Innovative Solutions Canada

Small businesses can compete on government-set challenges to build prototypes, or have the government buy an innovation to test it in real settings.

Run by: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Type: Grant

Where: Canada-wide

Funding: See the official page.

Business size: Eligible Canadian small businesses

Deadline: Set per challenge; six listed as open on 2026-10-30, closing between November 18 and December 22, 2026

Official program page

Last reviewed on 2026-11-08. Confirm details with the program before relying on them.

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