has records of the hypotheses tested and results achieved
How it works
- Determine if your project meets the basic eligibility criteria, using the self-assessment tool. (Tip: if you've never applied before, you can get free in-person advice.)
- Calculate your tax credit.
- Complete and file the right forms with your income taxes.
- The tax centre will determine if further technical or financial review is required. If yes, your file will be sent to a coordinating tax services office.
- Your claim will be assessed and a Notice of Assessment will be sent to you.
- If you are owed a refund, you will receive it by cheque or direct deposit.
Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency
(Available in French only)
Futurpreneur Canada Start-Up Program

Get a loan of up to $45,000 to get your start-up off the ground.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
Maximum amount: $15,000 from Futurpreneur + $30,000 from BDC (if needed)
Application fee: $50
Interest rates
Futurpreneur: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) prime rate + 4%
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC): Floating base rate + 5%
How it works
- Register for the Start-up Program.
- Share a draft business plan and cash flow (Futurpreneur can help if you don't have one!)
- They'll check your credit score and make sure you're eligible.
- You'll need to submit supporting documents, including a final, complete business plan and cash flow.
- They'll review your application.
- If successful, you'll be assigned a mentor and get an orientation.
- You get the money.
- Provide updates as needed and continue working with your mentor.
- Make interest-only payments for the first year and repay the principal in equal monthly instalments together with interest, over the remaining 4 years.
Futurpreneur Canada
(Available in French only)
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Financial Assistance

Non-repayable contribution to develop, adopt or adapt innovative or improved technologies.
Status
Accepting new clients
Money
Typical Contribution: $50,000
Maximum per year: $1 million
Stacking
Maximum investment by this program: 75% of eligible salary costs and 50% of subcontractor costs
Maximum total investment by all governments: 75% of eligible project costs
How it works
- Call 1-877-994-4727 to speak with an NRC IRAP Advisor.
- They'll ask you some questions about your firm such as your business objectives, your capacity and willingness to grow through innovation to determine if you're eligible for NRC IRAP support. If the advisor determines that your development and growth strategies could benefit from NRC IRAP support, they will refer you to an NRC IRAP Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA).
- Your ITA may also meet with you in person to understand your business in more detail such as your business strategy and the issues you are facing, the opportunities you see for growth and your plans for the future. This information will help the ITA develop a diagnostic to identify perceived gaps and recommend strategies by which to address these gaps.
- Your proposal will be assessed within 3 months (usually less) based on:
- Technical aspects and potential impacts on your business
- Business, management, financial capabilities
- Your assessed potential to achieve expected results
- Your commercialization plan
- The overall market and commercialization opportunity
- Benefits to Canada
- If successful, you'll receive the contribution and work with your ITA throughout your project.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
(Available in French only)
Going Global Innovation (GGI)

Get up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of eligible expenses associated with commercializing your technology abroad.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
Maximum: $75,000
Stacking
Maximum investment by this program: 75% of project costs
Maximum total investment by all government(s): 75% of project costs
How it works
- Read the program overview and frequently asked questions.
- Find a potential foreign collaborator and get a letter or email confirming that they know about your technology and want to meet with you. (Tip: Use the Trade Commissioner Service to find a partner if you don't already have one.)
- Request your application form.
- Prepare and submit your application. (Tip: The application must be submitted no later than eight weeks before your expected travel date.)
- If your application is approved, sign a contribution agreement with Global Affairs Canada.
- Travel and meet with your potential partners.
- Submit a final report and claim your eligible expenses no later than 10 days following completion of your travel.
- Keep your receipts for five years for auditing purposes.
Government of Canada, Trade Commissioner Service, Global Affairs Canada
(Available in French only)
AgriInnovate Program

Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
(Available in French only)
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA

Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
(Available in French only)
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA

Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
(Available in French only)
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — WD

Government of Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada
(Available in French only)
Mitacs Accelerate

Stretch your $7,500 investment and expand your R&D potential by collaborating with faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows on your company's complex research challenges.
Status
Accepting applications.
Money
For each 4-month internship (scalable, with no upper limit):
Your contribution: $7,500
Research grant: $15,000
How it works
- Contact a Mitacs representative in your province. They'll help you identify an intern and refine your goals.
- Read the How to Write Your Proposal guide.
- Write your proposal with the project participants, and get feedback your Mitacs representative.
- Collect all signatures and required documents and submit the final proposal to your Mitacs representative. Peer review takes approximately 6–8 weeks.
- If the proposal is approved, Mitacs will get in touch with more details about how to make your financial contribution. When they receive it, Mitacs will release the Accelerate award to the university and it will pay the intern.
- Begin your project.
Mitacs
(Available in French only)
BDC Xpansion Loan

Loans of over $100,000 to help you realize projects that are key to your growth and success, without putting your cash flow at risk.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
Maximum amount: $750,000
Use this loan to
Expand your market (domestically or abroad)
Invest in technology
Launch a new marketing campaign
Develop new products
Protect or license intellectual property
Hire and train additional employees
Obtain a certification and more
How it works
- Contact BDC online or by phone.
- A BDC representative will get in touch with you to set up a meeting and review your project.
- Depending on the project, documents will have to be provided to BDC to process your application.
- Your application will be processed. The loan will be approved or denied.
- Your repayment period could be up to 6 years.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
(Available in French only)
Northern Ontario Development Program - Innovation — Private Sector

