Innovative Solutions Canada
GrantCanada — federal
Innovative Solutions Canada partners with eligible Canadian small businesses to develop, test, and validate prototypes that solve government challenges. Businesses can compete for funding through the Challenge stream to prove feasibility and build prototypes, or apply for funding through the Testing stream to test innovations in real-world settings.
What you'll need
- Business registration certificate
- Project proposal or prototype design documentation
- Proof of Canadian small business status
- Technical specifications or feasibility study
How it works
What it can fund
- Develop and test prototypes to solve government challenges
- Validate innovative solutions in real-world operational settings
- Commercialize early-stage technologies and services
Related programs
- GrantAboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to CapitalCanada — federal · $1,000 – $250,000
- GrantACOA — Business Development Program — Non-commercial componentNew Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
- GrantACOA — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (REGI)New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador