{ "meta": { "totalPrograms": 529, "programsWithPartners": 482, "totalRelationships": 2093, "uniquePartnerNames": 1290, "averagePartnersPerProgram": 4.34, "generated": "2026-04-25", "source": "GrantCompass grants.json enrichment data" }, "aggregatedMentions": { "sredAllVariants": 160, "irapAllVariants": 158, "canexportAllVariants": 80, "topPartnersByMentionCount": [ { "name": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "count": 95 }, { "name": "CanExport SMEs", "count": 61 }, { "name": "NRC-IRAP", "count": 60 }, { "name": "NRC IRAP", "count": 60 }, { "name": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "count": 49 }, { "name": "IRAP", "count": 29 }, { "name": "Mitacs", "count": 22 }, { "name": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "count": 22 }, { "name": "Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)", "count": 17 }, { "name": "ACOA — Business Development Program (BDP)", "count": 15 }, { "name": "Futurpreneur Canada", "count": 13 }, { "name": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "count": 12 }, { "name": "Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)", "count": 11 }, { "name": "FedDev Ontario", "count": 11 }, { "name": "BDC Financing", "count": 10 }, { "name": "CanExport Innovation", "count": 10 }, { "name": "Export Development Canada (EDC)", "count": 10 }, { "name": "SR&ED", "count": 10 }, { "name": "CanExport", "count": 9 }, { "name": "Mitacs Accelerate", "count": 9 }, { "name": "Canada Media Fund (CMF)", "count": 9 }, { "name": "Alberta Innovates", "count": 8 }, { "name": "Telefilm Canada", "count": 8 }, { "name": "Provincial innovation programs", "count": 7 }, { "name": "Canada Summer Jobs", "count": 7 }, { "name": "CanNor IDEANorth", "count": 7 }, { "name": "Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)", "count": 7 }, { "name": "Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)", "count": 7 }, { "name": "Clean Technology ITC", "count": 7 }, { "name": "SR&ED tax credit", "count": 6 } ] }, "sredHub": { "grantId": 4, "title": "Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)", "amount": "Up to 35% refundable ITC (enhanced rate for CCPCs on first $6M); 15% non-refundable for others. Combined federal+provincial can exceed 50%.", "totalConnections": 160, "directPartners": 7, "mentionedByOthers": 205, "partners": [ { "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Can fund the same project but expenditures paid by IRAP must be deducted from SR&ED claim. Strategy: use IRAP for wages, SR&ED for overhead/remainder.", "direction": "outbound" }, { "partnerName": "Provincial R&D tax credits", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "All provinces except PEI and territories offer additional credits (3.5-30%) that stack on federal SR&ED.", "direction": "outbound" }, { "partnerName": "CanExport Innovation", "partnerId": 48, "notes": "For R&D with international commercialization.", "direction": "outbound" }, { "partnerName": "MITACS", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Academic partnership R&D; intern wages may be SR&ED-eligible.", "direction": "outbound" }, { "partnerName": "NSERC", "partnerId": 40, "notes": "Academic collaboration funding; complementary to SR&ED claims.", "direction": "outbound" }, { "partnerName": "BDC loans/financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "Some companies use SR&ED bridge financing to access credits early.", "direction": "outbound" }, { "partnerName": "Ontario ORDTC/OITC, Quebec R&D Credit, BC SRITC, Alberta IEG", "partnerId": 17, "notes": "Province-specific stacking.", "direction": "outbound" }, { "partnerName": "Strategic Response Fund (formerly Strategic Innovation Fund)", "partnerId": 1, "notes": "Can be claimed on the same project for different expense categories. Deduct SRF-covered costs from SR&ED eligible expenditures to avoid double-dipping. Use SR&ED for overhead and indirect costs not covered by SRF.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $50 million" }, { "partnerName": "Black Entrepreneurship Program", "partnerId": 2, "notes": "Available to any Canadian corporation doing R&D. Can offset costs not covered by BEP loan. Requires careful coordination to avoid double-claiming.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $250,000" }, { "partnerName": "Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Most common pairing. Can apply to same project, different expense dollars. Combined effect can offset 60%+ of R&D costs.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $1 million" }, { "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "can apply to R&D expenditures alongside CSBFP equipment financing", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $1.15 million ($1M term loans + $150K line of credit)" }, { "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "different expense base so no overlap)", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $50,000 per project ($99,999 per company per fiscal year)" }, { "partnerName": "Innovative Solutions Canada", "partnerId": 8, "notes": "claim on R&D expenses not covered by ISC; must deduct ISC funding from SR&ED claim", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Phase 1: up to $150,000; Phase 2: up to $1,000,000 (DND challenges may be higher)" }, { "partnerName": "AgriInnovate Program", "partnerId": 9, "notes": "federal, can be combined as different mechanism -- tax credit vs. contribution", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $5 million per project" }, { "partnerName": "Digital Technology Supercluster", "partnerId": 11, "notes": "can claim eligible R&D expenditures not covered by DIGITAL co-investment", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $5 million" }, { "partnerName": "Ontario Innovation Tax Credit", "partnerId": 13, "notes": "stackable but OITC is government assistance that reduces the federal SR&ED qualified expenditure base; must calculate OITC before federal SR&ED", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to 8% tax credit" }, { "partnerName": "Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit", "partnerId": 15, "notes": "stackable, optimal combined strategy", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "25% of eligible BC salaries and wages (effective September 1, 2025; permanent)" }, { "partnerName": "Alberta Innovation Employment Grant", "partnerId": 16, "notes": "35% for CCPCs on first $500K; 15% for other corps — note: IEG counts as government assistance and reduces the federal deductible SR&ED pool, so combined benefit is ~47–52%, not a straight 55% addition", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "8% base rate on R&D at or below 2-year rolling average; 20% enhanced rate on incremental R&D above average; up to $4M annual eligible expenditures" }, { "partnerName": "Quebec R&D Tax Credit (CRIC — Research, Innovation and Commercialization)", "partnerId": 17, "notes": "primary stacking partner; same activities eligible for both, creating 55-65% combined effective rate for Quebec CCPCs on first $1M eligible", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "20-30% tax credit (CRIC)" }, { "partnerName": "Investissement Québec — Project Financing", "partnerId": 18, "notes": "Quebec CRIC, announced 2025 budget", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies" }, { "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Canada Startup Program", "partnerId": 25, "notes": "Completely separate mechanism — no conflict; use for eligible R&D expenditures", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $75,000" }, { "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Black Entrepreneur Startup Program", "partnerId": 26, "notes": "Separate mechanism", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $75,000" }, { "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program", "partnerId": 27, "notes": "Separate mechanism", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $75,000" }, { "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Side Hustle Program", "partnerId": 28, "notes": "If side business has R&D activity", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $25,000" }, { "partnerName": "Export Development Canada (EDC) Financing", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "SR&ED covers R&D costs; EDC covers export risk on the resulting product. No overlap whatsoever.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies" }, { "partnerName": "Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "claim tax credits on R&D while BDC finances equipment and working capital", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies" }, { "partnerName": "Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Financing", "partnerId": 31, "notes": "Agriculture businesses conducting R&D can claim SR&ED alongside FCC financing. Tax credit offsets costs; FCC loan funds operations.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies" }, { "partnerName": "Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Funding", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "Can apply to different eligible expenses on the same project. ACOA repayable contributions reduce SR&ED claim base, but combined package still delivers significant R&D subsidy.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies" }, { "partnerName": "PrairiesCan (Prairies Economic Development Canada) Funding", "partnerId": 33, "notes": "Can be combined but BSP funding may reduce SR&ED eligible expenditure base. Exclude SR&ED-eligible costs from BSP application where possible to maximize both.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies" }, { "partnerName": "PacifiCan (Pacific Economic Development Canada) Funding", "partnerId": 34, "notes": "Different cost pools — cannot double-dip on same expenses. SR&ED for R&D, PacifiCan BSP for commercialization/scale-up.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies" }, { "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario Funding", "partnerId": 35, "notes": "Can claim SR&ED on R&D expenses not covered by FedDev. FedDev covers commercialization/scaling; SR&ED covers R&D. Different expense categories avoid overlap.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies" }, { "partnerName": "Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Funding", "partnerId": 36, "notes": "Refundable tax credits are often excluded from the 75% government assistance stacking calculation, allowing them to layer underneath CED contributions. Combined effect can offset 60%+ of R&D costs.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies" }, { "partnerName": "Mitacs Accelerate", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Partner organization can claim SR&ED on their $7,500 contribution and other eligible R&D expenses related to the project. Combined effect significantly reduces net cost of the collaboration.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$15,000 per internship unit (standard); $22,500 per unit (postdoctoral fellow)" }, { "partnerName": "Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Applied Research", "partnerId": 39, "notes": "The business's 25% cash contribution to the ARD project and any additional R&D expenses may qualify for SR&ED claims. Combined with the NSERC subsidy, the effective cost of the research can be very low. Consult a SR&ED advisor to confirm eligible expenditures.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies" }, { "partnerName": "NSERC Research Partnerships (Alliance grants)", "partnerId": 40, "notes": "The partner organization's cash contribution to an Alliance project may qualify as SR&ED-eligible expenditure. SR&ED covers complementary costs. Combined, the business can significantly reduce the net cost of its research partnership investment.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies" }, { "partnerName": "CIHR Industry Partnered Research", "partnerId": 42, "notes": "Business can claim SR&ED on its own R&D costs related to the partnership. CIHR funds go to the university, so no double-dipping. The combined effect gives the business tax credits on its co-investment while the university covers research costs through CIHR.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies" }, { "partnerName": "Genome Canada", "partnerId": 43, "notes": "Industry partners can claim SR&ED on their R&D expenditures within the partnership. Does not count as Genome Canada co-funding but reduces net cost to the company.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $10 million" }, { "partnerName": "Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Funding Programs", "partnerId": 44, "notes": "Can claim SR&ED on the 25% co-funded portion of eligible R&D costs. Space tech R&D frequently qualifies for SR&ED.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "STDP Stream 1 (Small Business): $150K–$350K; Stream 2 (Advanced): $500K–$1M; other programs vary" }, { "partnerName": "Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)", "partnerId": 46, "notes": "can claim on eligible R&D expenditures not covered by IDEaS", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $1.5M (Competitive Projects); full pipeline up to $6.75M across 5 components" }, { "partnerName": "Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA)", "partnerId": 47, "notes": "No cash from CTA, so no stacking conflict.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies (in-kind support)" }, { "partnerName": "CanExport Innovation", "partnerId": 48, "notes": "no overlap with CanExport Innovation's international partnership expenses)", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $37,500 per project (75% of $50,000 max budget); up to $100,000 per organization per year" }, { "partnerName": "BDC Cleantech Practice — Venture Capital", "partnerId": 52, "notes": "BDC equity investment does not affect SR&ED eligibility. Portfolio companies commonly claim SR&ED on R&D expenditures funded by their own operations.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $15 million" }, { "partnerName": "Thrive Venture Fund", "partnerId": 54, "notes": "Claim SR&ED on R&D expenses independently of VC funding. Reduces burn rate, extends runway, preserves equity. Most VC-backed tech companies should be claiming SR&ED.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies" }, { "partnerName": "Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program", "partnerId": 57, "notes": "If the project involves novel charging technology R&D, SR&ED claims may be possible on the experimental development portion. However, standard charger installations are unlikely to qualify for SR&ED.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $2 million (current Transportation Corridor Pilot); original $5M stream closed" }, { "partnerName": "Clean Fuels Fund", "partnerId": 58, "notes": "SR&ED is a tax credit, not a contribution — it does not count toward the 75% government stacking cap. However, only R&D-eligible activities within a CFF project would qualify.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $150 million per project" }, { "partnerName": "Energy Innovation Program", "partnerId": 60, "notes": "Can claim SR&ED on eligible R&D expenditures not covered by EIP contribution. Different expense pools — EIP covers project costs, SR&ED refunds eligible R&D wages/materials. Common pairing for clean-tech companies.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $4 million per project (most calls); $10M only in exceptional large-scale cases" }, { "partnerName": "Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) Programs", "partnerId": 61, "notes": "SCAP programs and SR&ED can be stacked on agriculture R&D projects. SCAP funding reduces the SR&ED eligible expenditure base. Combined total government assistance cannot exceed 85%.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$5,000–$15,000,000 depending on sub-program" }, { "partnerName": "AgriMarketing Program — Core Stream", "partnerId": 62, "notes": "For R&D components of product development — different expense base so minimal overlap with marketing activities.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $2,000,000 per year (max $10M over 5 years); 50% cost-share (70% for Indo-Pacific/underrepresented groups)" }, { "partnerName": "AgriAssurance Program", "partnerId": 63, "notes": "If developing novel assurance technologies or testing methodologies that qualify as experimental development, SR&ED can apply to the R&D portion. AgriAssurance contribution reduces eligible SR&ED expenditure base.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $50,000 (SME component) / Up to $1,000,000 over 5 years (NIA component)" }, { "partnerName": "Forest Innovation Program", "partnerId": 66, "notes": "Eligible R&D expenditures not covered by NRCan contribution can generally be claimed under SR&ED. FPInnovations members conducting collaborative research may also claim SR&ED on their co-funded contributions. Different mechanisms (grant vs. tax credit) reduce stacking conflicts.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $2 million" }, { "partnerName": "Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT)", "partnerId": 67, "notes": "R&D components of an IFIT project may qualify for SR&ED. Different eligible costs — SR&ED covers salaries/materials for experimental development, IFIT covers capital equipment/installation. Common pairing for projects with significant R&D phases.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $10 million" }, { "partnerName": "Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA)", "partnerId": 68, "notes": "Highly compatible. SR&ED can be claimed on the applicant's own R&D expenses (the 70%+ portion not covered by MICA). Cannot claim SR&ED on the MICA-funded portion. Mining technology R&D is a strong fit for SR&ED experimental development claims.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $500,000" }, { "partnerName": "Critical Minerals R&D and Demonstration Program", "partnerId": 69, "notes": "Must be disclosed. SR&ED credits reduce the applicant's net cost and are counted in the 100% total government assistance stacking limit. Can claim SR&ED on eligible R&D expenses not covered by CMRDD contribution.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $5,000,000 per project" }, { "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund", "partnerId": 72, "notes": "Applicable for interactive digital media projects with genuine technical uncertainty (VR/AR, game engine development, AI-driven content tools). Not typical for traditional television production.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$15,000-$2,000,000+ (development $15K-$200K non-repayable; production $300K-$2M+ recoupable equity; IDM Prototyping up to $250K; IDM Innovation up to $1.5M; POV up to $400K; Short Form up to $30K)" }, { "partnerName": "Canadian Heritage Funding Programs", "partnerId": 75, "notes": "If publishing, music, or media businesses conduct R&D (e.g., digital platform development), SR&ED tax credits can be claimed alongside Canadian Heritage grants. Different programs, different eligible costs.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies" }, { "partnerName": "Green Jobs - Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP)", "partnerId": 86, "notes": "If the intern is performing R&D work, the employer's portion of wages may qualify for SR&ED claims. The subsidized portion from STIP cannot be claimed.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Wage subsidy of up to 75% of intern wages for up to 12 months" }, { "partnerName": "InBC Investment Fund", "partnerId": 89, "notes": "claimable on R&D expenses regardless of equity investors", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$3M–$10M equity investment per company" }, { "partnerName": "Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) Supercluster", "partnerId": 90, "notes": "can claim eligible R&D expenditures not covered by NGen co-investment", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies (project-based funding)" }, { "partnerName": "Protein Industries Canada Supercluster", "partnerId": 91, "notes": "on R&D expenditures not reimbursed by PIC -- standard stacking", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Investment Vouchers: $37.5K–$250K; Projects: $250K–$1M+; Mission Critical: up to $4M+" }, { "partnerName": "Scale AI Supercluster", "partnerId": 92, "notes": "can claim eligible R&D expenditures not covered by Scale AI, as long as costs are not double-counted", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies (project-based funding)" }, { "partnerName": "Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant", "partnerId": 93, "notes": "no cost overlap with training costs)", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $5,000 per employee (or $10,000 for unemployed trainees); maximum $100,000 per employer per year" }, { "partnerName": "Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant", "partnerId": 94, "notes": "not directly stackable; different program purpose", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to 2/3 of training costs (max $10,000 per trainee)" }, { "partnerName": "Canada-New Brunswick Job Grant", "partnerId": 97, "notes": "not stackable; different program purpose (R&D vs. workforce training)", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to 2/3 of training costs (max $10,000 per trainee)" }, { "partnerName": "Innovation Growth Program", "partnerId": 100, "notes": "Explicitly excluded from the 50% government funding cap — can stack freely with IGP without affecting the non-government funding requirement. Strong combination.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $100,000 (50% of project costs)" }, { "partnerName": "Business Development Program (BDP) - ACOA", "partnerId": 107, "notes": "Can apply to different eligible expenses on the same project. ACOA repayable contribution reduces SR&ED claim base for overlapping costs, but non-overlapping categories work well together.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies (Repayable Contribution)" }, { "partnerName": "Yukon Economic Development Fund (EDF)", "partnerId": 109, "notes": "20% territorial credit if R&D activities qualify", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Tier 1: up to $30,000; Tier 2: $30,001–$100,000; Tier 3: $100,001–$500,000 (all: up to 75% of eligible costs)" }, { "partnerName": "PrairiesCan - Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program", "partnerId": 126, "notes": "if business involves R&D", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies (Business Loans)" }, { "partnerName": "BDC Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan", "partnerId": 128, "notes": "if business conducts eligible R&D; BDC loan can bridge cash flow while SR&ED claims are processed", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$25,000 to $50,000" }, { "partnerName": "Life Sciences Scale-up Fund (LSSUF)", "partnerId": 131, "notes": "stacking allowed as federal source)", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to 33% of costs, to a max of $2.5 million" }, { "partnerName": "Life Sciences Innovation Fund (LSIF)", "partnerId": 132, "notes": "stack freely)", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $500,000" }, { "partnerName": "Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation (New Brunswick)", "partnerId": 135, "notes": "compatible as tax instrument; claim R&D salaries and materials", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "For-profit agri-businesses: up to 50% of costs, max $30,000/year. Indigenous/academic: up to 100%, max $90,000." }, { "partnerName": "ElevateIP Program", "partnerId": 139, "notes": "startup's 10–30% co-investment may be SR&ED eligible as R&D-related IP expenditure", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $100,000" }, { "partnerName": "Strategic Response Fund - Steel Sector", "partnerId": 140, "notes": "Can be claimed on the same project for eligible R&D expenditures not reimbursed by SRF. A steel company investing in new EAF technology or alloy R&D can claim SR&ED on the R&D phase while SRF covers capital deployment. Deduct SRF-covered costs from SR&ED eligible expenditures to avoid double-dipping.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies (from $5B fund)" }, { "partnerName": "BDC Pivot to Grow", "partnerId": 141, "notes": "if the pivot involves R&D to develop new products for new markets, claim SR&ED while BDC finances the pivot", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$100,000–$2,000,000 (loan, repayable)" }, { "partnerName": "IP Assist Program", "partnerId": 143, "notes": "Can stack on IP-related R&D costs, with offset requirement to avoid double-dipping", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Free (Level 1 advisory) to $50,000 (Levels 2 + 3 combined: $20,000 + $30,000)" }, { "partnerName": "Invest North Program", "partnerId": 144, "notes": "for Innovation stream (as tax credits, not grants, may stack beyond cap)", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $1,000,000 (Grow stream) or up to $5,000,000 (Locate stream)" }, { "partnerName": "DMZ Incubator Program", "partnerId": 145, "notes": "Retrospective, compatible", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "In-kind only ($500K–$1M+ in tech credits). DMZ takes 2–2.5% equity. No cash grants." }, { "partnerName": "Communitech Fierce Founders and Startup Programs", "partnerId": 146, "notes": "Compatible", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Fierce Founders Uplift: $10,000 cash (no equity); Intensive: potential $50,000 (matching required); others: in-kind" }, { "partnerName": "ventureLAB Accelerator Programs", "partnerId": 147, "notes": "Retrospective, compatible", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Hardware Catalyst Initiative (HCI): in-kind only (access to $12M lab). EIF Stream 2: $10,000 cash (agri-tech/clean-tech, York Region only)." }, { "partnerName": "IO Venture Path (Invest Ottawa Accelerator Programs)", "partnerId": 148, "notes": "Compatible", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "In-kind only — no cash disbursed. No equity taken." }, { "partnerName": "Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)", "partnerId": 149, "notes": "Compatible with R&D-intensive companies", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "No cash from CDL. Mentorship and investor introductions only." }, { "partnerName": "MaRS Discovery District Programs", "partnerId": 152, "notes": "Compatible — MaRS advisors can refer to SR&ED consultants", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "No cash — in-kind advisory and investor access only. MaRS IAF (separate entity) offers $500K seed equity investments." }, { "partnerName": "EDC Trade Impact Program", "partnerId": 153, "notes": "SR&ED covers R&D costs; EDC covers export risk. Completely different cost bases, no overlap.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies by solution type" }, { "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Newcomer Program", "partnerId": 154, "notes": "Once business is operational and conducting eligible R&D activities. The tax credit is separate from loan repayment obligations.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $25,000" }, { "partnerName": "Indigenous Growth Fund", "partnerId": 155, "notes": "If conducting eligible R&D activities. Tax credits are independent of loan obligations.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Via local IFIs (amounts vary)" }, { "partnerName": "NRC IRAP Clean Technology Program", "partnerId": 156, "notes": "Most common pairing. IRAP-funded salary costs are excluded from SR&ED base, but remaining eligible R&D expenses generate SR&ED credits. Combined federal stack can offset 60%+ of project costs.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$100,000–$500,000 typical; larger multi-year demonstrations may reach $1M+" }, { "partnerName": "Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)", "partnerId": 157, "notes": "claim on the Canadian 50%+ matching portion; government assistance from CIIP reduces SR&ED base for the assisted portion but company still nets ahead", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $15,000 (Partnership Development Activities) or up to $600,000 (Co-Innovation Projects)" }, { "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates Voucher Program", "partnerId": 159, "notes": "stackable; covers R&D labour costs while Voucher covers contracted services; AI funding reduces SR&ED claim as government assistance", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $100,000" }, { "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates Micro Voucher Program", "partnerId": 160, "notes": "most common stack; applied retroactively so doesn't affect 75% stacking cap at application time)", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $10,000" }, { "partnerName": "Ontario Together Trade Fund", "partnerId": 161, "notes": "Federal tax credit explicitly excluded from the 75% stacking cap. Fully additive on top of OTTF funding.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $5 million" }, { "partnerName": "Innovate BC Ignite Program", "partnerId": 163, "notes": "retroactive tax credit reduces effective project cost; not a prospective match", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $300,000" }, { "partnerName": "Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant", "partnerId": 167, "notes": "compatible for experimental development activities)", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $30,000 (matching)" }, { "partnerName": "OCI Ready 4 Market Fund", "partnerId": 169, "notes": "Post-investment R&D expenses qualify for SR&ED. OCI equity investment does not affect SR&ED eligibility.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Pre-seed investment (amount varies)" }, { "partnerName": "OCI Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C)", "partnerId": 170, "notes": "The industry partner's cash contribution to the academic project may qualify for SR&ED if the activities constitute eligible R&D. Verify with a tax advisor — SR&ED applies to company-side expenditures.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$20,000–$150,000 (50% of eligible project costs; industry partner must provide 50% cash)" }, { "partnerName": "Investissement Québec - ESSOR Program", "partnerId": 177, "notes": "eligible R&D expenses, separate from capex)", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Grant components 1A/1B/1C: each up to $50,000 non-repayable. Loan component: rates and terms vary." }, { "partnerName": "IQ Fonds Impulsion (formerly Impulsion PME)", "partnerId": 178, "notes": "R&D-active portfolio companies commonly claim SR&ED", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies (from $120M fund)" }, { "partnerName": "Winnipeg Heritage and Economic Development TIF Program", "partnerId": 180, "notes": "if R&D component", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $2,000,000 per project (80% of incremental municipal taxes for up to 10 years; minimum $10M capital investment required)" }, { "partnerName": "OCI Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC)", "partnerId": 184, "notes": "Partial compatibility. DCC covers digital technology implementation (not R&D). SR&ED covers experimental development. If the DMAP/TDP project involves novel technical work beyond standard digital adoption, SR&ED may apply to different expense line items. Cannot claim the same expense under both programs. Get tax advisor guidance on segmentation.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $15,000 (DMAP, 50% reimbursement) or up to $150,000 (TDP, 50% reimbursement); RMPG up to $5,000 for retailers" }, { "partnerName": "Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "SR&ED covers R&D costs (TRL 1-3 phase) before or during OVIN project. OVIN covers TRL 3-9 demonstration and commercialization activities. Ensure expense segregation between R&D (SR&ED) and development/demonstration (OVIN). Cannot claim the same expense under both.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $100,000 (Stream 1, 50% co-investment) or up to $1,000,000 (Stream 2, 33%–50% co-investment)" }, { "partnerName": "Manitoba Climate Action Fund", "partnerId": 189, "notes": "if R&D component exists", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $150,000" }, { "partnerName": "OCI Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) Initiative", "partnerId": 192, "notes": "SR&ED covers qualifying R&D expenditures (TRL 1-3 phase activities). CIT DC covers development, testing, and commercialization (TRL 3-8). Carefully segment expenses: SR&ED claims on R&D labour and overhead; CIT claims on implementation and demonstration costs. Same invoice cannot be claimed under both. Coordinate with SR&ED consultant when structuring project budget.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $10,000 (Future Ready); up to $200,000 (Development & Commercialization, 50%); up to $1,000,000 (Sector Adoption, 33%)" }, { "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)", "partnerId": 196, "notes": "applies to R&D costs, SCII applies to commercialization income; different stages, stackable)", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies (reduced CIT rate to 6%)" }, { "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)", "partnerId": 197, "notes": "if the project involves novel R&D or technology adaptation, different cost basis from SLIM claim", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $750,000" }, { "partnerName": "Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)", "partnerId": 198, "notes": "Technically compatible but must be carefully managed. SR&ED credits received during the RAII project period count as government assistance and reduce your eligible government funding to stay within the 50% cap. Official guide recommends excluding SR&ED-eligible cost categories from your RAII budget and applying SR&ED separately on non-RAII activities.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$250,000 - $5,000,000" }, { "partnerName": "Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)", "partnerId": 199, "notes": "explicitly complementary for R&D cost components; RDII program designers explicitly referenced SR&ED pairing", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$125,000 - $10,000,000" }, { "partnerName": "PEI Small Business Investment Grant", "partnerId": 200, "notes": "tax credit, separate stream", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $3,750" }, { "partnerName": "Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) - Dairy Stream", "partnerId": 201, "notes": "eligible on R&D component if applicable", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $10,000,000" }, { "partnerName": "NWT Mining Incentive Program (MIP)", "partnerId": 202, "notes": "consult a tax advisor on eligible cost overlap)", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $240,000 (Corporate stream); Up to $25,000 (Prospector stream)" }, { "partnerName": "Manufacturing and Processing Investment Tax Credit (BC)", "partnerId": 203, "notes": "may apply to same M&P assets if used in experimental development; tax professional modeling required for interaction", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "15% refundable tax credit (maximum $300,000 per property; $2M investment cap)" }, { "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)", "partnerId": 205, "notes": "if project involves experimental development upstream of commercial deployment; model cost-base interactions with a tax advisor", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$1,000,000 - $5,000,000" }, { "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "Claim SR&ED on R&D expenses not covered by FedDev. Different expense categories avoid overlap.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$125,000 to $10,000,000" }, { "partnerName": "PrairiesCan Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "partnerId": 213, "notes": "Exclude SR&ED-eligible costs from BSP application to maximize both programs.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$200,000 to $5,000,000" }, { "partnerName": "PacifiCan Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "partnerId": 214, "notes": "Use SR&ED for R&D expenses not covered by BSP. Cannot claim same expenses under both.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$200,000 to $5,000,000" }, { "partnerName": "CED Quebec — REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity", "partnerId": 215, "notes": "Refundable credits often excluded from stacking cap. Combined effect can offset 60%+ of R&D costs.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$150,000–$1,000,000" }, { "partnerName": "Space Technology Development Program (STDP)", "partnerId": 216, "notes": "Can claim SR&ED on eligible R&D expenditures not covered by CSA contribution. Total government assistance across all sources capped at 75% of project costs.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $1,000,000 per project (Advanced Technologies stream); up to $350,000 (Small Business stream); up to $500,000 (Next Wave stream)" }, { "partnerName": "NSERC Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants", "partnerId": 217, "notes": "The business partner can claim SR&ED on their own R&D expenditures related to the project. No double-dipping issue since costs go to the college.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $150,000 per year for up to 3 years ($450,000 total)" }, { "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Advantage Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "The partner's cash contribution may qualify as SR&ED-eligible expenditure. Combined, the business can significantly reduce net cost.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$20,000-$1,000,000 per year (NSERC portion; 1-5 year duration)" }, { "partnerName": "Genome Canada — Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)", "partnerId": 220, "notes": "Eligible R&D expenditures not covered by GAPP can be claimed under SR&ED. Deduct GAPP-funded costs to avoid double-dipping.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$300,000 to $2,000,000 (Genome Canada portion); total project envelope $900,000 to $6,000,000" }, { "partnerName": "HARVEST Accelerator (Genome Canada — Agriculture & Cleantech)", "partnerId": 221, "notes": "R&D expenditures within the HARVEST project can be claimed under SR&ED. Does not count toward HARVEST co-funding but reduces net cost.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$350,000 to $750,000 per project (matching funds)" }, { "partnerName": "Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)", "partnerId": 222, "notes": "R&D components of digitization/automation projects can generate SR&ED credits on non-RTRI-funded portions.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $1,000,000 (non-repayable); up to $300,000 for market diversification-only projects" }, { "partnerName": "Defence Industry Assist (DI Assist)", "partnerId": 223, "notes": "Most common pairing. IRAP-funded salary costs excluded from SR&ED base, but remaining eligible R&D expenses generate credits.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $500,000 typical (uses IRAP contribution framework); larger projects possible" }, { "partnerName": "Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII)", "partnerId": 224, "notes": "Can claim SR&ED on R&D expenses not covered by RHII. Combined cannot exceed 50% excluding tax credits.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$200,000 to $5,000,000" }, { "partnerName": "Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood) Program", "partnerId": 226, "notes": "Novel structural systems and engineering innovations may qualify for SR&ED. Deduct GCWood-funded costs.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $5,000,000" }, { "partnerName": "NOHFC INVEST North Innovation Stream", "partnerId": 231, "notes": "Tax credits may not count toward government funding cap — consult NOHFC advisor to confirm", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $2,000,000" }, { "partnerName": "Communitech Fierce Founders Uplift", "partnerId": 232, "notes": "Tax credit on R&D expenses; fully compatible", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$10,000" }, { "partnerName": "ESSOR Program — Component 1 Grants (Feasibility & Digital)", "partnerId": 235, "notes": "Eligible R&D expenses claimed separately from ESSOR consulting fees.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $120,000 combined (1A: $50K feasibility + 1B: $20K digital diagnostic + 1C: $50K digital implementation)" }, { "partnerName": "Scale AI Acceleration Program", "partnerId": 236, "notes": "Eligible R&D expenditures not reimbursed by Scale AI can be claimed under SR&ED", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $50,000" }, { "partnerName": "ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF)", "partnerId": 238, "notes": "The remaining 25%+ of self-funded project costs are SR&ED eligible. AIF contribution reduces eligible base.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $3,000,000 (minimum $500,000 total project cost)" }, { "partnerName": "CED Quebec — Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)", "partnerId": 241, "notes": "Applicable if QEDP project includes R&D component. Cannot claim same expenses under both.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$50,000 to $500,000 typical" }, { "partnerName": "Regional Tariff Response Initiative — Non-Repayable Stream (FedDev Ontario)", "partnerId": 249, "notes": "For R&D components of tariff response projects (automation, technology development)", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$125,000 to $1,000,000 (non-repayable)" }, { "partnerName": "Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP)", "partnerId": 251, "notes": "Claimable on eligible R&D expenditures not directly funded by LEAP.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $2,000,000 (extensible to $4,000,000)" }, { "partnerName": "REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) — ACOA", "partnerId": 255, "notes": "Claimable on eligible R&D expenditures within the BSP project that are not directly reimbursed by ACOA.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $20 million (typical $100K–$2M)" }, { "partnerName": "National Genomic Applications Partnership Program (N-GAPP)", "partnerId": 256, "notes": "Claimable on eligible R&D expenditures in the project not directly covered by N-GAPP.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$300,000–$2,000,000" }, { "partnerName": "NGen AI for Manufacturing (AI4M) Challenge", "partnerId": 262, "notes": "Claimable on R&D expenditures within the AI4M project not directly funded by NGen.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $3,200,000 (40% of eligible costs; total project $1.5M-$8M)" }, { "partnerName": "Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program", "partnerId": 263, "notes": "Claimable on eligible R&D expenditures not directly reimbursed by Protein Industries Canada.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$37,500-$150,000 (75% of eligible $50K-$200K project costs)" }, { "partnerName": "ESSOR Program — Component 1A: Feasibility Study Grant", "partnerId": 266, "notes": "Claimable on eligible scientific research expenditures within the feasibility study budget.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $50,000 (50% of eligible expenses)" }, { "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund — Innovation & Experimentation (IDM)", "partnerId": 273, "notes": "Claimable on eligible technological advancement expenditures within the IDM project.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $1,500,000 (75% of eligible costs)" }, { "partnerName": "NGen SME Feasibility Studies", "partnerId": 274, "notes": "Claimable on eligible R&D expenditures within the feasibility study not directly funded by NGen.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $100,000 (50% of eligible costs; project $50K-$200K)" }, { "partnerName": "NGen Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge (SMC)", "partnerId": 281, "notes": "Claimable on the same R&D project for qualifying expenditures after NGen funding is applied.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $3,200,000 per project (40% of eligible costs)" }, { "partnerName": "Ontario Health Technology Accelerator Fund (HTAF)", "partnerId": 282, "notes": "Claimable on qualifying health-tech R&D after HTAF contribution is applied.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$1,500,000-$5,000,000 per project" }, { "partnerName": "OVIN R&D Partnership Fund", "partnerId": 290, "notes": "Claimable on the same R&D project — OVIN covers direct costs, SR&ED recovers a portion of qualifying expenditures.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $1,000,000 (Stream 2); up to $100,000 (Stream 1)" }, { "partnerName": "Accessible Technology Program (ATP)", "partnerId": 291, "notes": "Claimable on accessible technology R&D after ATP contribution is accounted for.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $4,000,000 per project" }, { "partnerName": "Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) — Innovation Fund", "partnerId": 295, "notes": "Private-sector partners using CFI infrastructure can claim SR&ED on their qualifying expenditures.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to 40% of eligible costs (average ~$4.6M per project)" }, { "partnerName": "CSA Space Technology Development Program (STDP)", "partnerId": 298, "notes": "Claimable on qualifying space R&D expenditures after CSA STDP contribution is applied.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $1M per project (75% of costs); small business stream up to $500K" }, { "partnerName": "Scale AI — Acceleration Program", "partnerId": 300, "notes": "Claimable on qualifying AI R&D expenditures after Scale AI contribution is applied.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $50,000 per startup (through partner programs)" }, { "partnerName": "INVEST North — Innovation Stream", "partnerId": 309, "notes": "SR&ED is a tax credit and typically treated separately from grant stacking caps; apply on qualifying R&D after INVEST North Innovation contribution.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $2,000,000 (50% of eligible costs; $500K cap for R&D-only projects)" }, { "partnerName": "CED Quebec — Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)", "partnerId": 319, "notes": "For R&D activities within the tariff response project", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $1,000,000 non-repayable (50% of eligible costs; $300K cap for market diversification-only projects; $100K minimum)" }, { "partnerName": "CED RDII — Regional Defence Investment Initiative (Quebec)", "partnerId": 320, "notes": "Claim on the same eligible R&D costs from different expense pools — SR&ED and RDII cover different expense categories, so both can be claimed.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to 75% of eligible costs for SMEs; up to 90% for non-profits" }, { "partnerName": "OCI Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C) — Alliance Advantage", "partnerId": 324, "notes": "Claim on the company's cash contribution and in-kind R&D expenses — creates effective additional subsidy of up to 35% on top of C2C funding.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$60,000–$90,000 total (OCI + NSERC + industry match)" }, { "partnerName": "Protein Industries Canada — Technology Leadership (Fermentation Stream)", "partnerId": 325, "notes": "Claim on company's R&D expenditure share. Note: PIC contribution reduces eligible SR&ED base — plan accordingly.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "45% of eligible project costs (no stated maximum per project)" }, { "partnerName": "Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence Program", "partnerId": 326, "notes": "Claim on R&D component of AI tool development — SR&ED and PIC cover different expense categories.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to 45% of eligible project costs (part of $30M total pool)" }, { "partnerName": "NGen Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge (AMHC)", "partnerId": 327, "notes": "Claim on R&D components of manufacturing technology development alongside NGen AMHC project funding.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $5.7M per project (NGen share); projects $3M–$15M total cost" }, { "partnerName": "BDC Small Business Loan", "partnerId": 328, "notes": "Claim tax credits on R&D costs separately — non-repayable tax credit offsets the loan's cost of capital.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $350,000" }, { "partnerName": "BDC Start-up Financing", "partnerId": 329, "notes": "Claim on R&D costs — reduces effective cost of startup capital.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $250,000" }, { "partnerName": "BDC Pivot to Grow — Tariff Relief Loan", "partnerId": 330, "notes": "If pivoting involves R&D to develop new products, SR&ED tax credits offset R&D costs and improve cash flow.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$100,000–$2,000,000 (working capital); up to $5M for larger businesses" }, { "partnerName": "NGen Pilot Projects Program", "partnerId": 333, "notes": "Claim on R&D expenditures within the pilot project — different expense categories from NGen contributions.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$50,000–$200,000" }, { "partnerName": "Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit", "partnerId": 344, "notes": "Federal SR&ED (35% for CCPCs) can be claimed on R&D costs for clean technology development — different expense categories from the Clean Technology ITC.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to 30% refundable tax credit (declining to 15% in 2034)" }, { "partnerName": "Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (CTM ITC)", "partnerId": 345, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on R&D for manufacturing process improvements — different expense category from CTM ITC capital investments.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to 30% refundable tax credit (declining from 2032)" }, { "partnerName": "Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Investment Tax Credit (CCUS ITC)", "partnerId": 346, "notes": "R&D components of novel CCUS technology development qualify for SR&ED — different expense category from CCUS capital credits.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "37.5%–60% refundable tax credit (60% direct air capture; 50% other carbon capture equipment; 37.5% transport, storage, and use)" }, { "partnerName": "Atlantic Investment Tax Credit (AITC)", "partnerId": 351, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on R&D equipment costs — different expense category from AITC manufacturing machinery.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "10% of cost of qualifying new buildings and equipment" }, { "partnerName": "AI Compute Access Fund (ACAF)", "partnerId": 355, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on AI R&D project costs — different expense category from compute access funding.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$100,000 to $5,000,000 per company" }, { "partnerName": "Newfoundland Green Transition Fund", "partnerId": 358, "notes": "Claim on R&D components of green technology development — different expense category.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$75,000 to $3,000,000 (non-repayable)" }, { "partnerName": "NL Innovation and Business Development Fund (IBDF)", "partnerId": 359, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on R&D expenditures within IBDF-supported projects.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to 50% of eligible costs (non-repayable). $80M total over 10 years." }, { "partnerName": "Atlantic Fisheries Fund", "partnerId": 361, "notes": "For R&D activities within innovation stream projects", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to 75-80% of admissible expenses depending on organization size (no fixed per-project maximum). $400M+ over 7 years total." }, { "partnerName": "Invest Nova Scotia — Innovation Rebate Program (IRP)", "partnerId": 368, "notes": "SR&ED may apply to experimental development portions of manufacturing investment — different expense category from IRP capital.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "25% rebate on eligible costs (min $350K project, up to $15M eligible)" }, { "partnerName": "Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund (SASI)", "partnerId": 372, "notes": "SR&ED credits may apply to R&D components of processing technology development within SASI-funded projects.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $1,125,000 (75% of costs; $4.71M total fund)" }, { "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)", "partnerId": 380, "notes": "SR&ED credits typically apply to the company's cash contribution to the project — plan sequencing carefully.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $450,000 (30% of total project budget)" }, { "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Agtech Growth Fund (AGF)", "partnerId": 381, "notes": "SR&ED credits apply to R&D expenditures within the agtech project — separate expense category from AGF.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $450,000 per project (30% of costs; $900,000 lifetime max)" }, { "partnerName": "BC Food Processing Growth Fund", "partnerId": 391, "notes": "SR&ED may apply to experimental development components of food processing technology.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$100,000 to $1,000,000 per project (up to 75% of eligible costs; training up to $50,000)" }, { "partnerName": "Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)", "partnerId": 392, "notes": "Claim SR&ED on the portion of labour NOT claimed under OIDMTC — both can be used on the same project with careful expense allocation.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "40% of eligible Ontario labour expenditures (35% fee-for-service); no overall cap; marketing/distribution capped $100K/product" }, { "partnerName": "Quebec Tax Credit for Production of Multimedia Titles (CDTIM)", "partnerId": 393, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on R&D portions of game development — requires careful expense allocation to avoid double-claiming.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to 37.5% of eligible labour expenditures (refundable + non-refundable components)" }, { "partnerName": "Ontario Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)", "partnerId": 394, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on R&D components within the AMIC-supported project — different expense categories.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Grants up to $500K (rural SMEs) or $1.5M (strategic/FDI); interest-free loans up to $5M" }, { "partnerName": "Nova Scotia Digital Media Tax Credit (NSDMTC)", "partnerId": 397, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on R&D components — requires careful allocation to avoid double-claiming labour costs.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "25-50% of qualifying expenditures; +10% geographic bonus outside Halifax; +$100K marketing/distribution per product" }, { "partnerName": "Quebec AI Adoption Tax Credit (CDAEIA)", "partnerId": 404, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on AI R&D activities — requires careful expense allocation to avoid double-claiming with CDAEIA.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "30% of eligible AI salaries (refundable 22% in 2026, declining to 20% by 2028)" }, { "partnerName": "BC Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit", "partnerId": 405, "notes": "SBVCTC-registered companies can claim SR&ED on R&D costs — separate expense category.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "30% refundable tax credit to investors (max $300,000 per investor for investments $1M+); $53.5M annual budget" }, { "partnerName": "CleanBC Industry Fund", "partnerId": 410, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on R&D components of industrial clean technology development.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Varies ($35M for 2025 intake); Innovation Accelerator + Feasibility Studies streams" }, { "partnerName": "NL Job Accelerator and Growth (JAG) Program", "partnerId": 413, "notes": "For R&D-active businesses, SR&ED credits apply to qualifying labour costs — different expense category from JAG.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "10-15% payroll rebate per incremental job over 3 years; +5% for graduates/new residents" }, { "partnerName": "Innovate BC — Early-Stage Demonstration Call", "partnerId": 414, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on R&D expenditures within the demonstration — different expense category.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $500,000 (40% of eligible project costs)" }, { "partnerName": "BDC Data to AI Program", "partnerId": 473, "notes": "If the AI implementation involves experimental development (custom model training, novel integrations), the R&D labour and subcontracting costs may be SR&ED-eligible. The BDC loan is financing, not government assistance, so it does NOT reduce the SR&ED base.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Term loan sized to total project cost (no published cap); up to 8 years to repay with flexible schedule" }, { "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Tax Credit (SMEITC)", "partnerId": 475, "notes": "Company-level SR&ED is fully compatible — SMEITC is an investor-side credit and does not reduce the company's SR&ED expenditure base.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Investor receives a 45% non-refundable tax credit, capped at $140,000 claim per year per investor (unused amount carries forward up to 7 years). Qualified companies can raise up to $4,000,000 cumulative in eligible investments." }, { "partnerName": "ERA Strategic Energy Management Initiative — Capital Retrofits (SEMI)", "partnerId": 476, "notes": "If the retrofit involves novel engineering or first-of-its-kind technology in Alberta, eligible R&D portions may qualify separately for SR&ED. SEMI assistance reduces the SR&ED expenditure base.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $1,000,000 per parent company per intake (non-repayable)" }, { "partnerName": "SaskPower Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP)", "partnerId": 477, "notes": "If the retrofit includes genuine R&D (novel control algorithms, new system architectures), the R&D portion can be claimed under federal SR&ED while the equipment portion gets CEOP incentives. Segregate costs carefully.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $200,000 per business ($100K electricity + $100K natural gas); incentive rates: $0.13/kWh non-lighting, $0.06/kWh lighting, $15/GJ natural gas" }, { "partnerName": "Investissement Québec ESSOR — Volet 2 : Chantier Productivité", "partnerId": 478, "notes": "R&D components of a productivity project can be claimed separately under SR&ED. ESSOR assistance reduces the SR&ED expenditure base dollar-for-dollar.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $10,000,000 per project (interest-free refundable loan, with forgivable top-up for exceptional productivity gains)" }, { "partnerName": "NBIF Cleantech Momentum Program", "partnerId": 483, "notes": "NBIF funding reduces your SR&ED-eligible expenditure base for the grant-funded portion. Your company's own cost share remains SR&ED-eligible.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$50,000 – $250,000 (non-dilutive, non-repayable grant)" }, { "partnerName": "Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) — FedDev Ontario", "partnerId": 487, "notes": "Applies to quantum R&D expenditures. Note: RQI contribution reduces the SR&ED-eligible expenditure base by the contributed amount.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $5M per project (interest-free repayable contribution)" }, { "partnerName": "Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)", "partnerId": 491, "notes": "Claim on R&D portion of project spend; coordinate to avoid double-counting IOF-funded expenses in the SR&ED base.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Typically $500K–$4M per project as a loan / conditional grant mix (larger packages possible for anchor projects)" }, { "partnerName": "Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) — IP Support Program", "partnerId": 492, "notes": "Patent filing costs tied to SR&ED-eligible projects may be partially claimable; coordinate with SR&ED advisor.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Subsidy of eligible IP service costs (service-cost subsidy model; individual cost caps set per client intake)" }, { "partnerName": "Fonds Écoleader — Volet 2 (Cohorte d'entreprises)", "partnerId": 493, "notes": "Applied where cohort member R&D was embedded in the project.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Historically up to $300,000 per cohort project (program now closed)" }, { "partnerName": "INNOV-R PME — Quebec GHG-Reduction Innovation Program for SMEs", "partnerId": 494, "notes": "R&D portion of project expenses can be claimed; INNOV-R PME contribution reduces eligible SR&ED base.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $450,000 per project, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses" }, { "partnerName": "Accelerator Centre AC:Studio Venture Studio", "partnerId": 501, "notes": "If the funded R&D work involves experimental development, SR&ED credits can be claimed on eligible labour and subcontracting costs. The AC:Studio grant is government assistance and must be deducted from the SR&ED expenditure pool, but the net combined benefit is still significant.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $100K non-repayable ($30K Phase 1 + $70K Phase 2 for top performers)" }, { "partnerName": "Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program", "partnerId": 508, "notes": "If the project involves experimental development, the SME partner's portion of eligible R&D expenditures may qualify for SR&ED credits. The CASBE/NSERC grant must be deducted from the SR&ED expenditure base as government assistance.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $150,000 per year for a maximum of 2 years (total up to $300,000)" }, { "partnerName": "BDC StrongNorth Fund", "partnerId": 511, "notes": "StrongNorth equity does not count as government assistance for SR&ED purposes. Companies can claim SR&ED on their own-funded R&D expenditures while receiving StrongNorth equity capital.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$1M–$15M equity investment per company (typical range; no published cap per deal)" }, { "partnerName": "Agricultural Climate Solutions — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) 2025-28", "partnerId": 514, "notes": "If the BMP adoption involves experimental new practices that go beyond standard implementation, a portion may qualify for SR&ED. Rare for OFCAF projects but worth reviewing with a tax advisor.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$25K–$75K+ per farm operation (varies by BMP and recipient organization)" }, { "partnerName": "Laval Économique Virage Techno — Manufacturier", "partnerId": 519, "notes": "If automation project involves experimental development, SR&ED credits may apply to eligible R&D labour and materials. The municipal grant does not disqualify SR&ED eligibility.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $50,000 (Virage techno – manufacturier); up to $25,000 (Transition durable sustainability stream)" }, { "partnerName": "NEXT AI Accelerator (NEXT Canada)", "partnerId": 521, "notes": "AI development work conducted during the program may qualify for SR&ED credits on eligible R&D expenditures.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Non-cash program — no direct grant or equity investment. In-kind value through mentorship, curriculum, office space, and partner perks (NVIDIA, AWS, Osler)." }, { "partnerName": "NRC Applied Quantum Computing Challenge Program", "partnerId": 522, "notes": "Eligible quantum R&D expenditures not funded by the NRC contribution may qualify for SR&ED credits. The NRC contribution reduces the SR&ED base for the funded portion.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Grant and contribution funding sized to project scope; exact per-project ceiling not published" }, { "partnerName": "NRC Drone Innovation Hub", "partnerId": 523, "notes": "R&D expenditures on the drone project not funded by NRC contributions may qualify for SR&ED. The NRC contribution reduces the SR&ED base for the funded portion.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$105 million over 3 years (~$35M/year); per-project amounts not yet published" }, { "partnerName": "NRC IoT: Quantum Sensors Challenge Program", "partnerId": 524, "notes": "Eligible R&D expenditures not covered by the NRC contribution may qualify for SR&ED credits. The NRC contribution reduces the SR&ED base for the funded portion.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Grant and contribution funding sized to project scope; per-project ceiling not published" }, { "partnerName": "NRC Quantum for Defence Program", "partnerId": 525, "notes": "Experimental development work in quantum technology for defence is SR&ED-eligible. NRC grant reduces the SR&ED expenditure base for the funded portion; company's own matching contributions remain fully SR&ED-claimable.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$200K–$3M per project" }, { "partnerName": "NRC Quantum Internetworking Challenge (QUIN)", "partnerId": 526, "notes": "Industry partner's own R&D expenditures within the collaboration are SR&ED-eligible. The NRC contribution (researcher time, facilities) is in-kind government assistance that reduces the partner's SR&ED base for those specific costs; cash amounts received reduce the base for the funded portion.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Funding amounts set per collaboration agreement — NRC does not publish a fixed per-project cap; typical NRC collaborative R&D grants range $100K–$350K/yr" }, { "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants — SME Partner Stream", "partnerId": 527, "notes": "Industry partner's in-house R&D expenditures are SR&ED-eligible. Cash contributions to the NSERC project reduce the SR&ED base for those specific amounts. The university's NSERC-funded work cannot be claimed by the industry partner for SR&ED.