Repayable contribution to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses related to the adoption and commercialization of new technologies.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
Amount is based on the minimum you need
Stacking
Maximum investment by this program: Up to 33% of eligible capital costs or up to 50% of eligible non-capital costs
Maximum total investment by all government programs: 75% of project costs
How it works
- Read the program guidelines and make sure your proposal fits in with the innovation priority. (Tip: Discuss your proposal with a FedNor officer before completing an application.)
- Fill out an application for financial assistance. It will include key contact and project information, along with a short summary of how your project fits in with the innovation priority and its anticipated measurable economic benefits.
- FedNor will evaluate your initial application to determine if your project is eligible to move on to the next phase.
- If successful, you will be invited to submit a detailed application.
- FedNor will evaluate your full proposal on factors such as project outcomes, competitiveness and benefits to Northern Ontario's economy, and aims to have results within 80 working days.
- If successful, you will negotiate a contribution agreement, which lays out repayment details and obligations such as reporting requirements.
- Start your project.
- Submit eligible expenses for reimbursement.
- Report to FedNor on project progress, spending and other activities as identified in your contribution agreement.
- Repay the funding according to the terms negotiated in your contribution agreement.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada — FedNor
(Available in French only)
Northern Ontario Development Program - Youth Internships — Private Sector

Get up to $31,500 to cover up to 50% of the eligible costs of hiring a recent graduate for a period of 12 months in a full-time position.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
Maximum: $31,500 Amount must be matched
Stacking
Maximum investment by this program: 50% of eligible costs Maximum total investment by all government programs: 75% of eligible costs
How it works
- Read the program guidelines and make sure your project fits the program's priorities. (Tip: Discuss your proposal with a FedNor officer before completing an application.)
- Fill out an application for financial assistance. It will include things such as a work plan for your intern and a post-internship retention plan.
- FedNor will evaluate your application and will aim to have results within 80 working days.
- If successful, you will sign an agreement with FedNor and hire your intern. (Tip: Your advertisement process must be transparent and fair. You will need to use templates to advertise the position.)
- Start your project.
- Submit eligible expenses for reimbursement.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada — FedNor
(Available in French only)
Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development — For-Profit

Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
(Available in French only)
Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program — Entrepreneurship and Business Development Fund

Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
(Available in French only)
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) — Stream 1

Get a contribution of up to 50% of eligible expenses to conduct R&D that will accelerate technology transfer and commercialization of innovative products, processes and services.
Status
Accepting Statements of Interest
Money
Minimum: $10 million
Stacking
Maximum total investment by all government programs: 75% of eligible project costs
Your project
Will be carried out in Canada
Technology readiness level 1 to 9
Supports the development of a technology to a higher readiness level
Must have clear economic, innovation and/or public benefits for Canada (e.g., create jobs, develop a new technology, support local communities, etc.)
How it works
- Read the Program and Statement of Interest guides.
- Write and submit your Statement of Interest.
- The Strategic Innovation Fund will confirm whether your Statement of Interest has potential and if completing a full application is advisable.
- Develop and submit your full application.
- Your application will be assessed against the anticipated benefits of the project (e.g., potential spillover benefits, number of jobs created and environmental benefits) and will undergo due
- The Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will decide which projects to fund.
- If successful, you will negotiate a contribution agreement, which lays out details such as whether the contribution is repayable, non-repayable or a combination, and obligations such as reporting requirements.
- Move forward with your project and submit eligible expenses for reimbursement.
- Repay the contribution, if applicable.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(Available in French only)
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) — Stream 2

Get a contribution of up to 50% of eligible expenses to support the expansion or material improvement of existing industrial or technological facilities, or projects.
Status
Accepting Statements of Interest
Money
Minimum: $10 million
Stacking
Maximum total investment by all government programs: 75% of eligible project costs
Your project
Will be carried out in Canada
Technology readiness level 8 to 9
Should result in growth, increased efficiency or output capacity
Must have clear economic, innovation and/or public benefits for Canada (e.g., create jobs, develop a new technology, support local communities, etc.)
How it works
- Read the Program and Statement of Interest guides.
- Write and submit your Statement of Interest.
- The Strategic Innovation Fund will confirm whether your Statement of Interest has potential and if completing a full application is advisable.
- Develop and submit your full application.
- Your application will be assessed against the anticipated benefits of the project (e.g., potential spillover benefits, number of jobs created and environmental benefits) and will undergo due
- The Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will decide which projects to fund.
- If successful, you will negotiate a contribution agreement, which lays out details such as whether the contribution is repayable, non-repayable or a combination, and obligations such as reporting requirements.
- Move forward with your project and submit eligible expenses for reimbursement.
- Repay the contribution, if applicable.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(Available in French only)
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) — Stream 3

