Sector Intelligence

Funding by Industry

Every industry has a different funding profile. Explore which Canadian grants, tax credits, and incentive programs match your sector.

Software & AI

Accelerate software and AI development with funding options like SR&ED and IRAP, plus clearer planning for evidence and timelines.

Primary

SR&ED + IRAP

Avg Recovery

$420,000

Advanced Manufacturing

Funding for automation, plant expansion, and supply-chain modernization with practical program matching and planning.

Primary

FedDev BSP + SR&ED

Avg Recovery

$850,000

Clean Technology

Funding for net-zero transitions, sustainable energy products, and commercialization pathways in cleantech.

Primary

NRC Cleantech + SR&ED

Avg Recovery

$1.2M

Life Sciences

Funding support for clinical trials, biotech research, and medical-device development with stronger evidence planning.

Primary

SR&ED + Mitacs

Avg Recovery

$650,000

Creative & Digital Media

Tax credits and grants for digital media production, gaming, and interactive content teams.

Primary

IDMTC + CMF

Avg Recovery

$280,000

Agriculture & Agri-Food

Grants and financing options for sustainable farming tech, processing equipment, and export growth.

Primary

AgriInnovate + CanExport

Avg Recovery

$150,000

Construction & Infrastructure

Funding for modular construction, building information modeling, and construction technology innovation.

Primary

SR&ED + COJG

Avg Recovery

$180,000

Fintech & Financial Services

R&D funding for payment systems, blockchain, regulatory compliance technology, and financial AI.

Primary

SR&ED + IRAP

Avg Recovery

$380,000

E-Commerce & Retail Tech

Grants for retail modernization, supply chain optimization, and digital commerce platform development.

Primary

RMPG + DCC DMAP

Avg Recovery

$45,000

Aerospace & Defense

Deep R&D funding for avionics, propulsion systems, materials science, and defense technology innovation.

Primary

SR&ED + IRAP

Avg Recovery

$1.5M

Education Technology

Funding for learning platforms, adaptive education AI, and workforce development technology.

Primary

SR&ED + IRAP

Avg Recovery

$220,000

Health Technology

Funding for digital health platforms, telemedicine, health AI, and patient management systems.

Primary

SR&ED + FSISSS

Avg Recovery

$350,000

Property Technology

Funding for smart building systems, real estate platforms, and construction management technology.

Primary

SR&ED + DCC DMAP

Avg Recovery

$190,000

Professional Services

Grants for digital transformation, workforce upskilling, and technology adoption in service firms.

Primary

DCC DMAP + COJG

Avg Recovery

$35,000

Mining & Natural Resources

Funding for extraction technology, environmental remediation, and resource processing innovation.

Primary

SR&ED + PrairiesCan

Avg Recovery

$520,000

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