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$100K–$650K per year from NSERC (up to 2 years)" }, { "partnerName": "Ontario Hydrogen Innovation Fund (HIF) 2025", "partnerId": 531, "notes": "R&D components of hydrogen projects may qualify; government assistance reduces eligible SR&ED base.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$1M–$4.5M per project (estimated from $30M pool across two streams)" }, { "partnerName": "Ville de Québec — Capitale-Productivité Grant", "partnerId": 534, "notes": "R&D components of automation projects may qualify for SR&ED; government assistance reduces eligible SR&ED base.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $150,000 (maximum 40% of eligible expenses)" }, { "partnerName": "Techstars Toronto Accelerator", "partnerId": 537, "notes": "If the startup is conducting experimental software or hardware development, SR&ED credits can provide a tax refund on eligible R&D wages — compatible with Techstars equity investment.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "~CAD $305K (~USD $220K) for 5% equity stake (terms from 2025 update; confirm at relaunch)" }, { "partnerName": "Bioenterprise Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)", "partnerId": 541, "notes": "SR&ED requires experimental development — SGAP funds adoption of proven technologies which are generally not SR&ED-eligible. Unlikely to overlap on the same project.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$40,000 – $100,000 non-repayable (40% of eligible project costs up to $150K project total)" }, { "partnerName": "CIHR Partnering for Impact — Catalyst Grant", "partnerId": 545, "notes": "The industry partner's cash contribution to the research may generate SR&ED eligible expenditures for the private sector partner — consult a tax advisor.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "$100,000–$200,000 (typical range); industry partner match required" }, { "partnerName": "Nova Scotia CEDIF Equity Tax Credit", "partnerId": 547, "notes": "If capital raised via CEDIF funds eligible R&D activities, the company can still claim SR&ED on qualifying expenditures.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "35% investor tax credit on investment in a registered CEDIF; businesses can raise up to the CEDIF's approved offering limit" }, { "partnerName": "Canadian Food Innovation Network — Innovation Booster", "partnerId": 548, "notes": "If CFIN-funded activities qualify as SR&ED, companies can claim SR&ED on their own cost contribution (not the CFIN-funded portion). The government assistance from CFIN reduces the eligible SR&ED expenditure base.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $100,000 (50% of eligible costs); total project costs $20,000–$200,000" }, { "partnerName": "Foresight Earth Tech (2050 + Adapt) — Climate Accelerator", "partnerId": 553, "notes": "R&D activities during the accelerator program may qualify for SR&ED credits", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "No direct cash grant — in-kind acceleration services + investor matchmaking (free to participants)" }, { "partnerName": "Ontario Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF)", "partnerId": 561, "notes": "If the critical minerals project involves experimental development, SR&ED credits can be claimed. CMIF is government assistance and reduces the SR&ED expenditure base accordingly — coordinate with your accountant.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Up to $500,000 (50% of eligible project costs)" }, { "partnerName": "BDC LIFT — Lead with Innovation and Focus on Technology", "partnerId": 575, "notes": "AI/data project work that qualifies as scientific research and experimental development can claim SR&ED on the same eligible expenditures the LIFT loan finances. Coordinate with a SR&ED-experienced accountant.", "direction": "inbound", "amount": "Loans $25,000 to $5,000,000 (flexible terms; principal postponement up to 24 months)" } ] }, "nodes": [ { "id": 130, "title": "Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and Create", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Varies by component", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 12 }, { "id": 37, "title": "Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Funding", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 9 }, { "id": 90, "title": "Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) Supercluster", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Varies (project-based funding)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 9 }, { "id": 91, "title": "Protein Industries Canada Supercluster", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Investment Vouchers: $37.5K–$250K; Projects: $250K–$1M+; Mission Critical: up to $4M+", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 9 }, { "id": 2, "title": "Black Entrepreneurship Program", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Up to $250,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 8 }, { "id": 10, "title": "Ocean Supercluster", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $5 million", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 8 }, { "id": 30, "title": "Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Financing", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 8 }, { "id": 50, "title": "Trade Commissioner Service – Export Support", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Advisory services (non-financial)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 8 }, { "id": 62, "title": "AgriMarketing Program — Core Stream", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $2,000,000 per year (max $10M over 5 years); 50% cost-share (70% for Indo-Pacific/underrepresented groups)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 8 }, { "id": 72, "title": "Canada Media Fund", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "$15,000-$2,000,000+ (development $15K-$200K non-repayable; production $300K-$2M+ recoupable equity; IDM Prototyping up to $250K; IDM Innovation up to $1.5M; POV up to $400K; Short Form up to $30K)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 8 }, { "id": 89, "title": "InBC Investment Fund", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "$3M–$10M equity investment per company", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 8 }, { "id": 92, "title": "Scale AI Supercluster", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Varies (project-based funding)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 8 }, { "id": 155, "title": "Indigenous Growth Fund", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Via local IFIs (amounts vary)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 8 }, { "id": 178, "title": "IQ Fonds Impulsion (formerly Impulsion PME)", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Varies (from $120M fund)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 8 }, { "id": 4, "title": "Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "Up to 35% refundable ITC (enhanced rate for CCPCs on first $6M); 15% non-refundable for others. Combined federal+provincial can exceed 50%.", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 7 }, { "id": 5, "title": "Canada Small Business Financing Program", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Up to $1.15 million ($1M term loans + $150K line of credit)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 7 }, { "id": 6, "title": "CanExport SMEs", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $50,000 per project ($99,999 per company per fiscal year)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 7 }, { "id": 8, "title": "Innovative Solutions Canada", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Phase 1: up to $150,000; Phase 2: up to $1,000,000 (DND challenges may be higher)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 7 }, { "id": 11, "title": "Digital Technology Supercluster", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Up to $5 million", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 7 }, { "id": 17, "title": "Quebec R&D Tax Credit (CRIC — Research, Innovation and Commercialization)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "20-30% tax credit (CRIC)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 7 }, { "id": 18, "title": "Investissement Québec — Project Financing", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Varies", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 7 }, { "id": 34, "title": "PacifiCan (Pacific Economic Development Canada) Funding", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 7 }, { "id": 48, "title": "CanExport Innovation", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $37,500 per project (75% of $50,000 max budget); up to $100,000 per organization per year", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 7 }, { "id": 56, "title": "Net Zero Accelerator", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $50 million", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 7 }, { "id": 116, "title": "Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC) - Small Business Support Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$5,000–$25,000 (current era); COVID-era sub-funds up to $100K now closed", "level": "territorial", "partnerCount": 7 }, { "id": 136, "title": "SCAP - Advancing Agri-Food Processing Program (New Brunswick)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Pure processors: up to 25%, max $50,000. Producer-processors: up to 50%, max $100,000.", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 7 }, { "id": 140, "title": "Strategic Response Fund - Steel Sector", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Varies (from $5B fund)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 7 }, { "id": 154, "title": "Futurpreneur Newcomer Program", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Up to $25,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 7 }, { "id": 156, "title": "NRC IRAP Clean Technology Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$100,000–$500,000 typical; larger multi-year demonstrations may reach $1M+", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 7 }, { "id": 295, "title": "Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) — Innovation Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 40% of eligible costs (average ~$4.6M per project)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 7 }, { "id": 1, "title": "Strategic Response Fund (formerly Strategic Innovation Fund)", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "Up to $50 million", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 9, "title": "AgriInnovate Program", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "Up to $5 million per project", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 25, "title": "Futurpreneur Canada Startup Program", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Up to $75,000", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 29, "title": "Export Development Canada (EDC) Financing", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 33, "title": "PrairiesCan (Prairies Economic Development Canada) Funding", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 35, "title": "FedDev Ontario Funding", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 36, "title": "Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Funding", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 42, "title": "CIHR Industry Partnered Research", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 43, "title": "Genome Canada", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Up to $10 million", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 46, "title": "Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $1.5M (Competitive Projects); full pipeline up to $6.75M across 5 components", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 57, "title": "Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $2 million (current Transportation Corridor Pilot); original $5M stream closed", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 58, "title": "Clean Fuels Fund", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "Up to $150 million per project", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 59, "title": "Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $50 million per project (or 50% of eligible costs)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 60, "title": "Energy Innovation Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $4 million per project (most calls); $10M only in exceptional large-scale cases", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 64, "title": "AgriDiversity Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $200,000/year (maximum $1,000,000 total; 70% of eligible costs)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 66, "title": "Forest Innovation Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $2 million", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 67, "title": "Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $10 million", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 68, "title": "Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA)", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Up to $500,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 69, "title": "Critical Minerals R&D and Demonstration Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $5,000,000 per project", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 73, "title": "Telefilm Canada Funding Programs", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 74, "title": "Canada Council for the Arts Grants", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 100, "title": "Innovation Growth Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $100,000 (50% of project costs)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 107, "title": "Business Development Program (BDP) - ACOA", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "Varies (Repayable Contribution)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 121, "title": "PME MTL - Fonds de développement de l'économie sociale (FDÉS)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$5,000 - $50,000", "level": "municipal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 124, "title": "Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$150,000 to $750,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 126, "title": "PrairiesCan - Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Varies (Business Loans)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 128, "title": "BDC Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "$25,000 to $50,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 131, "title": "Life Sciences Scale-up Fund (LSSUF)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 33% of costs, to a max of $2.5 million", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 132, "title": "Life Sciences Innovation Fund (LSIF)", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Up to $500,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 135, "title": "Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation (New Brunswick)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "For-profit agri-businesses: up to 50% of costs, max $30,000/year. Indigenous/academic: up to 100%, max $90,000.", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 153, "title": "EDC Trade Impact Program", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Varies by solution type", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 174, "title": "Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund (IWEF)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$2,500 per recipient (fixed amount — lottery-based selection, not merit-based)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 177, "title": "Investissement Québec - ESSOR Program", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Grant components 1A/1B/1C: each up to $50,000 non-repayable. Loan component: rates and terms vary.", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 183, "title": "Experience Ontario", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $125,000 (50% of costs)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 198, "title": "Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "$250,000 - $5,000,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 199, "title": "Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "$125,000 - $10,000,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 200, "title": "PEI Small Business Investment Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $3,750", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 238, "title": "ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF)", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "Up to $3,000,000 (minimum $500,000 total project cost)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 241, "title": "CED Quebec — Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "$50,000 to $500,000 typical", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 254, "title": "PrairiesCan Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$75,000 to $1,500,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 255, "title": "REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) — ACOA", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "Up to $20 million (typical $100K–$2M)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 268, "title": "NACCA Indigenous Women Entrepreneur (IWE) Program", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "Up to $25,000 (35-45% forgivable); up to $50,000 via Women's Entrepreneurship Loan Fund at select AFIs", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 272, "title": "Canada Media Fund — POV Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $400,000 (49% of eligible costs)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 273, "title": "Canada Media Fund — Innovation & Experimentation (IDM)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $1,500,000 (75% of eligible costs)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 281, "title": "NGen Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge (SMC)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $3,200,000 per project (40% of eligible costs)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 282, "title": "Ontario Health Technology Accelerator Fund (HTAF)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$1,500,000-$5,000,000 per project", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 315, "title": "Telefilm Canada — Talent to Watch Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to ~$250,000 per project (average ~$200K; total pool ~$3.45M per year)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 343, "title": "AgriScience Program — Projects Component", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $5,000,000 per project", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 358, "title": "Newfoundland Green Transition Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$75,000 to $3,000,000 (non-repayable)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 359, "title": "NL Innovation and Business Development Fund (IBDF)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 50% of eligible costs (non-repayable). $80M total over 10 years.", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 381, "title": "Saskatchewan Agtech Growth Fund (AGF)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $450,000 per project (30% of costs; $900,000 lifetime max)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 401, "title": "Visa She's Next Grant Program (Canada)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$10,000 per winner (20 grants = $200,000 total annually)", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 403, "title": "Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$25,000 per winner (5 winners) + $500 Purolator shipping credit each; 33 finalist prizes of $500 Visa gift card; 12 nominator prizes of $500 Visa gift card; total prizing ~$150,000+", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 411, "title": "Mastercard Small Business Fund (Canada)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$10,000 per winner (10 grants = $100,000 total annually) + Priceless mentorship experience in Toronto", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 6 }, { "id": 13, "title": "Ontario Innovation Tax Credit", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "Up to 8% tax credit", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 15, "title": "Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "25% of eligible BC salaries and wages (effective September 1, 2025; permanent)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 19, "title": "Starter Company Plus Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$5,000 micro-grant", "level": "municipal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 21, "title": "Creative Industries Funding", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Varies", "level": "municipal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 26, "title": "Futurpreneur Black Entrepreneur Startup Program", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Up to $75,000", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 31, "title": "Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Financing", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 32, "title": "Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Funding", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 38, "title": "Mitacs Accelerate", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$15,000 per internship unit (standard); $22,500 per unit (postdoctoral fellow)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 39, "title": "Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Applied Research", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 40, "title": "NSERC Research Partnerships (Alliance grants)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 41, "title": "SSHRC Partnerships", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $2.5M over 4-7 years (Partnership Grants); up to $25,000 for 1 year (Partnership Engage Grants)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 44, "title": "Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Funding Programs", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "STDP Stream 1 (Small Business): $150K–$350K; Stream 2 (Advanced): $500K–$1M; other programs vary", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 47, "title": "Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA)", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Varies (in-kind support)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 49, "title": "CanExport Associations", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $500,000 per year (50% cost-share; 75% for defence/security)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 52, "title": "BDC Cleantech Practice — Venture Capital", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Up to $15 million", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 54, "title": "Thrive Venture Fund", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 61, "title": "Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) Programs", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "$5,000–$15,000,000 depending on sub-program", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 63, "title": "AgriAssurance Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $50,000 (SME component) / Up to $1,000,000 over 5 years (NIA component)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 70, "title": "Indigenous Tourism Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $25,000 (MSBS) or $500,000-$1,250,000 (SITES)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 71, "title": "Creative Export Canada", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $2,500,000 (Export-Ready) or $90,000 (Export Development)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 75, "title": "Canadian Heritage Funding Programs", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 77, "title": "Social Innovation and Social Finance Fund", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Varies by intermediary — typically $50,000–$2,000,000 (repayable investment capital through Social Finance Intermediaries, not grants)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 83, "title": "Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $50 million", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 84, "title": "Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$5,000 per placement (standard); $7,000 per placement (underrepresented groups)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 88, "title": "Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (Access to Capital)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $99,999 (individual Indigenous entrepreneurs) / Up to $250,000 (community-owned businesses)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 93, "title": "Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $5,000 per employee (or $10,000 for unemployed trainees); maximum $100,000 per employer per year", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 106, "title": "Project Development Fund (Creative BC)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $20,000 per project ($50,000 annual cap per applicant)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 108, "title": "Regional Development Corporation - Rural Economy Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Varies", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 109, "title": "Yukon Economic Development Fund (EDF)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Tier 1: up to $30,000; Tier 2: $30,001–$100,000; Tier 3: $100,001–$500,000 (all: up to 75% of eligible costs)", "level": "territorial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 110, "title": "Yukon Foundation — Douglas B. Craig Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Varies — typically $5,000–$25,000 based on project budget and available endowment income", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 111, "title": "Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) - Entrepreneur Support", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $25,000", "level": "territorial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 115, "title": "Kakivak Association - Economic Opportunity Fund (EOF)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $10,000 per year", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 117, "title": "Circular Economy Grant Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$5,000 - $25,000", "level": "municipal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 118, "title": "Community Economic Development (CED) Funding Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$5,000 - $50,000", "level": "municipal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 127, "title": "2SLGBTQI+ Ecosystem Fund", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 139, "title": "ElevateIP Program", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Up to $100,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 141, "title": "BDC Pivot to Grow", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "$100,000–$2,000,000 (loan, repayable)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 143, "title": "IP Assist Program", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Free (Level 1 advisory) to $50,000 (Levels 2 + 3 combined: $20,000 + $30,000)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 147, "title": "ventureLAB Accelerator Programs", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Hardware Catalyst Initiative (HCI): in-kind only (access to $12M lab). EIF Stream 2: $10,000 cash (agri-tech/clean-tech, York Region only).", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 152, "title": "MaRS Discovery District Programs", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "No cash — in-kind advisory and investor access only. MaRS IAF (separate entity) offers $500K seed equity investments.", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 157, "title": "Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $15,000 (Partnership Development Activities) or up to $600,000 (Co-Innovation Projects)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 158, "title": "Access to Business Opportunities (Indigenous Entrepreneurship)", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Up to $500,000 per year", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 159, "title": "Alberta Innovates Voucher Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $100,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 160, "title": "Alberta Innovates Micro Voucher Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $10,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 161, "title": "Ontario Together Trade Fund", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "Up to $5 million", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 163, "title": "Innovate BC Ignite Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $300,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 172, "title": "Edmonton Edge Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Start Stream: $75,000–$100,000 | Scale & Grow: $250,000–$1,000,000 (50% matching required)", "level": "municipal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 180, "title": "Winnipeg Heritage and Economic Development TIF Program", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Up to $2,000,000 per project (80% of incremental municipal taxes for up to 10 years; minimum $10M capital investment required)", "level": "municipal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 182, "title": "Canada Arts Presentation Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Typically $20,000–$100,000; large national festivals up to $500,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 187, "title": "Indigenous Forestry Initiative", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $50,000 (capacity grants, 100% funded); up to $1,000,000 (contributions — economic development)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 189, "title": "Manitoba Climate Action Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $150,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 191, "title": "ACOA Elevate Tourism Initiative", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Project-based", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 192, "title": "OCI Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) Initiative", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $10,000 (Future Ready); up to $200,000 (Development & Commercialization, 50%); up to $1,000,000 (Sector Adoption, 33%)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 193, "title": "NSERC College and Community Social Innovation Fund", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Up to $120,000/year for 1–3 years (colleges only; businesses cannot apply directly)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 194, "title": "Pillar Start-Up Fund", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "$10,000 to $100,000", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 195, "title": "Community Forward Fund", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "$50,000 to $1,250,000", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 201, "title": "Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) - Dairy Stream", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $10,000,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 204, "title": "Young Entrepreneur Bursary Program", "fundingType": "award", "amount": "$5,000", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 205, "title": "Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "$1,000,000 - $5,000,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 214, "title": "PacifiCan Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "$200,000 to $5,000,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 215, "title": "CED Quebec — REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "$150,000–$1,000,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 221, "title": "HARVEST Accelerator (Genome Canada — Agriculture & Cleantech)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$350,000 to $750,000 per project (matching funds)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 222, "title": "Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $1,000,000 (non-repayable); up to $300,000 for market diversification-only projects", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 231, "title": "NOHFC INVEST North Innovation Stream", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $2,000,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 235, "title": "ESSOR Program — Component 1 Grants (Feasibility & Digital)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $120,000 combined (1A: $50K feasibility + 1B: $20K digital diagnostic + 1C: $50K digital implementation)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 236, "title": "Scale AI Acceleration Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $50,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 256, "title": "National Genomic Applications Partnership Program (N-GAPP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$300,000–$2,000,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 259, "title": "Nunavut Strategic Investments Program — Business Investment Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$50,000 to $150,000", "level": "territorial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 260, "title": "FACTOR — Canada Music Fund (Artist Programs)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $67,500 per album; $25,000 per single/EP; $5,000 Artist Development; up to $75,000 Live Performance", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 264, "title": "Creative BC — Domestic Motion Picture Production Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$50,000-$200,000 (up to 30% of admissible expenses)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 274, "title": "NGen SME Feasibility Studies", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $100,000 (50% of eligible costs; project $50K-$200K)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 278, "title": "SREPs Indigenous-Led Clean Energy Stream", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $25 million per project (75% of eligible costs)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 285, "title": "Ontario Creates — IP Fund (Linear Content)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Development: up to $25,000; Production: up to $400,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 286, "title": "Ontario Creates — OMIF Music Creation", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $200,000 (50% of eligible expenses)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 287, "title": "SODEC — Aide aux entreprises culturelles", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Varies by stream ($25K-$500K typical)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 288, "title": "Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Food Innovation", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $750,000 (50% of eligible costs)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 289, "title": "Saskatchewan Value-Added Agriculture Incentive (SVAI)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "15-40% tax credit; maximum $250M per project", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 290, "title": "OVIN R&D Partnership Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $1,000,000 (Stream 2); up to $100,000 (Stream 1)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 306, "title": "Canada Growth Fund (CGF)", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Variable — $10M to $500M+ per transaction", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 307, "title": "Social Finance Fund (SFF)", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "SPO investments: $25,000-$5,000,000 (typical $100K-$2M); Wholesaler allocations: Realize $153.4M, Boann $154.1M, CAP Finance $89.8M (2022-2026); Second tranche: up to $282.5M per wholesaler (2026-2030)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 311, "title": "Creative Export Canada — Export-Ready Stream", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $2,500,000 per application", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 316, "title": "Telefilm Canada — Marketing Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $75,000 (75% of admissible marketing expenses; repayable advance)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 317, "title": "NGen — AI for Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $3,200,000 (40% of eligible project costs; projects $1.5M–$8M total)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 329, "title": "BDC Start-up Financing", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Up to $250,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 331, "title": "FCC Women Entrepreneur Loan", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Varies — based on business needs and FCC assessment", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 333, "title": "NGen Pilot Projects Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$50,000–$200,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 334, "title": "BDC Sustainability Venture Fund", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "$1,000,000–$8,000,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 336, "title": "CMF IDM Prototyping Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $250,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 338, "title": "Rogers Indigenous Film Fund (RIFF) Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$5,000–$20,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 342, "title": "RAII Prairie Provinces — Non-Profit Non-Repayable Stream", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$250,000–$5,000,000 per project (up to 90% of eligible costs for non-profits)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 346, "title": "Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Investment Tax Credit (CCUS ITC)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "37.5%–60% refundable tax credit (60% direct air capture; 50% other carbon capture equipment; 37.5% transport, storage, and use)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 348, "title": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "25% refundable tax credit on qualifying labour expenditure", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 349, "title": "Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "16% refundable tax credit on qualifying Canadian labour", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 351, "title": "Atlantic Investment Tax Credit (AITC)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "10% of cost of qualifying new buildings and equipment", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 354, "title": "Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing Employers", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Weekly per-worker income top-up (boosts replacement from 55% to ~70%) + training subsidies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 355, "title": "AI Compute Access Fund (ACAF)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$100,000 to $5,000,000 per company", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 357, "title": "Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (WELF)", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Microloans up to $50,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 361, "title": "Atlantic Fisheries Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 75-80% of admissible expenses depending on organization size (no fixed per-project maximum). $400M+ over 7 years total.", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 367, "title": "Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $15,000 (prospecting, 100%); 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+5% for graduates/new residents", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 475, "title": "Saskatchewan Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Tax Credit (SMEITC)", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Investor receives a 45% non-refundable tax credit, capped at $140,000 claim per year per investor (unused amount carries forward up to 7 years). Qualified companies can raise up to $4,000,000 cumulative in eligible investments.", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 477, "title": "SaskPower Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $200,000 per business ($100K electricity + $100K natural gas); incentive rates: $0.13/kWh non-lighting, $0.06/kWh lighting, $15/GJ natural gas", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 478, "title": "Investissement Québec ESSOR — Volet 2 : Chantier Productivité", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "Up to $10,000,000 per project (interest-free refundable loan, with forgivable top-up for exceptional productivity gains)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 479, "title": "Hydro-Québec Solutions Efficaces (OSE 5.1)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $5,000,000 per project (incentive), plus up to $60,000 for energy analysis", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 487, "title": "Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) — FedDev Ontario", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Up to $5M per project (interest-free repayable contribution)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 489, "title": "Canada Media Fund — Indigenous Program (administered by the Indigenous Screen Office)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$10M annual envelope under ISO administration; typical projects from tens of thousands up to several hundred thousand per award", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 5 }, { "id": 3, "title": "Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $1 million", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 7, "title": "Youth Employment and Skills Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $25,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 12, "title": "Canada-Ontario Job Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $10,000 per employee", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 16, "title": "Alberta Innovation Employment Grant", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "8% base rate on R&D at or below 2-year rolling average; 20% enhanced rate on incremental R&D above average; up to $4M annual eligible expenditures", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 22, "title": "Main Street Innovation Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$25,000 or $50,000 (two tiers; for BIAs and non-profits only)", "level": "municipal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 27, "title": "Futurpreneur Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Up to $75,000", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 65, "title": "Ocean Protection Plan (Grants and Contributions)", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 78, "title": "Enabling Accessibility Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Small projects: up to $125,000; Large/mid-size projects: $500,000–$1,000,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 81, "title": "Skills for Success Program", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Up to $5 million", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 86, "title": "Green Jobs - Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Wage subsidy of up to 75% of intern wages for up to 12 months", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 87, "title": "Digital Skills for Youth Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $30,000 per internship (100% of wages, benefits, training, and admin)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 96, "title": "Canada-Nova Scotia Job Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 2/3 of training costs (max $10,000 per trainee)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 114, "title": "Kakivak Association - Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $25,000 total per business", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 119, "title": "West End BIZ Business Development Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 50% of costs, to a max of $1,000 (or $3,000 for large projects)", "level": "municipal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 120, "title": "PME MTL - Fonds Jeunes Entreprises", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $15,000", "level": "municipal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 123, "title": "BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program", "fundingType": "award", "amount": "$10,000 Grant", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 125, "title": "Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) - Business Financing Program", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Up to $99,999 (individuals) or $249,999 (community-owned)", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 129, "title": "SK Arts - Independent Artists Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $18,000 per project (typical awards $3,000–$12,000)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 133, "title": "Investment Readiness Program (IRP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $75,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 137, "title": "YukonU Innovation Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$1,000 to $50,000", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 144, "title": "Invest North Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $1,000,000 (Grow stream) or up to $5,000,000 (Locate stream)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 145, "title": "DMZ Incubator Program", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "In-kind only ($500K–$1M+ in tech credits). DMZ takes 2–2.5% equity. No cash grants.", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 146, "title": "Communitech Fierce Founders and Startup Programs", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Fierce Founders Uplift: $10,000 cash (no equity); Intensive: potential $50,000 (matching required); others: in-kind", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 148, "title": "IO Venture Path (Invest Ottawa Accelerator Programs)", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "In-kind only — no cash disbursed. No equity taken.", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 149, "title": "Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "No cash from CDL. Mentorship and investor introductions only.", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 165, "title": "Amber Grant for Women", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$10,000 USD monthly; $50,000 USD year-end (three monthly winners selected; total year-end pool $150,000 USD)", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 166, "title": "Cartier Women's Initiative", "fundingType": "award", "amount": "US$30,000–US$100,000 (tiered: 1st/2nd/3rd place per region; amounts in USD, not CAD)", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 169, "title": "OCI Ready 4 Market Fund", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Pre-seed investment (amount varies)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 170, "title": "OCI Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$20,000–$150,000 (50% of eligible project costs; industry partner must provide 50% cash)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 181, "title": "CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Varies by vehicle type", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 184, "title": "OCI Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $15,000 (DMAP, 50% reimbursement) or up to $150,000 (TDP, 50% reimbursement); RMPG up to $5,000 for retailers", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 185, "title": "Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Up to $100,000 (Stream 1, 50% co-investment) or up to $1,000,000 (Stream 2, 33%–50% co-investment)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 186, "title": "Global Forest Leadership Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$100,000–$1,500,000 per project (Market/Product Diversification); $98,900–$400,000 (International Leadership)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 190, "title": "Tourism Growth Program", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "Up to $250,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 196, "title": "Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "Varies (reduced CIT rate to 6%)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 197, "title": "Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $750,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 203, "title": "Manufacturing and Processing Investment Tax Credit (BC)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "15% refundable tax credit (maximum $300,000 per property; $2M investment cap)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 206, "title": "AgriMarketing Market Diversification — SME Stream", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $100,000 per project (70% of eligible costs; minimum $14,000 AAFC contribution)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 207, "title": "Telefilm Canada — Talent to Watch Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $250,000 (fiction); up to $150,000 (documentary); covers up to 100% of financing", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 209, "title": "Canada Book Fund — Publishing Support", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $850,000 per publisher per year (plus up to $70,000 export supplement)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 210, "title": "Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $1,500,000 per periodical", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 211, "title": "FedDev Ontario — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "$125,000 to $10,000,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 213, "title": "PrairiesCan Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "$200,000 to $5,000,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 216, "title": "Space Technology Development Program (STDP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $1,000,000 per project (Advanced Technologies stream); up to $350,000 (Small Business stream); up to $500,000 (Next Wave stream)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 217, "title": "NSERC Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $150,000 per year for up to 3 years ($450,000 total)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 218, "title": "NSERC Alliance Advantage Grants", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$20,000-$1,000,000 per year (NSERC portion; 1-5 year duration)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 219, "title": "SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$10,000 to $50,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 220, "title": "Genome Canada — Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$300,000 to $2,000,000 (Genome Canada portion); total project envelope $900,000 to $6,000,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 223, "title": "Defence Industry Assist (DI Assist)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $500,000 typical (uses IRAP contribution framework); larger projects possible", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 224, "title": "Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII)", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "$200,000 to $5,000,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 226, "title": "Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood) Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $5,000,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 227, "title": "Indigenous Tourism Fund — SITES (Signature Indigenous Tourism Experiences)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$500,000 to $1,250,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 230, "title": "NOHFC INVEST North Launch Stream", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $200,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 232, "title": "Communitech Fierce Founders Uplift", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$10,000", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 233, "title": "AEP Access to Capital (Non-Repayable Contribution)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $99,999 (individuals); up to $249,999 (community businesses)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 234, "title": "Manitoba Climate and Economy Solutions Program (CESP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 35% of eligible project costs (25% federal + 10% provincial for businesses)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 242, "title": "CanNor IDEANorth (Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North)", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "$50,000 to $6,000,000 (varies by stream)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 248, "title": "Canada Growth Fund", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "$25,000,000 to $200,000,000+", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 249, "title": "Regional Tariff Response Initiative — Non-Repayable Stream (FedDev Ontario)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$125,000 to $1,000,000 (non-repayable)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 251, "title": "Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $2,000,000 (extensible to $4,000,000)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 252, "title": "FCC AgriSpirit Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$10,000 to $25,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 253, "title": "CanNor NIEOP — Entrepreneurship and Business Development", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 90% of eligible costs", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 257, "title": "NL Business Growth Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $200,000 (standard) or $750,000 (D&C stream)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 258, "title": "PEI Innovation Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $50,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 262, "title": "NGen AI for Manufacturing (AI4M) Challenge", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $3,200,000 (40% of eligible costs; total project $1.5M-$8M)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 263, "title": "Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$37,500-$150,000 (75% of eligible $50K-$200K project costs)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 265, "title": "Global Forest Leadership Program — Market and Product Diversification", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$100,000-$1,500,000 per project", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 266, "title": "ESSOR Program — Component 1A: Feasibility Study Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $50,000 (50% of eligible expenses)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 267, "title": "IDEaS Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $50,000,000 over 2 years", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 269, "title": "Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund (DIIF)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $75 million per project (33% of eligible costs)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 270, "title": "SEED NWT — Strategic Investments", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $75,000", "level": "territorial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 271, "title": "Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "30-100% of eligible costs; $2,000-$400,000 per applicant (province-specific caps)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 276, "title": "Indigenous Forestry Initiative — Capacity Grants", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $50,000 (100% funded)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 277, "title": "Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $50 million per project ($100M for governments)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 279, "title": "FCC Young Farmer Loan", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Up to $2,000,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 280, "title": "BDC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Loan", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Up to $350,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 283, "title": "SEED NWT — Business Intelligence and Networking", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $4,000 per trip; $8,000 per business per year", "level": "territorial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 291, "title": "Accessible Technology Program (ATP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $4,000,000 per project", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 298, "title": "CSA Space Technology Development Program (STDP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $1M per project (75% of costs); small business stream up to $500K", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 302, "title": "IDEaS — Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $50,000,000 per hub", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 303, "title": "Clean Fuels Fund — Feasibility and FEED Studies", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $5,000,000 per project (75% of costs)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 309, "title": "INVEST North — Innovation Stream", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $2,000,000 (50% of eligible costs; $500K cap for R&D-only projects)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 312, "title": "Creative Export Canada — Export Development Stream", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $90,000 (75% of eligible expenses)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 313, "title": "Canada Book Fund — Publishing Support", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $850,000 per year (formula-based on eligible sales)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 319, "title": "CED Quebec — Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $1,000,000 non-repayable (50% of eligible costs; $300K cap for market diversification-only projects; $100K minimum)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 325, "title": "Protein Industries Canada — Technology Leadership (Fermentation Stream)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "45% of eligible project costs (no stated maximum per project)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 327, "title": "NGen Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge (AMHC)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $5.7M per project (NGen share); projects $3M–$15M total cost", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 328, "title": "BDC Small Business Loan", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Up to $350,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 330, "title": "BDC Pivot to Grow — Tariff Relief Loan", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "$100,000–$2,000,000 (working capital); up to $5M for larger businesses", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 335, "title": "Sustainable Jobs Training Fund (SJTF)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$8,000,000–$15,000,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 337, "title": "Creative BC Slate Development Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $50,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 339, "title": "Venture and Growth Capital Initiative (VGCCI)", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "$1,000,000,000 total envelope (individual investments TBD)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 340, "title": "BDC Thrive Lab for Women", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "$100,000–$2,000,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 341, "title": "CanExport Community Investments", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$3,000–$500,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 344, "title": "Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "Up to 30% refundable tax credit (declining to 15% in 2034)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 345, "title": "Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (CTM ITC)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "Up to 30% refundable tax credit (declining from 2032)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 347, "title": "Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "15%–40% refundable tax credit (rate depends on carbon intensity)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 350, "title": "Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (AJCTC)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "10% of eligible salaries, max $2,000 per apprentice per year", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 352, "title": "Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $5,000 per BEV/FCEV; up to $2,500 per PHEV", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 353, "title": "Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive (MHDZEV)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $200,000 per eligible new medium/heavy-duty ZEV", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 356, "title": "Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Adoption Stream", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$25,000 to $2,000,000 per project (40% cost-share; 50% for underrepresented groups)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 360, "title": "NL JobsNL Wage Subsidy", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "60-80% subsidy up to $12/hr for 10-28 weeks, plus $2,000 employer completion bonus", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 362, "title": "Yukon Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund (TCMF)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Varies by project (up to $700,000 total annual budget)", "level": "territorial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 363, "title": "Yukon Staffing UP — Wage & Training Subsidy", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 60% of base wage (max 1 year) + training subsidies", "level": "territorial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 364, "title": "Yukon Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 60% for commercial applicants; up to 100% for non-profits/First Nations. $9.25M total over 5 years.", "level": "territorial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 365, "title": "Yukon Arts Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 70% of eligible expenses; $500,000 available annually", "level": "territorial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 366, "title": "Yukon Small Business Investment Tax Credit (SBITC)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "25% tax credit on eligible share purchases (max $25,000/year per investor)", "level": "territorial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 368, "title": "Invest Nova Scotia — Innovation Rebate Program (IRP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "25% rebate on eligible costs (min $350K project, up to $15M eligible)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 369, "title": "Invest Nova Scotia Accelerate", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Growth: $30,000; Development: $40,000 (non-dilutive)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 372, "title": "Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund (SASI)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $1,125,000 (75% of costs; $4.71M total fund)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 375, "title": "Innovation PEI — Ignition Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $25,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 377, "title": "Nunavut Small Business Opportunities Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $100,000", "level": "territorial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 379, "title": "Kivalliq Partners in Development — Business Grants", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $25,000 (lifetime maximum per business)", "level": "territorial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 380, "title": "Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $450,000 (30% of total project budget)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 382, "title": "Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "45% tax credit to investors (up to $225,000/year per investor; ESB can raise up to $2M)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 383, "title": "Creative Saskatchewan — Feature Film & TV Production Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $5,000,000 per project (25-30% + bonuses up to 20%)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 386, "title": "Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (MIDMTC)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "35-40% refundable tax credit on eligible labour expenditures", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 387, "title": "Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "Up to 65% (Cost-of-Salaries) or up to 38% (Cost-of-Production)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 388, "title": "First Peoples Economic Growth Fund (FPEGF)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 30% non-repayable contribution + up to $20,000 business plan assistance", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 391, "title": "BC Food