Get a contribution of up to 50% of eligible expenses for projects that support, attract and retain new investment in industrial or technological facilities in Canada.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
Minimum: $10 million
Stacking
Maximum total investment by all government programs: 75% of eligible project costs
Your project
Will be carried out in Canada
Minimum technology readiness level 2
Should support the establishment of new facilities or bring new mandates to Canada
Must have clear economic, innovation and/or public benefits for Canada (e.g., create jobs, develop a new technology, support local communities, etc.)
How it works
- Read the Program and Statement of Interest guides.
- Write and submit your Statement of Interest.
- The Strategic Innovation Fund will confirm whether your Statement of Interest has potential and if completing a full application is advisable.
- Develop and submit your full application.
- Your application will be assessed against the anticipated benefits of the project (e.g., potential spillover benefits, number of jobs created and environmental benefits) and will undergo due diligence.
- The Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will decide which projects to fund.
- If successful, you will negotiate a contribution agreement, which lays out details such as whether the contribution is repayable, non-repayable or a combination, and obligations such as reporting requirements.
- Move forward with your project and submit eligible expenses for reimbursement.
- Repay the contribution, if applicable.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(Available in French only)
Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)

Get up to $600,000 in funding to cover up to 50% of research and development project expenses while working with a foreign partner in Brazil, China, India, Israel or South Korea.
Status
Not accepting applications
Money
Maximum: $600,000
Stacking
Maximum investment by this program: 50% of project costs
Maximum total investment by all government(s): 75% of project costs
Your project
Should have high potential for commercialization and address technology adaptation, validation or development
Is not for military use
Will need to meet different requirements set by Canada and your partner country
How it works
- Read the program overview.
- Check out the country-specific Requests for Proposals.
- If there is a project of interest, contact the Canadian Embassy or Consulate in that country to help you find a partner (if you don't already have one) or apply to participate in a country specific partnership development activity.
- Submit a Company Profile form to indicate your interest.
- Prepare and submit a joint proposal with your international partner. All contact information and necessary forms will be available in the country-specific Request for Proposal document.
- Your proposal will be evaluated and a decision will be communicated in five to seven months from the closing of the application process.
- If your project is selected, both Canada and your partner country will conduct further due diligence to make sure all elements of the project are in order.
- Sign a funding agreement outlining specific milestone and reporting requirements.
- Get your money as your project meets the milestones and reporting obligations set out in the funding agreement.
Government of Canada, Trade Commissioner Service, Global Affairs Canada
(Available in French only)
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) — Automation and digital tech — Networks

Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(Available in French only)
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) — Automation and digital tech — Consortia

Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(Available in French only)
Northern Ontario Development Program - Innovation — Not-for-Profit

Financial contribution for projects that enable organizations and small and medium-sized enterprises to increase their level of innovation, productivity, quality and competitiveness in key sectors.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
Amount is based on the minimum you need
Stacking
Maximum investment by this program: Up to 33% of eligible capital costs or up to 50% of eligible non-capital costs
Maximum total investment by all government programs: 90% of project costs
How it works
- Read the program guidelines and make sure your proposal fits in with the innovation priority. (Tip: Discuss your proposal with a FedNor officer before completing an application.)
- Fill out an application for financial assistance. It will include key contact and project information, along with a short summary of how your project fits in with the innovation priority and its anticipated measurable economic benefits.
- FedNor will evaluate your initial application.
- If successful, you will be invited to submit a detailed application.
- FedNor will evaluate your full proposal on factors such as project outcomes, competitiveness and benefits to Northern Ontario's economy, and aims to have results within 80 working days.
- If successful, you will negotiate a contribution agreement, which lays out repayment details and obligations such as reporting requirements.Â
- Start your project.
- Submit eligible expenses for reimbursement.
- Report to FedNor on project progress, spending and other activities as identified in your contribution agreement.
- If applicable, repay the funding as identified in your contribution agreement.
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada — FedNor
(Available in French only)
Engage Grants — Industrial Partner

Address a challenge specific to your company with an academic researcher funded by this program.
Status
Accepting applications
Funding
Maximum: $25,000
Stacking
Maximum investment by this program: 100% of direct project costs up to $25,000
Maximum total investment by all government(s): varies by province
How it works
- Define your specific R&D challenge within the fields of natural sciences and engineering.
- Identify a university professor or college researcher that can help, and get them on board. (Tip: contact the NSERC Regional Offices for help and advice to find a researcher.)
- Read the guidelines.
- Feed into the application process. (Tip: the application is mainly completed by the university or college researcher. As a business, you contribute to the development of the proposal, create a letter of support responding to particular questions and provide a profile of your company to the researcher or to NSERC directly.)
- NSERC assesses the application on technical merit, industrial relevance and other criteria, usually within six weeks.
- If approved, funding is typically provided to the university or college within 30 days.
Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
(Available in French only)
Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development—Not-For-Profit

Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
(Available in French only)
Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program — Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning

Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
(Available in French only)
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-up and Productivity

Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
(Available in French only)
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems

Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
(Available in French only)
Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation

Community Futures Eastern Ontario
(Available in French only)
Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)

Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks
(Available in French only)
Clean Leadership Full-Time Internship

Clean Foundation
(Available in French only)
Training and Employment Services — R&D

Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Jobs and the Economy
(Available in French only)
Innovator Skills Initiative

Government of British Columbia, Innovate BC
(Available in French only)
NATI Commercialization Officer Internship

Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Technology Industries
(Available in French only)
Innovate to Opportunity

Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education
(Available in French only)
careerlauncher — Digital Tech Internships

Colleges and Institutes Canada
(Available in French only)
Ontario business research institute tax credit

Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency
(Available in French only)
Direct Equity Tax Credit

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Finance
(Available in French only)
Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Finance
(Available in French only)
Innovation and Development Labour Rebate Program

Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
(Available in French only)
Digital Media Tax Credit

Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board
(Available in French only)
Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit

Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board
(Available in French only)
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit

Government of New Brunswick, Finance
(Available in French only)
Tax Credit for Salaries and Wages R&D

Gouvernement du Québec, Revenu Québec
(Available in French only)
Research Consortium Tax Credit

Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Économie, de la Science et de l'Innovation
(Available in French only)
Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research

Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Économie, de la Science et de l'Innovation
(Available in French only)
Tax Holiday for Foreign Experts

Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Économie, de la Science et de l'Innovation
(Available in French only)
Tax Holiday for Foreign Researchers

Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Économie, de la Science et de l'Innovation
(Available in French only)
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
(Available in French only)
Ontario Tax Exemption for Commercialization

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
(Available in French only)
Alberta Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Credit Program

Government of Alberta, Alberta Treasury Board and Finance
(Available in French only)
BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit

Government of British Columbia
(Available in French only)
Yukon Research and Development Tax Credit

Government of Yukon, Department of Finance
(Available in French only)
Development of E-Business Tax Credit

Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
(Available in French only)
Ontario research and development tax credit

Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency
(Available in French only)
Saskatchewan Petroleum Research Incentive

Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of the Economy
(Available in French only)
Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property

Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Économie, de la Science et de l'Innovation
(Available in French only)
Tax credit for technological adaptation services

Gouvernement du Québec, Revenu Québec
(Available in French only)
Tax credit for film production services

Gouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
(Available in French only)
City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program

Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority
(Available in French only)
Tax Credit Rate Increase for Biopharmaceutical Corporations

Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
(Available in French only)
Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit

Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
(Available in French only)
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit

Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
(Available in French only)
Alberta Investor Tax Credit – Job creation

Government of Alberta, Business, Industry, Economy and Innovation – Corporate and Business Tax
(Available in French only)
Manitoba Research and Development Tax Credit

Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Department of Finance
(Available in French only)
Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer Program

Get a loan of up to $15,000 to start a business in Canada, without an established credit history.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
Maximum: $7500 from Futurpreneur + $7500 from BDC
Application fee: $50
Interest rates
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) prime rate + 3.75%
How it works
- Create an account and start your application.
- Share a draft business plan and cash flow (Futurpreneur can help if you don't have one!)
- They'll check your credit score and make sure you're eligible.
- You'll need to submit supporting documents, including a final business plan and cash flow.
- They'll review your application.
- If successful, you'll be assigned a mentor and get an orientation.
- You get the money.
- Provide updates as needed and continue working with your mentor.
- Make interest-only payments for the first year and repay the principal in equal monthly instalments together with interest, over the remaining 4 years.
Futurpreneur Canada
(Available in French only)
CBDC Innovation Loan

Community Business Development Corporations
(Available in French only)
Accel-Rx

Accel-Rx
(Available in French only)
BDC - Equipment Purchase financing

Get a loan to cover up to 125% of the purchase cost of new or used equipment for your business.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
Maximum: No limit
Use this loan to
Buy production line machinery and equipment
Purchase specialized technology, such as lab equipment
Buy commercial vehicles and more
How it works
- Contact BDC online or by phone.
- A BDC representative will get in touch with you to set up a meeting and review your project.
- Depending on the project, documents will have to be provided to BDC to process your application.
- Your application will be processed. The loan will be approved or denied.
- Your repayment period could be up to 12 years.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
(Available in French only)
BDC Small Business Loan

Apply online for a business loan of up to $100,000 within two to five business days**.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
$10,000 to $100,000
Use this loan to
Buy equipment
Attend a tradeshow
Purchase extra software or hardware
Apply for intellectual property protection
How it works
- Apply online
- Provide all required information and get approved within 5 days.
- Your funds will be deposited into your account within 2 to 5 business days after approval**
- Repay your loan over 5 years.
**From the time all required information has been submitted
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
(Available in French only)
BDC Technology Financing Information and Communications Technology Loan

Loans of over $100,000 to invest in information and communications technology such as hardware, software and related consulting services.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
Maximum amount: No limit
Use this loan for
Hardware: servers, networks, telephone equipment, computers and accessories
Software: enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), human resources, supply chain, finance and accounting applications
Consulting services: IT planning, strategy, security, online sales, Internet marketing and social media
How it works
- Contact BDC online or by phone.
- A BDC representative will get in touch with you to set up a meeting and review your project.
- Depending on the project, documents will have to be provided to BDC to process your application.
- Your application will be processed. The loan will be approved or denied.
- Your repayment period could be up to 4 years.
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
(Available in French only)
BDC Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan

Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
(Available in French only)
BDC Working Capital Custom Financing

Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
(Available in French only)
Anges Québec Capital fund

Anges Québec
(Available in French only)
Canada Media Fund

Canada Media Fund
(Available in French only)
Business Investment Program—Term Loan

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
(Available in French only)
Business Investment Program—Equity Investment

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
(Available in French only)
Entrepreneur Loan Program

Government of Prince Edward Island, Finance PEI
(Available in French only)
Community Futures Program (Ontario) — Access to Capital

Community Futures Ontario
(Available in French only)
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Loans

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
(Available in French only)
CDEM Investment Fund

Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities
(Available in French only)
Femmessor — Conventional loan

Femmessor
(Available in French only)
Funding for sustainable agri-business

Fondaction
(Available in French only)
Project Financing

Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
(Available in French only)
Créativité Québec

Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
(Available in French only)
Development of Quebec Intellectual Property in the Video Game Industry

Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
(Available in French only)
Innovative Manufacturer Financing

Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
(Available in French only)
PADAT: A Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions

Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
(Available in French only)
BioMed Propulsion Program

Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
(Available in French only)
Innovexport Fund

Fonds Innovexport
(Available in French only)
ESSOR

Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
(Available in French only)
Capital Intelligent Mtl

PME MTL
(Available in French only)
Agriculture Direct Loans

Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
(Available in French only)
Social Enterprise Ontario — Loans

Social Enterprise Ontario
(Available in French only)
Ontario Catapult Microloan Fund for Social Enterprises

Centre for Social Innovation
(Available in French only)
Ag-West Bio Commercialization Fund

Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio Inc.
(Available in French only)
ATB BoostR

Government of Alberta, ATB Financial
(Available in French only)
Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans

Kakivak Association
(Available in French only)
FIJE Fund

Centre d'Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région
(Available in French only)
Culture and Communications Investment Fund

Fonds d'investissement de la culture et des communications
(Available in French only)
Financing of Refundable Tax Credits

Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
(Available in French only)
Aboriginal Business Loans - General

Ulnooweg
(Available in French only)
CBDC Clean Technology Initiative

Community Business Development Corporations
(Available in French only)
Femmessor — Share capital

Femmessor
(Available in French only)
Investment Accelerator Fund

MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund
(Available in French only)
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Business Stream Loans

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
(Available in French only)
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Business Stream Loans

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
(Available in French only)
Innovacorp — Investment

Innovacorp
(Available in French only)
Term Loans — General Term Loans

Government of the Northwest Territories, Northwest Territories Business Development and Investment Corporation
(Available in French only)
Venture Investments

Government of the Northwest Territories, Northwest Territories Business Development and Investment Corporation
(Available in French only)
NBIF Startup Investment Fund

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
(Available in French only)
NBIF Venture Capital Fund

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
(Available in French only)
Market Readiness Fund

Ontario Centres of Excellence
(Available in French only)
BDC Women in Technology Venture Fund

Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
(Available in French only)
Eastern Ontario Investing in Regional Diversification Pool (RDP)

Community Futures Eastern Ontario
(Available in French only)
FinDev Canada Financing and Investment

Government of Canada, FinDev Canada
(Available in French only)
Solunov

Fonds de solidarité FTQ
(Available in French only)
Eligible Business Corporation

Government of British Columbia, Employment, Business & Economic Development
(Available in French only)
Futurepreneur Canada Side Hustle

Futurpreneur Canada
(Available in French only)
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions

Non-repayable contribution of up to $3 million to develop a new technology-based product, process or service with strong potential for commercialization.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
Max. $3 million
Stacking
Max contribution : 80% of eligible project costs
Max total funding by all government programs: 100%
How it works
- Fill out the Project Concept Template. (Tip: your project description will need to include estimated project costs and a description of the market potential).
- Submit it to the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) office nearest you.
- An ACOA representative will contact you to discuss the project and guide you in the preparation of your proposal.
- Then you can submit the Application for Financial Assistance and project proposal.
- ACOA evaluates your application.
- If successful, you'll negotiate and sign a contribution agreement.
- Submit eligible expenses and get reimbursed within 25 days. (Tip: Eligible project costs can be claimed from the application date.)
- Fulfill any reporting obligations, as per the outlined in your contribution agreement.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
(Available in French only)
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses

Conditionally repayable contribution of up to $3 million to develop or adapt a technology-based product, process or service with strong potential for commercialization.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
$500,000 to $3 million
Stacking
Max contribution: 75% of eligible project costs
Max total funding by all government programs: 75%
How it works
- Fill out the Project Concept Template. (Tip: you'll need to estimate project costs, describe the market potential and include your latest annual financial statements).
- Submit it to the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) office nearest you.
- An ACOA representative will contact you to discuss the project and guide you in the preparation of your proposal.
- Then you can submit the Application for Financial Assistance and project proposal.
- ACOA evaluates your application.
- If successful, you'll negotiate and sign a contribution agreement.
- Submit eligible expenses and get reimbursed within 25 days. (Tip: Eligible project costs can be claimed from the application date.)
- Fulfill any reporting and repayment obligations and conditionally repay ACOA's contribution, as per the terms outlined in your contribution agreement.
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
(Available in French only)
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Youth Employment Programs

Financial assistance to offset the cost of hiring young talent (a post-secondary graduate 15 to 30 years old) to work on projects with R&D, engineering, multimedia or market analysis components or the development of a new product or process.
Status
Accepting new clients
Money
Maximum: $30,000
Stacking
Maximum investment by this program: 100% of salary costs
Maximum total investment by all governments: 100% of salary costs
How it works
- Call 1-877-994-4727 to speak with an NRC IRAP Advisor.
- They'll ask you some questions about your firm such as your business objectives, your capacity and willingness to grow through innovation to determine if you're eligible for NRC IRAP support. If the advisor determines that your development and growth strategies could benefit from NRC IRAP support, they will refer you to an NRC IRAP Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA).
- The ITA may also meet with you in person to understand your business in more detail such as your business strategy and the issues you are facing, the opportunities you see for growth and your plans for the future to determine if the Youth program is right for you.
- If yes, your ITA will work with you to develop a project proposal.
- Find and hire your graduate. Internships are available anywhere in Canada and the projects must last a minimum of six months, and a maximum of twelve months. Your candidate will need to be unemployed or underemployed and a Canadian or permanent resident. Your ITA can connect you with colleges and universities that have the right candidates.
- Within two weeks, you'll know if your project is approved.
- Submit monthly reimbursement claims.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
(Available in French only)
Space Technology Development Program

