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Funding News
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NRCan Energy Innovation Program (EIP): Two Open Calls, Up to $10M
Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program funds clean energy RD&D through calls for proposals. Two calls are open with rolling intake: CCUS front-end engineering and design studies, and process and technology testing facilities.
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ERA Industrial Transformation: Up to $10M to Cut Alberta Emissions
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) — Industrial Transformation provides $500,000–$10M per project for technologies that reduce GHG emissions in Alberta's industrial sectors. The program is open, with ongoing intake and periodic themed competitions.
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Global R&D Tax Credits
Innovative companies around the globe have helped drive the adoption of tax incentives and grant programmes that encourage businesses to invest in research, experimentation, product development…
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Strengthening Ontario: A Targeted Support Through the Protect Ontario Financing Program
Expanding Launched on August 14, 2025, the Protect Ontario Financing Program is the first arm of the broader Protecting Ontario Account, a $5 billion initiative introduced in…
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Canadian Food Innovation Network Innovation Booster
The Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) offers the Innovation Booster program to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in overcoming technical challenges and accelerating commercialization within…
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Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP): A Gateway to Global R&D Partnerships
Expanding into international markets requires innovative solutions and strategic collaborations. The Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP), funded by the Government of Canada, facilitates partnerships between Canadian…
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Ontario Bioresearch Sector Challenge Fund: $50,000 to $500,000
The Ontario Bioresearch Sector Challenge Fund supports applied bioresearch projects between Ontario companies and research institutions, with $50,000 to $500,000 in funding for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and agri-biotech companies. The program is open.
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NRCan Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities: Up to $2,000,000
NRCan's Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities program funds renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in rural and remote communities, with $100,000 to $2,000,000 in funding. Technology companies can participate as service providers. The program is open.
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CAP Agri-Innovation: $100,000 to $1,000,000 for Agricultural R&D
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) Agri-Innovation program funds agricultural innovation R&D and industry capacity, with $100,000 to $1,000,000 for companies developing new products, processes or services for the agriculture sector. The program is open.
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CanExport Innovation: Up to $37,500 for Foreign R&D Partnerships
CanExport Innovation covers up to 75% of eligible costs for Canadian organizations pursuing and signing collaborative R&D agreements with foreign partners, for a grant of up to $37,500. The September 2026 intake window has closed, and the program is paused.