Processing Growth Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$100,000 to $1,000,000 per project (up to 75% of eligible costs; training up to $50,000)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 392, "title": "Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "40% of eligible Ontario labour expenditures (35% fee-for-service); no overall cap; marketing/distribution capped $100K/product", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 393, "title": "Quebec Tax Credit for Production of Multimedia Titles (CDTIM)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "Up to 37.5% of eligible labour expenditures (refundable + non-refundable components)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 394, "title": "Ontario Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Grants up to $500K (rural SMEs) or $1.5M (strategic/FDI); interest-free loans up to $5M", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 395, "title": "Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $215,000 per company; up to $50,000 per prospector; +$15,000 Indigenous participation bonus", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 397, "title": "Nova Scotia Digital Media Tax Credit (NSDMTC)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "25-50% of qualifying expenditures; +10% geographic bonus outside Halifax; +$100K marketing/distribution per product", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 398, "title": "Saskatchewan Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive (TMEI)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "25% rebate on drilling costs; up to $150,000 per company; up to $50,000 for uranium", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 399, "title": "Desjardins GoodSpark Grants", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$20,000 per business (150 businesses = $3M total annually)", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 402, "title": "FedEx #BackingSmall Business Contest (Canada)", "fundingType": "award", "amount": "Grand prize $25,000 + 10 × $10,000 + 5 × $5,000 = $150,000 total", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 405, "title": "BC Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "30% refundable tax credit to investors (max $300,000 per investor for investments $1M+); $53.5M annual budget", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 409, "title": "Employ PEI (Wage Subsidy)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 50% of wages (max $12.50/hr) for up to 20 weeks", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 412, "title": "BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $150,000 for automation (65% cost-share); up to $5,000 for farm management tools", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 414, "title": "Innovate BC — Early-Stage Demonstration Call", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $500,000 (40% of eligible project costs)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 415, "title": "Manitoba Export Development Program (EDP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 75% reimbursement for trade show exhibitors; 50% for attendees; Incoming Buyer: up to $5,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 473, "title": "BDC Data to AI Program", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Term loan sized to total project cost (no published cap); up to 8 years to repay with flexible schedule", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 476, "title": "ERA Strategic Energy Management Initiative — Capital Retrofits (SEMI)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $1,000,000 per parent company per intake (non-repayable)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 480, "title": "IESO Save on Energy Retrofit Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Custom: $1,800/kW + $0.20/kWh, up to 50% of eligible costs. Prescriptive: set incentives per measure. Regional Adders double non-lighting incentives in eligible FSAs (still capped at 50%).", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 483, "title": "NBIF Cleantech Momentum Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$50,000 – $250,000 (non-dilutive, non-repayable grant)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 484, "title": "First and Last Mile Fund (FLMF)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Per-project $5M–$50M+ (first tranche: up to $114.9M across 5 initial projects)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 485, "title": "Small and Medium Business Procurement Program (SMBPP)", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Contract value varies by opportunity (typically $10K–$5M per contract; no grant component)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 488, "title": "Build Canada Homes — Prefab/Modular Partnership Financing", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Project financing typically in the tens of millions; $25B debt + $1B equity program envelope", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 491, "title": "Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "Typically $500K–$4M per project as a loan / conditional grant mix (larger packages possible for anchor projects)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 492, "title": "Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) — IP Support Program", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Subsidy of eligible IP service costs (service-cost subsidy model; individual cost caps set per client intake)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 494, "title": "INNOV-R PME — Quebec GHG-Reduction Innovation Program for SMEs", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $450,000 per project, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 500, "title": "Yukon Venture Angels (YVA) — Ecosystem Access for Yukon Founders", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "No direct funding from YVA — it is a connector to its angel investor membership. Typical YVA-facilitated angel cheques range $25,000–$250,000 per investor, syndicated up to ~$500K-$1M per round in larger deals.", "level": "territorial", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 511, "title": "BDC StrongNorth Fund", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "$1M–$15M equity investment per company (typical range; no published cap per deal)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 514, "title": "Agricultural Climate Solutions — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) 2025-28", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$25K–$75K+ per farm operation (varies by BMP and recipient organization)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 540, "title": "Wah-ila-toos — Clean Energy in Indigenous Communities", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$25,000 (feasibility studies) – $5M+ (full community energy projects)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 541, "title": "Bioenterprise Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$40,000 – $100,000 non-repayable (40% of eligible project costs up to $150K project total)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 575, "title": "BDC LIFT — Lead with Innovation and Focus on Technology", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Loans $25,000 to $5,000,000 (flexible terms; principal postponement up to 24 months)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 4 }, { "id": 14, "title": "B.C. Employer Training Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $10,000 per employee", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 23, "title": "Storefront Improvement Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $25,000 (mid-block) or $50,000 (corner buildings with two active facades) — 50% of project costs", "level": "municipal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 28, "title": "Futurpreneur Side Hustle Program", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "Up to $25,000", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 76, "title": "Sport Canada Programs", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 79, "title": "New Horizons for Seniors Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $25,000 (community stream)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 80, "title": "Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Varies", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 82, "title": "Union Training and Innovation Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $2 million", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 85, "title": "Canada Summer Jobs", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 100% wage subsidy (minimum wage)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 94, "title": "Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 2/3 of training costs (max $10,000 per trainee)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 95, "title": "Canada-Manitoba Job Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 75% of costs (≤100 employees) or 50% (>100 employees); max $10,000 per employee, $100,000 per employer/year", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 97, "title": "Canada-New Brunswick Job Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 2/3 of training costs (max $10,000 per trainee)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 98, "title": "SkillsPEI Workplace Skills Training", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 50% of training costs (max $10,000 existing employees, $15,000 unemployed participants)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 104, "title": "LiONS LAIR Pitch Competition", "fundingType": "award", "amount": "$30,000 grand prize; $50,000–$55,000 total annual prize pool", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 105, "title": "Digital Main Street - Digital Transformation Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$2,500", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 112, "title": "Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) - Micro-business", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $6,000 drawn over three years (not a lump sum)", "level": "territorial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 122, "title": "Coralus (formerly SheEO) Loan Program", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "$50,000–$100,000 (0% interest, 5-year repayment, 20 quarterly installments)", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 134, "title": "Interlake Tourism Development Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $2,000 (dollar-for-dollar matching required)", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 151, "title": "Startup Global Pitch Competition (formerly Startup Canada)", "fundingType": "award", "amount": "First place: $30,000; Second: $15,000; Third: $7,500; Year-end: $50,000", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 162, "title": "Innovate BC Go-To-Market Microgrant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$10,000–$50,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 167, "title": "Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $30,000 (matching)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 168, "title": "Summer Company (Ontario)", "fundingType": "award", "amount": "Up to $3,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 175, "title": "Toronto Economic Resiliency Initiative (TERI)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $24,000 per business (Commercial Space Renovation Grant: $20,000 base + $4,000 AODA bonus)", "level": "municipal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 179, "title": "CUA Community Investment Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Small Business: up to $7,500; Community: up to $10,000; Impact Enhancement: up to $25,000. Total pool: $100,000/year.", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 188, "title": "AWE Bridge Program", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Up to $5,000 in financial support (embedded in program delivery)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 202, "title": "NWT Mining Incentive Program (MIP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $240,000 (Corporate stream); Up to $25,000 (Prospector stream)", "level": "territorial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 208, "title": "Telefilm Canada — Marketing Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $75,000 per project (75% of admissible expenses)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 225, "title": "AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment Component", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "For-profit: up to $50,000/year (50%); Not-for-profit: up to $350,000/year (75%)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 228, "title": "Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $100,000 per fiscal year (small business: 100% of first $10K, then 50%; large business: up to 50%)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 229, "title": "WorkingNB Labour Force Training", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $40,000 per employer per fiscal year ($20,000 per region)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 250, "title": "IDEaS Competitive Projects — Component 1 (Conceive & Design)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $250,000 (1a) or $1,500,000 (1b)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 261, "title": "CleanBC Go Electric — Commercial Vehicle Pilots (CVP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 33% of eligible costs (typical $500K-$3M per project)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 275, "title": "Toronto Commercial Space Renovation Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $24,000 ($20,000 base + $4,000 AODA bonus)", "level": "municipal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 284, "title": "Invest Nova Scotia — Export Development Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $15,000 (50% reimbursement)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 292, "title": "Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$5,000-$7,500 Mitacs contribution per internship (company matches 50%)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 293, "title": "Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS)", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "~$15,000 in subsidized services (Launch Export); tailored market entry (MEDP)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 294, "title": "Innovate BC — Venture Acceleration Program (VAP)", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "~$30,000-$40,000/year in subsidized services ($200/month participant cost)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 296, "title": "AgriMarketing Program — Market Diversification (SME Stream)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $100,000 per project (70% of eligible costs; minimum project cost $20,000)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 297, "title": "AgriAssurance — Kosher and Halal Investment Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $350,000/year for non-profits (75%); up to $50,000/year for for-profits (50%)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 299, "title": "CSA smartEarth Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $250,000 per project", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 300, "title": "Scale AI — Acceleration Program", "fundingType": "program", "amount": "Up to $50,000 per startup (through partner programs)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 301, "title": "Scale AI — Training Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $1,000,000 per project", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 304, "title": "Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) — Green Jobs", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 80% of wages, max $25,000 per intern", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 310, "title": "INVEST North — Locate Stream", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $5,000,000 (50% of eligible costs; combination of contribution and loan on case-by-case basis)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 314, "title": "Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $1,500,000 per year (formula-based; $150K cap for digital periodicals)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 318, "title": "CleanBC Go Electric — Commercial Vehicle Pilots (CVP) Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 33% of total project costs (infrastructure projects with high-power charging may receive up to 50%)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 320, "title": "CED RDII — Regional Defence Investment Initiative (Quebec)", "fundingType": "forgivable-loan", "amount": "Up to 75% of eligible costs for SMEs; up to 90% for non-profits", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 321, "title": "Fierce Founders Uplift", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$10,000 non-repayable", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 322, "title": "ESSOR Component 1C — Digital Transformation Implementation Grant", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $30,000 (30% of eligible implementation costs)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 323, "title": "Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program — Access to Capital", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $99,999 (individual); up to $250,000 (community-owned business)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 324, "title": "OCI Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C) — Alliance Advantage", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "$60,000–$90,000 total (OCI + NSERC + industry match)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 326, "title": "Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to 45% of eligible project costs (part of $30M total pool)", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 332, "title": "FCC Starter Loan", "fundingType": "loan", "amount": "$150,000", "level": "federal", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 371, "title": "Nova Scotia Creative Industries Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $30,000 (50% of eligible costs)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 373, "title": "NBIF Innovation Voucher Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $80,000 (80% of costs; projects $10K-$100K)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 374, "title": "NBIF Emerging Concepts and Technologies (ECT) Program", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $150,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 378, "title": "Nunavut Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program (CTCI)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Varies by stream (Getting Started, Arts Creation, Product Development, Infrastructure)", "level": "territorial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 384, "title": "Saskatchewan Tourism Development Program (TDP)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $40,000", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 385, "title": "Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit (SBVCTC)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "45% tax credit to investors ($10K min, $500K max per company; businesses can raise up to $10M)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 390, "title": "Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $10,000 per employee (max 10 grants/year = $100,000)", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 400, "title": "TELUS #StandWithOwners Contest", "fundingType": "award", "amount": "$200,000 package per grand prize winner (5 winners); $20,000 each to 15 finalists; $1.3M+ total annually", "level": "private", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 406, "title": "BC Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "36% base rate + bonuses (6% distant, 16% DAVE, 2% major production $200M+); no cap", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 407, "title": "Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund", "fundingType": "grant", "amount": "Up to $200,000 per project (25% min co-investment); max $500,000/org/intake", "level": "provincial", "partnerCount": 3 }, { "id": 408, "title": "NB Small Business Investor Tax Credit (SBITC)", "fundingType": "tax-credit", "amount": "Individual investors: 50% tax credit up to $125,000/yr; 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true }, { "sourceId": 8, "sourceTitle": "Innovative Solutions Canada", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agencies", "partnerId": null, "notes": "FedDev Ontario, PrairiesCan, PacifiCan, ACOA, etc. — for commercialization and scaling post-ISC", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 8, "sourceTitle": "Innovative Solutions Canada", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "academic collaboration funding to supplement ISC R&D team", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 8, "sourceTitle": "Innovative Solutions Canada", "partnerName": "Canada Digital Adoption Program", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "for digital innovation components", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 9, "sourceTitle": "AgriInnovate Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "federal, can be combined as different mechanism -- tax credit vs. contribution", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 9, "sourceTitle": "AgriInnovate Program", "partnerName": "AgriScience Program", "partnerId": 343, "notes": "for earlier-stage research, before commercialization", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 9, "sourceTitle": "AgriInnovate Program", "partnerName": "Agricultural Clean Technology Program", "partnerId": 356, "notes": "ACT) (for clean tech components, but total government funding capped at 75%", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 9, "sourceTitle": "AgriInnovate Program", "partnerName": "Provincial SCAP cost-shared programs", "partnerId": 136, "notes": "varies by province", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 9, "sourceTitle": "AgriInnovate Program", "partnerName": "BDC loans and financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "private sector co-financing", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 9, "sourceTitle": "AgriInnovate Program", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario / PrairiesCan / PacifiCan regional development agencies", "partnerId": 126, "notes": "for complementary project components", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 10, "sourceTitle": "Ocean Supercluster", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Industrial Research Assistance Program", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 10, "sourceTitle": "Ocean Supercluster", "partnerName": "ACOA", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 10, "sourceTitle": "Ocean Supercluster", "partnerName": "Atlantic Innovation Fund", "partnerId": 238, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 10, "sourceTitle": "Ocean Supercluster", "partnerName": "Provincial innovation programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Innovate NL, Nova Scotia Innovation Hub, etc.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 10, "sourceTitle": "Ocean Supercluster", "partnerName": "NRC Ocean Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 10, "sourceTitle": "Ocean Supercluster", "partnerName": "SDTC", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Sustainable Development Technology Canada", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 10, "sourceTitle": "Ocean Supercluster", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "for academic partners", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 10, "sourceTitle": "Ocean Supercluster", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "for workforce/intern components", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 11, "sourceTitle": "Digital Technology Supercluster", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "can fund complementary R&D activities, but cannot claim same expenses", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 11, "sourceTitle": "Digital Technology Supercluster", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "can claim eligible R&D expenditures not covered by DIGITAL co-investment", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 11, "sourceTitle": "Digital Technology Supercluster", "partnerName": "NGen", "partnerId": 317, "notes": "Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (DIGITAL has formal partnership with NGen on quantum projects)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 11, "sourceTitle": "Digital Technology Supercluster", "partnerName": "Pan-Canadian AI Strategy / CIFAR", "partnerId": null, "notes": "DIGITAL's Horizon AI stream is funded through this", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 11, "sourceTitle": "Digital Technology Supercluster", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "academic partner internship funding can complement workforce development components", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 11, "sourceTitle": "Digital Technology Supercluster", "partnerName": "BC Innovator Skills Initiative", "partnerId": 390, "notes": "provincial talent development", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 11, "sourceTitle": "Digital Technology Supercluster", "partnerName": "CanExport Innovation", "partnerId": 48, "notes": "if project has international commercialization component", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 12, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Ontario Job Grant", "partnerName": "Skills Development Fund (SDF)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "for larger workforce transformation projects (different cost categories, not same costs)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 12, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Ontario Job Grant", "partnerName": "Canada Training Credit (federal)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "individual employee can claim the personal CTC; employer claims COJG (no direct conflict)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 12, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Ontario Job Grant", "partnerName": "Apprenticeship Completion Grant", "partnerId": 438, "notes": "for apprenticeable trades (COJG covers non-apprenticeship upskilling)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 12, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Ontario Job Grant", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "training costs linked to R&D projects may qualify under IRAP 'other' costs (verify with NRC adviser)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 13, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Innovation Tax Credit", "partnerName": "Federal SR&ED ITC (ID 4)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "stackable but OITC is government assistance that reduces the federal SR&ED qualified expenditure base; must calculate OITC before federal SR&ED", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 13, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Innovation Tax Credit", "partnerName": "Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit (ORDTC)", "partnerId": 469, "notes": "3.5% non-refundable, stackable with OITC but OITC is assistance that reduces ORDTC expenditure pool", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 13, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Innovation Tax Credit", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP (ID 3)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "stackable with OITC/SR&ED but IRAP funding received reduces the SR&ED qualified expenditure base dollar-for-dollar; strategic allocation of IRAP to non-salary costs preserves SR&ED/OITC base", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 13, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Innovation Tax Credit", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario (ID 35)", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "government assistance offset applies; reduces SR&ED/OITC expenditure base", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 13, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Innovation Tax Credit", "partnerName": "Ontario Centres of Innovation (OCI) vouchers", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "government assistance offset applies", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 14, "sourceTitle": "B.C. Employer Training Grant", "partnerName": "Federal apprenticeship programs (Apprenticeship Incentive Grants)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "can complement ETG Stream 1, confirm total government funding stays under 75%", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 14, "sourceTitle": "B.C. Employer Training Grant", "partnerName": "Canada Job Grant federal contributions", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "ETG replaced BC's portion; federal elements may be stackable", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 14, "sourceTitle": "B.C. Employer Training Grant", "partnerName": "Sector-specific workforce programs", "partnerId": 374, "notes": "e.g., Clean BC workforce training, mining/forestry sector programs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 15, "sourceTitle": "Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit", "partnerName": "Federal SR&ED tax credit (up to 35% for CCPCs)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "stackable, optimal combined strategy", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 15, "sourceTitle": "Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit", "partnerName": "CMF (Canada Media Fund)", "partnerId": 336, "notes": "potential for games with Canadian content elements", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 15, "sourceTitle": "Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada funding programs", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "for digital entertainment with Canadian cultural content", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 15, "sourceTitle": "Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit", "partnerName": "BC Ministry of Jobs economic development incentives", "partnerId": null, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 15, "sourceTitle": "Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit", "partnerName": "IRAP (if company also conducts R&D)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "can stack with federal IDMTC-adjacent expenditures", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 16, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovation Employment Grant", "partnerName": "Federal SR&ED Investment Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "35% for CCPCs on first $500K; 15% for other corps — note: IEG counts as government assistance and reduces the federal deductible SR&ED pool, so combined benefit is ~47–52%, not a straight 55% addition", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 16, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovation Employment Grant", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "project funding can co-exist, but IRAP contributions may reduce SR&ED eligible expenditures as government assistance", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 16, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovation Employment Grant", "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates programs", "partnerId": 288, "notes": "some project grants can stack, subject to stacking rules", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 16, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovation Employment Grant", "partnerName": "Federal Accelerated Investment Incentive (depreciation", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "not a credit, but complements R&D deductions)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 17, "sourceTitle": "Quebec R&D Tax Credit (CRIC — Research, Innovation and Commercialization)", "partnerName": "Federal SR&ED (CRA)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "primary stacking partner; same activities eligible for both, creating 55-65% combined effective rate for Quebec CCPCs on first $1M eligible", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 17, "sourceTitle": "Quebec R&D Tax Credit (CRIC — Research, Innovation and Commercialization)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "non-repayable contribution for technical work; IRAP-funded expenditures must be deducted from CRIC base, so coordinate carefully (use IRAP for salaries, CRIC for capital and overhead)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 17, "sourceTitle": "Quebec R&D Tax Credit (CRIC — Research, Innovation and Commercialization)", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "academic internship R&D funding; intern wages may be CRIC-eligible for the non-IRAP portion", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 17, "sourceTitle": "Quebec R&D Tax Credit (CRIC — Research, Innovation and Commercialization)", "partnerName": "NSERC Engage/Alliance", "partnerId": null, "notes": "academic R&D collaboration; complementary, not double-counted if expenditures are properly allocated", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 17, "sourceTitle": "Quebec R&D Tax Credit (CRIC — Research, Innovation and Commercialization)", "partnerName": "CDAE-IA (AI digital business development credit)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Quebec-specific; possible stacking for AI projects but same-expenditure double-claiming prohibited, requires specialist allocation", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 17, "sourceTitle": "Quebec R&D Tax Credit (CRIC — Research, Innovation and Commercialization)", "partnerName": "InvestQuébec programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "provincial commercialization and scale-up grants that can fund non-CRIC-eligible activities alongside CRIC", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 17, "sourceTitle": "Quebec R&D Tax Credit (CRIC — Research, Innovation and Commercialization)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "for Quebec companies commercializing their R&D internationally; covers marketing/export costs that are outside CRIC scope", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 18, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec — Project Financing", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP (most common pairing", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP covers R&D, ESSOR covers digital transformation)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 18, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec — Project Financing", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "federal export grants, different expense lines", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 18, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec — Project Financing", "partnerName": "SR&ED provincial tax credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Quebec CRIC, announced 2025 budget", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 18, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec — Project Financing", "partnerName": "CED Quebec", "partnerId": 319, "notes": "federal regional development agency", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 18, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec — Project Financing", "partnerName": "BDC", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "senior debt complement to IQ quasi-equity", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 18, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec — Project Financing", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario (not applicable", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "QC only)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 18, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec — Project Financing", "partnerName": "Fonds FTQ / Caisse de dépôt", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Quebec equity co-investors", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 19, "sourceTitle": "Starter Company Plus Grant", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Canada", "partnerId": 25, "notes": "Sequential only — apply AFTER completing SCP. Up to $20K financing + mentorship.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 19, "sourceTitle": "Starter Company Plus Grant", "partnerName": "Summer Company (Ontario)", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Sequential: Summer Company alumni can later apply to SCP.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 19, "sourceTitle": "Starter Company Plus Grant", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Federal, different eligibility. But SCP prohibits concurrent government employment/self-employment programs — verify with SBEC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 19, "sourceTitle": "Starter Company Plus Grant", "partnerName": "Other provincial self-employment programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Explicitly prohibited during SCP enrollment.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 19, "sourceTitle": "Starter Company Plus Grant", "partnerName": "BDC Loans / EDC", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "Debt financing does not conflict with SCP.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 20, "sourceTitle": "Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program", "partnerName": "BIA-specific supplementary façade grants (varies by BIA", "partnerId": null, "notes": "check with your local BIA)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 20, "sourceTitle": "Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program", "partnerName": "Commercial Space Renovation Grant Program (interior renovations", "partnerId": 175, "notes": "complementary scope)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 21, "sourceTitle": "Creative Industries Funding", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates", "partnerId": 286, "notes": "provincial equivalent for creative industries", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 21, "sourceTitle": "Creative Industries Funding", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (federal", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "film and TV)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 21, "sourceTitle": "Creative Industries Funding", "partnerName": "Canada Music Fund (federal", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "music industry)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 21, "sourceTitle": "Creative Industries Funding", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada (federal", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "film development)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 21, "sourceTitle": "Creative Industries Funding", "partnerName": "Toronto Arts Council (separate", "partnerId": null, "notes": "for artistic creation, not business capacity)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 22, "sourceTitle": "Main Street Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "Commercial Space Renovation Grant Program (for interior renovations", "partnerId": 175, "notes": "separate program, for-profit eligible)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 22, "sourceTitle": "Main Street Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program (for exterior improvements", "partnerId": 20, "notes": "separate program, for-profit eligible)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 22, "sourceTitle": "Main Street Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "Ontario Trillium Foundation", "partnerId": 532, "notes": "for non-profit capacity building", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 22, "sourceTitle": "Main Street Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario Community Economic Development Fund (under TERI", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "up to $300,000 for community-led projects)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 23, "sourceTitle": "Storefront Improvement Grant", "partnerName": "Alberta Main Street Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "where BIA overlaps with Main Street designated areas", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 23, "sourceTitle": "Storefront Improvement Grant", "partnerName": "Community Mural Matching Grant", "partnerId": null, "notes": "separate City of Edmonton program, different scope", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 23, "sourceTitle": "Storefront Improvement Grant", "partnerName": "CMHC commercial property programs", "partnerId": 515, "notes": "confirm eligibility with City staff", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 24, "sourceTitle": "Storefront Refresh Grant", "partnerName": "Storefront Improvement Grant (ID 23)", "partnerId": 23, "notes": "can be used for separate, larger renovation project at same property at a different time", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 24, "sourceTitle": "Storefront Refresh Grant", "partnerName": "Community Mural Matching Grant", "partnerId": null, "notes": "separate City of Edmonton program for exterior murals", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 25, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Canada Startup Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED tax credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Completely separate mechanism — no conflict; use for eligible R&D expenditures", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 25, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Canada Startup Program", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "For R&D-active businesses — loan and IRAP grant can cover different cost categories", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 25, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Canada Startup Program", "partnerName": "Provincial startup grants (Starter Company Plus, Explore)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Non-repayable provincial grants can supplement the loan — natural stack", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 25, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Canada Startup Program", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "For early-stage exporters — covers international market development costs Futurpreneur loan cannot", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 25, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Canada Startup Program", "partnerName": "Black Entrepreneur Startup Program", "partnerId": 26, "notes": "Same Futurpreneur platform — applicants must choose one stream", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 25, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Canada Startup Program", "partnerName": "Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program", "partnerId": 27, "notes": "Same Futurpreneur platform — applicants must choose one stream", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 26, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Black Entrepreneur Startup Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED tax credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Separate mechanism", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 26, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Black Entrepreneur Startup Program", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "For R&D-active businesses", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 26, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Black Entrepreneur Startup Program", "partnerName": "Black Entrepreneurship Program — Ecosystem Fund", "partnerId": 552, "notes": "Federal, for Black-led organizations", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 26, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Black Entrepreneur Startup Program", "partnerName": "Provincial startup grants", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Grants supplement the loan", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 26, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Black Entrepreneur Startup Program", "partnerName": "Women Entrepreneurship Fund", "partnerId": 174, "notes": "For Black women founders", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 27, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED tax credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Separate mechanism", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 27, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "For R&D-active businesses", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 27, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program", "partnerName": "Indigenous Tourism Association programs", "partnerId": 499, "notes": "For tourism businesses", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 27, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program", "partnerName": "Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Development", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Provincial counterparts", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 28, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Side Hustle Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED tax credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If side business has R&D activity", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 28, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Side Hustle Program", "partnerName": "Provincial startup grants", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Subject to individual program rules", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 28, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Side Hustle Program", "partnerName": "Core Startup Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Can transition when going full-time, requires re-application", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 29, "sourceTitle": "Export Development Canada (EDC) Financing", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Perfect complement. CanExport pays for market development (trade shows, research); EDC insures the resulting export sales. Different cost categories, no stacking conflict.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 29, "sourceTitle": "Export Development Canada (EDC) Financing", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP funds R&D; EDC finances/insures the commercialized export product. Sequential rather than overlapping.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 29, "sourceTitle": "Export Development Canada (EDC) Financing", "partnerName": "BDC Financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "EDC and BDC have a formal collaboration protocol. BDC provides domestic growth financing; EDC covers international trade risk. Complementary mandates.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 29, "sourceTitle": "Export Development Canada (EDC) Financing", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED covers R&D costs; EDC covers export risk on the resulting product. No overlap whatsoever.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 29, "sourceTitle": "Export Development Canada (EDC) Financing", "partnerName": "Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)", "partnerId": 515, "notes": "CCC acts as prime contractor for government-to-government sales; EDC provides financial backing. Often used together for large international contracts.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 29, "sourceTitle": "Export Development Canada (EDC) Financing", "partnerName": "Provincial export programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial export grants (Ontario Global, BC Export Navigator, etc.) fund market entry; EDC provides risk mitigation on resulting sales.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 30, "sourceTitle": "Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Financing", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "NRC-IRAP for R&D costs -- use BDC for equipment, IRAP for wages/overhead", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 30, "sourceTitle": "Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Financing", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "claim tax credits on R&D while BDC finances equipment and working capital", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 30, "sourceTitle": "Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Financing", "partnerName": "CSBFP", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Canada Small Business Financing Program -- different government-backed loan with lower rates, can use for different assets", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 30, "sourceTitle": "Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Financing", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "grants for export activities while BDC finances working capital for production", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 30, "sourceTitle": "Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Financing", "partnerName": "Provincial small business grants", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "use grants for eligible costs, BDC for remainder", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 30, "sourceTitle": "Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Financing", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur", "partnerId": 25, "notes": "for young entrepreneurs under 39 -- can layer Futurpreneur mentoring + loan with BDC startup financing", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 30, "sourceTitle": "Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Financing", "partnerName": "Canada Digital Adoption Program", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "grants for digital adoption, BDC for broader tech investment", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 30, "sourceTitle": "Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Financing", "partnerName": "Provincial wage subsidies and training grants", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "cover payroll while BDC covers capital costs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 31, "sourceTitle": "Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Financing", "partnerName": "AgriInnovate Program (AAFC)", "partnerId": 9, "notes": "AAFC's repayable contributions fund ag innovation projects; FCC loans can cover remaining capital needs. Different funding sources, complementary.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 31, "sourceTitle": "Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Financing", "partnerName": "Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) programs", "partnerId": 61, "notes": "Provincial CAP programs provide cost-share grants (typically 50%) for specific activities; FCC loans can finance the applicant's share.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 31, "sourceTitle": "Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Financing", "partnerName": "Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC serves businesses broadly; FCC specializes in agriculture. Some agri-food businesses use both for different purposes.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 31, "sourceTitle": "Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Financing", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "CSBFP is administered through commercial banks. FCC operates independently and does not participate in CSBFP.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 31, "sourceTitle": "Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Financing", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Agriculture businesses conducting R&D can claim SR&ED alongside FCC financing. Tax credit offsets costs; FCC loan funds operations.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 32, "sourceTitle": "Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Funding", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Can apply to different eligible expenses on the same project. ACOA repayable contributions reduce SR&ED claim base, but combined package still delivers significant R&D subsidy.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 32, "sourceTitle": "Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Funding", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "ACOA AIF and IRAP serve different scales — IRAP for smaller R&D ($50K–$500K), AIF for larger ($150K–$3M). Cannot double-fund same expense, but complementary scopes work. Total government assistance typically capped at 75–100% of eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 32, "sourceTitle": "Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Funding", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "ACOA funds domestic business development; CanExport funds export market development. Distinct cost categories, highly complementary for Atlantic exporters.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 32, "sourceTitle": "Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Funding", "partnerName": "Provincial Programs (NSBI, NBIF, Innovate NL, Innovation PEI)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Each Atlantic province has its own innovation agency. ACOA explicitly works alongside these. Total stacking with all government sources typically capped at 100% of eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 32, "sourceTitle": "Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Funding", "partnerName": "BDC Financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC loans are commercial financing, not government contributions. Can layer BDC debt with ACOA contributions without stacking limits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 33, "sourceTitle": "PrairiesCan (Prairies Economic Development Canada) Funding", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Can be combined but BSP funding may reduce SR&ED eligible expenditure base. Exclude SR&ED-eligible costs from BSP application where possible to maximize both.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 33, "sourceTitle": "PrairiesCan (Prairies Economic Development Canada) Funding", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Different cost categories can be covered by each. IRAP is non-repayable; BSP is repayable. Total government assistance must stay within stacking limits (typically 75% non-capital, 50% capital).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 33, "sourceTitle": "PrairiesCan (Prairies Economic Development Canada) Funding", "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates", "partnerId": 288, "notes": "Provincial innovation funding stacks with PrairiesCan if total government portion stays within limits. Common pairing for Alberta tech companies.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 33, "sourceTitle": "PrairiesCan (Prairies Economic Development Canada) Funding", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "CanExport covers international market development costs; BSP covers domestic scale-up and productivity. Distinct eligible cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 33, "sourceTitle": "PrairiesCan (Prairies Economic Development Canada) Funding", "partnerName": "BDC Financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC loans and PrairiesCan repayable contributions serve different purposes. BDC can count toward non-government matching requirement. Combined debt load should be carefully managed.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 33, "sourceTitle": "PrairiesCan (Prairies Economic Development Canada) Funding", "partnerName": "PrairiesCan RTRI", "partnerId": 126, "notes": "RTRI (non-repayable up to $1M) can potentially complement BSP (repayable) for tariff-impacted businesses on different project activities. Distinct programs with different terms.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 34, "sourceTitle": "PacifiCan (Pacific Economic Development Canada) Funding", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Different cost pools — cannot double-dip on same expenses. SR&ED for R&D, PacifiCan BSP for commercialization/scale-up.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 34, "sourceTitle": "PacifiCan (Pacific Economic Development Canada) Funding", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP covers R&D stage; PacifiCan BSP covers commercialization. Complementary but must allocate expenses clearly.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 34, "sourceTitle": "PacifiCan (Pacific Economic Development Canada) Funding", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "CanExport for international market entry activities; PacifiCan for domestic scaling. Distinct cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 34, "sourceTitle": "PacifiCan (Pacific Economic Development Canada) Funding", "partnerName": "Innovate BC programs", "partnerId": 414, "notes": "Provincial complement to federal PacifiCan funding. Total government assistance must stay within stacking limits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 34, "sourceTitle": "PacifiCan (Pacific Economic Development Canada) Funding", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Research collaborations with post-secondary institutions. Different cost pools.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 34, "sourceTitle": "PacifiCan (Pacific Economic Development Canada) Funding", "partnerName": "BDC Financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC loans can count toward non-government matching requirement for PacifiCan BSP.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 34, "sourceTitle": "PacifiCan (Pacific Economic Development Canada) Funding", "partnerName": "PacifiCan RTRI", "partnerId": 34, "notes": "RTRI (non-repayable for tariff-impacted) can complement BSP (repayable) for different project activities. Launched Sept 2025 in BC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 35, "sourceTitle": "FedDev Ontario Funding", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Can claim SR&ED on R&D expenses not covered by FedDev. FedDev covers commercialization/scaling; SR&ED covers R&D. Different expense categories avoid overlap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 35, "sourceTitle": "FedDev Ontario Funding", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP covers R&D salaries; FedDev BSP covers commercialization and scaling. Complementary but must allocate expenses clearly. Cannot submit to both simultaneously for the same expenses.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 35, "sourceTitle": "FedDev Ontario Funding", "partnerName": "Ontario Regional Development Program", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Provincial funding can complement FedDev, subject to total government assistance caps (75% non-capital / 50% capital).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 35, "sourceTitle": "FedDev Ontario Funding", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "CanExport covers international market development costs; FedDev covers domestic scaling. Distinct activity categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 35, "sourceTitle": "FedDev Ontario Funding", "partnerName": "Starter Company Plus (Ontario)", "partnerId": 19, "notes": "For startups: Starter Company for very early stage ($5K), then FedDev BSP for scaling ($125K-$10M). Sequential, not simultaneous.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 35, "sourceTitle": "FedDev Ontario Funding", "partnerName": "FedDev RTRI", "partnerId": 319, "notes": "Cannot hold two active FedDev applications/projects simultaneously. Choose BSP or RTRI based on tariff impact and repayable vs non-repayable preference.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 36, "sourceTitle": "Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Funding", "partnerName": "Investissement Quebec (IQ) / ESSOR Program", "partnerId": 266, "notes": "Provincial complement to CED. Combined CED + IQ can fund up to 75% of project costs. IQ provides loans, loan guarantees, and some grants. Different cost categories enable parallel claims.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 36, "sourceTitle": "Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Funding", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit (federal + Quebec provincial)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Refundable tax credits are often excluded from the 75% government assistance stacking calculation, allowing them to layer underneath CED contributions. Combined effect can offset 60%+ of R&D costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 36, "sourceTitle": "Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Funding", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "CED covers capital equipment and productivity investments; IRAP covers R&D salary costs. Different cost categories enable stacking on the same overall business initiative.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 36, "sourceTitle": "Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Funding", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "CED covers domestic productivity and capacity building; CanExport covers international market development and export activities. Complementary mandates.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 36, "sourceTitle": "Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Funding", "partnerName": "Mitacs Accelerate/Elevate", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Subsidizes grad student/postdoc costs for university-linked R&D projects. Can layer on top of CED-funded technology adoption projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 36, "sourceTitle": "Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Funding", "partnerName": "QEDP (for NPOs) + REGI (for SMEs)", "partnerId": 241, "notes": "An NPO can receive QEDP non-repayable funding for ecosystem-building while SMEs in the same sector independently access REGI for their own projects. Different recipients, complementary mandates.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 37, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Funding", "partnerName": "Territorial government programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Yukon Economic Development, GNWT Industry Tourism and Investment/Prosper NWT, GN Department of Economic Development", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 37, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Funding", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "for technology-focused businesses in territories", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 37, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Funding", "partnerName": "Business Development Bank of Canada", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC) -- advisory and loan programs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 37, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Funding", "partnerName": "Indigenous Services Canada", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "ISC) -- Community Opportunity Readiness Program", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 37, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Funding", "partnerName": "NIEOP", "partnerId": 253, "notes": "CanNor's own Indigenous program can complement IDEANorth funding", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 37, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Funding", "partnerName": "Kakivak Association / dana Naye Ventures / Metis Dene Development Fund", "partnerId": 115, "notes": "regional EBD delivery partners", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 37, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Funding", "partnerName": "Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "CIRNAC", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 37, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Funding", "partnerName": "CanExport", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "for export-oriented businesses", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 37, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Funding", "partnerName": "Municipal/hamlet economic development funds", "partnerId": null, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 38, "sourceTitle": "Mitacs Accelerate", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "Formal joint program with streamlined single-submission review. Partner cash contributions count toward both programs. Most powerful stacking option — NSERC funds the research program, Mitacs funds the interns.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 38, "sourceTitle": "Mitacs Accelerate", "partnerName": "SSHRC Partnership Grants", "partnerId": 41, "notes": "SSHRC applicants with training components can apply for Mitacs co-funding simultaneously. SSHRC review is lead.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 38, "sourceTitle": "Mitacs Accelerate", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Partner organization can claim SR&ED on their $7,500 contribution and other eligible R&D expenses related to the project. Combined effect significantly reduces net cost of the collaboration.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 38, "sourceTitle": "Mitacs Accelerate", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP covers employee salaries; Mitacs subsidizes grad student/postdoc costs. Common pairing for university-linked SME R&D.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 38, "sourceTitle": "Mitacs Accelerate", "partnerName": "Provincial R&D Tax Credits", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial credits layer on top. The partner's contribution may qualify for provincial credits depending on jurisdiction.