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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Accessible Technology Program (ATP)
  • Canada Wide

  • Supports the development and testing of assistive technologies.
  • Up to $4M per project/year in non-repayable grants.
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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.
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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.
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Canada Growth Fund
  • Canada Wide

  • Secured the significant private capital it needs to accelerate the deployment of technologies needed to reduce carbon emissions and grow its economy.
  • Commercial financing on a market-based basis.
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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.
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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.
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Canada Small Business Financing Program
  • Canada Wide

  • Supports business growth through business loans with competitive interest rates.
  • Up to $1M for business expansion activities.
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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; Amount is capped at a max $300K per employer.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Digital Supercluster Technology Leadership Funding
  • Canada Wide

  • Supports 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FedDev Ontario – Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)
  • Ontario

  • Funding for homebuilding solutions.
  • Access repayable funding to a maximum of $5M of 50% eligible costs.
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FedDev Ontario – Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII)
  • Ontario

  • Funding for homebuilding solutions.
  • Access repayable funding to a maximum of $5M of 50% eligible costs.
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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.
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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.
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NGen Advanced Manufacturing Projects
  • Canada Wide

  • Designed to accelerate commercialization and scale-up in the Canadian manufacturing sector.
  • Funding will vary by applicant.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
  • Access up to 40% of eligible project costs, with no minimum or maximum investment allocated per project.
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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.
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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.
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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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