Government of Canada, Canadian Space Agency
(Available in French only)
Sustainable Development Technology Fund

Non-repayable contribution of up to $5 million for your pre-commercial technology that helps fight climate change, or deals with clean air, clean water and clean soil.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
Maximum: $5 million
Average contribution: $2 million to $4 million
Stacking
Maximum investment by this program: 33% of project costs
Maximum total investment by all government(s): 75% of project costs
Your project
Pre-commercial, technology readiness levels 3 to 7
Quantifiable environmental and economic benefits
Strong value proposition and validated market and commercialization potential
Includes at least one partner
Will be completed within 5 years
How it works
- Read SDTC's eligibility and evaluation criteria.
- Submit a short introduction. You may be invited to present your project via video conference. SDTC will let you know if your project will proceed with further evaluation.
- Submit your proposal.
- SDTC conducts a multi-step evaluation of your application on things like how your technology compares to competing solutions and the strength of your business plan. They may also conduct a site visit. The application process usually takes six months from start to finish.
- Find out if your project is approved. If no, you'll get feedback on why. If yes, you'll be assigned a project manager and sign a contribution agreement. It takes anywhere from 3 to 11 months to finalize the agreement.
- Start your project.
- Get your money based upon a schedule of milestones outlined in your agreement.
- Fulfill your reporting obligations.
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
(Available in French only)
Matching Investment Fund

Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission
(Available in French only)
Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Development — Entrepreneurs

Government of Canada, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
(Available in French only)
Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Development—Community Owned Businesses

Government of Canada, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
(Available in French only)
Applied Research and Development Grants — Industrial Partner

Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
(Available in French only)
Collaborative Research and Development Grants — Industrial Partner

Collaborate with a university researcher on R&D projects of up to five years.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
Maximum per year: $1 million
Amount must be matched (cash and in-kind)
How it works
- Define your specific R&D challenge within the fields of natural sciences and engineering.
- Identify a university professor or college researcher that can help and get them on board. (Tip: Contact the NSERC Regional Offices for help and advice to find a researcher.)
- Read the Collaborative Research and Development Grants guidelines.
- Feed into the application process. (Tip: The application is mainly completed by the university researcher. As a business, you contribute to the development of the proposal, create a letter of support responding to particular questions and provide a profile of your company to the researcher or to NSERC directly by registering for eServices.)
- NSERC assesses the application on technical merit, industrial relevance and other criteria, usually within three months after receiving the completed application.
- If approved, funding is provided directly to the university typically within 30 days.
Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
(Available in French only)
Genome Canada

Genome Canada
(Available in French only)
OCE Funding Programs

Ontario Centres of Excellence
(Available in French only)
Quantum Leap

Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery
(Available in French only)
Business Development Program

Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
(Available in French only)
Seafood Innovation and Transition Program—For-Profit

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Fisheries and Land Resources
(Available in French only)
Seafood Innovation and Transition Program—Not-For-Profit

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Fisheries and Land Resources
(Available in French only)
PEI Product Development Assistance

Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
(Available in French only)
MUSICACTION

Musicaction
(Available in French only)
EUREKA!

Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
(Available in French only)
Innovate BC Ignite Program

Government of British Columbia, Innovate BC
(Available in French only)
FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry

Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings
(Available in French only)
Canada Feature Film Fund

Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
(Available in French only)
Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program

Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
(Available in French only)
Economic Diversification Fund — Les Sources RCM

Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Économie, de la Science et de l'Innovation
(Available in French only)
Economic Diversification Fund — Central Quebec and La Mauricie

Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Économie, de la Science et de l'Innovation
(Available in French only)
Industrial Agreement Programs

Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Économie, de la Science et de l'Innovation
(Available in French only)
Innovation Passport

Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Économie, de la Science et de l'Innovation
(Available in French only)
Social Economy Support Program — Innovation Stream

Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Économie, de la Science et de l'Innovation
(Available in French only)
Conservation Fund

Independent Electricity System Operator
(Available in French only)
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Business Stream Grants

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
(Available in French only)
Tourism Development Fund —Tourism Product Development Stream

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
(Available in French only)
Northern Innovation Program — Applied Research & Technology Development Projects

Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
(Available in French only)
Interactive Digital Media Fund

Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
(Available in French only)
Creative Saskatchewan Investment Programs

Creative Saskatchewan
(Available in French only)
Agriculture Development Fund

Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
(Available in French only)
Saskatchewan Arts Board Grants

Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Arts Board
(Available in French only)
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Grants

Government of Alberta, Alberta Foundation for the Arts
(Available in French only)
Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program