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 39, "sourceTitle": "Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Applied Research", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "NRC-IRAP partners with Tech-Access Canada on the Interactive Visits program, providing 20-hour and 55-hour engagements connecting SMEs with TACs. IRAP can also fund the business's own R&D staff costs while the ARD grant funds the college-side research. Natural pairing for SMEs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 39, "sourceTitle": "Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Applied Research", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "The business's 25% cash contribution to the ARD project and any additional R&D expenses may qualify for SR&ED claims. Combined with the NSERC subsidy, the effective cost of the research can be very low. Consult a SR&ED advisor to confirm eligible expenditures.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 39, "sourceTitle": "Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Applied Research", "partnerName": "Mitacs Accelerate", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Mitacs funds graduate student internships ($15K/unit) while ARD grants fund the broader research project. If the college researcher has graduate students, both programs can fund different aspects of the same research partnership.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 39, "sourceTitle": "Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Applied Research", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agencies (FedDev, ACOA, PacifiCan, PrairiesCan, CED, CanNor)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "RDAs may co-fund the business's contribution or complementary activities. For example, FedDev Ontario's business growth programs can fund the company's in-house activities while the ARD grant funds the college research.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 39, "sourceTitle": "Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Applied Research", "partnerName": "Provincial R&D Programs (Ontario ORIN, Alberta Innovates, Innovate BC, etc.)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial programs can layer onto federal CCI funding. Different cost categories can be funded by different programs as long as no double-dipping occurs on identical expenses.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 40, "sourceTitle": "NSERC Research Partnerships (Alliance grants)", "partnerName": "Mitacs Accelerate", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Formal joint Alliance-Mitacs Accelerate stream with single submission and review. Partner cash contributions count toward both NSERC and Mitacs. NSERC funds the research program; Mitacs funds intern positions. Review takes 7-26 weeks depending on scale. This is the most powerful stacking option.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 40, "sourceTitle": "NSERC Research Partnerships (Alliance grants)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "The partner organization's cash contribution to an Alliance project may qualify as SR&ED-eligible expenditure. SR&ED covers complementary costs. Combined, the business can significantly reduce the net cost of its research partnership investment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 40, "sourceTitle": "NSERC Research Partnerships (Alliance grants)", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP can fund the company's internal R&D team salaries while Alliance funds the university-based research component. Common pairing for SMEs doing both internal and collaborative R&D. Ensure different cost categories are funded to avoid overlap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 40, "sourceTitle": "NSERC Research Partnerships (Alliance grants)", "partnerName": "Provincial R&D Tax Credits", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial credits (3.5%-30% depending on jurisdiction) can layer on top of Alliance contributions. The partner's cash contribution may qualify for provincial credits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 40, "sourceTitle": "NSERC Research Partnerships (Alliance grants)", "partnerName": "NSERC Discovery Grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "The academic researcher's Discovery Grant can complement Alliance funding for foundational research that feeds into the applied partnership project. Different funding envelopes within NSERC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 41, "sourceTitle": "SSHRC Partnerships", "partnerName": "SSHRC Partnership Development Grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Cannot hold PG and PDG for the same project. However, a PDG can serve as a stepping stone -- use PDG ($75K-$200K, 1-3 years) to develop a partnership, then apply for a full PG.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 41, "sourceTitle": "SSHRC Partnerships", "partnerName": "SSHRC Insight Grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Can hold an Insight Grant for related but distinct research. Cannot fund the same activities/outputs with both.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 41, "sourceTitle": "SSHRC Partnerships", "partnerName": "Provincial Research Funding (e.g., FRQSC, OCI)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial research funding can complement SSHRC for different project components. Total government assistance capped at 100% of eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 41, "sourceTitle": "SSHRC Partnerships", "partnerName": "MITACS Accelerate/Elevate", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "MITACS can fund student/postdoc internships with partner organizations within the partnership. Different cost categories, highly complementary.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 41, "sourceTitle": "SSHRC Partnerships", "partnerName": "CFI (Canada Foundation for Innovation)", "partnerId": 295, "notes": "CFI can fund research infrastructure/equipment that supports the partnership. Different funding categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 42, "sourceTitle": "CIHR Industry Partnered Research", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit (ID: 4)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Business can claim SR&ED on its own R&D costs related to the partnership. CIHR funds go to the university, so no double-dipping. The combined effect gives the business tax credits on its co-investment while the university covers research costs through CIHR.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 42, "sourceTitle": "CIHR Industry Partnered Research", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP (ID: 3)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP funds the business's internal R&D; CIHR funds the academic side. Common for health-tech SMEs with both internal development and university collaboration components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 42, "sourceTitle": "CIHR Industry Partnered Research", "partnerName": "MITACS Accelerate (ID: 38)", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "MITACS subsidizes graduate student/postdoc costs for industry-academic partnerships. Can complement a CIHR Project Grant by covering trainee costs the CIHR budget doesn't fully fund.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 42, "sourceTitle": "CIHR Industry Partnered Research", "partnerName": "Genome Canada (ID: 43)", "partnerId": 220, "notes": "For genomics-related health research. Genome Canada co-funds large-scale projects. Different expense categories than CIHR core grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 42, "sourceTitle": "CIHR Industry Partnered Research", "partnerName": "Canada Biomedical Research Fund (CBRF)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Tri-agency $250M program for high-risk applied biomedical research. Infrastructure and ecosystem-level support that can complement project-level CIHR grants. Funds cannot go to for-profit companies directly.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 42, "sourceTitle": "CIHR Industry Partnered Research", "partnerName": "New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "$125M/year tri-agency fund for interdisciplinary research. Recommended by CIHR as replacement for sunset CHRP program.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 43, "sourceTitle": "Genome Canada", "partnerName": "Provincial Genome Centres (co-funding)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Required, not optional. Regional centres are the intermediary and co-funding source. They broker provincial government matching funds.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 43, "sourceTitle": "Genome Canada", "partnerName": "NSERC Discovery/Alliance Grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NSERC can fund complementary basic research. Alliance grants specifically support industry-academic partnerships. Different cost categories typically.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 43, "sourceTitle": "Genome Canada", "partnerName": "CIHR Project Grants", "partnerId": 374, "notes": "CIHR co-funds health-related genomics projects. CIHR is a named partner in the Canadian Genomics Strategy.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 43, "sourceTitle": "Genome Canada", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Industry partners can claim SR&ED on their R&D expenditures within the partnership. Does not count as Genome Canada co-funding but reduces net cost to the company.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 43, "sourceTitle": "Genome Canada", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "SME industry partners may be eligible for IRAP funding on their own R&D component. Distinct from the academic project funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 43, "sourceTitle": "Genome Canada", "partnerName": "Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada programs", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "AgriScience, AgriInnovate can co-fund agriculture-focused genomics projects. Natural stacking partner for agriculture-sector competitions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 44, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Funding Programs", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Can claim SR&ED on the 25% co-funded portion of eligible R&D costs. Space tech R&D frequently qualifies for SR&ED.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 44, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Funding Programs", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Different eligible cost categories. IRAP covers employee salaries; CSA STDP covers broader project costs. Total government assistance must stay under 75%.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 44, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Funding Programs", "partnerName": "Provincial R&D Tax Credits", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial credits apply to co-funded portion. Count toward the 75% total government assistance cap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 44, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Funding Programs", "partnerName": "CanExport Innovation", "partnerId": 48, "notes": "CSA funds domestic space tech R&D; CanExport can fund international market development for resulting products. Distinct cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 44, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Funding Programs", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agencies (FedDev, PacifiCan, etc.)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Can complement CSA funding for commercialization activities. Must stay within 75% total government assistance cap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 46, "sourceTitle": "Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "complementary R&D funding for SMEs, different project scope", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 46, "sourceTitle": "Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "can claim on eligible R&D expenditures not covered by IDEaS", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 46, "sourceTitle": "Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)", "partnerName": "Innovative Solutions Canada", "partnerId": 8, "notes": "ISC) (similar innovation procurement model, different department", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 46, "sourceTitle": "Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agencies", "partnerId": null, "notes": "ACOA, FedDev Ontario, PacifiCan, PrairiesCan, CED, CanNor", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 46, "sourceTitle": "Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)", "partnerName": "NSERC Discovery Grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "for academic partners", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 46, "sourceTitle": "Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)", "partnerName": "CFI", "partnerId": 295, "notes": "Canada Foundation for Innovation) for infrastructure/equipment", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 47, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Explicitly complementary. Up to $50K at 50% cost-share covers travel and market development during CTA in-market weeks.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 47, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA)", "partnerName": "CanExport Innovation", "partnerId": 48, "notes": "Covers IP protection, regulatory approvals, tech licensing for R&D-focused international expansion.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 47, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP is an explicit ecosystem partner. IRAP-funded companies get credibility in CTA selection.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 47, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "No cash from CTA, so no stacking conflict.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 47, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA)", "partnerName": "BDC Advisory/Financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC is an explicit ecosystem partner. BDC references strengthen CTA applications.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 48, "sourceTitle": "CanExport Innovation", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP (domestic R&D funding", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "different expense base, highly complementary for the same technology)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 48, "sourceTitle": "CanExport Innovation", "partnerName": "SR&ED tax credit (R&D tax credits on domestic R&D expenditures", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "no overlap with CanExport Innovation's international partnership expenses)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 48, "sourceTitle": "CanExport Innovation", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs (up to $50K for export market development", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "different objective, can run parallel projects for same product)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 48, "sourceTitle": "CanExport Innovation", "partnerName": "Canadian Technology Accelerators (CTA", "partnerId": 47, "notes": "can complement with structured access to foreign innovation ecosystems)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 48, "sourceTitle": "CanExport Innovation", "partnerName": "Export Development Canada (EDC", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "commercial products like credit insurance do NOT count toward 75% stacking limit)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 48, "sourceTitle": "CanExport Innovation", "partnerName": "Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "commercial loans and advisory, do NOT count toward stacking limit)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 48, "sourceTitle": "CanExport Innovation", "partnerName": "Provincial innovation programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Ontario Innovation Tax Credit, Quebec R&D tax credits, Alberta Innovates — DO count toward 75% limit on overlapping expenses", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 49, "sourceTitle": "CanExport Associations", "partnerName": "Provincial export development programs (count toward 75% stacking limit", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "verify individual program rules)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 49, "sourceTitle": "CanExport Associations", "partnerName": "CanExport Community Investments", "partnerId": 341, "notes": "different sub-program targeting communities, complementary rather than overlapping", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 49, "sourceTitle": "CanExport Associations", "partnerName": "Export Development Canada", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "EDC) trade facilitation services (commercial products, may not count toward stacking limit", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 49, "sourceTitle": "CanExport Associations", "partnerName": "Trade Commissioner Service advisory services", "partnerId": 438, "notes": "free, no funding overlap", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 49, "sourceTitle": "CanExport Associations", "partnerName": "Business Development Bank of Canada", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC) advisory and commercial services (do not count toward stacking limit", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 50, "sourceTitle": "Trade Commissioner Service – Export Support", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "TCS officers provide letters of support that strengthen applications — up to $50K at 50% cost-share", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 50, "sourceTitle": "Trade Commissioner Service – Export Support", "partnerName": "CanExport Innovation", "partnerId": 48, "notes": "up to $37,500 at 75% cost-share for R&D partnerships abroad", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 50, "sourceTitle": "Trade Commissioner Service – Export Support", "partnerName": "Canadian Technology Accelerators (operated by TCS", "partnerId": 47, "notes": "in-kind accelerator support in global tech hubs)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 50, "sourceTitle": "Trade Commissioner Service – Export Support", "partnerName": "Export Development Canada (credit insurance, export guarantee, working capital", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "TCS refers directly)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 50, "sourceTitle": "Trade Commissioner Service – Export Support", "partnerName": "Business Development Bank of Canada (business loans and advisory", "partnerId": 107, "notes": "TCS refers directly)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 50, "sourceTitle": "Trade Commissioner Service – Export Support", "partnerName": "Canadian Commercial Corporation", "partnerId": 515, "notes": "government-to-government procurement facilitation", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 50, "sourceTitle": "Trade Commissioner Service – Export Support", "partnerName": "Trade Accelerator Program (TAP", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "WTC Toronto partnership with EDC)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 50, "sourceTitle": "Trade Commissioner Service – Export Support", "partnerName": "Provincial export programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Ontario Together Trade Fund, Quebec PSCE, Alberta Export Expansion Program — TCS coordinates referrals", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 52, "sourceTitle": "BDC Cleantech Practice — Venture Capital", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "BDC equity investment does not affect SR&ED eligibility. Portfolio companies commonly claim SR&ED on R&D expenditures funded by their own operations.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 52, "sourceTitle": "BDC Cleantech Practice — Venture Capital", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP (Clean Technology)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Non-dilutive complement to BDC equity. Many BDC cleantech portfolio companies use IRAP for early-stage R&D before or alongside equity rounds.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 52, "sourceTitle": "BDC Cleantech Practice — Venture Capital", "partnerName": "Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)", "partnerId": 1, "notes": "Large-scale federal support ($10M+) for transformative projects. Can complement BDC equity for capital-intensive scale-up.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 52, "sourceTitle": "BDC Cleantech Practice — Venture Capital", "partnerName": "EDC Export Financing", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "Export credit and financing for BDC portfolio companies scaling internationally.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 52, "sourceTitle": "BDC Cleantech Practice — Venture Capital", "partnerName": "Provincial cleantech programs (Alberta Innovates, Ontario Clean Technology, CleanBC)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Non-dilutive provincial grants and incentives can reduce burn rate for BDC-backed companies.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 54, "sourceTitle": "Thrive Venture Fund", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claim SR&ED on R&D expenses independently of VC funding. Reduces burn rate, extends runway, preserves equity. Most VC-backed tech companies should be claiming SR&ED.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 54, "sourceTitle": "Thrive Venture Fund", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Non-dilutive R&D funding to complement equity capital. IRAP covers employee salaries (80%) on qualifying R&D projects. Pursue IRAP before or alongside VC to reduce dilution.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 54, "sourceTitle": "Thrive Venture Fund", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "For international market expansion. Up to $50K in non-dilutive funding for export activities. Complements VC growth capital.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 54, "sourceTitle": "Thrive Venture Fund", "partnerName": "Provincial innovation programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Ontario Innovation Tax Credit, BC SR&ED top-up, Quebec R&D credits. All non-dilutive, all stackable with VC funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 54, "sourceTitle": "Thrive Venture Fund", "partnerName": "Thrive Lab ($100M)", "partnerId": 340, "notes": "The pre-seed component of the same Thrive Platform. Companies can enter through Thrive Lab and graduate to Thrive Venture Fund. Co-invests with 25 ecosystem partners.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 56, "sourceTitle": "Net Zero Accelerator", "partnerName": "Canada Growth Fund", "partnerId": 306, "notes": "$15B fund providing equity, debt, and contracts for differences for clean economy projects. Designed to complement federal contribution programs. Now the primary alternative for large-scale decarbonization financing.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 56, "sourceTitle": "Net Zero Accelerator", "partnerName": "Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit", "partnerId": 344, "notes": "30% refundable ITC for clean technology investments. Can be combined with contribution agreements but total government assistance cannot exceed 75% of eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 56, "sourceTitle": "Net Zero Accelerator", "partnerName": "Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit", "partnerId": 347, "notes": "15-40% refundable ITC depending on carbon intensity. Directly relevant to hydrogen projects like the Air Products NZA award.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 56, "sourceTitle": "Net Zero Accelerator", "partnerName": "Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Investment Tax Credit", "partnerId": 346, "notes": "Refundable ITC for CCUS projects. Relevant to cement and oil and gas decarbonization projects that NZA funded.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 56, "sourceTitle": "Net Zero Accelerator", "partnerName": "Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "CIB co-invested alongside NZA on the Algoma Steel project ($220M CIB + $200M NZA). CIB provides project financing for infrastructure with a clean growth mandate.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 56, "sourceTitle": "Net Zero Accelerator", "partnerName": "Strategic Response Fund (SRF)", "partnerId": 140, "notes": "SIF/SRF's broader streams can complement or replace NZA for industrial transformation projects, though the explicit decarbonization lens is gone.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 56, "sourceTitle": "Net Zero Accelerator", "partnerName": "Provincial emissions reduction programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Alberta TIER credits, Ontario green incentives, and other provincial programs can stack up to the 75% total government assistance limit.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 57, "sourceTitle": "Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program", "partnerName": "Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) Charging Infrastructure", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "CIB invests $500M in large-scale, revenue-generating EV infrastructure. CIB projects are distinct from ZEVIP but can serve complementary sites. CIB focuses on large commercial charging hubs while ZEVIP targets localized installations.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 57, "sourceTitle": "Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program", "partnerName": "BC CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program", "partnerId": 318, "notes": "Partially compatible. ZEVIP DCFC projects in BC automatically qualify for a provincial top-up of up to $25,000 per DCFC (max 25% of project costs). However, general stacking of ZEVIP with other CleanBC Programs is NOT permitted for ECS-funded stations.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 57, "sourceTitle": "Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program", "partnerName": "Ontario ChargeON Program", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario's EV charging rebate program closed for applications as of August 30, 2024. When it was active, stacking with ZEVIP was possible subject to the 75% total government assistance cap.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 57, "sourceTitle": "Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program", "partnerName": "Quebec Roulez vert / Transportez vert", "partnerId": 320, "notes": "Quebec provincial EV infrastructure programs may stack with ZEVIP up to the 75% total government assistance ceiling for for-profit entities (100% for eligible non-profits and governments).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 57, "sourceTitle": "Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program", "partnerName": "Municipal/utility incentive programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Many municipalities and electrical utilities offer local EV charger incentives. These can stack with ZEVIP but total government assistance from all levels cannot exceed 75% for for-profit entities (100% for non-profits, Indigenous, and government entities).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 57, "sourceTitle": "Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If the project involves novel charging technology R&D, SR&ED claims may be possible on the experimental development portion. However, standard charger installations are unlikely to qualify for SR&ED.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 58, "sourceTitle": "Clean Fuels Fund", "partnerName": "Strategic Innovation Fund / Strategic Response Fund", "partnerId": 140, "notes": "Can be stacked as long as total government funding does not exceed 75% of total project costs. SIF/SRF targets large-scale innovation projects in similar sectors.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 58, "sourceTitle": "Clean Fuels Fund", "partnerName": "Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "CIB provides loans and equity for clean energy infrastructure. Different funding mechanism (debt vs. contribution) so stacking is possible within government caps.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 58, "sourceTitle": "Clean Fuels Fund", "partnerName": "Provincial Clean Energy/Clean Tech Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial programs can be stacked with CFF as long as combined government funding stays under 75% cap. Examples: Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program, BC Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 58, "sourceTitle": "Clean Fuels Fund", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED is a tax credit, not a contribution — it does not count toward the 75% government stacking cap. However, only R&D-eligible activities within a CFF project would qualify.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 58, "sourceTitle": "Clean Fuels Fund", "partnerName": "Clean Growth Hub Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Clean Growth Hub can help identify complementary funding programs. Various federal clean tech programs may be stackable within the 75% cap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 58, "sourceTitle": "Clean Fuels Fund", "partnerName": "Biofuels Production Incentive (BPI)", "partnerId": 439, "notes": "BPI is a per-litre production incentive, not a capital contribution — it supports operational costs after commissioning. Can complement CFF capital funding for biodiesel/renewable diesel producers.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 59, "sourceTitle": "Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program", "partnerName": "Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "SREPs explicitly coordinates with CIB. CIB provides low-cost financing ($10B Clean Power commitment) while SREPs provides grant contributions. Projects can be eligible for both. CIB loans count toward stacking calculations.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 59, "sourceTitle": "Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program", "partnerName": "Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (30%)", "partnerId": 344, "notes": "30% refundable ITC for clean technology equipment. Counts toward the 75% government assistance cap for for-profit applicants. CRP stream specifically funds projects showing 'need beyond' what ITCs provide.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 59, "sourceTitle": "Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program", "partnerName": "Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (15%)", "partnerId": 192, "notes": "15% refundable ITC for clean electricity generation equipment. Stacks with SREPs but counts toward overall government assistance limits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 59, "sourceTitle": "Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program", "partnerName": "Energy Innovation Program (NRCan)", "partnerId": 60, "notes": "For earlier-stage R&D/demonstration. Projects can progress from EIP (R&D phase) to SREPs (deployment phase). Different project phases, so no stacking conflict.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 59, "sourceTitle": "Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program", "partnerName": "Provincial utility incentive programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Many provinces have complementary programs (e.g., BC Hydro, Ontario IESO). Count toward stacking limits. Up to 100% government funding possible for non-profit/government/Indigenous applicants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 59, "sourceTitle": "Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program", "partnerName": "Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) ITC", "partnerId": null, "notes": "The CCUS ITC is the only federal ITC that can stack with other ITCs for the same expenditure — relevant for projects combining carbon capture with clean electricity.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 60, "sourceTitle": "Energy Innovation Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Can claim SR&ED on eligible R&D expenditures not covered by EIP contribution. Different expense pools — EIP covers project costs, SR&ED refunds eligible R&D wages/materials. Common pairing for clean-tech companies.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 60, "sourceTitle": "Energy Innovation Program", "partnerName": "SREPs (Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways)", "partnerId": 278, "notes": "Explicitly compatible per SREPs guidelines. Different NRCan programs serving complementary purposes — EIP for RD&D, SREPs for deployment/infrastructure. Subject to stacking caps by applicant type.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 60, "sourceTitle": "Energy Innovation Program", "partnerName": "IRAP (NRC-IRAP)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP covers salaries/subcontractors for SME R&D; EIP covers broader project costs. Different federal departments (NRC vs NRCan). Stacking subject to total government assistance limits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 60, "sourceTitle": "Energy Innovation Program", "partnerName": "SDTC / Canada Growth Fund", "partnerId": 306, "notes": "SDTC (now under NRC) funds technology demonstration scale-up. EIP funds earlier-stage RD&D. Different eligibility and focus stages — can fund sequential phases of the same technology.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 60, "sourceTitle": "Energy Innovation Program", "partnerName": "Provincial Clean Energy Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "NRCan actively facilitates co-funding with provincial 'Trusted Partners.' Must disclose all government sources. Provincial stacking included in total government assistance caps (50-75% for most calls, up to 100% for some).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 60, "sourceTitle": "Energy Innovation Program", "partnerName": "NSERC Discovery/Alliance Grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "University partners can leverage NSERC for fundamental research; EIP covers applied RD&D. Note: NSERC may have its own stacking restrictions — verify with both programs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 61, "sourceTitle": "Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) Programs", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SCAP programs and SR&ED can be stacked on agriculture R&D projects. SCAP funding reduces the SR&ED eligible expenditure base. Combined total government assistance cannot exceed 85%.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 61, "sourceTitle": "Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) Programs", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Can be combined for agri-tech innovation projects. Both have distinct eligible cost categories. IRAP funds employee salaries; SCAP programs fund different cost pools.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 61, "sourceTitle": "Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) Programs", "partnerName": "CanExport", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "AgriMarketing handles agricultural export promotion; CanExport covers non-agricultural export development. Can be complementary if business spans sectors.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 61, "sourceTitle": "Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) Programs", "partnerName": "Provincial SCAP programs", "partnerId": 136, "notes": "Federal SCAP programs can generally be stacked with provincial cost-shared programs, provided they cover different cost categories and total government assistance stays under 85%.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 61, "sourceTitle": "Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) Programs", "partnerName": "Farm Credit Canada (FCC) loans", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "FCC loans are debt, not government assistance — they do not count toward the 85% stacking cap. Can use FCC for co-funding requirements on SCAP programs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 62, "sourceTitle": "AgriMarketing Program — Core Stream", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Agriculture/agri-food/fish/seafood companies are excluded from CanExport SMEs as of 2026-27 and redirected to AgriMarketing. Mutually exclusive sectors — cannot stack.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 62, "sourceTitle": "AgriMarketing Program — Core Stream", "partnerName": "AgriCompetitiveness Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "$25.7M under SCAP for industry capacity building. Different objective (competitiveness vs. marketing) so complementary, but same activities cannot be funded under both programs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 62, "sourceTitle": "AgriMarketing Program — Core Stream", "partnerName": "AgriScience Program", "partnerId": 343, "notes": "For research and innovation activities. Different eligible activities — can complement AgriMarketing's export promotion focus.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 62, "sourceTitle": "AgriMarketing Program — Core Stream", "partnerName": "Export Development Canada (EDC)", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "EDC credit insurance, export guarantees, and working capital are commercial products that do NOT count toward government stacking limits. Highly complementary for exporters.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 62, "sourceTitle": "AgriMarketing Program — Core Stream", "partnerName": "Farm Credit Canada (FCC)", "partnerId": 31, "notes": "Commercial financing — does not count toward government stacking limits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 62, "sourceTitle": "AgriMarketing Program — Core Stream", "partnerName": "Provincial agricultural marketing programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial cost-shared programs (e.g., Ontario Market Development Fund, BC Food and Beverage Processing Fund) can stack, but total FPT government funding generally cannot exceed 85% of eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 62, "sourceTitle": "AgriMarketing Program — Core Stream", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "For R&D components of product development — different expense base so minimal overlap with marketing activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 62, "sourceTitle": "AgriMarketing Program — Core Stream", "partnerName": "Trade Commissioner Service", "partnerId": 50, "notes": "Advisory and introductions — no cash component but valuable for market intelligence and buyer connections in target markets.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 63, "sourceTitle": "AgriAssurance Program", "partnerName": "AgriMarketing Program", "partnerId": 296, "notes": "Natural complement — AgriAssurance funds the certification to meet market standards; AgriMarketing funds the market development/promotion activities. Same Sustainable CAP umbrella. Different eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 63, "sourceTitle": "AgriAssurance Program", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "CanExport funds international market development; AgriAssurance funds the certifications required to enter those markets. Different federal departments (TCS vs AAFC). Subject to total government assistance stacking limit.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 63, "sourceTitle": "AgriAssurance Program", "partnerName": "Provincial agriculture cost-share programs (e.g., Ontario SARFIP, Alberta SCAP cost-share)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Most provinces have Sustainable CAP cost-shared programs that fund complementary activities. Total government assistance from all sources typically cannot exceed 85% of eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 63, "sourceTitle": "AgriAssurance Program", "partnerName": "AgriScience Program", "partnerId": 343, "notes": "If the assurance system development involves R&D activities, AgriScience can fund the research component while AgriAssurance funds the certification/standards component. Different cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 63, "sourceTitle": "AgriAssurance Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If developing novel assurance technologies or testing methodologies that qualify as experimental development, SR&ED can apply to the R&D portion. AgriAssurance contribution reduces eligible SR&ED expenditure base.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 64, "sourceTitle": "AgriDiversity Program", "partnerName": "Provincial SCAP cost-shared programs", "partnerId": 136, "notes": "Each province delivers cost-shared programming under SCAP. Can be stacked with AgriDiversity up to the 85% total government funding limit.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 64, "sourceTitle": "AgriDiversity Program", "partnerName": "AgriCompetitiveness Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Complementary SCAP program ($20.5M) supporting sector capacity building. Different objectives but could fund related activities for the same organization.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 64, "sourceTitle": "AgriDiversity Program", "partnerName": "AgriAssurance Program", "partnerId": 297, "notes": "SCAP program ($74M) for food safety and market trust. Compatible for organizations working on food safety training for under-represented groups.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 64, "sourceTitle": "AgriDiversity Program", "partnerName": "Canadian Heritage / Official Languages Programs", "partnerId": 75, "notes": "AgriDiversity explicitly targets official language minority communities. Canadian Heritage programs supporting minority language communities could complement for bilingual project components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 64, "sourceTitle": "AgriDiversity Program", "partnerName": "Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program", "partnerId": 80, "notes": "For Indigenous-focused agricultural training projects, ISET can fund participant supports while AgriDiversity funds program delivery.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 64, "sourceTitle": "AgriDiversity Program", "partnerName": "Municipal and provincial community development grants", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Local government grants for community organizations can supplement AgriDiversity funding up to the 85% total government cap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 65, "sourceTitle": "Ocean Protection Plan (Grants and Contributions)", "partnerName": "Habitat Stewardship Program (ECCC)", "partnerId": 217, "notes": "Both fund conservation/restoration work. HSP focuses on species-at-risk habitat. Can be complementary for multi-objective restoration projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 65, "sourceTitle": "Ocean Protection Plan (Grants and Contributions)", "partnerName": "Canada Nature Fund / Natural Infrastructure Fund", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Nature-based solutions and natural infrastructure overlap with AERF coastal restoration mandate. Different departments, potentially stackable on distinct cost components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 65, "sourceTitle": "Ocean Protection Plan (Grants and Contributions)", "partnerName": "NSERC / SSHRC Research Grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "For academic applicants, EOSCF research funding can complement Tri-Council research grants on distinct cost components (fieldwork vs. personnel).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 65, "sourceTitle": "Ocean Protection Plan (Grants and Contributions)", "partnerName": "Provincial Environmental Restoration Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund, Atlantic Fisheries Fund, and similar provincial programs can co-fund complementary project components. Total government assistance cannot exceed 100% of eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 66, "sourceTitle": "Forest Innovation Program", "partnerName": "IFIT (Investments in Forest Industry Transformation)", "partnerId": 67, "notes": "Complementary NRCan programs: FIP funds pre-commercial R&D while IFIT funds commercial demonstration and deployment. IFIT allows stacking up to 100% of total project costs from all government sources. Different stages of the innovation pipeline — FIP research outcomes can inform IFIT demonstration projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 66, "sourceTitle": "Forest Innovation Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Eligible R&D expenditures not covered by NRCan contribution can generally be claimed under SR&ED. FPInnovations members conducting collaborative research may also claim SR&ED on their co-funded contributions. Different mechanisms (grant vs. tax credit) reduce stacking conflicts.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 66, "sourceTitle": "Forest Innovation Program", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "University-based applicants to the CWFC component can leverage NSERC Alliance grants for related fundamental research. Different federal agencies (NRCan vs. NSERC/SSHRC) with complementary mandates. Subject to both programs' stacking rules.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 66, "sourceTitle": "Forest Innovation Program", "partnerName": "Provincial Forest Innovation Programs (e.g., Ontario FSIIP, BC FII)", "partnerId": 66, "notes": "Provincial programs like Ontario's FSIIP and BC's Forestry Innovation Investment fund applied/commercial forest sector projects. Different government levels. Ontario's FSIIP allows stacking up to 75% total government assistance. Provincial programs typically target industry applicants more directly than FIP does.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 66, "sourceTitle": "Forest Innovation Program", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agencies (ACOA, FedDev, PacifiCan, PrairiesCan, CED)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "RDA programs fund business growth and innovation in specific regions. Could complement FIP-funded research with commercialization support. Different federal departments with different mandates. Subject to total government assistance caps.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 66, "sourceTitle": "Forest Innovation Program", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Mitacs Accelerate/Elevate can fund graduate students and postdocs working on FIP-related research projects. Particularly relevant for university-based CWFC contribution recipients who need student researcher support.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 67, "sourceTitle": "Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "R&D components of an IFIT project may qualify for SR&ED. Different eligible costs — SR&ED covers salaries/materials for experimental development, IFIT covers capital equipment/installation. Common pairing for projects with significant R&D phases.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 67, "sourceTitle": "Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT)", "partnerName": "Forest Innovation Program (FIP)", "partnerId": 66, "notes": "Sister program under the same FSCP umbrella. FIP funds earlier-stage research; IFIT funds commercialization/deployment. Natural progression: FIP-funded research can feed into an IFIT capital project proposal.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 67, "sourceTitle": "Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT)", "partnerName": "Provincial forestry innovation programs (e.g., Ontario FSIIP, BC Forestry Innovation Investment)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial programs are commonly stacked with IFIT. Total government assistance can reach 100% of project costs, though NRCan prefers projects with strong private co-investment. Multiple funded IFIT projects have combined federal and provincial contributions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 67, "sourceTitle": "Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT)", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agencies (FedDev, PacifiCan, PrairiesCan, ACOA, CED, FedNor)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "RDA programs can fund complementary costs (workforce training, infrastructure, community economic development) alongside IFIT capital contributions. Total government stacking permitted up to 100%.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 67, "sourceTitle": "Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT)", "partnerName": "Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)", "partnerId": 1, "notes": "For very large projects ($10M+ total government ask), SIF may fund the portion beyond IFIT's $10M cap. Both are federal non-repayable contributions, so careful coordination on eligible costs required to avoid double-claiming.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 67, "sourceTitle": "Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT)", "partnerName": "Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood)", "partnerId": 226, "notes": "Another FSCP sister program. If IFIT funds production of advanced wood products, GCWood can fund downstream demonstration projects using those products in construction. Complementary, not overlapping.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 68, "sourceTitle": "Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Highly compatible. SR&ED can be claimed on the applicant's own R&D expenses (the 70%+ portion not covered by MICA). Cannot claim SR&ED on the MICA-funded portion. Mining technology R&D is a strong fit for SR&ED experimental development claims.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 68, "sourceTitle": "Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Compatible for earlier-stage work (TRL 4-6) before applying to MICA (TRL 6+). IRAP can fund the R&D phase; MICA funds the pilot/demonstration phase. Must respect the 75% total government assistance cap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 68, "sourceTitle": "Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA)", "partnerName": "Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration (CMRDD) — NRCan", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "NRCan's critical minerals programs focus on similar sectors. Different project phases or different cost categories can be funded by each. MICA explicitly lists 'critical minerals/metals' as a CFP-4 focus area.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 68, "sourceTitle": "Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA)", "partnerName": "Strategic Innovation Fund / Strategic Response Fund (ISED)", "partnerId": 140, "notes": "MICA itself is funded by SIF. Double-dipping from SIF directly while also receiving MICA funds (which are SIF-sourced) would likely be disallowed. However, a company could receive SIF for a separate, larger-scale project.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 68, "sourceTitle": "Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA)", "partnerName": "Provincial mining innovation programs (e.g., Ontario MNDM, BC Mining Innovation Hub)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial programs can stack with MICA up to the 75% total government assistance ceiling. Many MICA projects involve provincial co-funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 68, "sourceTitle": "Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA)", "partnerName": "Global Innovation Clusters (Canada's Digital Technology Supercluster, SCALE.AI)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Digital mining and AI-in-mining projects may qualify for both MICA and a relevant Supercluster. Different cost categories or project phases should be funded by each.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 69, "sourceTitle": "Critical Minerals R&D and Demonstration Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Must be disclosed. SR&ED credits reduce the applicant's net cost and are counted in the 100% total government assistance stacking limit. Can claim SR&ED on eligible R&D expenses not covered by CMRDD contribution.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 69, "sourceTitle": "Critical Minerals R&D and Demonstration Program", "partnerName": "Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) — Critical Minerals Stream", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "SIF has its own $1.5B critical minerals allocation. Projects should target one program or the other — SIF is for larger-scale ($10M+) commercialization projects, CMRDD for smaller pilot/demonstration. Unlikely to fund same project through both.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 69, "sourceTitle": "Critical Minerals R&D and Demonstration Program", "partnerName": "Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF)", "partnerId": 277, "notes": "CMIF funds infrastructure (roads, energy, broadband) to support critical minerals projects. CMRDD funds R&D/demonstration technology. Different scopes, but a CMRDD-funded processing technology project could have CMIF-funded supporting infrastructure. Must not exceed 100% total government assistance.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 69, "sourceTitle": "Critical Minerals R&D and Demonstration Program", "partnerName": "IRAP (NRC-IRAP)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP can fund earlier-stage (TRL 2-5) R&D that feeds into a later CMRDD contribution application at TRL 6+. Sequential stacking is common — use IRAP to advance TRL, then apply to CMRDD for pilot/demonstration.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 69, "sourceTitle": "Critical Minerals R&D and Demonstration Program", "partnerName": "Provincial Critical Minerals Programs (e.g., Ontario Critical Minerals Innovation Fund, Quebec Plan Quebec)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial programs are counted in the stacking limit. Combined federal + provincial cannot exceed 100% of eligible costs (75% for for-profit under CMRDD). Provincial alignment strengthens CMRDD applications.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 69, "sourceTitle": "Critical Minerals R&D and Demonstration Program", "partnerName": "Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) / NRC successor", "partnerId": 266, "notes": "SDTC/successor funds clean technology demonstration. Distinct program with different assessment, but stacking applies. Total government assistance cap must be respected.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 70, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Tourism Fund", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agencies (FedDev, PrairiesCan, PacifiCan, ACOA, CanNor, CED, FedNor)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "RDAs fund Indigenous tourism projects separately. Different federal pots, stackable. Many RDAs have dedicated Indigenous business streams.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 70, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Tourism Fund", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "For export-ready Indigenous tourism businesses targeting international visitors. Up to $50K for international marketing. Distinct from ITF funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 70, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Tourism Fund", "partnerName": "Provincial/Territorial Indigenous Tourism Organizations", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "ITAC partners (e.g., Indigenous Tourism Alberta, Indigenous Tourism BC) have separate provincial funding programs. Often coordinate with ITAC but fund separately.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 70, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Tourism Fund", "partnerName": "Tourism Relief Fund (if future rounds)", "partnerId": 499, "notes": "Previous rounds ($3.6M via ITAC) were stackable. Future tourism recovery programs would likely be compatible.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 70, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Tourism Fund", "partnerName": "Canada Community Revitalization Fund", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "For infrastructure/facility improvements at tourism sites. Different cost categories than ITF marketing/product development.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 71, "sourceTitle": "Creative Export Canada", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Complementary — CanExport SMEs funds up to $50K for international business development (market visits, trade shows). Can fund different activities/costs than CEC. Total government assistance cannot exceed 75% of eligible costs across both programs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 71, "sourceTitle": "Creative Export Canada", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates Export Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Provincial program providing up to $15K for film/TV export development activities. Can layer on top of CEC for Ontario-based creative companies. Different cost categories recommended.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 71, "sourceTitle": "Creative Export Canada", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada Export Assistance", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "Telefilm funds international promotion and marketing of Canadian film productions. Can complement CEC for audiovisual sector — Telefilm for film-specific festivals/markets, CEC for broader export strategy.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 71, "sourceTitle": "Creative Export Canada", "partnerName": "Canada Council for the Arts", "partnerId": 130, "notes": "Canada Council funds artistic creation and touring. CEC funds export commercialization. Distinct mandates but can support different phases of the same international project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 71, "sourceTitle": "Creative Export Canada", "partnerName": "Trade Commissioner Service", "partnerId": 50, "notes": "Free government service providing market intelligence and buyer introductions in 160+ cities worldwide. Not a funding program but a critical complementary resource for CEC-funded projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 72, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund", "partnerName": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "partnerId": 348, "notes": "25% of qualified labour expenditure. CMF Licence Fee Top-Up is NOT counted as 'assistance' for CPTC — does not reduce eligible credit. Essential component of every CMF-funded production.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 72, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund", "partnerName": "Provincial production tax credits (OFTTC, BC FIBC, SODEC, etc.)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "25-45% additional credits layered on federal CPTC. Combined tax credits can cover 50%+ of labour costs. Each province has distinct qualifying criteria.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 72, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates (IDM Fund, Film Fund, TV Series Fund)", "partnerId": 286, "notes": "Provincial funding agency. CMF-Ontario Creates IDM Futures Forward Program exists as joint initiative. Ontario Creates funds stack with CMF for Ontario-based productions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 72, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund", "partnerName": "SODEC (Quebec)", "partnerId": 287, "notes": "Quebec's provincial funding agency. Stacks with CMF for Quebec-based French-language productions. French-language market has dedicated CMF envelope (~$99M linear, ~$12M IDM).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 72, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund", "partnerName": "Creative BC", "partnerId": 264, "notes": "BC provincial funding. Stacks with CMF for BC-based productions. BC offers 28% provincial tax credit on top of federal CPTC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 72, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "Telefilm focuses on theatrical feature films; CMF focuses on television and digital media. Generally distinct mandates. However, Telefilm Canada administers some CMF applications.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 72, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Applicable for interactive digital media projects with genuine technical uncertainty (VR/AR, game engine development, AI-driven content tools). Not typical for traditional television production.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 72, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund", "partnerName": "Independent Production Fund (IPF)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Joint CMF-IPF Short Form Series Development Program exists. IPF also funds web series and digital-first content that may complement CMF funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 73, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada Funding Programs", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates - Film Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Provincial production investment. Ontario-based productions routinely stack Telefilm + Ontario Creates. Ontario also offers 35-40% provincial tax credit (OFTTC/OCASE).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 73, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada Funding Programs", "partnerName": "SODEC (Quebec)", "partnerId": 287, "notes": "Quebec's provincial agency equivalent. French-language productions typically combine Telefilm + SODEC. Quebec offers 36-40% provincial tax credits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 73, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada Funding Programs", "partnerName": "Creative BC", "partnerId": 264, "notes": "BC provincial production funding. BC offers 33-35% provincial tax credit (FIBC/DAVE).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 73, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada Funding Programs", "partnerName": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "partnerId": 348, "notes": "25% refundable federal tax credit on qualified labour. Virtually all Telefilm-funded productions claim CPTC. Note: the form of Telefilm financing (equity vs advance) affects CPTC eligibility — producers must consult tax advisors.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 73, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada Funding Programs", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (CMF)", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "CMF funds TV/digital content; Telefilm funds theatrical feature films. Generally do not overlap on the same project, though a company can access both for different projects.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 73, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada Funding Programs", "partnerName": "Provincial tax credits (various)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "All provinces offer film tax credits (3.5%-45%). These layer on top of CPTC and agency investments. Properly stacked, soft money can approach 40-50% of budget.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 74, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts Grants", "partnerName": "Provincial Arts Councils (Ontario Arts Council, CALQ, BC Arts Council, etc.)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Stacking is explicitly permitted. Applicants must demonstrate complementarity — show that each funding source covers different aspects of the project. Provincial arts councils are the most common co-funders.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 74, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts Grants", "partnerName": "Municipal Arts Funding (Toronto Arts Council, Montreal, Vancouver, etc.)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Municipal arts grants can be combined. Must disclose all sources in budget.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 74, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts Grants", "partnerName": "Canadian Heritage Programs", "partnerId": 75, "notes": "Federal department funding can complement Canada Council grants for different project elements. However, duplicate federal funding for identical activities may be questioned.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 74, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts Grants", "partnerName": "Creative Export Canada (ID: 71)", "partnerId": 312, "notes": "For international dissemination projects, Creative Export Canada can fund the market development/export component while Canada Council funds the artistic creation component.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 74, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts Grants", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (ID: 72)", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "CMF covers film/TV/interactive digital media, which are explicitly excluded from Canada Council funding. Different mandates, no overlap.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 74, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts Grants", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada (ID: 73)", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "Telefilm covers commercial film, which is excluded from Canada Council. However, experimental/artist-driven film could potentially receive Canada Council funding for the artistic creation phase.