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What entity is funding the grant? |
How much money could be granted? |
Who can apply? |
Financial support for technology innovations |
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), National Research Council |
$50,000 typical contribution;
$1 million/year maximum (75% of eligible salary costs and 50% subcontractor costs)
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Canadian businesses pursuing technology-driven innovation
Supports research and development projects at various stages of the innovation cycle
Planning to pursue growth and profit by developing and commercializing new technology or improved products
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Money for international commercialization |
Going Global Innovation (GGI) |
Up to $75,000 (75% of eligible expenses associated with commercializing your technology abroad) |
Canadian innovators who aim to commercialize their technology to establish new R&D collaborations with foreign partners
Eligible expenses: travel, promotional material, legal fees, visa, etc.
Must be an employee of Canadian SME and have the decision-making authority for the IP
Must have a pre-identified foreign partner R&D must lead to commercialization within five years
Must demonstrate clear benefit to the Canadian economy
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Tax Credit for Research and Development |
Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program, Canadian Revenue Agency |
Tax credit of 15%; or
Refundable tax credit of 35% on the first $3 million of qualified expenditures
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Must be a private Canadian-controlled corporation involved in R&D |
Funding to develop export markets |
CanExport, Trade Commissioner Service |
$10,000 - $50,000 typical contribution;
Maximum investment: 50% of project costs
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Reimbursement of expenses related to developing export opportunities
Must be a for-profit incorporated company or limited liability partnership in Canada with a CRA business number
Must have $100,000 to $100 million in annual revenue
Must have identified an eligible target market
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Business expansion loan |
BDC Xpansion Loan, Business Development Bank of Canada |
Maximum amount: $750,000 |
Loan may be used to expand your market, invest in technology, launch a new marketing campaign, develop new products, etc. |
Funding to develop next-generation technology |
Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster, Next Generation Manufacturing Canada |
Reimbursement of up to 44.4% of eligible costs for projects $1 to $20 million |
Drives connections between technology and industrial companies to accelerate development
Must be either a for-profit organization or a not-for-profit organization that facilitates and funds research and development who receives primarily private-sector funding
Must be collaborating with multiple partners on projects like advanced robotics, machine learning, 3D printing and the Internet of things
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Loan guarantee for capital purchases |
Canada Small Business Financing Program, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada |
Maximum amount: $1 million;
Registration fee: 2% of the loan (can be rolled into loan)
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Canadian government guarantees the loan to establish start up or expand small business
Access fund for land, buildings and purchase new or used equipment
Must have a maximum annual revenue of $10 million
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Financial backing for R&D and commercialization |
Strategic Innovation Fund – Stream 1 and 2, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada |
Up to 50% contribution for eligible expenses |
Contribution to conduct R&D that will accelerate technology transfer and commercialization of innovation products, processes, and services; support the expansion or material improvement of existing industrial or technological facilities or projects
Must be a for-profit corporation incorporated in Canada, funding is focused on projects requesting at least $10 million
Must have a clear economic, innovation or public benefits for Canada (e.g., create jobs, develop new technology, support local communities)
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Funding to develop new assistive and adaptive technologies |
Accessible Technology Program, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada |
Up to $4 million per year |
Funding to develop affordable and commercially viable new technologies that will improve access to the digital economy for persons with disabilities and increase their employability
Must be a legal Canadian entity
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Financial assistance for energy management projects |
Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation |
Up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $40,000 |
Eligible projects should be intended to improve industrial energy performance and reduce GHG emissions, demonstrate potential for learning and/or replication, and have results that can be disseminated to promote energy management best practices
Must be a Canadian Industry Partnership for Energy Conservation Leader to apply
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SD Tech Fund |
Sustainable Development Technology Canada |
Up to $5 million (33% of project costs)
Maximum term: five years
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Funding for Canadian SMEs advancing innovative pre-commercial technologies that have the potential to demonstrate significant environment and economic benefits in climate change or clean air, water, and soil. SME must have at least one other partner, recommended to seek end user partners |