Get up to $300,000 to work collaboratively with partners to showcase a prototype in the marketplace or a complete technology to a strategic customer.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
$100,001 to $300,000
Stacking
Maximum investment by this program: 50% of project costs
Maximum total investment by all government(s): 50% of project costs
Your project
TRLs 7-8
Technology optimization critical for market acceptance
Manufacturing of a prototype for demonstration project
Applications for regulatory approval and certifications critical for market acceptance
Testing of a prototype in an operational environment
Results assessment/verification of technical data
How it works
- Read the program guide.
- Find your project partners and have them sign a letter signifying their interest and detailing your collective in-kind and cash contribution to the project, which must constitute 50% of the total project costs.
- Complete the online application form.
- Experts will review your application and evaluate it on things like your capabilities, the market and the project's potential impact.
- Sign an agreement governing the project with your partners.
- Start your product demonstration project.
- Get your money. You'll be paid back for eligible expenses in instalments according to approved milestones.
- Report back to Alberta Innovates.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
(Available in French only)
TECTERRA Geospatial Technology — Build

TECTERRA
(Available in French only)
Yukon Advanced Artist Award

Government of Yukon, Tourism and Culture
(Available in French only)
Yukon Film Development Fund

Government of Yukon, Yukon Media Development
(Available in French only)
Business Development Project Fund (BDPF) — Core BDPF

Government of the Northwest Territories, Northwest Territories Business Development and Investment Corporation
(Available in French only)
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support

Government of the Northwest Territories, Industry, Tourism and Investment
(Available in French only)
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance

Government of the Northwest Territories, Industry, Tourism and Investment
(Available in French only)
Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses

Kakivak Association
(Available in French only)
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund

Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Film Development Corporation
(Available in French only)
Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive

Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education
(Available in French only)
Market Development, Product Enhancement and Diversification Program

Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
(Available in French only)
First Patent program

Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Économie, de la Science et de l'Innovation
(Available in French only)
Biomasse Énergie Fund

Fondaction
(Available in French only)
York Entrepreneurship Development Institute Programs

Formal certification and access to exclusive finance networks, with a chance to pitch your idea and receive up to $500,000 in seed funding after graduation, as well as access to mentors and resources.
Status
Not accepting applications
Money
Maximum: $500,000
You
Founder or co-founder of an early-stage, for-profit company with an innovative idea
Commute to or reside in Toronto for the program
Communicate in English at an intermediate level
How it works
- Apply online.
- Your application will be evaluated by industry experts and partners. York Entrepreneurship Development Institute (YEDI) accepts 15 entrepreneurs per cohort, twice a year.
- You'll find out if you've been accepted within one month of the application deadline.
- If accepted, you'll take part in a free, intensive, 16-week program, including formal academic lectures by Schulich Executive Education Centre instructors, workshop-based training in entrepreneurship and mentorship by key industry leaders.
- Graduate and receive formal institutional certification from the Schulich School of Business (York University) and YEDI.
- You'll be invited to pitch your professionally developed business plan at the Venture Fair for the opportunity to receive up to $500,000 in funding from YEDI's own venture capital fund.
York Entrepreneurship Development Institute
(Available in French only)
Yukon Film Training

Government of Yukon, Yukon Media Development
(Available in French only)
Yukon Filmmakers Fund

Government of Yukon, Yukon Media Development
(Available in French only)
Economic Opportunity Fund

Kakivak Association
(Available in French only)
Genome Funding Opportunities

Genome British Columbia
(Available in French only)
NBIF Innovation Voucher

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
(Available in French only)
Technoclimat Program

Gouvernement du Québec, Transition énergétique Québec
(Available in French only)
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Business Stream Grants

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
(Available in French only)
Jobs and Prosperity Fund — Forestry Growth Fund

Government of Ontario, Service Ontario
(Available in French only)
Northern Business Opportunity Program — Film & Television Industry Projects

Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
(Available in French only)
Northern Innovation Program — Industrial Research Chairs

Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
(Available in French only)
Northern Innovation Program — Opportunity Assessment Projects

Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
(Available in French only)
Northern Innovation Program — Pilot Demonstration & Commercialization Projects

Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
(Available in French only)
Alberta Innovates — Alberta -Zhejiang Global Partnership Program

Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
(Available in French only)
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Entrepreneurship Incubator Program (Seed Voucher)

Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
(Available in French only)
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Entrepreneurship Incubator Program (Bridge Voucher)

Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
(Available in French only)
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Entrepreneurship Incubator Program (Growth Voucher)

Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
(Available in French only)
Alberta Innovates — Micro-Voucher Program

Get up to $10,000 paid directly to a service provider to support technologies in the early development stages.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
Maximum: $10,000
Stacking
Maximum investment by this program: 75% of project costs
Maximum total investment by all government(s): 75% of project costs
Your project
TRLs 2-4
Market assessments, business plan development, intellectual property assessments and /or acquisition of materials or equipment critical to your operations
How it works
- Read the program guide.
- Get a quote from your selected service provider.
- Complete the online application form.
- Experts will review your application on things like your capabilities, the market and the project's potential impact and let you know if you've been successful.
- Sign an agreement with your product or service provider. You'll need to pay them a deposit of at least 25% of the project costs.
- Start your project.
- Report back on your project.
- Alberta Innovates pays your product or service provider directly after approving your final report and the product or service provider's invoice.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
(Available in French only)
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program