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 75, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Heritage Funding Programs", "partnerName": "Creative Export Canada (ID 71)", "partnerId": 312, "notes": "For creative industries exporting internationally. Up to $2.5M (Export-Ready) or $90K (Export Development). Can be combined with Canada Book Fund or Music Fund for export-specific activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 75, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Heritage Funding Programs", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (ID 72)", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "For TV/digital media production companies. Separate arm's-length organization funded via Canadian Heritage. Different mandate than CH direct programs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 75, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Heritage Funding Programs", "partnerName": "Provincial arts/culture programs (Ontario Creates, Creative BC, SODEC, etc.)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial equivalents exist for most Canadian Heritage cultural industry programs. Ontario Creates has Book Fund, Music Fund, Film Fund, Magazine Fund. Total government assistance caps may apply (typically 75% across all sources).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 75, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Heritage Funding Programs", "partnerName": "Canada Council for the Arts (ID 74)", "partnerId": 130, "notes": "For artists and arts organizations. Arm's-length Crown corporation. Distinct mandate (artistic merit) vs. Canadian Heritage programs (industry support/viability). Can often fund different aspects of the same project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 75, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Heritage Funding Programs", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits (ID 4)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If publishing, music, or media businesses conduct R&D (e.g., digital platform development), SR&ED tax credits can be claimed alongside Canadian Heritage grants. Different programs, different eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 76, "sourceTitle": "Sport Canada Programs", "partnerName": "Provincial/Territorial sport funding programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "NSOs and sport organizations routinely combine federal Sport Canada funding with provincial/territorial sport ministry funding. These are complementary by design.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 76, "sourceTitle": "Sport Canada Programs", "partnerName": "Own the Podium (OTP)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "OTP provides 'Enhanced Excellence' and 'Next Generation' targeted funding to high-performance NSOs. This flows through Sport Canada's SSP and supplements core funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 76, "sourceTitle": "Sport Canada Programs", "partnerName": "Canadian Olympic Committee / Canadian Paralympic Committee", "partnerId": null, "notes": "COC and CPC provide additional funding to NSOs for Olympic/Paralympic preparation, separate from Sport Canada allocations.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 77, "sourceTitle": "Social Innovation and Social Finance Fund", "partnerName": "Investment Readiness Program (former)", "partnerId": 133, "notes": "The IRP ended March 31, 2024. It was the grant component of the SI/SF Strategy, providing capacity-building grants to prepare SPOs for social finance. No longer available. A replacement 'Investment and Readiness Stream' within the SFF has been consulted on but status is unclear as of Feb 2026.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 77, "sourceTitle": "Social Innovation and Social Finance Fund", "partnerName": "Indigenous Growth Fund (NACCA)", "partnerId": 155, "notes": "The $50M IGF is technically part of the SFF but operates independently through NACCA and Aboriginal Financial Institutions. Indigenous SPOs could potentially access both an SFF-backed SFI and IGF capital, though this would be unusual. IGF has grown to $153M with additional investors.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 77, "sourceTitle": "Social Innovation and Social Finance Fund", "partnerName": "Community Futures / Regional Development Agencies (IDs 32-37)", "partnerId": 419, "notes": "RDA programs (ACOA, FedDev Ontario, PrairiesCan, PacifiCan, CED Quebec, CanNor) offer complementary funding for community economic development. Some provide non-repayable contributions. An SPO could stack RDA grant support with SFF-sourced investment capital.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 77, "sourceTitle": "Social Innovation and Social Finance Fund", "partnerName": "Black Entrepreneurship Program (ID 2)", "partnerId": 552, "notes": "BEP provides loans and capacity-building for Black entrepreneurs. Social enterprises led by Black Canadians could potentially access both BEP and SFF-backed intermediaries.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 77, "sourceTitle": "Social Innovation and Social Finance Fund", "partnerName": "Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (various programs)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "The SFF has a gender lens investing component. Programs like the Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund could complement SFF investments for women-led social enterprises.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 78, "sourceTitle": "Enabling Accessibility Fund", "partnerName": "Ontario EASE Grant (Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone)", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Provincial grant up to $60,000 for accessibility improvements. Could fund the 75% not covered by EAF Small Projects. Different funder = no stacking conflict.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 78, "sourceTitle": "Enabling Accessibility Fund", "partnerName": "Accessible Canada Act compliance programs", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Federal compliance requirements create a natural alignment — EAF funding helps organizations meet ACA obligations.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 78, "sourceTitle": "Enabling Accessibility Fund", "partnerName": "Municipal accessibility improvement grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Many municipalities offer small accessibility grants ($5K-$25K). Can layer on non-EAF-funded portions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 78, "sourceTitle": "Enabling Accessibility Fund", "partnerName": "National AccessAbility Week Funding", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Also administered by ESDC. Separate program ($25K-$100K) for awareness events/activities, not capital projects. Different purpose but same funder — check for restrictions on concurrent applications.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 79, "sourceTitle": "New Horizons for Seniors Program", "partnerName": "United Way Community Grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Many NHSP applicants also receive United Way local funding. Different funding sources, complementary community missions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 79, "sourceTitle": "New Horizons for Seniors Program", "partnerName": "Provincial seniors grants (e.g., Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial programs often fund similar activities. NHSP requires listing all funding sources but does not prohibit stacking.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 79, "sourceTitle": "New Horizons for Seniors Program", "partnerName": "Canada Summer Jobs", "partnerId": 85, "notes": "CSJ can fund student staff to support NHSP-funded senior volunteer programs. Different cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 80, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program", "partnerName": "Skills and Partnership Fund (SPF)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "SPF is the project-based complement to ISET, funding employer-Indigenous organization partnerships for demand-driven training. An ISET holder can participate in SPF projects to layer additional training capacity.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 80, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program", "partnerName": "Employment Insurance Part II", "partnerId": null, "notes": "ISET is partly funded from EI Part II. Indigenous EI claimants accessing ISET services represent an integrated funding pathway — not double-dipping but by design.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 80, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program", "partnerName": "Provincial/territorial training programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Agreement holders routinely stack ISET funding with provincial training grants and employer contributions to maximize client support.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 81, "sourceTitle": "Skills for Success Program", "partnerName": "Provincial Skills Training Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial programs can complement SFS for different cost categories or populations. Total government funding cannot exceed 100% of eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 81, "sourceTitle": "Skills for Success Program", "partnerName": "Canada Job Grant / COJG", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "CJG funds employer-driven training directly; SFS funds intermediary organizations. Different delivery models for the same general purpose — cannot fund the same training activity.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 81, "sourceTitle": "Skills for Success Program", "partnerName": "Future Skills Centre", "partnerId": null, "notes": "FSC funds innovation in skills development — complementary research/pilot funding that can inform SFS training delivery. Different federal funding sources.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 81, "sourceTitle": "Skills for Success Program", "partnerName": "Literacy and Basic Skills (provincial programs)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Provincial LBS programs serve similar populations with different funding streams. Can coordinate service delivery but cannot double-fund the same activity.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 82, "sourceTitle": "Union Training and Innovation Program", "partnerName": "Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (AJCTC)", "partnerId": 350, "notes": "AJCTC is for employers hiring apprentices, not for unions providing training. Different recipients, different purposes — not stackable.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 82, "sourceTitle": "Union Training and Innovation Program", "partnerName": "Canada Apprentice Loan", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Individual apprentice benefit, not organizational funding. Not applicable.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 82, "sourceTitle": "Union Training and Innovation Program", "partnerName": "Provincial apprenticeship training funds", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Some provinces provide complementary funding for union-based training facilities. Can contribute to co-funding requirements.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 83, "sourceTitle": "Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program", "partnerName": "Canada Job Grant (provincial delivery)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Provincial training grants can complement SWSP-funded sectoral training. Employers participating in SWSP projects may also access provincial job grants for additional training needs not covered by the SWSP project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 83, "sourceTitle": "Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program", "partnerName": "Sustainable Jobs Training Fund", "partnerId": 335, "notes": "Both programs target workforce transition to net-zero economy. ESDC's 2025-2026 plan references both alongside SWSP for construction/housing workforce development. Different delivery mechanisms (SWSP for sector-level, SJTF for individual workers).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 83, "sourceTitle": "Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program", "partnerName": "Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (ID: 7)", "partnerId": 7, "notes": "SWSP projects targeting youth training can complement YES funding for youth employment placements. Different funding streams, compatible objectives.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 83, "sourceTitle": "Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program", "partnerName": "Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy", "partnerId": 438, "notes": "ESDC references both programs together for construction trades workforce development. SWSP funds sector-level solutions while apprenticeship programs support individual learners.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 83, "sourceTitle": "Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program", "partnerName": "Provincial workforce development programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "SWSP explicitly encourages collaboration with provincial/territorial governments. Provincial co-investment counts toward the 10% cost-sharing requirement.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 84, "sourceTitle": "Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)", "partnerName": "Provincial co-op tax credits", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "SWPP can be combined with provincial co-op education tax credits (e.g., Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit). Consult a tax professional for province-specific rules.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 84, "sourceTitle": "Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)", "partnerName": "Provincial wage subsidies", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Can stack with provincial/territorial/municipal wage subsidies, but SWPP subsidy is calculated only on the employer-paid portion of wages (not the portion already covered by provincial funding).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 84, "sourceTitle": "Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)", "partnerName": "Canada Summer Jobs", "partnerId": 85, "notes": "Cannot combine with CSJ or any other federal wage subsidy for the same position.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 84, "sourceTitle": "Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)", "partnerName": "NSERC grants", "partnerId": 40, "notes": "If a student's wages are partially funded by NSERC or other federal grants, the position is not eligible for SWPP.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 84, "sourceTitle": "Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)", "partnerName": "SWPP through another delivery partner", "partnerId": 84, "notes": "Cannot receive SWPP funding from two delivery partners for the same placement.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 85, "sourceTitle": "Canada Summer Jobs", "partnerName": "Provincial/territorial wage subsidy programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Many provinces offer complementary youth or summer employment subsidies. Must declare all funding sources. Total government assistance cannot exceed 100% of actual costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 85, "sourceTitle": "Canada Summer Jobs", "partnerName": "Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)", "partnerId": 84, "notes": "SWPP targets co-op/work-integrated learning placements during academic terms. Different target population (post-secondary students in WIL programs). Cannot fund the same position/period, but an employer could use CSJ for summer and SWPP for academic terms.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 85, "sourceTitle": "Canada Summer Jobs", "partnerName": "YESS — Skills Link / Career Focus", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Other YESS component programs. Cannot stack on the same position since they are under the same umbrella strategy.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 86, "sourceTitle": "Green Jobs - Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP)", "partnerName": "Canada Summer Jobs (ESDC)", "partnerId": 85, "notes": "For summer-only positions. Cannot stack on the same position, but can use CSJ for summer and STIP Green Jobs for a separate 12-month placement.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 86, "sourceTitle": "Green Jobs - Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If the intern is performing R&D work, the employer's portion of wages may qualify for SR&ED claims. The subsidized portion from STIP cannot be claimed.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 86, "sourceTitle": "Green Jobs - Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP)", "partnerName": "IRAP (NRC)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP's Youth Employment Program (YEP) is a similar wage subsidy for R&D-focused youth positions. Cannot be stacked on the same position, but an employer could use IRAP YEP for one hire and STIP Green Jobs for another.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 86, "sourceTitle": "Green Jobs - Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP)", "partnerName": "Provincial wage subsidies", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Some provinces offer complementary wage subsidies (e.g., Ontario's Youth Job Connection, BC's Wage Subsidy). Check stacking rules with the delivery partner — total government assistance typically cannot exceed 100% of wages.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 87, "sourceTitle": "Digital Skills for Youth Program", "partnerName": "Provincial wage subsidies or co-op tax credits", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "DS4Y can be combined with other funding as long as total funding does not exceed the intern's salary, training expenses, and capital costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 87, "sourceTitle": "Digital Skills for Youth Program", "partnerName": "Canada Summer Jobs", "partnerId": 85, "notes": "Both are under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS). Cannot stack YESS programs -- considered double dipping.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 87, "sourceTitle": "Digital Skills for Youth Program", "partnerName": "Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)", "partnerId": 84, "notes": "SWPP is for currently enrolled students; DS4Y is for post-secondary graduates. Different eligibility pools but still cannot be combined for same individual.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 87, "sourceTitle": "Digital Skills for Youth Program", "partnerName": "DS4Y through another delivery organization", "partnerId": null, "notes": "An intern can only participate in DS4Y once in their lifetime. However, a company CAN receive DS4Y funding from multiple delivery organizations for different interns over time.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 88, "sourceTitle": "Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (Access to Capital)", "partnerName": "BDC Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC offers up to $250K at concessionary rates specifically for Indigenous entrepreneurs. Can complement IFI financing for larger projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 88, "sourceTitle": "Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (Access to Capital)", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program", "partnerId": 27, "notes": "For Indigenous entrepreneurs aged 18-39. Provides up to $20K in startup financing + mentorship. Different cost categories than AEP.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 88, "sourceTitle": "Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (Access to Capital)", "partnerName": "Provincial Indigenous business programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Alberta ABIF, BC First Citizens Fund, Ontario ALGP, and others. Provincial programs layer on top of federal AEP funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 88, "sourceTitle": "Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (Access to Capital)", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agency Indigenous streams", "partnerId": null, "notes": "ACOA, FedDev Ontario, PacifiCan, PrairiesCan, CED, CanNor all have Indigenous-focused funding streams. Different cost categories possible.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 88, "sourceTitle": "Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (Access to Capital)", "partnerName": "Indigenous Growth Fund (via NACCA)", "partnerId": 155, "notes": "$150M fund providing capital to IFIs. Not a separate program for applicants — it increases your local IFI's lending capacity.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 89, "sourceTitle": "InBC Investment Fund", "partnerName": "IRAP (NRC)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "grant funding for R&D projects, compatible with equity investment", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 89, "sourceTitle": "InBC Investment Fund", "partnerName": "SR&ED tax credit (CRA)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "claimable on R&D expenses regardless of equity investors", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 89, "sourceTitle": "InBC Investment Fund", "partnerName": "BDC Venture Capital", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "common co-investor in InBC rounds", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 89, "sourceTitle": "InBC Investment Fund", "partnerName": "SDTC (Sustainable Development Technology Canada)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "cleantech grants compatible with equity", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 89, "sourceTitle": "InBC Investment Fund", "partnerName": "BC Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund", "partnerId": 438, "notes": "provincial cleantech grants", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 89, "sourceTitle": "InBC Investment Fund", "partnerName": "Yaletown Partners", "partnerId": null, "notes": "InBC LP fund partner, portfolio companies may access InBC", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 89, "sourceTitle": "InBC Investment Fund", "partnerName": "Vanedge Capital", "partnerId": null, "notes": "InBC LP fund partner ($10M commitment)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 89, "sourceTitle": "InBC Investment Fund", "partnerName": "EDC (Export Development Canada)", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "trade financing compatible with equity", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 90, "sourceTitle": "Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) Supercluster", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "complementary R&D support -- cannot claim same eligible costs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 90, "sourceTitle": "Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) Supercluster", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "can claim eligible R&D expenditures not covered by NGen co-investment", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 90, "sourceTitle": "Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) Supercluster", "partnerName": "DIGITAL Supercluster", "partnerId": null, "notes": "formal partnership on quantum technology projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 90, "sourceTitle": "Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) Supercluster", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "regional development funding for Ontario-based projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 90, "sourceTitle": "Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) Supercluster", "partnerName": "PrairiesCan / PacifiCan / ACOA / CED / CanNor", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "regional development agencies by province", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 90, "sourceTitle": "Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) Supercluster", "partnerName": "Provincial innovation programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "e.g., Ontario OIDMTC, Alberta Innovates, BC Innovator Skills Initiative", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 90, "sourceTitle": "Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) Supercluster", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "for academic/intern components of projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 90, "sourceTitle": "Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) Supercluster", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "for academic research partners", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 90, "sourceTitle": "Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) Supercluster", "partnerName": "Sustainable Development Technology Canada", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "SDTC) (for cleantech components", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 91, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada Supercluster", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "for SME R&D components, but cannot double-count same costs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 91, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada Supercluster", "partnerName": "PrairiesCan", "partnerId": 126, "notes": "Western Economic Diversification, for prairie-based companies", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 91, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada Supercluster", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "for Ontario-based consortium members", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 91, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada Supercluster", "partnerName": "ACOA", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "for Atlantic Canada consortium members", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 91, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada Supercluster", "partnerName": "Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada programs", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "AgriScience, AgriInnovate", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 91, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada Supercluster", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "for academic/research institution partners in consortium", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 91, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada Supercluster", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "for workforce and intern components", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 91, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada Supercluster", "partnerName": "Provincial innovation programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Alberta Innovates, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Manitoba funding programs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 91, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada Supercluster", "partnerName": "SR&ED tax credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "on R&D expenditures not reimbursed by PIC -- standard stacking", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 92, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI Supercluster", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "can claim eligible R&D expenditures not covered by Scale AI, as long as costs are not double-counted", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 92, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI Supercluster", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "can fund complementary SME R&D activities on separate cost items", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 92, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI Supercluster", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agencies -- FedDev Ontario, CED Quebec, PacifiCan, PrairiesCan, ACOA, CanNor", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "for regional project components not funded by Scale AI", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 92, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI Supercluster", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "academic partner internship/research funding for consortium's university partners", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 92, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI Supercluster", "partnerName": "DIGITAL -- Canada's Digital Technology Cluster", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "formal inter-cluster collaboration on cross-cutting projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 92, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI Supercluster", "partnerName": "NGen -- Next Generation Manufacturing Canada", "partnerId": 317, "notes": "for manufacturing-focused AI projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 92, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI Supercluster", "partnerName": "Provincial innovation programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Investissement Quebec, Ontario Innovation Tax Credit, Alberta Innovates, BC Innovator Skills Initiative", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 92, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI Supercluster", "partnerName": "Pan-Canadian AI Strategy / CIFAR", "partnerId": null, "notes": "for foundational AI research components", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 93, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant", "partnerName": "SR&ED tax credit (applies to R&D expenditures", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "no cost overlap with training costs)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 93, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant", "partnerName": "IRAP (salary support for innovation projects", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "different budget category)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 93, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant", "partnerName": "Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG)", "partnerId": 167, "notes": "different program for capital/process upgrades, check stacking rules carefully", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 93, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs (export market development", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "different activity and budget)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 93, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant", "partnerName": "ESDC Sectoral Workforce Solutions (federal workforce training", "partnerId": 83, "notes": "check for overlap)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 94, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant", "partnerName": "Canada Training Credit (individual refundable tax credit", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "$250/yr per employee, can complement employer training)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 94, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant", "partnerName": "Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy (RSTS)", "partnerId": 292, "notes": "separate pandemic-era program, also appears to be wound down", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 94, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant", "partnerName": "SR&ED", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "not directly stackable; different program purpose", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 95, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Manitoba Job Grant", "partnerName": "Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy (AWS)", "partnerId": 292, "notes": "compatible for apprentice wages while CMJG covers training costs (separate cost lines)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 95, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Manitoba Job Grant", "partnerName": "Federal wage subsidy programs", "partnerId": 292, "notes": "compatible when covering wages vs. training costs on distinct cost lines", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 95, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Manitoba Job Grant", "partnerName": "Canada Training Credit", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "individual employees can use $250/year federal credit alongside employer CMJG", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 96, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Nova Scotia Job Grant", "partnerName": "WIPSI (Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive)", "partnerId": 228, "notes": "active NS program, functionally similar but broader scope; cannot stack for same costs", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 96, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Nova Scotia Job Grant", "partnerName": "NS Apprenticeship grants", "partnerId": 438, "notes": "for apprenticeable trades; can complement CNSJG for non-apprenticeship skills training", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 96, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Nova Scotia Job Grant", "partnerName": "Canada Training Credit", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "individual employee federal credit; employer claims CNSJG separately, no direct conflict", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 96, "sourceTitle": "Canada-Nova Scotia Job Grant", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "if training is linked to an approved IRAP project, verify whether training costs qualify under IRAP 'other costs' category", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 97, "sourceTitle": "Canada-New Brunswick Job Grant", "partnerName": "Canada Training Credit (individual federal refundable tax credit", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "$250/yr per employee, can complement employer training at individual level)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 97, "sourceTitle": "Canada-New Brunswick Job Grant", "partnerName": "NB Labour Force Training (for different training streams/employees", "partnerId": null, "notes": "consult WorkingNB on stacking rules)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 97, "sourceTitle": "Canada-New Brunswick Job Grant", "partnerName": "SR&ED", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "not stackable; different program purpose (R&D vs. workforce training)", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 98, "sourceTitle": "SkillsPEI Workplace Skills Training", "partnerName": "ACOA workforce development programs", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "may be stackable for Atlantic-specific initiatives", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 98, "sourceTitle": "SkillsPEI Workplace Skills Training", "partnerName": "IRAP (for R&D-linked technical employee training", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "different cost categories)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 98, "sourceTitle": "SkillsPEI Workplace Skills Training", "partnerName": "Canada Training Credit (individual employee level, not employer", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "complementary)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 100, "sourceTitle": "Innovation Growth Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit (Federal)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Explicitly excluded from the 50% government funding cap — can stack freely with IGP without affecting the non-government funding requirement. Strong combination.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 100, "sourceTitle": "Innovation Growth Program", "partnerName": "Manitoba Equity Tax Credit", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Also excluded from the 50% cap by the IGP rules — can stack.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 100, "sourceTitle": "Innovation Growth Program", "partnerName": "IRAP (NRC)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Federal program. Must monitor total government support — combined government grants (excluding SR&ED/equity credits) cannot exceed 50% of project costs. Possible if IRAP covers early R&D costs on a different project scope.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 100, "sourceTitle": "Innovation Growth Program", "partnerName": "PrairiesCan (formerly WD)", "partnerId": 126, "notes": "Federal regional agency. Same 50% cap applies. Possible if combined government support stays at or below 50%. Consult program officer.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 100, "sourceTitle": "Innovation Growth Program", "partnerName": "BDC Loans / Financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "Debt financing from BDC counts as non-government funding and can help satisfy the 50% non-government match requirement.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 100, "sourceTitle": "Innovation Growth Program", "partnerName": "Other Manitoba Provincial Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "IGP is explicitly for businesses that do NOT qualify for other Manitoba provincial assistance. Stacking with other Manitoba grants not expected to be permitted.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 104, "sourceTitle": "LiONS LAIR Pitch Competition", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Independent program", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 104, "sourceTitle": "LiONS LAIR Pitch Competition", "partnerName": "Starter Company Plus", "partnerId": 19, "notes": "Ontario provincial program, compatible", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 104, "sourceTitle": "LiONS LAIR Pitch Competition", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "Innovation Factory has FedDev partnerships", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 105, "sourceTitle": "Digital Main Street - Digital Transformation Grant", "partnerName": "Canada Digital Adoption Program", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "also closed", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 105, "sourceTitle": "Digital Main Street - Digital Transformation Grant", "partnerName": "BDC Advisory Services", "partnerId": 30, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 105, "sourceTitle": "Digital Main Street - Digital Transformation Grant", "partnerName": "Ontario Digital Service Squad", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "also ended June 2025", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 106, "sourceTitle": "Project Development Fund (Creative BC)", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (CMF)", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "major co-funder for BC television development", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 106, "sourceTitle": "Project Development Fund (Creative BC)", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "for feature film script development", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 106, "sourceTitle": "Project Development Fund (Creative BC)", "partnerName": "Rogers Group of Funds", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Documentary + Factual Development Fund, RIFF Program", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 106, "sourceTitle": "Project Development Fund (Creative BC)", "partnerName": "CBC", "partnerId": null, "notes": "separate Digital Production Fund partnership with Creative BC", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 106, "sourceTitle": "Project Development Fund (Creative BC)", "partnerName": "Broadcaster cash advances", "partnerId": null, "notes": "core triggering agent requirement", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 107, "sourceTitle": "Business Development Program (BDP) - ACOA", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Can apply to different eligible expenses on the same project. ACOA repayable contribution reduces SR&ED claim base for overlapping costs, but non-overlapping categories work well together.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 107, "sourceTitle": "Business Development Program (BDP) - ACOA", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP for smaller R&D ($50K–$500K non-repayable), BDP/AIF for larger or capital projects. Cannot double-fund same expense. Complementary scopes.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 107, "sourceTitle": "Business Development Program (BDP) - ACOA", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "CanExport funds international market development; BDP funds domestic operations and capital. Distinct cost categories, highly complementary for Atlantic exporters.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 107, "sourceTitle": "Business Development Program (BDP) - ACOA", "partnerName": "Provincial programs (NSBI, NBIF, Innovate NL, Innovation PEI)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Each Atlantic province has its own innovation agency. ACOA works alongside these. Total government stacking capped at 100% of eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 107, "sourceTitle": "Business Development Program (BDP) - ACOA", "partnerName": "BDC Financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC loans are commercial financing, not government contributions — no stacking limit applies when combined with ACOA.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 107, "sourceTitle": "Business Development Program (BDP) - ACOA", "partnerName": "ACOA REGI Business Scale-up", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "Cannot receive BDP and BSP funding for the same project costs. However, can hold BDP on one project and BSP on a different project simultaneously.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 108, "sourceTitle": "Regional Development Corporation - Rural Economy Fund", "partnerName": "ACOA Community Economic Development Initiative", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "complementary, not duplicate", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 108, "sourceTitle": "Regional Development Corporation - Rural Economy Fund", "partnerName": "Canada Community-Building Fund", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "administered separately by NB", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 108, "sourceTitle": "Regional Development Corporation - Rural Economy Fund", "partnerName": "RDC Community Development Fund", "partnerId": null, "notes": "separate RDC program for broader community purposes", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 108, "sourceTitle": "Regional Development Corporation - Rural Economy Fund", "partnerName": "RDC Total Development Fund", "partnerId": null, "notes": "separate RDC program", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 108, "sourceTitle": "Regional Development Corporation - Rural Economy Fund", "partnerName": "RDC Community Investment Fund", "partnerId": null, "notes": "separate, $3.7M budget", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 109, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Economic Development Fund (EDF)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "If project has R&D component; separate eligible expense streams", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 109, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Economic Development Fund (EDF)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "If project includes export market development; different funder", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 109, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Economic Development Fund (EDF)", "partnerName": "Yukon SR&ED supplement", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "20% territorial credit if R&D activities qualify", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 109, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Economic Development Fund (EDF)", "partnerName": "BDC Advisory Services", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "Non-cash, no dollar overlap", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 109, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Economic Development Fund (EDF)", "partnerName": "CanNor REGI", "partnerId": 37, "notes": "Federal funding; confirmed co-funding with EDF projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 110, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Foundation — Douglas B. Craig Grant", "partnerName": "CanNor NIEOP", "partnerId": 253, "notes": "CanNor programs for Indigenous economic development in the territories", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 110, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Foundation — Douglas B. Craig Grant", "partnerName": "Yukon Government — Energy Branch", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Territorial renewable energy feasibility and deployment programs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 110, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Foundation — Douglas B. Craig Grant", "partnerName": "Yukon Government — Agriculture Branch", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Territorial agriculture support programs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 110, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Foundation — Douglas B. Craig Grant", "partnerName": "AAFC AgriAssurance/AgriInnovate", "partnerId": 9, "notes": "Federal agriculture programs for eligible food production projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 110, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Foundation — Douglas B. Craig Grant", "partnerName": "Yukon Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Trust", "partnerId": null, "notes": "For conservation-adjacent renewable resource management projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 111, "sourceTitle": "Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) - Entrepreneur Support", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Federal R&D funding for technology/innovation projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 111, "sourceTitle": "Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) - Entrepreneur Support", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "If seeking new export markets", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 111, "sourceTitle": "Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) - Entrepreneur Support", "partnerName": "Community Futures NWT", "partnerId": 419, "notes": "BDC-backed loans as complementary financing", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 111, "sourceTitle": "Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) - Entrepreneur Support", "partnerName": "SEED Business Intelligence and Networking", "partnerId": 112, "notes": "Separate schedule for trade show/seminar costs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 111, "sourceTitle": "Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) - Entrepreneur Support", "partnerName": "BDC loans", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "SEED Capital Asset Acquisition explicitly allows using SEED funds as equity to leverage BDC financing", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 112, "sourceTitle": "Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) - Micro-business", "partnerName": "Prosper NWT (formerly BDIC)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Business loans complement SEED grants", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 112, "sourceTitle": "Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) - Micro-business", "partnerName": "SEED Entrepreneur Support (ID 111)", "partnerId": 112, "notes": "Sibling program for larger businesses; may be accessible sequentially", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 112, "sourceTitle": "Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) - Micro-business", "partnerName": "GNWT Wage Subsidy Program", "partnerId": 292, "notes": "For businesses with employees", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 113, "sourceTitle": "Accelerate Digital Adoption Projects for Tomorrow (ADAPT) Fund", "partnerName": "CanNor NWT Digital Adoption Initiative (NDAI)", "partnerId": 37, "notes": "Applied through same Prosper NWT single window; provides higher-tier top-up amounts", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 113, "sourceTitle": "Accelerate Digital Adoption Projects for Tomorrow (ADAPT) Fund", "partnerName": "CDAP (federal)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "CLOSED — no longer accepting applications", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 114, "sourceTitle": "Kakivak Association - Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses", "partnerName": "CanNor IDEANorth", "partnerId": 242, "notes": "Documented partnership with Kakivak", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 114, "sourceTitle": "Kakivak Association - Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses", "partnerName": "Kakivak Makigiaqvik Loans", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Kakivak's own loan program (up to $25K)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 114, "sourceTitle": "Kakivak Association - Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses", "partnerName": "Kakivak EOF", "partnerId": 115, "notes": "Separate Kakivak program for tourism", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 114, "sourceTitle": "Kakivak Association - Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses", "partnerName": "Baffin Business Development Corporation", "partnerId": 116, "notes": "Community Futures for Qikiqtani", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 115, "sourceTitle": "Kakivak Association - Economic Opportunity Fund (EOF)", "partnerName": "CanNor IDEANorth", "partnerId": 242, "notes": "Documented partnership history with Kakivak. IDEANorth funds up to 80% of tourism development. 2024 press release confirmed CanNor supported Arctic Bay tourism via Kakivak.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 115, "sourceTitle": "Kakivak Association - Economic Opportunity Fund (EOF)", "partnerName": "GN Community Tourism & Cultural Industries Program", "partnerId": 499, "notes": "Supports tourism infrastructure/marketing in Nunavut. Regional offices in Pond Inlet and Pangnirtung.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 115, "sourceTitle": "Kakivak Association - Economic Opportunity Fund (EOF)", "partnerName": "Travel Nunavut Marketing Assistance", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Up to $1,000/year for marketing. Requires Tourism Nunavut membership.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 115, "sourceTitle": "Kakivak Association - Economic Opportunity Fund (EOF)", "partnerName": "Kakivak Makigiaqvik Loans", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Kakivak's own loan program (up to $25K). 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Up to $75,000 in startup financing plus 2 years mentorship. Available regardless of sexual orientation/gender identity.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 127, "sourceTitle": "2SLGBTQI+ Ecosystem Fund", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agency programs (FedDev, PacifiCan, PrairiesCan, etc.)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NPOs funded by the Ecosystem Fund may also be eligible for RDA ecosystem funding. Individual entrepreneurs should explore RDA programs directly.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 128, "sourceTitle": "BDC Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer Program (co-lend for ages 18–39", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "up to $25,000 from Futurpreneur + up to $50,000 from BDC)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 128, "sourceTitle": "BDC Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan", "partnerName": "BDC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Loan", "partnerId": 280, "notes": "for newcomers who also identify as women, Indigenous, or Black entrepreneurs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 128, "sourceTitle": "BDC Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "for equipment or leasehold improvement financing", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 128, "sourceTitle": "BDC Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "if business conducts eligible R&D; BDC 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{ "sourceId": 129, "sourceTitle": "SK Arts - Independent Artists Grant", "partnerName": "Canadian Heritage cultural programs", "partnerId": 75, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 129, "sourceTitle": "SK Arts - Independent Artists Grant", "partnerName": "FACTOR", "partnerId": 260, "notes": "music-specific", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 130, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and Create", "partnerName": "Ontario Arts Council", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "OAC", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 130, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and Create", "partnerName": "BC Arts Council", "partnerId": null, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 130, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and Create", "partnerName": "Alberta Foundation for the Arts", "partnerId": null, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 130, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and Create", "partnerName": "Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec", "partnerId": null, "notes": "CALQ", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 130, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and Create", "partnerName": "Nova Scotia Arts Council", "partnerId": null, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 130, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and Create", "partnerName": "Manitoba Arts Council", "partnerId": null, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 130, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and Create", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Arts Board", "partnerId": 217, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 130, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and Create", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "media arts projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 130, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and Create", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "film/audiovisual projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 130, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and Create", "partnerName": "Toronto Arts Council", "partnerId": null, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 130, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and Create", "partnerName": "Vancouver Arts and Culture grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 130, "sourceTitle": "Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and Create", "partnerName": "Other provincial/territorial arts councils", "partnerId": 185, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 131, "sourceTitle": "Life Sciences Scale-up Fund (LSSUF)", "partnerName": "SR&ED (federal ITC component", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "stacking allowed as federal source)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 131, "sourceTitle": "Life Sciences Scale-up Fund (LSSUF)", "partnerName": "IRAP (federal", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "allowable if combined government 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"partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "if export plans exist, separate mechanism", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 133, "sourceTitle": "Investment Readiness Program (IRP)", "partnerName": "Social Finance Fund (SFF)", "partnerId": 307, "notes": "complementary, not concurrent; IRP was designed to prepare organizations TO access SFF-type capital", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 133, "sourceTitle": "Investment Readiness Program (IRP)", "partnerName": "Provincial social enterprise programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "e.g., Ontario Social Enterprise Demonstration Fund", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 133, "sourceTitle": "Investment Readiness Program (IRP)", "partnerName": "Municipal economic development grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 133, "sourceTitle": "Investment Readiness Program (IRP)", "partnerName": "Community foundations", "partnerId": null, "notes": "many served as IRP partners and have their own 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(New Brunswick)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "compatible as tax instrument; claim R&D salaries and materials", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 135, "sourceTitle": "Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation (New Brunswick)", "partnerName": "IRAP / NRC", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "if project qualifies as industrial R&D; up to $1M non-repayable", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 135, "sourceTitle": "Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation (New Brunswick)", "partnerName": "AgriInnovate Program (federal", "partnerId": 9, "notes": "use for commercialization phase following EARI-funded research)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 135, "sourceTitle": "Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation (New Brunswick)", "partnerName": "NB Strategic Initiative Fund ($1M/yr", "partnerId": null, "notes": "designed to complement DAAF programs)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 135, "sourceTitle": "Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation (New Brunswick)", "partnerName": "FCC", "partnerId": 31, "notes": "Farm Credit Canada) loans for capital investment", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 136, "sourceTitle": "SCAP - Advancing Agri-Food Processing Program (New Brunswick)", "partnerName": "ACOA — Business Development Program (BDP)", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "ACOA invested $57M across NB in 2024. Compatible for agri-food capital projects; combined public contribution typically capped at 75–90% of eligible costs. Verify ceiling with DAAF officer.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 136, "sourceTitle": "SCAP - Advancing Agri-Food Processing Program (New Brunswick)", "partnerName": "Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Loans", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Debt financing does not count toward grant stacking limits. A common combination for larger equipment purchases.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 136, "sourceTitle": "SCAP - Advancing Agri-Food Processing Program (New Brunswick)", "partnerName": "Canadian Agricultural Loans Act (CALA)", "partnerId": 429, "notes": "Loan instrument, does not conflict with SCAP grant.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 136, "sourceTitle": "SCAP - Advancing Agri-Food Processing Program (New Brunswick)", "partnerName": "Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB) — Business Growth", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Provincial business development funding. Verify stacking ceiling with both programs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 136, "sourceTitle": "SCAP - Advancing Agri-Food Processing Program (New Brunswick)", "partnerName": "Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)", "partnerId": 548, "notes": "Federal food sector innovation grants. Complementary for projects with an innovation or R&D component.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 136, "sourceTitle": "SCAP - Advancing Agri-Food Processing Program (New Brunswick)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Only relevant if project includes adoption of new technology with R&D element. Different eligibility criteria.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 136, "sourceTitle": "SCAP - Advancing Agri-Food Processing Program (New Brunswick)", "partnerName": "Other NB SCAP Streams (MDAP, Food Safety & Growth Initiative)", "partnerId": 136, "notes": "Separate SCAP program streams can be pursued for different project components (market development, food safety). Subject to SCAP administrative guidelines on stacking within the framework.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 137, "sourceTitle": "YukonU Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "CanNor programs", "partnerId": 37, "notes": "YukonU Innovation is CanNor-funded", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 137, "sourceTitle": "YukonU Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "Yukon Government Economic Development", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Co-funder of this program", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 137, "sourceTitle": "YukonU Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "For R&D-active businesses", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 137, "sourceTitle": "YukonU Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "Yukon Foundation grants", "partnerId": 110, "notes": "Private foundation, complementary", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 139, "sourceTitle": "ElevateIP Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "startup's 10–30% co-investment may be SR&ED eligible as R&D-related IP expenditure", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 139, "sourceTitle": "ElevateIP Program", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IP strategy work alongside R&D; confirm no double-billing of same cost", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 139, "sourceTitle": "ElevateIP Program", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "international IP protection costs can complement export strategy funding", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 139, "sourceTitle": "ElevateIP Program", "partnerName": "CIPO IP Clinic (free consultations are complementary, not conflicting", "partnerId": null, "notes": "use as Tier 1 equivalent)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 139, "sourceTitle": "ElevateIP Program", "partnerName": "Provincial IP programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Quebec: MAIN ecosystem programs; Alberta: Innovate AB programs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 140, "sourceTitle": "Strategic Response Fund - Steel Sector", "partnerName": "Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — ID 138", "partnerId": 249, "notes": "For steel companies that are too small for SRF (federal ask under $10M), RTRI is the direct alternative: non-repayable contributions up to $1M for SMEs, administered by Regional Development Agencies. Cannot stack SRF and RTRI on the same project activities, but different phases or business units may qualify separately.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 140, "sourceTitle": "Strategic Response Fund - Steel Sector", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits — ID 4", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Can be claimed on the same project for eligible R&D expenditures not reimbursed by SRF. A steel company investing in new EAF technology or alloy R&D can claim SR&ED on the R&D phase while SRF covers capital deployment. Deduct SRF-covered costs from SR&ED eligible expenditures to avoid double-dipping.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 140, "sourceTitle": "Strategic Response Fund - Steel Sector", "partnerName": "BDC Tariff Lending (Pivot to Grow initiative)", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "Business Development Bank debt financing can constitute part of the 50%+ co-funding requirement. BDC's tariff-response lending products are specifically designed to complement SRF and RTRI for manufacturing companies.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 140, "sourceTitle": "Strategic Response Fund - Steel Sector", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP — ID 3", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "For steel companies with active R&D components at earlier stages (new alloys, process optimization, quality control technology). IRAP up to $1M for smaller R&D work; a successful IRAP track record also strengthens credibility in SRF applications for scale-up phases.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 140, "sourceTitle": "Strategic Response Fund - Steel Sector", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agency Programs (FedDev Ontario, PrairiesCan, ACOA, etc.)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "RDA programs can fund regional and SME components complementary to SRF. FedDev Ontario is particularly relevant for the Hamilton–Sault Ste. Marie steel corridor. Different eligible costs can be funded by RDAs vs SRF without double-counting.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 140, "sourceTitle": "Strategic Response Fund - Steel Sector", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs — ID 6", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "For the market diversification component of SRF steel projects. Steel companies pivoting from U.S. exports to new international markets can use CanExport for marketing/business development costs while SRF covers capital transformation.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 140, "sourceTitle": "Strategic Response Fund - Steel Sector", "partnerName": "Canada Growth Fund", "partnerId": 306, "notes": "For large green steel projects (electrification, hydrogen-based steelmaking), the Canada Growth Fund via CDEV provides complementary clean economy investment. Particularly relevant for projects seeking to replace blast furnace with EAF technology.