Government Grants & Funding Programs in Canada: A 2025 Guide for Innovators

Published on: 19 June, 2025

Author: Team Navoriah

Category:Canadian Government Funding Programs (2025) | Consulting | Canada

Canada offers a wide range of government grants, tax credits, and business subsidies to support companies innovating in agri-tech, food production, cleantech, advanced manufacturing, and more.

At Navoriah, we help you discover and access these opportunities — whether you're scaling up production, commercializing R&D, or seeking export expansion.

Explore top Canadian funding programs available in 2025 — supporting innovation, agriculture, cleantech, and business growth nationwide.

🔍 2025 Canadian Government Funding Programs – Full Program Names

🔬 Research & Innovation

Program	What It Covers	Funding	Deadline	Region
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program	R&D expenses and innovation	Up to 64%refund	Rolling	Canada-wide
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) – National Research Council (NRC)	Technical development for SMEs	Up to $10M	Rolling	Canada-wide
Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)	Joint R&D with international partners	Up to $2M	Call-based	Canada + global partners
Canada Media Fund – Experimental Stream	Interactive digital content & media tech	$15K–$1.5M	Multiple intakes	Canada-wide

🌾 Agriculture & Agri-Food

Program	What It Covers	Funding	Deadline	Region
AgriScience Program – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)	Applied agri-food innovation	Up to 50%	Seasonal	Canada-wide
Smart Farms Program – Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)	Smart tech and AI in farming	Up to 40%	Regional deadlines	National (with regional focus)
Alberta Farm Technology Program – Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)	On-farm tech and traceability tools	Up to $48K	Open	Alberta
Agtech Growth Fund (AGF) – Innovation Saskatchewan	Animal health, digital agriculture, traceability	Varies	Open	Saskatchewan

🏭 Advanced Manufacturing & Cleantech

Program	What It Covers	Funding	Deadline	Region
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) – Advanced Manufacturing Projects	Manufacturing innovation & scale-up	44.4% of project costs	Rolling	Canada-wide
NGen – Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturing Challenge	AI implementation in industrial processes	35% of costs	Open	Canada-wide
NGen – Electric Vehicle (EV) Manufacturing Value Chain Program	EV component development & supply chain	Up to $2.96M	Call-based	Canada-wide
Western Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) Program – PrairiesCan	SME scale-up and market expansion	Up to $5M	Open	Western Canada
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) – Seed and Scale Funding	Pre-commercial clean technology projects	Varies	Annual calls	Canada-wide
Clean Growth Hub – Government of Canada	Coordinated federal support for clean tech	Varies	Rolling	Canada-wide

🧃 Food & Sustainability

Program	What It Covers	Funding	Deadline	Region
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) – Greening Your Food Manufacturing Program	Sustainable practices in food production	Up to $25K	Rolling	Canada-wide

🌐 Digital Adoption & Export Expansion

Program	What It Covers	Funding	Deadline	Region
Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)	Digital strategy and e-commerce implementation	$2.4K–$15K	Rolling	Canada-wide
CanExport SMEs Program – Global Affairs Canada	Export planning and international market entry	Up to $50K	Quarterly	Canada-wide
Export Development Canada (EDC) – Export Support Services	Export financing, insurance, and market advisory	Flexible	Open	Canada-wide

📚 Talent, Hiring & Workforce Development

Program	What It Covers	Funding	Deadline	Region
Canada Job Grant (CJG)	Training for employees and management	Up to 100%	Province-specific	All provinces
Canada Summer Jobs Program – Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Wage subsidies for youth hires (15–30 years)	Up to 100%	Jan–Feb annually	Canada-wide

👩‍💼 Women Entrepreneurship & Inclusive Growth

Program	What It Covers	Funding	Deadline	Region
Women Entrepreneurship Fund – Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)	Growth projects for women-led businesses	Varies	Rolling	Canada-wide
DELIA Microloans – Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC)	Microloans for women entrepreneurs	Up to $15K	Rolling	Canada-wide
Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) – Government of Canada	Training, tools, and mentorship	Up to $3M	Call-based	Canada-wide

🛠️ How Navoriah Supports You

At Navoriah, we help you secure funding by:

• Identifying relevant federal and provincial programs

• Preparing technical narratives and commercialization plans

• Creating compelling grant and loan applications

• Supporting with metrics, forecasts, and compliance

📞 Book your free 30-minute consultation to get started — no obligation, confidential, and tailored to your business stage.

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