Offered by Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Innovative Solutions Canada Program
Other assistanceFederalAll of Canada
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- All of Canada
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
Your small business could obtain funding to find an innovative solution to a challenge launched by the government, and assistance to create, test and validate early-stage prototypes as well as to establish a commercialization plan.
Eligibility criteria
- For-profit business (required)
- Business located in Canada (required)
- Research and development activities in Canada
- Fewer than 499 full-time equivalent employees
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Official program website
Page updated on September 29, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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