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 141, "sourceTitle": "BDC Pivot to Grow", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "grant up to $50,000 for export market development costs; BDC covers working capital to execute the pivot", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 141, "sourceTitle": "BDC Pivot to Grow", "partnerName": "Export Development Canada (EDC)", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "trade finance, export credit insurance, and buyer financing complement BDC's domestic working capital loan", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 141, "sourceTitle": "BDC Pivot to Grow", "partnerName": "Provincial trade diversification programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "e.g., Ontario's tariff response programs, Alberta SME support", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 141, "sourceTitle": "BDC Pivot to Grow", "partnerName": "SR&ED tax credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "if the pivot involves R&D to develop new products for new markets, claim SR&ED while BDC finances the pivot", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 141, "sourceTitle": "BDC Pivot to Grow", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "if the pivot involves technology/innovation adaptation, IRAP can fund advisory and wage costs while BDC funds capital and working capital", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 143, "sourceTitle": "IP Assist Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Can stack on IP-related R&D costs, with offset requirement to avoid double-dipping", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 143, "sourceTitle": "IP Assist Program", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP Financial Assistance (main R&D grants)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Distinct program from IP Assist — can receive both simultaneously", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 143, "sourceTitle": "IP Assist Program", "partnerName": "ElevateIP (ID 139)", "partnerId": 139, "notes": "Complementary but verify with IRAP that concurrent receipt is permitted — NRC evaluation flagged potential duplication", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 143, "sourceTitle": "IP Assist Program", "partnerName": "Innovation Asset Collective", "partnerId": 374, "notes": "$22.5M over 3 years from Budget 2025 — provides collective IP services for SMEs in key sectors", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 143, "sourceTitle": "IP Assist Program", "partnerName": "Provincial IP programs (Ontario, Quebec, BC)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Verify no double-counting of same professional fees", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 144, "sourceTitle": "Invest North Program", "partnerName": "FedNor Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP)", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "federal, stacks within 50% combined cap", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 144, "sourceTitle": "Invest North Program", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "for Innovation stream R&D projects (tax credit may not count toward govt cap)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 144, "sourceTitle": "Invest North Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED tax credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "for Innovation stream (as tax credits, not grants, may stack beyond cap)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 144, "sourceTitle": "Invest North Program", "partnerName": "Ontario Together Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "caution: counts toward provincial government cap", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 145, "sourceTitle": "DMZ Incubator Program", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Independent, compatible", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 145, "sourceTitle": "DMZ Incubator Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Retrospective, compatible", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 145, "sourceTitle": "DMZ Incubator Program", "partnerName": "Ontario Innovation Tax Credit", "partnerId": 13, "notes": "Compatible", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 145, "sourceTitle": "DMZ Incubator Program", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "DMZ has historical FedDev partnerships", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 146, "sourceTitle": "Communitech Fierce Founders and Startup Programs", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Compatible", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 146, "sourceTitle": "Communitech Fierce Founders and Startup Programs", "partnerName": "SR&ED", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Compatible", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 146, "sourceTitle": "Communitech Fierce Founders and Startup Programs", "partnerName": "ElevateIP", "partnerId": 139, "notes": "Communitech runs it separately", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 146, "sourceTitle": "Communitech Fierce Founders and Startup Programs", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "Historical FedDev funding relationship", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 147, "sourceTitle": "ventureLAB Accelerator Programs", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "ventureLAB has IRAP delivery relationships", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 147, "sourceTitle": "ventureLAB Accelerator Programs", "partnerName": "SR&ED", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Retrospective, compatible", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 147, "sourceTitle": "ventureLAB Accelerator Programs", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "Existing partnerships", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 147, "sourceTitle": "ventureLAB Accelerator Programs", "partnerName": "Ontario Centre of Innovation", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Compatible", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 147, "sourceTitle": "ventureLAB Accelerator Programs", "partnerName": "NRC programs", "partnerId": 156, "notes": "Hardware/deep tech focus", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 148, "sourceTitle": "IO Venture Path (Invest Ottawa Accelerator Programs)", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Ottawa-based, natural complement", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 148, "sourceTitle": "IO Venture Path (Invest Ottawa Accelerator Programs)", "partnerName": "SR&ED", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Compatible", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 148, "sourceTitle": "IO Venture Path (Invest Ottawa Accelerator Programs)", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "Compatible", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 148, "sourceTitle": "IO Venture Path (Invest Ottawa Accelerator Programs)", "partnerName": "CanExport", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "For export-ready companies", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 149, "sourceTitle": "Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Many CDL companies are IRAP-funded", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 149, "sourceTitle": "Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)", "partnerName": "SR&ED", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Compatible with R&D-intensive companies", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 149, "sourceTitle": "Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)", "partnerName": "Ontario Innovation Tax Credit", "partnerId": 13, "notes": "For Ontario-based CDL participants", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 149, "sourceTitle": "Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)", "partnerName": "CanExport", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "For export-ready companies", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 151, "sourceTitle": "Startup Global Pitch Competition (formerly Startup Canada)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Export focus aligns well", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 151, "sourceTitle": "Startup Global Pitch Competition (formerly Startup Canada)", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Independent, compatible", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 151, "sourceTitle": "Startup Global Pitch Competition (formerly Startup Canada)", "partnerName": "EDC export programs", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "Complementary export support", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 152, "sourceTitle": "MaRS Discovery District Programs", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "MaRS has formal IRAP advisory partnerships; membership can accelerate IRAP access", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 152, "sourceTitle": "MaRS Discovery District Programs", "partnerName": "SR&ED", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Compatible — MaRS advisors can refer to SR&ED consultants", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 152, "sourceTitle": "MaRS Discovery District Programs", "partnerName": "Ontario Innovation Tax Credit", "partnerId": 13, "notes": "Compatible if company has Ontario R&D activities", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 152, "sourceTitle": "MaRS Discovery District Programs", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "MaRS has established FedDev partnerships", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 152, "sourceTitle": "MaRS Discovery District Programs", "partnerName": "MaRS IAF", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Separate entity — equity investment; membership does not guarantee or imply IAF investment", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 153, "sourceTitle": "EDC Trade Impact Program", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs (ID 6)", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Perfect complement. CanExport pays non-repayable up to $99,900 for market diversification activities; EDC TIP insures the resulting export receivables. No stacking conflict — EDC is commercial, not counted in government assistance ceiling.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 153, "sourceTitle": "EDC Trade Impact Program", "partnerName": "BDC Tariff Response Loans", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "Government announced BDC and EDC together in the March 2025 tariff package. BDC covers domestic working capital; EDC covers international trade risk. Designed to be used simultaneously.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 153, "sourceTitle": "EDC Trade Impact Program", "partnerName": "IRAP (ID 3)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP funds R&D; EDC insures/finances the commercialized export product. Sequential use, no overlap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 153, "sourceTitle": "EDC Trade Impact Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit (ID 4)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED covers R&D costs; EDC covers export risk. Completely different cost bases, no overlap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 153, "sourceTitle": "EDC Trade Impact Program", "partnerName": "FedDev / ACOA / PrairiesCan RDA programs", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "Regional development agency grants fund capacity building; EDC insures the international trade flowing from that capacity.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 153, "sourceTitle": "EDC Trade Impact Program", "partnerName": "Provincial export programs (Ontario Global, BC Export Navigator)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial grants fund market entry research/travel; EDC covers credit risk on resulting sales.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 154, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Newcomer Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Once business is operational and conducting eligible R&D activities. The tax credit is separate from loan repayment obligations.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 154, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Newcomer Program", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Once conducting R&D activities. IRAP funds salaries for R&D; Futurpreneur loan covers startup costs. Different cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 154, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Newcomer Program", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "For specific asset financing (equipment, leasehold improvements). Different loan, different lender, different purpose.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 154, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Newcomer Program", "partnerName": "Starter Company Plus (Ontario)", "partnerId": 19, "notes": "Provincial grant of up to $5,000 compatible with federal loans. Check provincial residency requirements.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 154, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Newcomer Program", "partnerName": "Digital Main Street (Ontario)", "partnerId": 105, "notes": "Digital transformation grants — compatible with Futurpreneur startup financing.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 154, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Newcomer Program", "partnerName": "Provincial newcomer entrepreneur programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Many provinces offer newcomer-specific business support. Check with local immigrant services agencies for available programs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 154, "sourceTitle": "Futurpreneur Newcomer Program", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Core Startup Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "The Newcomer Program replaces the Core Startup Program for eligible newcomers — cannot receive both. Side Hustle stream is also separate.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 155, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Growth Fund", "partnerName": "Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (AEP)", "partnerId": 323, "notes": "Non-repayable contribution up to $99,999 (individual) or $250,000 (community) via the same IFI network. The AEP grant can be combined with an IGF-backed loan for the same project — ask your IFI about both.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 155, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Growth Fund", "partnerName": "BDC Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "Up to $350,000 at preferred rates, separate from IFI loans. BDC operates independently from the IFI network.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 155, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Growth Fund", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "For specific asset financing (equipment, leasehold improvements, real property). Different lender, different collateral requirements.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 155, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Growth Fund", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If conducting eligible R&D activities. Tax credits are independent of loan obligations.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 155, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Growth Fund", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Canada", "partnerId": 25, "notes": "Complementary for Indigenous entrepreneurs under 40. Up to $25,000 with mentorship. Futurpreneur also has an Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program (IESP).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 155, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Growth Fund", "partnerName": "Provincial Indigenous business programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "BC, AB, ON, SK, MB all have provincial Indigenous business loan and grant programs. Check with your IFI about what is available in your region.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 155, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Growth Fund", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agency grants (ACOA, FedDev, PrairiesCan, PacifiCan, CED, CanNor)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "RDAs may provide complementary non-repayable contributions for Indigenous-led projects, especially CanNor for northern businesses.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 155, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Growth Fund", "partnerName": "Pow Wow Pitch", "partnerId": 533, "notes": "Equity and grant competitions for Indigenous entrepreneurs. Prize winnings are independent of loan programs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 156, "sourceTitle": "NRC IRAP Clean Technology Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit (ID 4)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Most common pairing. IRAP-funded salary costs are excluded from SR&ED base, but remaining eligible R&D expenses generate SR&ED credits. Combined federal stack can offset 60%+ of project costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 156, "sourceTitle": "NRC IRAP Clean Technology Program", "partnerName": "Innovate BC / BC Fast Pilot", "partnerId": 414, "notes": "NRC IRAP and Innovate BC actively co-fund through BC Fast Pilot (confirmed joint funding rounds Feb and Sep 2025). Combined contributions of ~$200K per project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 156, "sourceTitle": "NRC IRAP Clean Technology Program", "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates", "partnerId": 288, "notes": "Provincial cleantech funding from Alberta Innovates can stack with NRC cleantech grants. Respect total government assistance cap (75%).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 156, "sourceTitle": "NRC IRAP Clean Technology Program", "partnerName": "Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "OCI cleantech programs can complement NRC IRAP cleantech; different cost categories reduce double-dip risk.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 156, "sourceTitle": "NRC IRAP Clean Technology Program", "partnerName": "MITACS Accelerate/Elevate", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "IRAP covers employee salaries; MITACS subsidizes grad student and postdoc costs for university research partnerships. Common for technology demonstration phases.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 156, "sourceTitle": "NRC IRAP Clean Technology Program", "partnerName": "CanExport Innovation (ID 6)", "partnerId": 48, "notes": "IRAP cleantech funds domestic development; CanExport funds international market validation and pilot demonstrations. Distinct cost categories, sequential rather than parallel.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 156, "sourceTitle": "NRC IRAP Clean Technology Program", "partnerName": "Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Investment Tax Credit", "partnerId": 346, "notes": "For carbon capture projects specifically. Tax credit on capital costs is separate from IRAP grant on operating/salary costs. Consult tax advisor for project-specific stacking.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 157, "sourceTitle": "Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP (natural complement", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "same ITA manages both; IRAP funds domestic labour on the Canadian side while CIIP funds the international collaboration component)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 157, "sourceTitle": "Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "claim on the Canadian 50%+ matching portion; government assistance from CIIP reduces SR&ED base for the assisted portion but company still nets ahead", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 157, "sourceTitle": "Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "use for preliminary market entry costs before the R&D collaboration begins", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 157, "sourceTitle": "Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)", "partnerName": "CanExport Innovation", "partnerId": 48, "notes": "for commercializing the resulting IP in the target market post-CIIP project", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 157, "sourceTitle": "Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agencies", "partnerId": null, "notes": "FedDev Ontario, ACOA, PrairiesCan, PacifiCan (may cover eligible costs not covered by CIIP; stacking rules: total government assistance cannot exceed eligible costs)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 158, "sourceTitle": "Access to Business Opportunities (Indigenous Entrepreneurship)", "partnerName": "ISC Access to Capital (ATC)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "complementary stream for AFI/MCC support", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 158, "sourceTitle": "Access to Business Opportunities (Indigenous Entrepreneurship)", "partnerName": "ISC Indigenous Community Business Fund", "partnerId": null, "notes": "community economic development", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 158, "sourceTitle": "Access to Business Opportunities (Indigenous Entrepreneurship)", "partnerName": "CCIB (Canadian Council for Indigenous Business)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "network and procurement support", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 158, "sourceTitle": "Access to Business Opportunities (Indigenous Entrepreneurship)", "partnerName": "NACCA Indigenous Growth Fund", "partnerId": 155, "notes": "capital access for individual Indigenous entrepreneurs served by applicant organizations", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 158, "sourceTitle": "Access to Business Opportunities (Indigenous Entrepreneurship)", "partnerName": "NWAC/NACCA Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship", "partnerId": 268, "notes": "IWE) Program", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 159, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovates Voucher Program", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "compatible; fund different project phases; 75% total government assistance cap applies", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 159, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovates Voucher Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "stackable; covers R&D labour costs while Voucher covers contracted services; AI funding reduces SR&ED claim as government assistance", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 159, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovates Voucher Program", "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates Micro Voucher (sequential", "partnerId": 160, "notes": "complete Micro Voucher first for proof-of-concept phase)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 159, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovates Voucher Program", "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates Digital Traction (sequential", "partnerId": 288, "notes": "Voucher for product development, Digital Traction for market entry)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 159, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovates Voucher Program", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "compatible for export-oriented companies", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 160, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovates Micro Voucher Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit (federal", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "most common stack; applied retroactively so doesn't affect 75% stacking cap at application time)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 160, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovates Micro Voucher Program", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP (federal", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "compatible but counts toward 75% total government assistance cap)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 160, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovates Micro Voucher Program", "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates Voucher Program", "partnerId": 159, "notes": "natural graduation path (Micro Voucher → Voucher → Digital Traction)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 160, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovates Micro Voucher Program", "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates Digital Traction", "partnerId": 288, "notes": "for post-development market entry phase", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 160, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovates Micro Voucher Program", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "if export market assessment is part of project scope", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 161, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Together Trade Fund", "partnerName": "SR&ED", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Federal tax credit explicitly excluded from the 75% stacking cap. Fully additive on top of OTTF funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 161, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Together Trade Fund", "partnerName": "OIDMTC", "partnerId": 392, "notes": "Ontario provincial tax credit also excluded from the stacking cap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 161, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Together Trade Fund", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Federal program — stackable provided total government assistance stays at or below 75% of eligible project costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 161, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Together Trade Fund", "partnerName": "CanExport", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Federal export program — stackable within the 75% combined government assistance cap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 161, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Together Trade Fund", "partnerName": "Other discretionary Ontario provincial programs", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Cannot stack OTTF with other discretionary Ontario provincial programs on the same project activities.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 162, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC Go-To-Market Microgrant", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs (federal, $50K for export marketing", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "potentially overlapping activities; verify cost-level separation)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 162, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC Go-To-Market Microgrant", "partnerName": "IRAP (federal, R&D/technical advisory", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "complementary, separate eligible cost base)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 162, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC Go-To-Market Microgrant", "partnerName": "BC Employer Training Grant", "partnerId": null, "notes": "if hiring/training marketing or sales staff", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 163, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC Ignite Program", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "academic partner funding counts toward 2:1 matching", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 163, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC Ignite Program", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "grad student funding counts toward in-kind matching", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 163, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC Ignite Program", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP cash to industry partner counts toward matching", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 163, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC Ignite Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "retroactive tax credit reduces effective project cost; not a prospective match", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 163, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC Ignite Program", "partnerName": "BC government innovation programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "e.g., BC Tech Fund, Alacrity Foundation", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 165, "sourceTitle": "Amber Grant for Women", "partnerName": "BMO Celebrating Women Grant", "partnerId": 123, "notes": "Separate Canadian annual award", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 165, "sourceTitle": "Amber Grant for Women", "partnerName": "Cartier Women's Initiative", "partnerId": 166, "notes": "Separate global annual award", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 165, "sourceTitle": "Amber Grant for Women", "partnerName": "WES Ecosystem Fund grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Federal Canada", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 165, "sourceTitle": "Amber Grant for Women", "partnerName": "BDC Women Entrepreneur programs", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "Different mechanism", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 166, "sourceTitle": "Cartier Women's Initiative", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Separate program, can run concurrently", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 166, "sourceTitle": "Cartier Women's Initiative", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Federal export support", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 166, "sourceTitle": "Cartier Women's Initiative", "partnerName": "Amber Grant", "partnerId": 165, "notes": "Separate US/Canada monthly grant", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 166, "sourceTitle": "Cartier Women's Initiative", "partnerName": "BMO Celebrating Women Grant", "partnerId": 123, "notes": "Separate Canadian annual award", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 167, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP (federal", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "compatible, especially for R&D/technology development components)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 167, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant", "partnerName": "SR&ED Federal Tax Credit (federal", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "compatible for experimental development activities)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 167, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant", "partnerName": "CanExport (federal", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "compatible if export-oriented manufacturing improvements)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 168, "sourceTitle": "Summer Company (Ontario)", "partnerName": "Potentially stackable with Canada Summer Jobs", "partnerId": 85, "notes": "employer-side program, different mechanism", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 168, "sourceTitle": "Summer Company (Ontario)", "partnerName": "Potentially stackable with NOHFC Youth programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "for Northern Ontario residents", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 168, "sourceTitle": "Summer Company (Ontario)", "partnerName": "OSAP grace period extension (6 months) available to student entrepreneurs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "not funding, but financial relief", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 169, "sourceTitle": "OCI Ready 4 Market Fund", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Post-investment R&D expenses qualify for SR&ED. OCI equity investment does not affect SR&ED eligibility.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 169, "sourceTitle": "OCI Ready 4 Market Fund", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP advisory services and contribution funding can be accessed post-investment for technical development activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 169, "sourceTitle": "OCI Ready 4 Market Fund", "partnerName": "OCI Life Sciences Innovation Fund (LSIF)", "partnerId": 132, "notes": "R4M portfolio companies are explicitly ineligible for LSIF co-investment. The two funds serve different sectors.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 169, "sourceTitle": "OCI Ready 4 Market Fund", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario — Jobs and Growth Fund", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "Potential compatibility for later-stage scale activities, but not verified.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 170, "sourceTitle": "OCI Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C)", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Advantage Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "Formal joint program — C2C Alliance Advantage is a specific stream that combines OCI C2C and NSERC Alliance into a single application and review. The industry partner's cash contribution is leveraged for both OCI and NSERC funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 170, "sourceTitle": "OCI Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "The industry partner's cash contribution to the academic project may qualify for SR&ED if the activities constitute eligible R&D. Verify with a tax advisor — SR&ED applies to company-side expenditures.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 170, "sourceTitle": "OCI Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C)", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP advisory services can complement C2C by providing technical advisory support for commercialization activities downstream from the academic R&D phase.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 170, "sourceTitle": "OCI Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C)", "partnerName": "Mitacs Accelerate", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Mitacs Accelerate interns can be placed within the same academic-industry collaboration, providing additional graduate student research capacity alongside C2C funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 172, "sourceTitle": "Edmonton Edge Fund", "partnerName": "IRAP (NRC)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "frequently cited as complementary for tech/innovation projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 172, "sourceTitle": "Edmonton Edge Fund", "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates", "partnerId": 288, "notes": "provincial innovation funding for Alberta businesses", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 172, "sourceTitle": "Edmonton Edge Fund", "partnerName": "Alberta Enterprise Corporation", "partnerId": null, "notes": "equity investment for tech scale-ups", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 172, "sourceTitle": "Edmonton Edge Fund", "partnerName": "EDC financing", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "for companies with export components", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 172, "sourceTitle": "Edmonton Edge Fund", "partnerName": "Private investors / angels", "partnerId": null, "notes": "as matching funding for Scale & Grow stream", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 174, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund (IWEF)", "partnerName": "NACCA Indigenous Women Entrepreneur (IWE) Program", "partnerId": 268, "notes": "up to $50K through local IFIs, complementary program", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 174, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund (IWEF)", "partnerName": "Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (ISC)", "partnerId": 323, "notes": "federal Indigenous business financing through IFI network", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 174, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund (IWEF)", "partnerName": "CCIB TIB Membership (included with award)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "business tools, networking, pitch opportunities", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 174, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund (IWEF)", "partnerName": "Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) Ecosystem Fund", "partnerId": null, "notes": "federal women entrepreneur support services", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 174, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund (IWEF)", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agency programs (ACOA, FedDev, PrairiesCan, PacifiCan)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Indigenous business streams", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 174, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund (IWEF)", "partnerName": "Provincial Indigenous business programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "BC, AB, ON, MB all have dedicated streams", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 175, "sourceTitle": "Toronto Economic Resiliency Initiative (TERI)", "partnerName": "Commercial Façade Improvement Grant (City of Toronto", "partnerId": 20, "notes": "exterior improvements, separate scope, can be combined)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 175, "sourceTitle": "Toronto Economic Resiliency Initiative (TERI)", "partnerName": "Main Street Innovation Fund (for BIAs/non-profits in Little Jamaica", "partnerId": 22, "notes": "complementary)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 175, "sourceTitle": "Toronto Economic Resiliency Initiative (TERI)", "partnerName": "Ontario Small Business Support Grant", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "if any future provincial program is available", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 177, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec - ESSOR Program", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP (most common pairing", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP covers R&D/innovation diagnosis, ESSOR Component 1 covers digital plan/feasibility)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 177, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec - ESSOR Program", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs (federal, different expense lines", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "export development vs. domestic investment)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 177, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec - ESSOR Program", "partnerName": "Quebec SR&ED Provincial Tax Credit (CRIC", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "eligible R&D expenses, separate from capex)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 177, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec - ESSOR Program", "partnerName": "CED Quebec / Canada Economic Development", "partnerId": 118, "notes": "federal non-repayable grants for Quebec regions", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 177, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec - ESSOR Program", "partnerName": "BDC", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "senior debt or working capital complement to IQ quasi-equity or repayable contributions", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 177, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec - ESSOR Program", "partnerName": "Fonds de solidarité FTQ / Caisse de dépôt et placement", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Quebec equity co-investors for larger projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 178, "sourceTitle": "IQ Fonds Impulsion (formerly Impulsion PME)", "partnerName": "SR&ED federal tax credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "R&D-active portfolio companies commonly claim SR&ED", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 178, "sourceTitle": "IQ Fonds Impulsion (formerly Impulsion PME)", "partnerName": "Quebec R&D provincial tax credit / CRIC", "partnerId": 17, "notes": "stackable with SR&ED for Quebec-based R&D", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 178, "sourceTitle": "IQ Fonds Impulsion (formerly Impulsion PME)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP (wage subsidies for R&D staff", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "not dilutive, commonly used alongside IQ equity)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 178, "sourceTitle": "IQ Fonds Impulsion (formerly Impulsion PME)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs (export support, different expense lines", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "no conflict with equity investment)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 178, "sourceTitle": "IQ Fonds Impulsion (formerly Impulsion PME)", "partnerName": "BDC Venture Capital / BDC seed funds", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC and IQ have co-invested historically", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 178, "sourceTitle": "IQ Fonds Impulsion (formerly Impulsion PME)", "partnerName": "CED", "partnerId": 118, "notes": "Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (federal regional innovation grants)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 178, "sourceTitle": "IQ Fonds Impulsion (formerly Impulsion PME)", "partnerName": "Quebec Life Sciences Strategy 2025-2028 funds (for biopharmaceutical applicants", "partnerId": 320, "notes": "$2M IQ cap)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 178, "sourceTitle": "IQ Fonds Impulsion (formerly Impulsion PME)", "partnerName": "Fonds Écoleader", "partnerId": 493, "notes": "clean tech companies in Quebec", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 179, "sourceTitle": "CUA Community Investment Grant", "partnerName": "ACOA programs", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "Atlantic Canada federal agency", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 179, "sourceTitle": "CUA Community Investment Grant", "partnerName": "Nova Scotia provincial programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Various NS programs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 179, "sourceTitle": "CUA Community Investment Grant", "partnerName": "Innovacorp", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NS tech/innovation", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 180, "sourceTitle": "Winnipeg Heritage and Economic Development TIF Program", "partnerName": "Province of Manitoba economic development programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 180, "sourceTitle": "Winnipeg Heritage and Economic Development TIF Program", "partnerName": "PrairiesCan", "partnerId": 126, "notes": "Prairie Regional Agency) investment programs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 180, "sourceTitle": "Winnipeg Heritage and Economic Development TIF Program", "partnerName": "CMHC co-investment programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "for mixed-use projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 180, "sourceTitle": "Winnipeg Heritage and Economic Development TIF Program", "partnerName": "Winnipeg Building Permit fee rebates", "partnerId": 564, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 180, "sourceTitle": "Winnipeg Heritage and Economic Development TIF Program", "partnerName": "Federal SR&ED tax credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "if R&D component", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 181, "sourceTitle": "CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle Program", "partnerName": "iMHZEV (federal Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "up to $200,000; stacking capped at 75% of MSRP combined)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 181, "sourceTitle": "CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle Program", "partnerName": "CleanBC Go Electric CVP Program (cannot stack with GER", "partnerId": 318, "notes": "must choose one provincial program)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 181, "sourceTitle": "CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle Program", "partnerName": "BC Hydro EV fleet charging rebates", "partnerId": null, "notes": "separate program, compatible", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 181, "sourceTitle": "CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle Program", "partnerName": "CleanBC Fleet Charging Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "up to 50% of charger purchase/installation costs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 182, "sourceTitle": "Canada Arts Presentation Fund", "partnerName": "Canada Council for the Arts", "partnerId": 130, "notes": "Arts Across Canada: Arts Festivals and Presenters (different mandate, commonly combined)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 182, "sourceTitle": "Canada Arts Presentation Fund", "partnerName": "Provincial arts councils", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Ontario Arts Council, BC Arts Council, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, etc.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 182, "sourceTitle": "Canada Arts Presentation Fund", "partnerName": "Municipal arts grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Toronto Arts Council, Vancouver Arts, Calgary Arts Development, etc.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 182, "sourceTitle": "Canada Arts Presentation Fund", "partnerName": "Private foundations", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Metcalf Foundation, Inspirit Foundation, RBC Foundation, TD Ready Commitment", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 182, "sourceTitle": "Canada Arts Presentation Fund", "partnerName": "Note: Combined government funding from ALL sources", "partnerId": null, "notes": "federal + provincial + municipal) cannot exceed 90% of total eligible costs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 183, "sourceTitle": "Experience Ontario", "partnerName": "RTO (Regional Tourism Organization) grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "compatible, different scope", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 183, "sourceTitle": "Experience Ontario", "partnerName": "Municipal tourism funding", "partnerId": 499, "notes": "generally compatible", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 183, "sourceTitle": "Experience Ontario", "partnerName": "Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "compatible (different program, Ontario Creates)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 183, "sourceTitle": "Experience Ontario", "partnerName": "Federal tourism programs (CanExport, Destination Canada initiatives)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "not explicitly restricted", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 183, "sourceTitle": "Experience Ontario", "partnerName": "Ontario Sport Hosting Program", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "RESTRICTED for same event", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 183, "sourceTitle": "Experience Ontario", "partnerName": "Ontario Music Investment Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "RESTRICTED for same event", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 184, "sourceTitle": "OCI Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC)", "partnerName": "OCI Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT)", "partnerId": 192, "notes": "DCC and CIT can be stacked. Combined potential: $165,000 DCC + up to $1,130,000 CIT = $1,295,000 total. Use DCC for digital adoption work and CIT for critical technology development/commercialization — different eligible expense categories. Both administered by OCI, so monitor the $500K lifetime OCI funding approval threshold.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 184, "sourceTitle": "OCI Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Partial compatibility. DCC covers digital technology implementation (not R&D). SR&ED covers experimental development. If the DMAP/TDP project involves novel technical work beyond standard digital adoption, SR&ED may apply to different expense line items. Cannot claim the same expense under both programs. Get tax advisor guidance on segmentation.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 184, "sourceTitle": "OCI Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP covers R&D salaries and technical work; DCC covers digital adoption and implementation. Complementary programs with distinct eligible expense categories. Both can be active simultaneously if projects are clearly segmented.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 184, "sourceTitle": "OCI Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC)", "partnerName": "Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "CDAP (federal) and DCC (provincial) serve overlapping purposes — both fund digital adoption planning and implementation. Check current CDAP status (CDAP was closed federally in 2024) and verify stacking policy with OCI before applying to both for similar activities.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 185, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED covers R&D costs (TRL 1-3 phase) before or during OVIN project. OVIN covers TRL 3-9 demonstration and commercialization activities. Ensure expense segregation between R&D (SR&ED) and development/demonstration (OVIN). Cannot claim the same expense under both.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 185, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP covers R&D salaries for smaller projects. Compatible if activities are distinct from OVIN project scope. Must confirm with both IRAP and OVIN advisors that activities are not overlapping. IRAP is better for pure R&D; OVIN for commercialization.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 185, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario (BSP)", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "FedDev BSP (repayable contribution) supports scaling and commercialization of technology after OVIN project completion. Sequential use recommended: OVIN for R&D/demonstration, FedDev for scale-up.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 185, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)", "partnerName": "OCI CIT", "partnerId": 192, "notes": "If automotive project intersects with mining (EV mining vehicles), construction (autonomous equipment), or agri-food (smart mobility), CIT programs may be co-applied. Both administered by OCI — monitor $500K lifetime OCI funding approval threshold.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 186, "sourceTitle": "Global Forest Leadership Program", "partnerName": "CanExport Associations (Global Affairs Canada)", "partnerId": 49, "notes": "complementary for association-level export market development", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 186, "sourceTitle": "Global Forest Leadership Program", "partnerName": "Trade Commissioner Service", "partnerId": 50, "notes": "non-funding, but in-market facilitation", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 186, "sourceTitle": "Global Forest Leadership Program", "partnerName": "Province-level forestry competitiveness programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "e.g., BC's Forestry Innovation Investment partial co-investment", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 186, "sourceTitle": "Global Forest Leadership Program", "partnerName": "Invest Canada", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "inward investment promotion, complementary not overlapping", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 187, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Forestry Initiative", "partnerName": "2 Billion Trees Program (NRCan)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "complementary, can stack for Indigenous-led reforestation components", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 187, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Forestry Initiative", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agencies (ACOA, PacifiCan, FedDev, PRAIRIES, CEDQ)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "for business development components", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 187, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Forestry Initiative", "partnerName": "BC Indigenous Forest Bioeconomy Program (provincial)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "for BC applicants", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 187, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Forestry Initiative", "partnerName": "Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Indigenous-led climate smart forestry grants", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 187, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Forestry Initiative", "partnerName": "FPInnovations Indigenous Forestry program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "research/technical support complement", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 188, "sourceTitle": "AWE Bridge Program", "partnerName": "AWE Business Loans (up to $150,000", "partnerId": null, "notes": "AWE's own loan program, potentially stackable)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 188, "sourceTitle": "AWE Bridge Program", "partnerName": "Community Futures Network of Alberta", "partnerId": 419, "notes": "rural women's lending, $10,000–$75,000 conditionally repayable", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 188, "sourceTitle": "AWE Bridge Program", "partnerName": "Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund", "partnerId": 357, "notes": "PrairiesCan, up to $60,000", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 189, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Climate Action Fund", "partnerName": "Climate and Economy Solutions Program (CESP)", "partnerId": 234, "notes": "new $23M federal-provincial fund for industrial GHG reduction, likely compatible for eligible overlapping costs up to 100% total government assistance cap", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 189, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Climate Action Fund", "partnerName": "Efficiency Manitoba", "partnerId": null, "notes": "rebates for energy efficiency (not a grant; can offset costs)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 189, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Climate Action Fund", "partnerName": "Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit", "partnerId": 344, "notes": "federal CRA", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 189, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Climate Action Fund", "partnerName": "Canada Greener Buildings Grant", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "for building retrofit projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 189, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Climate Action Fund", "partnerName": "SR&ED tax credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "if R&D component exists", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 190, "sourceTitle": "Tourism Growth Program", "partnerName": "Provincial/territorial tourism programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Destination BC, Ontario Tourism, Tourism Nova Scotia, etc.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 190, "sourceTitle": "Tourism Growth Program", "partnerName": "Municipal economic development funds", "partnerId": null, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 190, "sourceTitle": "Tourism Growth Program", "partnerName": "BDC financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "debt not counted in stacking limit", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 190, "sourceTitle": "Tourism Growth Program", "partnerName": "Private financing/equity", "partnerId": null, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 191, "sourceTitle": "ACOA Elevate Tourism Initiative", "partnerName": "Tourism Growth Program (ID 190)", "partnerId": 190, "notes": "Sibling ACOA program serving NPOs, Indigenous groups, municipalities. A commercial SME could potentially use TGP for community/destination development while using Elevate for direct business yield improvements — but total government assistance from all sources typically capped at 100% of eligible costs. Different cost categories required.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 191, "sourceTitle": "ACOA Elevate Tourism Initiative", "partnerName": "Provincial Tourism Programs (Tourism NB, Tourism NS, Tourism NL, Tourism PEI)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "ACOA explicitly collaborates with provincial tourism agencies. Distinct project phases or cost categories can be co-funded. Total stacking cap applies.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 191, "sourceTitle": "ACOA Elevate Tourism Initiative", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "CanExport funds international market development costs (trade shows, market research abroad); Elevate funds domestic product development. Distinct expense categories, highly complementary for tourism businesses targeting international visitors.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 191, "sourceTitle": "ACOA Elevate Tourism Initiative", "partnerName": "BDC Financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC commercial loans are debt financing, not government contributions — no stacking restrictions. Ideal for covering the 50% co-funding requirement alongside ACOA repayable contribution.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 191, "sourceTitle": "ACOA Elevate Tourism Initiative", "partnerName": "Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism (ACAT)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "ACAT ($30M program) funds tourism marketing and product development through industry associations. Individual businesses accessing ACAT through their tourism association could potentially also receive Elevate funding for distinct business-level investments.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 192, "sourceTitle": "OCI Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) Initiative", "partnerName": "OCI Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC)", "partnerId": 184, "notes": "Explicitly stackable. DCC covers digital adoption (up to $165,000) and CIT covers critical technology development/commercialization (up to $1,130,000 across all streams). Different eligible expense categories. Combined maximum: $1,295,000. Both administered by OCI — total OCI funding over $500K requires advance approval before submitting second application.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 192, "sourceTitle": "OCI Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) Initiative", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED covers qualifying R&D expenditures (TRL 1-3 phase activities). CIT DC covers development, testing, and commercialization (TRL 3-8). Carefully segment expenses: SR&ED claims on R&D labour and overhead; CIT claims on implementation and demonstration costs. Same invoice cannot be claimed under both. Coordinate with SR&ED consultant when structuring project budget.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 192, "sourceTitle": "OCI Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) Initiative", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP covers R&D advisory support and cost-sharing for small innovative companies. CIT covers larger-scale commercialization projects. Compatible if project phases are clearly distinct. Confirm with both IRAP Industrial Technology Adviser and OCI that activities don't overlap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 192, "sourceTitle": "OCI Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) Initiative", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario (BSP/RTRI)", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "FedDev BSP (repayable) or RTRI non-repayable grant can fund scaling of technology after CIT project completion. Sequential use recommended. Both federal and provincial funding count toward government assistance caps — verify combined assistance does not exceed program maximums.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 192, "sourceTitle": "OCI Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) Initiative", "partnerName": "Ontario Together Fund / MEDJCT programs", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario government program assistance can supplement CIT matching contributions. Verify with OCI that concurrent Ontario program funding is permitted and factored into cost-share calculations.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 193, "sourceTitle": "NSERC College and Community Social Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "Mitacs Accelerate internships (formal joint application available", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "NSERC-Mitacs co-funding)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 193, "sourceTitle": "NSERC College and Community Social Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "Provincial college research funding", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "e.g., Ontario's eCampus Ontario, Ontario Research Fund", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 193, "sourceTitle": "NSERC College and Community Social Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "Municipal grants for community innovation initiatives", "partnerId": null, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 193, "sourceTitle": "NSERC College and Community Social Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "Not-for-profit foundation grants for the community organization partner", "partnerId": null, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 193, "sourceTitle": "NSERC College and Community Social Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "SSHRC Connections grants", "partnerId": 374, "notes": "for knowledge mobilization components", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 194, "sourceTitle": "Pillar Start-Up Fund", "partnerName": "Investment Readiness Program (IRP)", "partnerId": 133, "notes": "Non-repayable federal grant via Pillar — designed to prepare for this loan; apply here first if pre-revenue", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 194, "sourceTitle": "Pillar Start-Up Fund", "partnerName": "Libro Credit Union", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Co-manages the fund; may provide complementary business banking products", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 194, "sourceTitle": "Pillar Start-Up Fund", "partnerName": "Canada Social Finance Fund", "partnerId": 307, "notes": "Federal ecosystem funding accessed via intermediaries like Pillar", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 194, "sourceTitle": "Pillar Start-Up Fund", "partnerName": "VERGE Breakthrough Fund II", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Next-stage fund for established enterprises needing >$100K — graduates of Start-Up Fund progress here", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 194, "sourceTitle": "Pillar Start-Up Fund", "partnerName": "Ontario Social Enterprise Ecosystem grants", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Provincial-level social enterprise support programs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 195, "sourceTitle": "Community Forward Fund", "partnerName": "CMHC Co-op Housing Development Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "CFF bridges while CMHC approval/disbursement is pending", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 195, "sourceTitle": "Community Forward Fund", "partnerName": "Federal and provincial affordable housing grants", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "CFF advances against confirmed grant agreements", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 195, "sourceTitle": "Community Forward Fund", "partnerName": "McConnell Foundation, Inspirit Foundation (charitable grants)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "CFF bridges pledged charitable foundation grants", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 195, "sourceTitle": "Community Forward Fund", "partnerName": "Community Futures / CFDC", "partnerId": 419, "notes": "Complementary for rural social enterprises — different borrower profiles", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 195, "sourceTitle": "Community Forward Fund", "partnerName": "Social Finance Fund (Impact Canada)", "partnerId": 307, "notes": "Federal ecosystem capital — CFF and Social Finance Fund instruments can co-exist", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 196, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Investment Tax Credits (federal", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "applies to R&D costs, SCII applies to commercialization income; different stages, stackable)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 196, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP (grants for R&D activities are compatible", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "SCII targets income, not R&D expenditure)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 196, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)", "partnerId": 380, "notes": "R&D grants stackable with SCII", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 196, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "separate program for critical minerals IP, may be alternative rather than stack", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 197, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)", "partnerName": "BDC term loans or equipment financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "can fund the 40-50% match portion", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 197, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)", "partnerName": "SR&ED ITCs (federal)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "if the project involves novel R&D or technology adaptation, different cost basis from SLIM claim", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 197, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Agtech Growth Fund (AGF)", "partnerId": 381, "notes": "for technology development components separate from capital purchase", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 197, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)", "partnerName": "Agricultural Clean Technology Program", "partnerId": 356, "notes": "Adoption stream (federal); verify for same-project conflicts with SLIM before applying to both", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 198, "sourceTitle": "Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Technically compatible but must be carefully managed. SR&ED credits received during the RAII project period count as government assistance and reduce your eligible government funding to stay within the 50% cap. Official guide recommends excluding SR&ED-eligible cost categories from your RAII budget and applying SR&ED separately on non-RAII activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 198, "sourceTitle": "Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)", "partnerName": "IRAP (NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "PrairiesCan may engage NRC IRAP as a technical assessor for RAII commercialization projects — IRAP evaluates TRL level. Separate IRAP funding for distinct R&D phases (TRL 1-6) that feed into the RAII-funded commercialization phase (TRL 8+) is possible, but the same costs cannot be double-funded. IRAP funding received during the RAII project period counts as government assistance against the 50% cap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 198, "sourceTitle": "Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)", "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates", "partnerId": 288, "notes": "Provincial innovation programs in Alberta can stack with RAII provided total government assistance (federal + provincial) does not exceed 50% of total eligible project costs for businesses. Alberta Innovates has programs focused on AI and deep tech that align with RAII objectives. Consult a grant consultant or PrairiesCan advisor to map cost categories cleanly.