Get up to $100,000 to work in collaboration with project partners to advance technology that is in the mid-to-late developmental stages.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
$10,001 to $100,000
Stacking
Maximum investment by this program: 75% of project costs
Maximum total investment by all government(s): 75% of project costs
Your project
TRLs 3-6
New product research and development
Leading-edge design, engineering and prototype development
Advanced product testing and refinement
Patent development
Advanced market assessments and/or
Other technology development activities (on a case-by-case basis)
How it works
- Read the program guide.
- Find your project partners and have them sign a letter signifying their interest.
- Complete the online application form.
- Experts will review your application and evaluate it on things like your capabilities, the market and the project's potential impact.
- Sign an agreement with your product or service provider. You must pay at least 25% of the project costs as a deposit.
- Start your mid-to-late-developmental-stage project.
- Get your money. You'll be paid back for eligible expenses in instalments according to approved milestones.
- Report back to Alberta Innovates.
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
(Available in French only)
Innovacorp — Acceleration Initiatives

Innovacorp
(Available in French only)
TECTERRA Geospatial Technology — Hire

TECTERRA
(Available in French only)
TECTERRA Geospatial Technology — Show

TECTERRA
(Available in French only)
TECTERRA Geospatial Technology — Grow

TECTERRA
(Available in French only)
Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant

Government of Alberta, Alberta Culture
(Available in French only)
Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant

Government of Alberta, Alberta Culture
(Available in French only)
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund

Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Film Development Corporation
(Available in French only)
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program

Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Film Development Corporation
(Available in French only)
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Inuktut Versioning Fund for Existing Programs

Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Film Development Corporation
(Available in French only)
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) —Business Intelligence and Networking

Government of the Northwest Territories, Industry, Tourism and Investment
(Available in French only)
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement

Government of the Northwest Territories, Industry, Tourism and Investment
(Available in French only)
Social Enterprise Ontario — Grants

Social Enterprise Ontario
(Available in French only)
Technology and Business Demonstration

Gouvernement du Québec, Hydro-Québec
(Available in French only)
BC Agri-food Futures Fund

Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia
(Available in French only)
BC Agri-food Environment Initiative

Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia
(Available in French only)
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Youth Green

Financial assistance to offset the cost of hiring young talent (15 to 30 years old) to work on business, technical or technology-related projects with environmental benefits.
Status
Accepting new clients
Money
Maximum: $10,000
Stacking
Maximum investment by this program: 100% of salary costs
Maximum total investment by all governments: 100% of salary costs
How it works
- Call 1-877-994-4727 to speak with an NRC IRAP Advisor.
- They'll ask you some questions about your firm such as your business objectives, your capacity and willingness to grow through innovation to determine if you're eligible for NRC IRAP support. If the advisor determines that your development and growth strategies could benefit from NRC IRAP support, they will refer you to an NRC IRAP Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA).
- The ITA may also meet with you in person to understand your business in more detail such as your business strategy and the issues you are facing, the opportunities you see for growth and your plans for the future to determine if the Youth-Green program is right for you.
- If yes, your ITA will work with you to develop a project proposal. It could be in R&D, engineering, multimedia, market analysis or development of a new product or process, align with green economy sectors or industries and expected to produce an environmental benefit.
- Find and hire your student. Internships are available anywhere in Canada and must last a minimum of three months, and a maximum of six months. Your candidate must Canadian or permanent resident. Your ITA can connect you with networks that have the right candidates.
- Within two weeks, you'll know if your project is approved.
- Submit monthly reimbursement claims.
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
(Available in French only)
Autonomous Vehicle R&D Partnership — Fund Stream 1

Ontario Centres of Excellence
(Available in French only)
TalentEdge Program — Fellowships

Ontario Centres of Excellence
(Available in French only)
TalentEdge Program — Internships

Double your investment of $10,000 and expand your research and development potential by hiring a student or recent graduate to help develop new products, processes or services.
Status
Accepting applications
Money
For each 4-month internship, you contribute $5,000 in cash and $5,000 in-kind and the program contributes $10,000
Usual maximum of $60,000 per application per company in a year
Stacking
If your project is already funded through another government program, contact a program manager before submitting an application
How it works
- Find a student to work on your project. The Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) can help match companies with students, but a good starting point is to post the job and reach out to colleges and universities to let them know.
- Complete an eligibility questionnaire.
- OCE will review it within 1–2 business days.
- If you're eligible, OCE will set up an online application for you.
- Complete the application. You'll need:
- The intern's official transcript(s) and curriculum vitae/resume
- Information about your company, such as your business number, incorporation date and number of employees (globally and in Ontario)
- OCE will review and assess your application (in 4–6 weeks).
- If your application is approved, OCE will release the payment directly to you, minus a $1,500 holdback (per internship). The holdback will be released when the project ends and OCE receives progress and final reports and proof of payment to the intern.
Ontario Centres of Excellence
(Available in French only)
Autonomous Vehicle R&D Partnership — Fund Stream 2

Ontario Centres of Excellence
(Available in French only)
Mitacs Accelerate International

Mitacs
(Available in French only)
Innovative Communities Fund

Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
(Available in French only)
Northern Industries Innovation Fund

Northern Development Initiative Trust
(Available in French only)
Indigenous Forestry Initiative

Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
(Available in French only)
Product Development Partnership Program

Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
(Available in French only)
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities — Stream 1

Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
(Available in French only)
AgriScience Program — Projects (for-profit organizations)

Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
(Available in French only)
AgriScience Program — Projects (not-for-profit organizations)

Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
(Available in French only)
Accessible Technology Program

Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(Available in French only)
Tourism Growth Innovation Fund
