Research and development funding for Canadian businesses
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentives
Businesses doing eligible research and development in Canada can earn an investment tax credit, claimed with their income tax return.
NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) financial support
Technology-driven small and medium businesses can get project funding and advisor support to research, develop and commercialize products and services.
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.
Venture Development Grant
High-growth Alberta technology ventures can get a cost-shared grant; this program replaced the Alberta Innovates Voucher Program.
Innovation Employment Grant
Corporations doing research and development in Alberta can claim a grant through their corporate tax return.
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Saskatchewan tech startups can attract early-stage money because their local investors earn a large provincial tax credit.
Ontario innovation tax credit
Qualifying corporations doing research in Ontario can claim a refundable credit with their T2 return.
Tax credit for R&D, innovation and pre-commercialization (CRIC)
Qualified corporations can claim a refundable credit on R&D and pre-commercialization work carried out in Quebec.
Innovation Voucher Fund
Established New Brunswick companies can get a cost-shared voucher for an innovative project.
Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Credit
Individuals, corporations and partners doing qualifying research in the province can claim a refundable credit.