Software Development Funding Programs

Canadian Software Development Grants, Tax Credits, Loans, and Funding Programs Ryan Can Write for Your Business

Find Canadian government funding programs for software development businesses with the program directory list from Ryan.

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Funding Programs

Region

Description

Action

Accessible Technology Program (ATP)

Canada Wide

Supports the development and testing of assistive technologies
Up to $4M per project/year in non-repayable grants

Alberta Media Fund Grants

Alberta

Supports organizations and individuals developing screen-based media, scripts, books, magazines, and sound recordings
Up to 18%-50% of eligible costs covered to a maximum $20k-$200k, depending on funding stream

Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)

Canada Wide

Designed to support small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) that need to make digital adoptions in their businesses to be able to remain competitive in this new digital age.
Up to 90% of eligible costs up to $15,000 grant

Canada Growth Fund

Canada Wide

Will help Canada secure the significant private capital it needs to accelerate the deployment of technologies needed to reduce carbon emissions and grow its economy.
Funding amounts soon to be released.

Canada Job Grant (CJG)

Atlantic

Designed to reduce the costs of providing third-party skills training to new and existing employees
Up to 50-100% of eligible costs covered in most provinces

Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream

Canada Wide

Supports developing, producing, and promoting innovative, interactive software development projects including apps and video games
Up to $15k-$1.5M per project phase in grants

Canada Small Business Financing Program

Canada Wide

Supports business growth through business loans with competitive interest rates
Up to $1M for business expansion activities

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)

Canada Wide

Support for employers providing supervised career-related work experience for youth employees
Up to 50% of employee minimum hourly rate; Non-profits can receive grants up to 100% of minimum wage plus Mandatory Employment Related Costs (MERCs); Amount is capped at a max $300K per employer/province or territory. Maximum 40 hours/week/employee can be included.

DIGITAL – Horizon AI’s Technology Commercialization

Canada Wide

The Horizon AI’s Technology Commercialization will co-invest in the early stages of commercialization and adoption of 10-15 projects
Up to 50% of costs to a maximum of $5M in Canadian government funding

DIGITAL – Technology Leadership Program (Cycle 6)

Canada Wide

DIGITAL has a Call for Proposals open for Technology Leadership (Cycle 6) to co-invest in 10-15 projects
Up to $7M in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Funding.

Digital Supercluster Capacity Building Program

Canada Wide

Supports Canadian businesses by co-investing in projects that help Canadians develop the skills, leadership and opportunities needed to grow innovative digital enterprises.
Funding amounts vary from project to project.

Digital Supercluster Technology Leadership Funding

Canada Wide

Supports Canadian companies that will create new technology products, platforms and services, and scale-up through customer adoption and new commercial opportunities.
Funding amounts vary from project.

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF)

Ontario

Supports economic development in investing in infrastructure or implementing strategies to advance regional priorities
Up to 15-50% of project expenses to a maximum of $500k-$5M in grant or loan funding depending on stream

Emissions Reduction Alberta

Alberta

Supports innovative technology projects, as well as infrastructure upgrades for Alberta businesses through funding programs and support services
Up to 50% of costs to a maximum $2.85 million in funding

FedDev Ontario

Ontario

Helps to offset upfront project costs and helps southern Ontario businesses grow more quickly
Access repayable funding from $125K to a maximum $10M

FedDev Ontario Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)

Ontario

Funding for homebuilding solutions
Access repayable funding to a maximum of $5M of 50% eligible costs

FedDev Ontario Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII)

Ontario

Funding for homebuilding solutions
Access repayable funding to a maximum of $5M of 50% eligible costs

Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC)

Canada Wide

Helps startups and small businesses overcome technology development hurdles so that they can produce globally demanded products and services
Up to $150k for proof-of-concept projects, and up to $1M for prototype development, and may also be awarded a government contract

Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund – Industrial

New Brunswick

Receive incentives to undertake and complete climate change-related projects by implementing energy- and cost-saving technologies.
Applicants can receive up to 25% of eligible project costs up to a maximum of $1 million.

NGen Advanced Manufacturing Projects

Canada Wide

Designed to accelerate commercialization and scale-up in the Canadian manufacturing sector.
Funding will vary by applicant.

NGen Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program

Canada Wide

Focuses on manufacturing scale-up along the ZEV value-chain, specifically on BEVs, FCEVs, and their components.
Receive up to $2.96M, you can receive non-repayable funding for 37% of your eligible project expenses.

NRC IRAP Research Grants for Canadian Businesses

Canada Wide

Designed to accelerate the research and development projects of Canadian innovators
Access up to 60-80% of costs to a maximum $10M per application

OBIO® Life Sciences Critical Technologies & Commercialization Program (LSCTC)

Ontario

Provides infrastructure, commercialization, technology adoption and talent programming to Ontario small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the life sciences sector.
Up to $250,000 in 2:1 Fund Matching.

OCI – ENCQOR 5G SME Technology Development Program (5G SDP)

Ontario

Supports collaborative 5G technology development projects to develop, integrate, test, or validate pre-commercial 5G technologies.
Access up to $50k to $500k in Government Funding per application

Ontario Creates Interactive Digital Media Fund

Ontario

Supports Canadian media projects during their concept and production development stages
Eligible applicants can receive up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000 for concept and $250,000 for production

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)

Ontario

A collaborative network supporting research, development, validation, testing, demonstration, and prototyping of automotive technologies and services that are tailored to the unique needs of Ontario.
Programs offer up to $3 Million in funding.

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) & Smart Mobility Program

Ontario

Supports connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) development, testing, validation, and demonstration projects.
Receive up to $1 Million in funding.

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Electric Vehicle Program

Ontario

Support the development and demonstration of advanced electric vehicles (EVs) and battery manufacturing technologies.
Receive up to $3 Million in funding.

Save on Energy

Ontario

Provides businesses within Ontario funding to help transition towards a greener province via energy saving projects.
Receive Up to 75% of Costs to a Max of $5M in Funding.

Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)

Canada Wide

One of the largest tax incentive programs available to a wide range of Canadian businesses
Access up to 69% of labour and overhead costs, 36% of contractor costs, and 45% of material costs

SD Tech Fund – Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Canada Wide

Supports cleantech projects that aim to improve water, soil and air quality to reduce the effects of climate change
Access up to 40% of project costs for an average funding contribution of $3,000,000

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF)

Ontario

Supports companies investing in new facilities and equipment to advance regional priorities
Up to 15-50% of expenses to a maximum of $500k-$5M in grant or loan funding depending on stream

Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)

Canada Wide

Supports projects that drive sustained productivity and economic benefits
Submit a project budget of at least $20M and access up to 50% of eligible costs

Supply Chains and Logistics Excellence AI (SCALE.AI) Supercluster

Canada Wide

Enhances Canada’s existing supply chain practices by boosting economic development through faster adoption and integration of artificial intelligence (AI)
Access up to 40% of eligible project costs, with no minimum or maximum investment allocated per project

Youth Employment Program (IRAP YEP)

Canada Wide

Designed to assist funding of hiring young Canadian post-secondary graduates.
Provides up to $30,000 per graduate (up to two) for a period of 6 to 12 months.

Zero Emission Transit Fund

Canada Wide

Delivers on the government’s commitment to produce 5,000 zero emission buses over the next five years.
Receive up to $350M in zero emission project funding.

Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI)

Canada Wide

Supports projects that address knowledge gaps among Canadians on ZEV technologies to move forward to ZEV adoption.
Up to 50% of total project costs, with a maximum contribution amount $300,000 per project.

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