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 198, "sourceTitle": "Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incubator (STSI) / Sask Innovates", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Saskatchewan-based AI businesses may layer RAII with Sask Innovates programs. Same stacking rules apply: total government assistance capped at 50% for for-profits. Distinct eligible costs recommended.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 198, "sourceTitle": "Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "CanExport covers international market development costs, which are distinct from RAII-eligible AI commercialization/integration costs. These typically do not overlap in cost categories and can be pursued in parallel.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 198, "sourceTitle": "Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)", "partnerName": "PrairiesCan BSP (Business Scale-Up and Productivity)", "partnerId": 126, "notes": "Cannot receive both RAII and BSP funding for the same project. These are separate PrairiesCan programs and would not be stacked on the same eligible costs. A business could apply for RAII for one project and BSP for a separate, distinct project.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 199, "sourceTitle": "Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)", "partnerName": "SR&ED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "explicitly complementary for R&D cost components; RDII program designers explicitly referenced SR&ED pairing", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 199, "sourceTitle": "Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "can stack for eligible R&D costs but IRAP contribution is counted as government assistance and reduces RDII-fundable eligible costs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 199, "sourceTitle": "Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)", "partnerName": "CanNor IDEANorth", "partnerId": 242, "notes": "CanNor's main business development program; separate program for non-defence activities; may fund distinct project components", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 199, "sourceTitle": "Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)", "partnerName": "Government of Yukon economic development programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "territorial programs may co-fund eligible costs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 199, "sourceTitle": "Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)", "partnerName": "GNWT Industry, Tourism and Investment grants", "partnerId": 499, "notes": "CanNor signed MOU with GNWT ITI Jan 2026 explicitly to coordinate economic development funding", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 199, "sourceTitle": "Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)", "partnerName": "CanNor Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII)", "partnerId": 37, "notes": "separate CanNor program, not defence-specific but may fund infrastructure overlapping with defence-adjacent construction", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 200, "sourceTitle": "PEI Small Business Investment Grant", "partnerName": "ACOA Business Development Program (repayable", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "does not count toward 75% non-repayable cap)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 200, "sourceTitle": "PEI Small Business Investment Grant", "partnerName": "CBDC loans (repayable", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "does not count toward 75% cap)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 200, "sourceTitle": "PEI Small Business Investment Grant", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program (loan", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "does not count toward cap)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 200, "sourceTitle": "PEI Small Business Investment Grant", "partnerName": "Federal SR&ED tax credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "tax credit, separate stream", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 200, "sourceTitle": "PEI Small Business Investment Grant", "partnerName": "IRAP (non-repayable", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "counts toward 75% cap, but rarely covers capital assets)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 200, "sourceTitle": "PEI Small Business Investment Grant", "partnerName": "Note: Cannot stack with Innovation PEI Capital Acquisition Program in same fiscal year", "partnerId": 375, "notes": null, "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 201, "sourceTitle": "Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) - Dairy Stream", "partnerName": "Ontario SCAP Food Safety and Growth Initiative", "partnerId": 136, "notes": "confirmed compatible", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 201, "sourceTitle": "Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) - Dairy Stream", "partnerName": "Quebec MAPAQ agri-food processing programs", "partnerId": 320, "notes": "likely compatible, disclose to AAFC", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 201, "sourceTitle": "Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) - Dairy Stream", "partnerName": "Canadian Dairy Commission Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund (DIIF)", "partnerId": 269, "notes": "confirm with CDC/AAFC whether same-project stacking permitted", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 201, "sourceTitle": "Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) - Dairy Stream", "partnerName": "Provincial business development funding", "partnerId": 107, "notes": "ACOA, FedDev, PacifiCan, Prairies Canada) — subject to stacking limit", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 201, "sourceTitle": "Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) - Dairy Stream", "partnerName": "SR&ED tax credits (federal)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "eligible on R&D component if applicable", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 202, "sourceTitle": "NWT Mining Incentive Program (MIP)", "partnerName": "SR&ED (if exploration involves experimental scientific work", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "consult a tax advisor on eligible cost overlap)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 202, "sourceTitle": "NWT Mining Incentive Program (MIP)", "partnerName": "CanNor SEDP (Socio-Economic Development Program", "partnerId": 37, "notes": "for community engagement components)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 202, "sourceTitle": "NWT Mining Incentive Program (MIP)", "partnerName": "NRCan Geoscience programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "federal geoscience data and mapping support", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 203, "sourceTitle": "Manufacturing and Processing Investment Tax Credit (BC)", "partnerName": "SR&ED (Federal Investment Tax Credit)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "may apply to same M&P assets if used in experimental development; tax professional modeling required for interaction", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 203, "sourceTitle": "Manufacturing and Processing Investment Tax Credit (BC)", "partnerName": "Federal Accelerated Investment Incentive (AII/CCA Class 43)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "independent; accelerated depreciation claim is separate from this credit", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 203, "sourceTitle": "Manufacturing and Processing Investment Tax Credit (BC)", "partnerName": "BC training grants (e.g., BC Employer Training Grant)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "if new equipment requires employee training, separate claim", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 203, "sourceTitle": "Manufacturing and Processing Investment Tax Credit (BC)", "partnerName": "Canada Growth Fund / CCUS investment tax credit", "partnerId": 306, "notes": "for M&P operations with emissions reduction components", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 204, "sourceTitle": "Young Entrepreneur Bursary Program", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Canada", "partnerId": 25, "notes": "Up to $75K in startup loans + mentorship for ages 18-39. Complementary (loan vs. bursary).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 204, "sourceTitle": "Young Entrepreneur Bursary Program", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "Federal loan guarantee. No stacking restrictions with grants/bursaries.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 204, "sourceTitle": "Young Entrepreneur Bursary Program", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "For tech-oriented entrepreneurs. No known restriction on holding provincial bursaries.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 204, "sourceTitle": "Young Entrepreneur Bursary Program", "partnerName": "STEP Export Development Fund", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Saskatchewan program for export market entry. Complementary for growth-stage businesses.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 204, "sourceTitle": "Young Entrepreneur Bursary Program", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Federal export grant. No known restriction on combining with provincial awards.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 205, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)", "partnerName": "SR&ED (Federal)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "if project involves experimental development upstream of commercial deployment; model cost-base interactions with a tax advisor", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 205, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)", "partnerName": "IRAP (NRC)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "for earlier-stage R&D phases feeding into the SPII commercialization project", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 205, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)", "partnerId": 380, "notes": "for technology demonstration components", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 205, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)", "partnerName": "Clean Growth Program (NRCan)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "federal clean energy technology deployment; applicable to emissions-reduction SPII projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 205, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)", "partnerName": "Emissions Reduction Alberta / SaskPower programs", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "provincial environmental technology incentives for methane and GHG reduction projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 206, "sourceTitle": "AgriMarketing Market Diversification — SME Stream", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Agriculture/agri-food companies are excluded from CanExport SMEs as of 2026-27 and redirected here.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 206, "sourceTitle": "AgriMarketing Market Diversification — SME Stream", "partnerName": "Export Development Canada (EDC)", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "EDC credit insurance and export guarantees are commercial products that do not count toward government stacking limits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 206, "sourceTitle": "AgriMarketing Market Diversification — SME Stream", "partnerName": "Provincial agricultural marketing programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial programs can stack, but total assistance generally cannot exceed 85% of eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 206, "sourceTitle": "AgriMarketing Market Diversification — SME Stream", "partnerName": "Trade Commissioner Service", "partnerId": 50, "notes": "Advisory and buyer introductions — no cash component so no stacking issue.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 207, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Talent to Watch Program", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates — Film Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario-based productions routinely stack Telefilm Talent to Watch with Ontario Creates funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 207, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Talent to Watch Program", "partnerName": "Creative BC", "partnerId": 264, "notes": "BC-based productions can combine with Creative BC funding and BC's 33-35% provincial tax credit.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 207, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Talent to Watch Program", "partnerName": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "partnerId": 348, "notes": "25% federal refundable tax credit on qualified labour.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 207, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Talent to Watch Program", "partnerName": "SODEC (Quebec)", "partnerId": 287, "notes": "French-language productions typically combine Telefilm + SODEC + Quebec's 36-40% provincial tax credit.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 208, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Marketing Program", "partnerName": "International Promotion Program (Telefilm)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Telefilm's own festival/market attendance program. Can fund international marketing activity complementary to Marketing Program.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 208, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Marketing Program", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates — Distribution Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Provincial distribution/marketing support for Ontario-based productions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 208, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Marketing Program", "partnerName": "Creative BC — Marketing", "partnerId": 264, "notes": "BC provincial marketing support — complementary for BC-based films.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 209, "sourceTitle": "Canada Book Fund — Publishing Support", "partnerName": "Creative Export Canada", "partnerId": 312, "notes": "Export-focused program for creative industries including publishing.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 209, "sourceTitle": "Canada Book Fund — Publishing Support", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates — Book Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario's provincial equivalent. Can stack federal CBF + Ontario Creates Book Fund.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 209, "sourceTitle": "Canada Book Fund — Publishing Support", "partnerName": "Canada Periodical Fund (ID 210)", "partnerId": 314, "notes": "Same costs cannot be claimed under both programs, but different product lines can each claim their program.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 209, "sourceTitle": "Canada Book Fund — Publishing Support", "partnerName": "Export Development Canada (EDC)", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "Commercial products that do not count toward government stacking limits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 210, "sourceTitle": "Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers", "partnerName": "Canada Book Fund (ID 209)", "partnerId": 313, "notes": "Same costs cannot be claimed under both programs.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 210, "sourceTitle": "Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates — Periodical Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario's provincial equivalent.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 210, "sourceTitle": "Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers", "partnerName": "Local Journalism Initiative", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Federal program supporting civic journalism in underserved communities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 210, "sourceTitle": "Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers", "partnerName": "Creative Export Canada", "partnerId": 312, "notes": "For periodical publishers with international editions — different eligible activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 211, "sourceTitle": "FedDev Ontario — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claim SR&ED on R&D expenses not covered by FedDev. Different expense categories avoid overlap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 211, "sourceTitle": "FedDev Ontario — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP covers R&D salaries; BSP covers commercialization and scaling. Cannot submit to both for the same expenses.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 211, "sourceTitle": "FedDev Ontario — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "CanExport covers international market development; BSP covers domestic scaling.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 211, "sourceTitle": "FedDev Ontario — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario RTRI", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "Cannot hold simultaneous FedDev applications. Must choose one stream.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 213, "sourceTitle": "PrairiesCan Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Exclude SR&ED-eligible costs from BSP application to maximize both programs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 213, "sourceTitle": "PrairiesCan Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "partnerName": "IRAP (NRC)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP for R&D ($50K-$500K non-repayable), BSP for capital and commercial projects. Total government assistance must stay within 75% combined.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 213, "sourceTitle": "PrairiesCan Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates", "partnerId": 288, "notes": "Provincial innovation funding stacks with federal BSP if total government portion stays within limits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 213, "sourceTitle": "PrairiesCan Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "partnerName": "CanExport", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "CanExport covers international market development; BSP covers domestic scale-up. Distinct cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 214, "sourceTitle": "PacifiCan Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Use SR&ED for R&D expenses not covered by BSP. Cannot claim same expenses under both.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 214, "sourceTitle": "PacifiCan Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP funds early-stage R&D; BSP funds commercialization. Not for overlapping activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 214, "sourceTitle": "PacifiCan Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Complements BSP's export-oriented scale-up activities with market entry funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 214, "sourceTitle": "PacifiCan Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "partnerName": "Innovate BC", "partnerId": 414, "notes": "Provincial complement. Total government assistance cannot exceed 50% of eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 214, "sourceTitle": "PacifiCan Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)", "partnerName": "BDC Financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC loans count as non-government matching and can help meet the 50% requirement.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 215, "sourceTitle": "CED Quebec — REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity", "partnerName": "Investissement Québec ESSOR", "partnerId": 478, "notes": "Provincial complement. Combined CED + IQ can fund up to 75% of project costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 215, "sourceTitle": "CED Quebec — REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit (federal + Quebec)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Refundable credits often excluded from stacking cap. Combined effect can offset 60%+ of R&D costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 215, "sourceTitle": "CED Quebec — REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "CED covers capital; IRAP covers R&D salaries. Different cost categories enable stacking.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 215, "sourceTitle": "CED Quebec — REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "CED covers domestic productivity; CanExport covers international markets.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 215, "sourceTitle": "CED Quebec — REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Subsidizes graduate student costs for university-linked R&D. Can layer on CED-funded tech adoption.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 216, "sourceTitle": "Space Technology Development Program (STDP)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Can claim SR&ED on eligible R&D expenditures not covered by CSA contribution. Total government assistance across all sources capped at 75% of project costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 216, "sourceTitle": "Space Technology Development Program (STDP)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Compatible for different project phases or cost categories. IRAP can fund earlier-stage R&D that leads to a STDP application for TRL advancement.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 216, "sourceTitle": "Space Technology Development Program (STDP)", "partnerName": "CanExport Innovation", "partnerId": 48, "notes": "Can fund international market development and partnership activities that complement STDP-funded technology development.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 216, "sourceTitle": "Space Technology Development Program (STDP)", "partnerName": "Provincial R&D Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial R&D grants and tax credits can stack with STDP, but total government assistance from all sources cannot exceed 75% of eligible project costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 217, "sourceTitle": "NSERC Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP funds the business partner's internal R&D costs while ARD funds the college side. Different eligible recipients, so no stacking conflict.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 217, "sourceTitle": "NSERC Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "The business partner can claim SR&ED on their own R&D expenditures related to the project. No double-dipping issue since costs go to the college.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 217, "sourceTitle": "NSERC Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "NSERC explicitly allows joint funding with Mitacs. Mitacs internships can fund additional students working on the same project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 217, "sourceTitle": "NSERC Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants", "partnerName": "Provincial Innovation Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial programs can fund complementary project costs, but total government assistance typically capped at 75-85%.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 218, "sourceTitle": "NSERC Alliance Advantage Grants", "partnerName": "Mitacs Accelerate", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Formal joint Alliance-Mitacs Accelerate stream with single submission and coordinated review. NSERC funds research; Mitacs funds graduate student internships.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 218, "sourceTitle": "NSERC Alliance Advantage Grants", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "The partner's cash contribution may qualify as SR&ED-eligible expenditure. Combined, the business can significantly reduce net cost.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 218, "sourceTitle": "NSERC Alliance Advantage Grants", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP can fund the company's internal R&D salaries while Alliance funds the university-based research. Common pairing for SMEs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 218, "sourceTitle": "NSERC Alliance Advantage Grants", "partnerName": "Provincial R&D Tax Credits", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial credits (3.5%-30% depending on jurisdiction) can layer on top of federal Alliance funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 219, "sourceTitle": "SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants", "partnerName": "SSHRC Insight Grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "The academic applicant can hold an Insight Grant for related but distinct research.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 219, "sourceTitle": "SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants", "partnerName": "Mitacs Accelerate/Elevate", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Mitacs can fund student/postdoc interns working on a related component. Highly complementary.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 219, "sourceTitle": "SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants", "partnerName": "Provincial Research Funding", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial research funding can complement SSHRC for different project components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 219, "sourceTitle": "SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "If the partner is an SME, IRAP can fund the technology side while PEG funds the social sciences research component.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 220, "sourceTitle": "Genome Canada — Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Eligible R&D expenditures not covered by GAPP can be claimed under SR&ED. Deduct GAPP-funded costs to avoid double-dipping.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 220, "sourceTitle": "Genome Canada — Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP can fund earlier-stage R&D or complementary work not covered by GAPP. An IRAP track record strengthens GAPP applications.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 220, "sourceTitle": "Genome Canada — Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "NSERC can fund fundamental research while GAPP covers the applied/commercialization work.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 220, "sourceTitle": "Genome Canada — Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)", "partnerName": "Regional Genome Centre Funding", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Regional centres provide co-funding as part of the GAPP model — typically 1/6 of project budget. Built into GAPP structure.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 221, "sourceTitle": "HARVEST Accelerator (Genome Canada — Agriculture & Cleantech)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "R&D expenditures within the HARVEST project can be claimed under SR&ED. Does not count toward HARVEST co-funding but reduces net cost.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 221, "sourceTitle": "HARVEST Accelerator (Genome Canada — Agriculture & Cleantech)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "SMEs may use IRAP for complementary R&D activities. IRAP funds could potentially serve as part of matching co-funding — confirm with HARVEST staff.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 221, "sourceTitle": "HARVEST Accelerator (Genome Canada — Agriculture & Cleantech)", "partnerName": "Agricultural Clean Technology Program (AAFC)", "partnerId": 356, "notes": "AAFC's ACT program funds similar clean agriculture technology. Natural alignment on GHG reduction goals.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 221, "sourceTitle": "HARVEST Accelerator (Genome Canada — Agriculture & Cleantech)", "partnerName": "Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership programs", "partnerId": 61, "notes": "Provincial SCAP programs can complement HARVEST for different project components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 221, "sourceTitle": "HARVEST Accelerator (Genome Canada — Agriculture & Cleantech)", "partnerName": "Provincial innovation programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Alberta Innovates aligns well with the PACT stream administered by Genome Alberta.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 222, "sourceTitle": "Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "R&D components of digitization/automation projects can generate SR&ED credits on non-RTRI-funded portions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 222, "sourceTitle": "Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)", "partnerName": "BDC Pivot to Grow Loan", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC's tariff-response loan program can provide the matching funds required for RTRI. Designed to work alongside RTRI.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 222, "sourceTitle": "Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "For market diversification activities. Combined government assistance cannot exceed 90% of project costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 222, "sourceTitle": "Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP can fund R&D and technology advisory that complement RTRI automation/digitization investments.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 222, "sourceTitle": "Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)", "partnerName": "Ontario Together Trade Fund", "partnerId": 161, "notes": "Provincial program that stacks with RTRI for Ontario businesses. Combined government assistance cannot exceed 90%.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 223, "sourceTitle": "Defence Industry Assist (DI Assist)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Most common pairing. IRAP-funded salary costs excluded from SR&ED base, but remaining eligible R&D expenses generate credits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 223, "sourceTitle": "Defence Industry Assist (DI Assist)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP (core program)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "DI Assist is a stream within IRAP — cannot receive both for the same project. Can have separate projects under each.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 223, "sourceTitle": "Defence Industry Assist (DI Assist)", "partnerName": "Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)", "partnerId": 515, "notes": "CCC facilitates government-to-government defence sales. DI Assist funds R&D; CCC helps with international procurement.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 223, "sourceTitle": "Defence Industry Assist (DI Assist)", "partnerName": "CanExport Innovation", "partnerId": 48, "notes": "DI Assist funds domestic R&D; CanExport funds international market validation including NATO allied markets.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 224, "sourceTitle": "Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Can claim SR&ED on R&D expenses not covered by RHII. Combined cannot exceed 50% excluding tax credits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 224, "sourceTitle": "Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP funds early-stage R&D; RHII covers commercialization and scale-up. PrairiesCan uses IRAP for technical assessment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 224, "sourceTitle": "Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII)", "partnerName": "CMHC Housing Innovation Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "CMHC programs complement RHII. PrairiesCan shares project info with CMHC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 224, "sourceTitle": "Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII)", "partnerName": "NGen Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster", "partnerId": 118, "notes": "NGen co-invests in advanced manufacturing projects that align with housing innovation.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 225, "sourceTitle": "AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment Component", "partnerName": "AgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Component", "partnerId": 296, "notes": "Natural complement: AgriAssurance funds certification; AgriMarketing funds export promotion. Same AAFC umbrella.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 225, "sourceTitle": "AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment Component", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "CanExport funds international market development; this program funds the certifications required to access those markets.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 225, "sourceTitle": "AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment Component", "partnerName": "Provincial agriculture cost-share programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Most provinces have SCAP cost-shared programs. Total government assistance typically cannot exceed 85%.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 226, "sourceTitle": "Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood) Program", "partnerName": "CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "GCWood covers incremental wood construction costs; HAF addresses broader housing supply objectives.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 226, "sourceTitle": "Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood) Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Novel structural systems and engineering innovations may qualify for SR&ED. Deduct GCWood-funded costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 226, "sourceTitle": "Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood) Program", "partnerName": "NRCan IFIT", "partnerId": 67, "notes": "IFIT supports forest sector manufacturing innovation. Both are NRCan programs under the $500M forest sector commitment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 226, "sourceTitle": "Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood) Program", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agencies", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Regional agencies can provide complementary funding. Subject to 75% total government assistance stacking limit.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 227, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Tourism Fund — SITES (Signature Indigenous Tourism Experiences)", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agencies", "partnerId": null, "notes": "RDAs fund Indigenous tourism infrastructure separately. Many have dedicated Indigenous business streams.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 227, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Tourism Fund — SITES (Signature Indigenous Tourism Experiences)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Up to $50K for international marketing. Ideal complement for projects targeting international visitors.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 227, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Tourism Fund — SITES (Signature Indigenous Tourism Experiences)", "partnerName": "Provincial Indigenous Tourism Organizations", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Separate funding programs from non-federal budgets. Count toward co-funding requirements.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 227, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Tourism Fund — SITES (Signature Indigenous Tourism Experiences)", "partnerName": "Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund (ITDF)", "partnerId": 499, "notes": "ITAC-administered, smaller scale ($25K-$100K). Can fund complementary activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 228, "sourceTitle": "Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI)", "partnerName": "ACOA Business Development Program", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "ACOA BDP funds broader business development; WIPSI specifically covers training costs. Different funding sources.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 228, "sourceTitle": "Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI)", "partnerName": "Canada Training Credit", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Federal individual tax credit claimed by the employee, not the employer. No conflict.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 228, "sourceTitle": "Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI)", "partnerName": "START Program (NS Apprenticeship)", "partnerId": 19, "notes": "START covers apprentice wage subsidies; WIPSI covers additional training costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 229, "sourceTitle": "WorkingNB Labour Force Training", "partnerName": "ACOA Business Development Program", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "Stackable for different cost categories. Cannot reimburse the same training dollar twice.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 229, "sourceTitle": "WorkingNB Labour Force Training", "partnerName": "Canada Training Credit", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Employee-level credit complements employer-level grant. Different claimants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 229, "sourceTitle": "WorkingNB Labour Force Training", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP covers R&D and tech advisory; LFT covers workforce skills training. Separate activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 230, "sourceTitle": "NOHFC INVEST North Launch Stream", "partnerName": "FedNor Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP)", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Federal; stacks within the 50% combined government funding cap", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 230, "sourceTitle": "NOHFC INVEST North Launch Stream", "partnerName": "Starter Company Plus (Ontario)", "partnerId": 19, "notes": "Provincial small business startup grant up to $5,000; verify combined provincial cap", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 230, "sourceTitle": "NOHFC INVEST North Launch Stream", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "Federal loan guarantee; does not count toward grant stacking cap", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 230, "sourceTitle": "NOHFC INVEST North Launch Stream", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Canada", "partnerId": 25, "notes": "Federal startup loans up to $60,000; loan, not grant — outside stacking cap", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 231, "sourceTitle": "NOHFC INVEST North Innovation Stream", "partnerName": "FedNor Northern Ontario Development Program", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Federal funding, stacks within the combined 75% government cap — ideal pairing for Northern Ontario projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 231, "sourceTitle": "NOHFC INVEST North Innovation Stream", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "For R&D components; federal funding counts toward 75% combined cap", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 231, "sourceTitle": "NOHFC INVEST North Innovation Stream", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Tax credits may not count toward government funding cap — consult NOHFC advisor to confirm", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 231, "sourceTitle": "NOHFC INVEST North Innovation Stream", "partnerName": "Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC)", "partnerId": 13, "notes": "Provincial tax credit (8%), may stack beyond grant cap as it is a tax credit", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 231, "sourceTitle": "NOHFC INVEST North Innovation Stream", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "For projects involving university research partners; counts toward federal portion of 75% cap", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 232, "sourceTitle": "Communitech Fierce Founders Uplift", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Different funding source; no conflict", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 232, "sourceTitle": "Communitech Fierce Founders Uplift", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Tax credit on R&D expenses; fully compatible", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 232, "sourceTitle": "Communitech Fierce Founders Uplift", "partnerName": "Communitech Fierce Founders Intensive", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Natural next step after Uplift — $50,000 matching funds for graduates", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 232, "sourceTitle": "Communitech Fierce Founders Uplift", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario programs", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "FedDev is a funder of Uplift; other FedDev programs may apply separately", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 233, "sourceTitle": "AEP Access to Capital (Non-Repayable Contribution)", "partnerName": "Indigenous Growth Fund (via IFI loans)", "partnerId": 155, "notes": "Designed to work together — the ABFP non-repayable contribution reduces the loan portion needed from the same IFI", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 233, "sourceTitle": "AEP Access to Capital (Non-Repayable Contribution)", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Canada", "partnerId": 25, "notes": "Indigenous entrepreneurs under 39 can combine IFI support with Futurpreneur startup loans and mentorship", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 233, "sourceTitle": "AEP Access to Capital (Non-Repayable Contribution)", "partnerName": "IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Government stacking rules apply — minister may reduce ABFP contribution if total government funding exceeds eligible costs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 233, "sourceTitle": "AEP Access to Capital (Non-Repayable Contribution)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Can complement ABFP for export-related costs; stacking limits apply to total government assistance", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 234, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Climate and Economy Solutions Program (CESP)", "partnerName": "Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)", "partnerId": 189, "notes": "Related provincial fund for climate projects up to $150K; different eligibility criteria but overlapping project types.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 234, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Climate and Economy Solutions Program (CESP)", "partnerName": "Efficiency Manitoba Rebates", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Utility rebates for energy efficiency upgrades; not a grant, so compatible for offsetting project costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 234, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Climate and Economy Solutions Program (CESP)", "partnerName": "Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit", "partnerId": 344, "notes": "Federal CRA tax credit (up to 30%) for clean technology property; can stack but total government assistance limits may apply.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 234, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Climate and Economy Solutions Program (CESP)", "partnerName": "Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)", "partnerId": 57, "notes": "For EV charging infrastructure components; may stack with CESP for vehicle electrification projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 235, "sourceTitle": "ESSOR Program — Component 1 Grants (Feasibility & Digital)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Most common pairing — IRAP covers R&D/innovation diagnosis while ESSOR Component 1 covers digital plan/feasibility.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 235, "sourceTitle": "ESSOR Program — Component 1 Grants (Feasibility & Digital)", "partnerName": "CED Quebec (Canada Economic Development)", "partnerId": 319, "notes": "Federal non-repayable grants for Quebec regions — covers different project components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 235, "sourceTitle": "ESSOR Program — Component 1 Grants (Feasibility & Digital)", "partnerName": "Quebec SR&ED Provincial Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Eligible R&D expenses claimed separately from ESSOR consulting fees.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 235, "sourceTitle": "ESSOR Program — Component 1 Grants (Feasibility & Digital)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Export market development vs. ESSOR domestic investment — different expense categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 235, "sourceTitle": "ESSOR Program — Component 1 Grants (Feasibility & Digital)", "partnerName": "ESSOR Component 2 (Productivity Investment)", "partnerId": 266, "notes": "Natural progression — use Component 1 grants for studies, then Component 2 loan for capital investment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 236, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI Acceleration Program", "partnerName": "Scale AI Industry-led Projects", "partnerId": 301, "notes": "Acceleration alumni can later participate in larger consortium projects as the SME partner", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 236, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI Acceleration Program", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP can fund complementary R&D activities not covered by the Acceleration program", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 236, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI Acceleration Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Eligible R&D expenditures not reimbursed by Scale AI can be claimed under SR&ED", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 236, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI Acceleration Program", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Academic research partnerships and intern funding complement accelerator participation", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 236, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI Acceleration Program", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agencies (FedDev Ontario, CED Quebec, PacifiCan, PrairiesCan, ACOA)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Regional agencies can fund startup activities outside the accelerator program scope", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 238, "sourceTitle": "ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "The remaining 25%+ of self-funded project costs are SR&ED eligible. AIF contribution reduces eligible base.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 238, "sourceTitle": "ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP covers salaries and subcontractors. Total federal assistance cannot exceed 75%.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 238, "sourceTitle": "ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF)", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Embed Mitacs-funded researchers into AIF projects. Different cost categories, no overlap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 238, "sourceTitle": "ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF)", "partnerName": "NSERC", "partnerId": 40, "notes": "University partners can hold NSERC grants while industry partner accesses AIF.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 238, "sourceTitle": "ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF)", "partnerName": "Provincial R&D tax credits (NS, NB, NL)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Stack on top of federal SR&ED on non-AIF-funded costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 238, "sourceTitle": "ACOA Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF)", "partnerName": "Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)", "partnerId": 295, "notes": "CFI covers research infrastructure. AIF adds applied R&D and commercialization. Common stack for university-industry partnerships.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 241, "sourceTitle": "CED Quebec — Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Applicable if QEDP project includes R&D component. Cannot claim same expenses under both.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 241, "sourceTitle": "CED Quebec — Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)", "partnerName": "Investissement Québec", "partnerId": 177, "notes": "Provincial complement. Total government funding typically capped at 75%.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 241, "sourceTitle": "CED Quebec — Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)", "partnerName": "Ministère du Tourisme du Québec", "partnerId": 499, "notes": "Provincial tourism grants stack well with QEDP tourism projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 241, "sourceTitle": "CED Quebec — Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)", "partnerName": "Community Futures Program (CFP)", "partnerId": 419, "notes": "CED also administers CFP through local CFDCs. CFP handles micro-loans; QEDP covers larger projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 241, "sourceTitle": "CED Quebec — Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Complements QEDP's tourism promotion with international market development.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 241, "sourceTitle": "CED Quebec — Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)", "partnerName": "BDC Financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC loans count as non-government matching and help meet CED's 50% requirement.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 242, "sourceTitle": "CanNor IDEANorth (Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North)", "partnerName": "NIEOP (Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program)", "partnerId": 253, "notes": "CanNor's Indigenous program complements IDEANorth for Indigenous businesses.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 242, "sourceTitle": "CanNor IDEANorth (Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP funds R&D/tech advisory that complements IDEANorth business scale-up.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 242, "sourceTitle": "CanNor IDEANorth (Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "For businesses with export potential, CanExport funds market development.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 242, "sourceTitle": "CanNor IDEANorth (Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North)", "partnerName": "Territorial government programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Yukon Economic Development, NWT BDIC, and Nunavut Development Corporation all have complementary programs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 248, "sourceTitle": "Canada Growth Fund", "partnerName": "Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)", "partnerId": 1, "notes": "SIF provides repayable contributions; CGF provides equity/debt. Different instruments, can co-invest in the same project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 248, "sourceTitle": "Canada Growth Fund", "partnerName": "Clean Fuels Fund", "partnerId": 303, "notes": "NRCan Clean Fuels Fund can fund facility construction while CGF provides equity/offtake.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 248, "sourceTitle": "Canada Growth Fund", "partnerName": "Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "CIB and CGF have co-invested. CIB focuses on infrastructure debt; CGF provides equity and de-risking.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 248, "sourceTitle": "Canada Growth Fund", "partnerName": "Investment Tax Credits (Clean Tech ITC, CCUS ITC)", "partnerId": 67, "notes": "Federal clean tech and CCUS investment tax credits stack naturally with CGF investments.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 249, "sourceTitle": "Regional Tariff Response Initiative — Non-Repayable Stream (FedDev Ontario)", "partnerName": "Ontario provincial tariff response programs", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Can combine as long as total government funding stays under 90% of eligible costs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 249, "sourceTitle": "Regional Tariff Response Initiative — Non-Repayable Stream (FedDev Ontario)", "partnerName": "Municipal economic development grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Counts toward the 90% total government assistance cap", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 249, "sourceTitle": "Regional Tariff Response Initiative — Non-Repayable Stream (FedDev Ontario)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "For R&D components of tariff response projects (automation, technology development)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 249, "sourceTitle": "Regional Tariff Response Initiative — Non-Repayable Stream (FedDev Ontario)", "partnerName": "Canada Digital Adoption Program", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "For digital transformation components — verify no cost overlap", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 250, "sourceTitle": "IDEaS Competitive Projects — Component 1 (Conceive & Design)", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "Can run in parallel for separate workstreams on the same underlying R&D challenge.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 250, "sourceTitle": "IDEaS Competitive Projects — Component 1 (Conceive & Design)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Suitable for parallel workstreams; IRAP funds up to $1M for SME R&D activities alongside IDEaS.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 250, "sourceTitle": "IDEaS Competitive Projects — Component 1 (Conceive & Design)", "partnerName": "Provincial R&D Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial innovation funds (e.g. Ontario's OCE, Alberta Innovates) can be layered for complementary project components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 251, "sourceTitle": "Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Can fund SME labour and contractor costs running alongside LEAP activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 251, "sourceTitle": "Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claimable on eligible R&D expenditures not directly funded by LEAP.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 251, "sourceTitle": "Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP)", "partnerName": "Provincial Aerospace Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial aerospace funds (e.g. Alberta Aerospace and Technology, Quebec MESI) can cover complementary development costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 251, "sourceTitle": "Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP)", "partnerName": "Total Government Assistance Cap", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Combined government assistance (all sources) cannot exceed 75% of eligible project costs.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 252, "sourceTitle": "FCC AgriSpirit Fund", "partnerName": "Alberta Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Provincial capital infrastructure stream; can fund the same community facility for different eligible cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 252, "sourceTitle": "FCC AgriSpirit Fund", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant", "partnerId": 175, "notes": "Saskatchewan community infrastructure grants can be layered for eligible capital costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 252, "sourceTitle": "FCC AgriSpirit Fund", "partnerName": "Manitoba Community Places Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Manitoba capital program for community infrastructure; coordinate with FCC AgriSpirit on shared project budgets.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 252, "sourceTitle": "FCC AgriSpirit Fund", "partnerName": "AAFC Growing Forward (AgriMarketing/AgriAssurance)", "partnerId": 217, "notes": "Federal ag program can cover operating costs while FCC AgriSpirit addresses capital improvements.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 253, "sourceTitle": "CanNor NIEOP — Entrepreneurship and Business Development", "partnerName": "CanNor IDEANorth", "partnerId": 242, "notes": "Step up to IDEANorth for larger capital or infrastructure projects once the business is established.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 253, "sourceTitle": "CanNor NIEOP — Entrepreneurship and Business Development", "partnerName": "Territorial Government Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NWT, Yukon, or Nunavut territorial programs can fund complementary activities alongside NIEOP.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 253, "sourceTitle": "CanNor NIEOP — Entrepreneurship and Business Development", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "CSBFP loans cover equipment and leasehold improvements; non-repayable NIEOP grant reduces the loan needed.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 253, "sourceTitle": "CanNor NIEOP — Entrepreneurship and Business Development", "partnerName": "BDC Micro-Loans", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC micro-financing covers working capital gaps that NIEOP grants do not address.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 254, "sourceTitle": "PrairiesCan Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)", "partnerName": "Alberta Community Economic Development Programs", "partnerId": 118, "notes": "Provincial economic development funding can be layered for complementary eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 254, "sourceTitle": "PrairiesCan Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Economic Development Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Saskatchewan provincial programs cover activities not eligible under PrairiesCan CEDD.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 254, "sourceTitle": "PrairiesCan Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)", "partnerName": "Manitoba Jobs and Economy Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Manitoba provincial stream can run alongside federal CEDD for broader community impact.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 254, "sourceTitle": "PrairiesCan Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)", "partnerName": "Canadian Heritage", "partnerId": 75, "notes": "Federal Heritage funding can address cultural or arts components of community development projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 254, "sourceTitle": "PrairiesCan Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)", "partnerName": "WAGE (Women and Gender Equality Canada)", "partnerId": 360, "notes": "WAGE funding supports gender-equity-focused community economic development components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 254, "sourceTitle": "PrairiesCan Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)", "partnerName": "ESDC Community Workforce Development", "partnerId": null, "notes": "ESDC programs fund the skills and workforce development elements that complement CEDD's infrastructure focus.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 255, "sourceTitle": "REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) — ACOA", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claimable on eligible R&D expenditures within the BSP project that are not directly reimbursed by ACOA.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 255, "sourceTitle": "REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) — ACOA", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP can fund parallel SME R&D workstreams; coordinate budgets carefully to avoid double-dipping on the same costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 255, "sourceTitle": "REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) — ACOA", "partnerName": "Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NSBI programs (payroll rebates, export development) complement ACOA BSP for NS-based growth projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 255, "sourceTitle": "REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) — ACOA", "partnerName": "New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NBIF R&D grants can layer with ACOA BSP for NB-based technology scale-up.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 255, "sourceTitle": "REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) — ACOA", "partnerName": "Innovation PEI", "partnerId": 375, "notes": "PEI provincial innovation funding can layer with ACOA BSP for Island-based projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 255, "sourceTitle": "REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) — ACOA", "partnerName": "Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS)", "partnerId": 293, "notes": "ATIGS trade development support aligns well with BSP productivity and scale-up objectives.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 256, "sourceTitle": "National Genomic Applications Partnership Program (N-GAPP)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP can fund SME labour and contractor costs running alongside the N-GAPP research partnership.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 256, "sourceTitle": "National Genomic Applications Partnership Program (N-GAPP)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claimable on eligible R&D expenditures in the project not directly covered by N-GAPP.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 256, "sourceTitle": "National Genomic Applications Partnership Program (N-GAPP)", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "Alliance grants support the academic partner's research activities within the same partnership.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 256, "sourceTitle": "National Genomic Applications Partnership Program (N-GAPP)", "partnerName": "BDC Venture Financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC growth capital can be used for commercialisation infrastructure after the N-GAPP R&D phase.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 256, "sourceTitle": "National Genomic Applications Partnership Program (N-GAPP)", "partnerName": "Provincial Biotech Grants", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial programs (e.g. Genome BC, Ontario Genomics) can fund complementary genomics activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 257, "sourceTitle": "NL Business Growth Program", "partnerName": "ACOA Business Development Program (BDP)", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "Repayable ACOA BDP loans can cover capital costs beyond the NL BGP non-repayable portion.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 257, "sourceTitle": "NL Business Growth Program", "partnerName": "CanExport SME", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "CanExport covers export market development costs for NL companies expanding internationally.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 257, "sourceTitle": "NL Business Growth Program", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP funds R&D activities; NL BGP covers the resulting capital or productivity investments.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 257, "sourceTitle": "NL Business Growth Program", "partnerName": "Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC) Loans", "partnerId": 107, "notes": "CBDC loans finance working capital or equipment costs alongside NL BGP non-repayable assistance.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 258, "sourceTitle": "PEI Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "ACOA Business Development Program (BDP)", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "ACOA BDP provides repayable capital for costs beyond the PEI Innovation Fund grant portion.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 258, "sourceTitle": "PEI Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP can fund parallel R&D labour and contractor costs within the same innovation project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 258, "sourceTitle": "PEI Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)", "partnerId": 295, "notes": "CFI funds research infrastructure for post-secondary partners engaged in the project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 258, "sourceTitle": "PEI Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "Combined Non-Repayable Assistance Cap", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Combined non-repayable government assistance from all sources typically cannot exceed 75% of eligible project costs.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 259, "sourceTitle": "Nunavut Strategic Investments Program — Business Investment Fund", "partnerName": "CanNor IDEANorth", "partnerId": 242, "notes": "IDEANorth supports larger Nunavut capital and infrastructure projects; pair with the Business Investment Fund for smaller-scale activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 259, "sourceTitle": "Nunavut Strategic Investments Program — Business Investment Fund", "partnerName": "Kakivak Association Grants", "partnerId": 115, "notes": "Kakivak provides Inuit-focused business development support in the Qikiqtaaluk region.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 259, "sourceTitle": "Nunavut Strategic Investments Program — Business Investment Fund", "partnerName": "Kivalliq Partners", "partnerId": 379, "notes": "Regional development organization supporting businesses in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 259, "sourceTitle": "Nunavut Strategic Investments Program — Business Investment Fund", "partnerName": "Nunavut Business Credit Corporation (NBCC) Loans", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NBCC provides business loans to fill capital gaps that grants do not cover.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 259, "sourceTitle": "Nunavut Strategic Investments Program — Business Investment Fund", "partnerName": "CBDC Northern Loans", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "Community Business Development Corporation northern loans cover working capital alongside grant funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 260, "sourceTitle": "FACTOR — Canada Music Fund (Artist Programs)", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates Music Initiatives", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario Creates programs fund Ontario-based artist touring, recording, and promotion activities alongside FACTOR.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 260, "sourceTitle": "FACTOR — Canada Music Fund (Artist Programs)", "partnerName": "Creative BC Music Fund", "partnerId": 264, "notes": "BC-specific music funding can layer with FACTOR for BC-based artists on recording and touring.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 260, "sourceTitle": "FACTOR — Canada Music Fund (Artist Programs)", "partnerName": "Alberta Foundation for the Arts", "partnerId": null, "notes": "AFA grants support Alberta artists in recording and career development alongside FACTOR funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 260, "sourceTitle": "FACTOR — Canada Music Fund (Artist Programs)", "partnerName": "Canadian Heritage Travel Grants", "partnerId": 75, "notes": "Canadian Heritage travel grants cover touring and international showcase costs not funded by FACTOR.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 260, "sourceTitle": "FACTOR — Canada Music Fund (Artist Programs)", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "Telefilm can fund music video projects that have a documentary component, complementing FACTOR music funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 261, "sourceTitle": "CleanBC Go Electric — Commercial Vehicle Pilots (CVP)", "partnerName": "NRCan Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)", "partnerId": 57, "notes": "ZEVIP funds charging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure that complements the Go Electric vehicle incentive.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 261, "sourceTitle": "CleanBC Go Electric — Commercial Vehicle Pilots (CVP)", "partnerName": "Transport Canada iMHZEV Program", "partnerId": 76, "notes": "Federal medium- and heavy-duty ZEV incentives can layer with CleanBC CVP on eligible commercial vehicles.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 261, "sourceTitle": "CleanBC Go Electric — Commercial Vehicle Pilots (CVP)", "partnerName": "Municipal Sustainability Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Municipal green fleet and sustainability programs (e.g. Metro Vancouver, City of Vancouver) can supplement CVP funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 262, "sourceTitle": "NGen AI for Manufacturing (AI4M) Challenge", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claimable on R&D expenditures within the AI4M project not directly funded by NGen.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 262, "sourceTitle": "NGen AI for Manufacturing (AI4M) Challenge", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "Alliance grants fund academic partner contributions within the same AI-manufacturing research project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 262, "sourceTitle": "NGen AI for Manufacturing (AI4M) Challenge", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP funds parallel SME R&D activities; coordinate budgets to avoid double-counting eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 262, "sourceTitle": "NGen AI for Manufacturing (AI4M) Challenge", "partnerName": "Provincial Innovation Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Programs such as Alberta Innovates, Ontario's OCE, or Investissement Québec can fund complementary provincial components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 263, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program", "partnerName": "AAFC AgriInnovate Program", "partnerId": 9, "notes": "AgriInnovate funds agri-food innovation projects that complement Protein Industries supply-chain projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 263, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP supports SME R&D on novel plant-protein processing technologies within the same project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 263, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claimable on eligible R&D expenditures not directly reimbursed by Protein Industries Canada.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 263, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program", "partnerName": "Provincial Agri-Food Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial programs (e.g. Alberta's AAFRD, Saskatchewan's AFSC, Manitoba's Food Development Centre) fund complementary regional activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 264, "sourceTitle": "Creative BC — Domestic Motion Picture Production Program", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "Telefilm's development and production funding layers with Creative BC for BC feature films.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 264, "sourceTitle": "Creative BC — Domestic Motion Picture Production Program", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (CMF)", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "CMF convergent stream funding can combine with Creative BC production for eligible BC productions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 264, "sourceTitle": "Creative BC — Domestic Motion Picture Production Program", "partnerName": "Harold Greenberg Fund", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Harold Greenberg Fund development loans are repayable from production budget but accessible alongside Creative BC grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 264, "sourceTitle": "Creative BC — Domestic Motion Picture Production Program", "partnerName": "Rogers Documentary Fund", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Rogers Documentary Fund supports BC documentary projects alongside Creative BC production funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 264, "sourceTitle": "Creative BC — Domestic Motion Picture Production Program", "partnerName": "NFB Co-Productions", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NFB co-production agreements provide distribution and additional financing for BC documentary and animation projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 265, "sourceTitle": "Global Forest Leadership Program — Market and Product Diversification", "partnerName": "CanExport Associations", "partnerId": 49, "notes": "CanExport Associations stream funds international market development activities that complement the forestry program.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 265, "sourceTitle": "Global Forest Leadership Program — Market and Product Diversification", "partnerName": "BC Forestry Innovation Investment (FII)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "BC FII supports BC forest product market development and can fund provincial components of the same project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 265, "sourceTitle": "Global Forest Leadership Program — Market and Product Diversification", "partnerName": "Provincial Forestry Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Other provincial programs (e.g. Quebec, Ontario) can fund the provincial portion of forest product development activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 265, "sourceTitle": "Global Forest Leadership Program — Market and Product Diversification", "partnerName": "Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT)", "partnerId": 67, "notes": "IFIT funds capital equipment for forest sector transformation; complements the market/product diversification component.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 266, "sourceTitle": "ESSOR Program — Component 1A: Feasibility Study Grant", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP funds SME R&D and technical activities that precede or run alongside the ESSOR feasibility study.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 266, "sourceTitle": "ESSOR Program — Component 1A: Feasibility Study Grant", "partnerName": "Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)", "partnerId": 36, "notes": "CED Quebec programs can fund complementary activities or bridge financing for feasibility study follow-on work.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 266, "sourceTitle": "ESSOR Program — Component 1A: Feasibility Study Grant", "partnerName": "ESSOR Component 2 (Investment Project Grant)", "partnerId": 266, "notes": "A strong feasibility study under Component 1A is the ideal stepping stone to ESSOR Component 2 for capital investment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 266, "sourceTitle": "ESSOR Program — Component 1A: Feasibility Study Grant", "partnerName": "Quebec SR&ED Provincial Tax Credit (CRIQ)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claimable on eligible scientific research expenditures within the feasibility study budget.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 267, "sourceTitle": "IDEaS Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP funds SME R&D activities that feed into the DISH Hub's collaborative defence innovation environment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 267, "sourceTitle": "IDEaS Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH)", "partnerName": "NRC Collaborative R&D (CRD)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NRC CRD agreements allow national research labs to contribute expertise and infrastructure alongside DISH projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 267, "sourceTitle": "IDEaS Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH)", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "Alliance grants fund the academic partners collaborating within a DISH secure innovation hub.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 267, "sourceTitle": "IDEaS Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH)", "partnerName": "Provincial Innovation Funds", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial programs (e.g. Ontario's OCE, Alberta Innovates) can fund regional partners engaged in DISH activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 268, "sourceTitle": "NACCA Indigenous Women Entrepreneur (IWE) Program", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Canada (IESP)", "partnerId": 25, "notes": "For Indigenous women entrepreneurs ages 18-39. Up to $25,000 in additional startup financing with mentorship. Different program, different funder, complementary.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 268, "sourceTitle": "NACCA Indigenous Women Entrepreneur (IWE) Program", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "For specific asset financing (equipment, leasehold improvements). Available through participating banks. Different collateral basis.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 268, "sourceTitle": "NACCA Indigenous Women Entrepreneur (IWE) Program", "partnerName": "Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (AEP) via same AFI", "partnerId": 323, "notes": "Non-repayable contribution up to $99,999 (individual) for larger capital needs. Available through the same IFI/AFI network. The IWE microloan and AEP can potentially be combined.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 268, "sourceTitle": "NACCA Indigenous Women Entrepreneur (IWE) Program", "partnerName": "Indigenous Growth Fund (IGF) loans via IFI", "partnerId": 155, "notes": "For larger loan amounts ($50K-$500K) through the same IFI network. The IGF-backed loan is separate from the IWE microloan.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 268, "sourceTitle": "NACCA Indigenous Women Entrepreneur (IWE) Program", "partnerName": "Provincial Indigenous business programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "BC, AB, ON, SK, MB all have provincial Indigenous business support. Check with your AFI about what is available in your region.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 268, "sourceTitle": "NACCA Indigenous Women Entrepreneur (IWE) Program", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agency grants (ACOA, FedDev, PrairiesCan, PacifiCan, CED, CanNor)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "RDAs may provide complementary non-repayable contributions for Indigenous women-led projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 269, "sourceTitle": "Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund (DIIF)", "partnerName": "AAFC AgriInnovate Program", "partnerId": 9, "notes": "AgriInnovate funds dairy R&D and innovation projects that complement DIIF capital investment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 269, "sourceTitle": "Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund (DIIF)", "partnerName": "Provincial Agri-Food Processing Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial programs (e.g. Quebec's MAPAQ, Ontario's OMAFRA) can fund regional dairy processing investments.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 269, "sourceTitle": "Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund (DIIF)", "partnerName": "BDC Growth Capital", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC equity and term financing fills capital gaps for larger dairy facility expansions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 269, "sourceTitle": "Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund (DIIF)", "partnerName": "Export Development Canada (EDC)", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "EDC trade finance and insurance supports DIIF recipients expanding into export dairy markets.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 270, "sourceTitle": "SEED NWT — Strategic Investments", "partnerName": "CanNor IDEANorth", "partnerId": 242, "notes": "IDEANorth provides larger capital and infrastructure grants for NWT businesses ready to scale beyond SEED.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 270, "sourceTitle": "SEED NWT — Strategic Investments", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP can fund R&D and technology adoption activities alongside SEED NWT capital investments.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 270, "sourceTitle": "SEED NWT — Strategic Investments", "partnerName": "Community Futures NWT", "partnerId": 419, "notes": "Community Futures provides business loans and advisory services that complement SEED NWT non-repayable grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 270, "sourceTitle": "SEED NWT — Strategic Investments", "partnerName": "BDC Loans", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC term loans cover capital costs beyond the SEED NWT grant portion for eligible NWT businesses.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 271, "sourceTitle": "Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)", "partnerName": "AAFC AgriClimate Initiative", "partnerId": null, "notes": "AgriClimate funding covers on-farm climate adaptation activities that complement RALP's land-based resilience focus.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 271, "sourceTitle": "Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)", "partnerName": "Provincial Carbon Offset Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial carbon market protocols (e.g. Alberta Emission Offset System) generate revenue for the same conservation practices.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 271, "sourceTitle": "Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)", "partnerName": "On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)", "partnerId": 514, "notes": "OFCAF funds cover cover cropping, nitrogen management, and rotational grazing alongside RALP wetland/riparian work.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 271, "sourceTitle": "Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)", "partnerName": "ALUS Canada", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "ALUS ecosystem services payments can be layered with RALP for the same conservation land parcel.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 272, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund — POV Program", "partnerName": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC/CAVCO)", "partnerId": 348, "notes": "Federal production tax credit is routinely stacked with CMF POV funding as part of the standard documentary financing structure.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 272, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund — POV Program", "partnerName": "Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario provincial tax credit layers with CMF POV for Ontario-based productions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 272, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund — POV Program", "partnerName": "BC Film and Television Tax Credit (BC FTTC)", "partnerId": 390, "notes": "BC provincial tax credit layers with CMF POV for BC-based documentary productions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 272, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund — POV Program", "partnerName": "SODEC Tax Credits (Quebec)", "partnerId": 287, "notes": "Quebec SODEC tax credit is routinely combined with CMF POV for Quebec-based productions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 272, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund — POV Program", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "Telefilm development and production funding can combine with CMF POV for feature-length documentaries.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 272, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund — POV Program", "partnerName": "Independent Production Fund (IPF)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "IPF supports convergent digital projects accompanying CMF POV documentaries.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 273, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund — Innovation & Experimentation (IDM)", "partnerName": "Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)", "partnerId": 392, "notes": "OIDMTC is routinely stacked with CMF IDM funding for Ontario-based interactive digital media projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 273, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund — Innovation & Experimentation (IDM)", "partnerName": "BC Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (BC IDMTC)", "partnerId": 15, "notes": "BC IDMTC layers with CMF IDM for BC interactive media and game projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 273, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund — Innovation & Experimentation (IDM)", "partnerName": "SODEC Multimedia Program (Quebec)", "partnerId": 287, "notes": "SODEC multimedia credits and grants can layer with CMF IDM for Quebec-based digital productions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 273, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund — Innovation & Experimentation (IDM)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claimable on eligible technological advancement expenditures within the IDM project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 273, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund — Innovation & Experimentation (IDM)", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates IDM Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario Creates IDM fund can complement CMF IDM for Ontario digital projects with strong IP development.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 273, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund — Innovation & Experimentation (IDM)", "partnerName": "CMF Conceptualization Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "CMF Conceptualization is the ideal pre-cursor to CMF IDM — development work funded there feeds directly into IDM project creation.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 274, "sourceTitle": "NGen SME Feasibility Studies", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP funds technical R&D work alongside the NGen feasibility study for the same manufacturing challenge.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 274, "sourceTitle": "NGen SME Feasibility Studies", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claimable on eligible R&D expenditures within the feasibility study not directly funded by NGen.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 274, "sourceTitle": "NGen SME Feasibility Studies", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "FedDev Ontario programs can fund follow-on capital investment after a positive NGen feasibility outcome.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 274, "sourceTitle": "NGen SME Feasibility Studies", "partnerName": "ACOA", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "ACOA Business Development Program can fund Atlantic-region manufacturing investments building on NGen feasibility results.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 274, "sourceTitle": "NGen SME Feasibility Studies", "partnerName": "Provincial Manufacturing Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Programs such as Ontario's SMART Prosperity, Alberta Innovates, or Quebec's ESSOR fund regional manufacturing follow-on projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 275, "sourceTitle": "Toronto Commercial Space Renovation Grant", "partnerName": "Toronto Commercial Façade Improvement Grant", "partnerId": 20, "notes": "The Façade Improvement Grant funds exterior signage and storefront upgrades; the Commercial Space Renovation Grant covers interior improvements — apply for both on the same property.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 275, "sourceTitle": "Toronto Commercial Space Renovation Grant", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "CSBFP loans cover equipment purchases and leasehold improvements beyond the grant maximum, filling capital gaps.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 275, "sourceTitle": "Toronto Commercial Space Renovation Grant", "partnerName": "AODA Enabling Change Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Province of Ontario AODA funding covers accessibility retrofit costs within the same commercial renovation project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 276, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Forestry Initiative — Capacity Grants", "partnerName": "IFI Contribution Funding (Grant ID 187)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "IFI Contribution Funding supports larger capital forestry projects; Capacity Grants build the organizational readiness to apply and manage those projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 276, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Forestry Initiative — Capacity Grants", "partnerName": "2 Billion Trees Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "2BT tree planting contracts can run alongside IFI Capacity Grants for Indigenous-led reforestation activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 276, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Forestry Initiative — Capacity Grants", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agencies (RDAs)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Federal RDAs (ACOA, FedDev, PrairiesCan, PacifiCan, CanNor, CED) provide complementary economic development funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 276, "sourceTitle": "Indigenous Forestry Initiative — Capacity Grants", "partnerName": "First Nations Land Management Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "FNLM capacity funding can run alongside IFI for First Nations developing land-use and forestry governance capacity.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 277, "sourceTitle": "Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF)", "partnerName": "Provincial Infrastructure Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial mining and resource infrastructure programs layer with CMIF for the provincial share of eligible project costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 277, "sourceTitle": "Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF)", "partnerName": "Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "CIB provides low-cost financing for large critical minerals infrastructure; can complement CMIF grants for major projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 277, "sourceTitle": "Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF)", "partnerName": "Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)", "partnerId": 1, "notes": "SIF can fund the technology and innovation components within a CMIF-supported critical minerals project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 277, "sourceTitle": "Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF)", "partnerName": "CMIF Indigenous Grants Sub-Stream", "partnerId": 561, "notes": "Indigenous-led critical minerals projects may access the dedicated CMIF Indigenous sub-stream in addition to the main CMIF stream.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 278, "sourceTitle": "SREPs Indigenous-Led Clean Energy Stream", "partnerName": "Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "CIB provides low-cost financing for large Indigenous clean energy projects; complements SREPs non-repayable grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 278, "sourceTitle": "SREPs Indigenous-Led Clean Energy Stream", "partnerName": "Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (Clean Tech ITC)", "partnerId": 344, "notes": "30% refundable ITC on eligible clean energy capital costs not covered by SREPs, boosting project returns.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 278, "sourceTitle": "SREPs Indigenous-Led Clean Energy Stream", "partnerName": "Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit", "partnerId": 192, "notes": "15% ITC on eligible clean electricity generation and storage equipment can layer with SREPs on the same project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 278, "sourceTitle": "SREPs Indigenous-Led Clean Energy Stream", "partnerName": "Provincial Utility Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial utility Indigenous clean energy programs (e.g. BC Hydro, SaskPower) provide off-take agreements and grid connection funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 278, "sourceTitle": "SREPs Indigenous-Led Clean Energy Stream", "partnerName": "CanNor", "partnerId": 37, "notes": "CanNor programs (IDEANorth, NIEOP) provide complementary economic development funding for northern Indigenous clean energy projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 279, "sourceTitle": "FCC Young Farmer Loan", "partnerName": "Canadian Agricultural Loans Act (CALA) Program", "partnerId": 429, "notes": "CALA government-guaranteed loans complement FCC Young Farmer financing for farm real estate and equipment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 279, "sourceTitle": "FCC Young Farmer Loan", "partnerName": "AAFC AgriInvest / AgriStability", "partnerId": 454, "notes": "AgriInvest savings-matching and AgriStability risk management programs provide cash-flow support alongside the FCC loan.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 279, "sourceTitle": "FCC Young Farmer Loan", "partnerName": "Provincial Young Farmer Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial programs (e.g. Ontario's Beginning Farmer programs, AFSC's NextGen in Alberta) provide grants or interest relief on top of FCC financing.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 279, "sourceTitle": "FCC Young Farmer Loan", "partnerName": "AFSC Next Generation Loan (Alberta)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Alberta's AFSC NextGen loan offers discounted interest rates to Alberta young farmers alongside the FCC facility.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 280, "sourceTitle": "BDC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Loan", "partnerName": "Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (ISED/BDC)", "partnerId": 552, "notes": "BELF provides $25K–$250K loans specifically for Black entrepreneurs; can be combined with BDC Inclusive Loan for greater capital access.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 280, "sourceTitle": "BDC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Loan", "partnerName": "Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) Ecosystem Fund", "partnerId": null, "notes": "WES ecosystem grants fund advisory, mentorship, and capacity-building services for women entrepreneurs alongside BDC financing.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 280, "sourceTitle": "BDC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Loan", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Canada", "partnerId": 25, "notes": "Futurpreneur provides up to $20K in financing plus mentorship for entrepreneurs aged 18–39; pairs well with the BDC Inclusive Loan.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 280, "sourceTitle": "BDC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Loan", "partnerName": "Community Futures (CF)", "partnerId": 419, "notes": "Community Futures offices provide business advisory services and smaller loans for rural and underserved entrepreneurs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 281, "sourceTitle": "NGen Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge (SMC)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claimable on the same R&D project for qualifying expenditures after NGen funding is applied.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 281, "sourceTitle": "NGen Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge (SMC)", "partnerName": "Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Stack for clean-tech manufacturing projects; different eligible expense windows reduce overlap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 281, "sourceTitle": "NGen Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge (SMC)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP advisory and financial support complements NGen's collaborative model for SME participants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 281, "sourceTitle": "NGen Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge (SMC)", "partnerName": "Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)", "partnerId": 1, "notes": "Large-scale manufacturing projects can layer SIF on top of NGen for capital and deployment costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 281, "sourceTitle": "NGen Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge (SMC)", "partnerName": "Regional Development Agencies (FedDev, FedNor, PrairiesCan, ACOA, CED)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "RDA programs cover regional commercialisation costs not funded by NGen's national challenge stream.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 281, "sourceTitle": "NGen Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge (SMC)", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "Academic partnership components of NGen projects are separately fundable through NSERC Alliance.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 282, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Health Technology Accelerator Fund (HTAF)", "partnerName": "Ontario Centre of Innovation — Digital Health Stream", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "OCI programs are a natural complement; combined provincial funding must stay within cost-share caps.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 282, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Health Technology Accelerator Fund (HTAF)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Federal IRAP advisory and financial support stacks with HTAF for R&D phases.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 282, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Health Technology Accelerator Fund (HTAF)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claimable on qualifying health-tech R&D after HTAF contribution is applied.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 282, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Health Technology Accelerator Fund (HTAF)", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "FedDev commercialisation funding covers scale-up costs beyond HTAF's early-stage scope.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 282, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Health Technology Accelerator Fund (HTAF)", "partnerName": "Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)", "partnerId": 1, "notes": "For larger health-tech scale-ups, SIF provides additional capital after HTAF milestone completion.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 282, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Health Technology Accelerator Fund (HTAF)", "partnerName": "Mitacs Accelerate", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Academic internship funding stacks seamlessly for university-partnered health-tech projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 283, "sourceTitle": "SEED NWT — Business Intelligence and Networking", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Stack with SEED NWT for international trade show participation — CanExport covers export-market costs, SEED covers local networking.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 283, "sourceTitle": "SEED NWT — Business Intelligence and Networking", "partnerName": "SEED NWT — Entrepreneur Support Program (ID 111)", "partnerId": 112, "notes": "Complementary SEED stream for operational support; can be used alongside the Business Intelligence stream.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 283, "sourceTitle": "SEED NWT — Business Intelligence and Networking", "partnerName": "Community Futures NWT", "partnerId": 419, "notes": "Community Futures provides complementary business advisory and financing for NWT SMEs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 283, "sourceTitle": "SEED NWT — Business Intelligence and Networking", "partnerName": "CanNor IDEANorth", "partnerId": 242, "notes": "Federal northern economic development funding complements SEED for capital investments.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 284, "sourceTitle": "Invest Nova Scotia — Export Development Program", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Federal program covers up to $75K for international market development — can be layered on top of Invest NS Export program for the same market.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 284, "sourceTitle": "Invest Nova Scotia — Export Development Program", "partnerName": "ACOA — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Trade", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "ACOA REGI trade components provide complementary federal support for Atlantic exporters.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 284, "sourceTitle": "Invest Nova Scotia — Export Development Program", "partnerName": "Market Export Development Program (MEDP)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Stack MEDP for European and Indo-Pacific market entry costs not covered by the Invest NS program.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 285, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Creates — IP Fund (Linear Content)", "partnerName": "Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Covers 35% of Ontario labour costs; routinely stacked with the IP Fund on the same production.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 285, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Creates — IP Fund (Linear Content)", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (CMF)", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "Federal CMF equity and licence-fee top-up is commonly layered with Ontario Creates IP Fund.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 285, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Creates — IP Fund (Linear Content)", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "Telefilm development and production funding stacks with IP Fund for feature and drama projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 285, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Creates — IP Fund (Linear Content)", "partnerName": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "partnerId": 348, "notes": "Federal labour-based tax credit claimable on eligible Ontario productions alongside IP Fund.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 285, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Creates — IP Fund (Linear Content)", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates — Screen Marketing programs", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Marketing stream can follow IP Fund investment to support distribution of the completed project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 286, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Creates — OMIF Music Creation", "partnerName": "FACTOR — Music Creation and Artist Development", "partnerId": 260, "notes": "Fully stackable — FACTOR creation grants and OMIF Music Creation serve complementary purposes; budget must be apportioned.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 286, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Creates — OMIF Music Creation", "partnerName": "Canada Music Fund (CMF)", "partnerId": 460, "notes": "Federal music development funding can layer with OMIF for production, distribution, and export projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 286, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Creates — OMIF Music Creation", "partnerName": "OMIF — Live Music stream", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Separate OMIF stream for live performance; can follow OMIF Music Creation to support touring.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 286, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Creates — OMIF Music Creation", "partnerName": "OMIF — Global Market Development", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Export-facing OMIF stream pairs naturally with Music Creation to take new recordings to international markets.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 286, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Creates — OMIF Music Creation", "partnerName": "Export Development Canada (EDC)", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "EDC financing and credit insurance supports international music licensing and distribution deals.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 287, "sourceTitle": "SODEC — Aide aux entreprises culturelles", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "Federal Telefilm development and production funding stacks with SODEC for Quebec film and TV projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 287, "sourceTitle": "SODEC — Aide aux entreprises culturelles", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (CMF)", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "CMF equity funding routinely combined with SODEC support for television and interactive digital media.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 287, "sourceTitle": "SODEC — Aide aux entreprises culturelles", "partnerName": "Canada Council for the Arts", "partnerId": 130, "notes": "Federal arts funding complements SODEC support for literary, performing arts, and visual arts enterprises.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 287, "sourceTitle": "SODEC — Aide aux entreprises culturelles", "partnerName": "Creative Export Canada", "partnerId": 312, "notes": "Federal export program for cultural industries pairs with SODEC to fund international market development.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 287, "sourceTitle": "SODEC — Aide aux entreprises culturelles", "partnerName": "FACTOR — Music Programs", "partnerId": 260, "notes": "For music-sector enterprises, FACTOR creation and marketing programs complement SODEC cultural support.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 288, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Food Innovation", "partnerName": "AAFC Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP)", "partnerId": 61, "notes": "Federal-provincial ag program covers different eligible project costs; budget split required.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 288, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Food Innovation", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "University partnership components of agri-food R&D can be separately funded through NSERC Alliance.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 288, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Food Innovation", "partnerName": "Mitacs Accelerate", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Mitacs internships support the academic collaboration aspect of Alberta Innovates ag projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 288, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Food Innovation", "partnerName": "Alberta Agriculture and Forestry programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Provincial department programs for farm-level adoption complement Alberta Innovates' innovation focus.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 288, "sourceTitle": "Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Food Innovation", "partnerName": "Agriculture Funding Consortium (ATB Financial, FCC, AFSC)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Consortium loan and financing programs pair with Alberta Innovates grants to fund full project costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 289, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Value-Added Agriculture Incentive (SVAI)", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Lean Initiative and Manufacturing (SLIM)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "SLIM's process improvement focus complements SVAI's capital investment stream for value-added processors.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 289, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Value-Added Agriculture Incentive (SVAI)", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Agtech Growth Fund (AGF)", "partnerId": 381, "notes": "AGF supports technology adoption in ag; pairs with SVAI for processing and commercialisation.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 289, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Value-Added Agriculture Incentive (SVAI)", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)", "partnerId": 380, "notes": "SAIF provides broader innovation funding that can stack with SVAI for manufacturing R&D components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 289, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Value-Added Agriculture Incentive (SVAI)", "partnerName": "Agriculture Development Fund (ADF)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "ADF supports agricultural research and commercialisation in Saskatchewan — complementary scope to SVAI.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 289, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Value-Added Agriculture Incentive (SVAI)", "partnerName": "AAFC Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP)", "partnerId": 61, "notes": "Federal Sustainable-CAP programs cover eligible ag costs not funded under the provincial SVAI stream.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 290, "sourceTitle": "OVIN R&D Partnership Fund", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claimable on the same R&D project — OVIN covers direct costs, SR&ED recovers a portion of qualifying expenditures.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 290, "sourceTitle": "OVIN R&D Partnership Fund", "partnerName": "Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)", "partnerId": 392, "notes": "Applicable to digital/software components of vehicle technology projects; check eligibility with Ontario Creates.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 290, "sourceTitle": "OVIN R&D Partnership Fund", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP provides complementary federal advisory and financial assistance for automotive SMEs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 290, "sourceTitle": "OVIN R&D Partnership Fund", "partnerName": "Mitacs Accelerate", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Mitacs academic internships support the university partnership element common in OVIN R&D projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 290, "sourceTitle": "OVIN R&D Partnership Fund", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates — Digital Media programs", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "For in-vehicle digital/connected-car components, Ontario Creates digital programs may apply.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 291, "sourceTitle": "Accessible Technology Program (ATP)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Federal IRAP advisory and financial support stacks with ATP for R&D and prototyping phases.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 291, "sourceTitle": "Accessible Technology Program (ATP)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claimable on accessible technology R&D after ATP contribution is accounted for.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 291, "sourceTitle": "Accessible Technology Program (ATP)", "partnerName": "Ontario — AODA Compliance Programs", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance programs for ON-based companies.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 291, "sourceTitle": "Accessible Technology Program (ATP)", "partnerName": "Provincial accessibility and disability innovation grants (e.g., BC Accessibility Grants, NS Accessibility Fund)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Province-specific accessibility programs provide complementary support for regional deployments.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 292, "sourceTitle": "Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Stack IRAP financial assistance for R&D-focused BSI projects where the intern is driving technical work.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 292, "sourceTitle": "Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Stack CanExport when BSI intern project focuses on international market entry or export strategy.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 292, "sourceTitle": "Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI)", "partnerName": "Mitacs Accelerate", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Accelerate (research-focused, requires academic PI) complements BSI for companies with both business strategy and R&D needs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 293, "sourceTitle": "Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Federal CanExport covers up to $75K for international market development; layers with ATIGS for Atlantic exporters.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 293, "sourceTitle": "Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS)", "partnerName": "ACOA Business Development Program (BDP)", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "ACOA BDP provides complementary federal Atlantic development funding for investment-attraction projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 293, "sourceTitle": "Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS)", "partnerName": "Export Development Canada (EDC)", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "EDC trade finance, insurance, and credit solutions support Atlantic exporters alongside ATIGS.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 294, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC — Venture Acceleration Program (VAP)", "partnerName": "Innovate BC — New Ventures BC Competition", "partnerId": 414, "notes": "New Ventures BC prize funding complements VAP acceleration support for early-stage BC startups.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 294, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC — Venture Acceleration Program (VAP)", "partnerName": "BCIC Ignite Fund", "partnerId": null, "notes": "BC Innovation Council Ignite funding pairs with VAP for product development and market validation.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 294, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC — Venture Acceleration Program (VAP)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP federal advisory and financial support stacks with VAP for technical R&D activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 295, "sourceTitle": "Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) — Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "NSERC Alliance covers operating costs of research projects housed in CFI-funded infrastructure.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 295, "sourceTitle": "Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) — Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "Ontario Research Fund (ORF) — Research Infrastructure", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario provincial co-funding required for ON-based CFI applicants; addresses the mandatory 40% non-CFI share.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 295, "sourceTitle": "Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) — Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Quebec provincial research fund provides co-funding for QC-based CFI infrastructure projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 295, "sourceTitle": "Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) — Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates Technology Futures (AITF)", "partnerId": 288, "notes": "Alberta provincial research infrastructure co-funding for AB-based CFI projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 295, "sourceTitle": "Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) — Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "BC Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "BC provincial co-funding program typically matches CFI awards for BC research infrastructure.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 295, "sourceTitle": "Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) — Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP can support applied R&D activities using CFI-funded infrastructure where private-sector partners are involved.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 295, "sourceTitle": "Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) — Innovation Fund", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Private-sector partners using CFI infrastructure can claim SR&ED on their qualifying expenditures.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 296, "sourceTitle": "AgriMarketing Program — Market Diversification (SME Stream)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs (Export Development Canada)", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Federal CanExport can stack with AgriMarketing for international promotion costs targeting the same market.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 296, "sourceTitle": "AgriMarketing Program — Market Diversification (SME Stream)", "partnerName": "CETA / CPTPP Market Development Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Trade agreement facilitation programs provide complementary support for EU and Asia-Pacific market entry.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 296, "sourceTitle": "AgriMarketing Program — Market Diversification (SME Stream)", "partnerName": "BDC — Export Financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC trade finance and working capital loans help bridge cash flow for export-market campaigns.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 297, "sourceTitle": "AgriAssurance — Kosher and Halal Investment Program", "partnerName": "AgriMarketing Program — Market Diversification (SME Stream)", "partnerId": 296, "notes": "AgriMarketing covers promotional costs once Kosher/Halal certification is secured through AgriAssurance.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 297, "sourceTitle": "AgriAssurance — Kosher and Halal Investment Program", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "CanExport funds international market development for certified Kosher/Halal products.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 297, "sourceTitle": "AgriAssurance — Kosher and Halal Investment Program", "partnerName": "Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) — Food Safety Programs", "partnerId": 374, "notes": "CFIA compliance programs complement AgriAssurance certification funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 298, "sourceTitle": "CSA Space Technology Development Program (STDP)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP financial and advisory support stacks with STDP for space technology SME projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 298, "sourceTitle": "CSA Space Technology Development Program (STDP)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claimable on qualifying space R&D expenditures after CSA STDP contribution is applied.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 298, "sourceTitle": "CSA Space Technology Development Program (STDP)", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "Academic partnership components of space technology development funded through NSERC Alliance.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 298, "sourceTitle": "CSA Space Technology Development Program (STDP)", "partnerName": "Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "For clean-tech space systems (e.g., Earth observation for environmental monitoring), SDTC can complement STDP.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 299, "sourceTitle": "CSA smartEarth Program", "partnerName": "CSA Space Technology Development Program (STDP)", "partnerId": 298, "notes": "STDP supports the underlying space technology; smartEarth funds Earth observation applications built on it.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 299, "sourceTitle": "CSA smartEarth Program", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP advisory and financial support complements CSA smartEarth for commercial application development.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 299, "sourceTitle": "CSA smartEarth Program", "partnerName": "Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "SDTC funding pairs with smartEarth for Earth observation applications targeting environmental and climate goals.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 300, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI — Acceleration Program", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP financial assistance stacks with Scale AI for AI system development and integration phases.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 300, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI — Acceleration Program", "partnerName": "BDC Venture Capital", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC VC investment complements Scale AI's project-based grant for scaling AI-first businesses.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 300, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI — Acceleration Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claimable on qualifying AI R&D expenditures after Scale AI contribution is applied.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 301, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI — Training Program", "partnerName": "Canada Job Grant (provincial variants: OJEG, Canada-Alberta JTG, etc.)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Provincial Canada Job Grant programs can cover employer portion of AI training costs alongside Scale AI Training.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 301, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI — Training Program", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP — Skills Development", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP advisory programs support workforce development strategies complementing Scale AI Training.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 301, "sourceTitle": "Scale AI — Training Program", "partnerName": "Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) — Workforce Development Programs", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "CICan institutional programs provide curriculum and delivery infrastructure for Scale AI Training cohorts.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 302, "sourceTitle": "IDEaS — Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP provides complementary federal advisory and financial support for defence technology SMEs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 302, "sourceTitle": "IDEaS — Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH)", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "Academic partnership on defence R&D projects can be separately funded through NSERC Alliance.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 302, "sourceTitle": "IDEaS — Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH)", "partnerName": "Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)", "partnerId": 295, "notes": "CFI research infrastructure grants support university-hosted DISH secure hub facilities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 302, "sourceTitle": "IDEaS — Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH)", "partnerName": "Provincial research infrastructure funds (ORF, AITF, BCKDF, FRQ)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Province-specific research infrastructure programs provide co-funding for DISH hub physical and digital assets.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 303, "sourceTitle": "Clean Fuels Fund — Feasibility and FEED Studies", "partnerName": "Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit", "partnerId": 347, "notes": "Federal ITC for clean hydrogen production assets pairs with Clean Fuels Fund feasibility work for hydrogen projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 303, "sourceTitle": "Clean Fuels Fund — Feasibility and FEED Studies", "partnerName": "Canada Growth Fund (CGF)", "partnerId": 306, "notes": "CGF provides capital for large-scale clean fuel projects that graduate from feasibility/FEED stage.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 303, "sourceTitle": "Clean Fuels Fund — Feasibility and FEED Studies", "partnerName": "Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "SDTC technology demonstration funding bridges Clean Fuels Fund feasibility to full-scale deployment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 303, "sourceTitle": "Clean Fuels Fund — Feasibility and FEED Studies", "partnerName": "Provincial clean energy and biofuels funds (e.g., ERA in Alberta, CleanBC Industry Fund)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial clean energy programs cover regional deployment costs complementing the federal Clean Fuels Fund.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 304, "sourceTitle": "Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) — Green Jobs", "partnerName": "Canada Summer Jobs", "partnerId": 85, "notes": "Canada Summer Jobs covers youth employment costs for shorter-term green job placements alongside STIP.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 304, "sourceTitle": "Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) — Green Jobs", "partnerName": "Mitacs Accelerate", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Mitacs internships complement STIP for graduate-level research roles in clean-tech and natural resources.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 304, "sourceTitle": "Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) — Green Jobs", "partnerName": "Provincial green jobs subsidies (e.g., CleanBC Go Electric, Alberta Ecotrust, NS Office of Economic Development)", "partnerId": 86, "notes": "Provincial labour subsidies stack with STIP's federal contribution for green-economy hiring.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 305, "sourceTitle": "SkillsPEI — Workplace Skills Training", "partnerName": "ACOA — Skills Development Programs", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "ACOA Atlantic skills programs provide complementary federal training support for PEI employers.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 305, "sourceTitle": "SkillsPEI — Workplace Skills Training", "partnerName": "Apprenticeship PEI", "partnerId": 438, "notes": "PEI apprenticeship programs pair with SkillsPEI workplace training for trades and technical occupations.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 306, "sourceTitle": "Canada Growth Fund (CGF)", "partnerName": "Clean Fuels Fund", "partnerId": 303, "notes": "Clean Fuels Fund feasibility and FEED funding precedes CGF capital deployment for fuel-switching projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 306, "sourceTitle": "Canada Growth Fund (CGF)", "partnerName": "Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "SDTC demonstration funding bridges early R&D to the scale-up phase where CGF capital applies.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 306, "sourceTitle": "Canada Growth Fund (CGF)", "partnerName": "Federal Investment Tax Credits (Clean Technology, Clean Hydrogen, CCUS)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "ITCs reduce capital cost and improve project economics alongside CGF contracts-for-difference and equity.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 306, "sourceTitle": "Canada Growth Fund (CGF)", "partnerName": "Export Development Canada (EDC)", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "EDC financing and insurance supports the commercial and export components of CGF-funded projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 306, "sourceTitle": "Canada Growth Fund (CGF)", "partnerName": "BDC Growth Capital", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC debt and quasi-equity complements CGF's patient capital for clean-economy scale-ups.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 307, "sourceTitle": "Social Finance Fund (SFF)", "partnerName": "Community Foundations of Canada member foundations", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Community foundations provide grants and program-related investments to local SPOs. SFF capital can layer on top as growth financing.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 307, "sourceTitle": "Social Finance Fund (SFF)", "partnerName": "Provincial social enterprise funds (Ontario SEF, BC Social Innovation)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial funds often provide smaller grants or seed capital that can be combined with SFF investment for scaling.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 307, "sourceTitle": "Social Finance Fund (SFF)", "partnerName": "BDC Community Banking / BDC Advisory", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC has social enterprise lending programs. SFF capital at below-market rates can complement BDC conventional financing.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 307, "sourceTitle": "Social Finance Fund (SFF)", "partnerName": "Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) programs", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "For affordable housing SPOs, CMHC's National Housing Co-Investment Fund and Rapid Housing Initiative stack with SFF housing-focused intermediary capital.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 307, "sourceTitle": "Social Finance Fund (SFF)", "partnerName": "United Way / Centraide local grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "United Way grants for program delivery can complement SFF organizational capacity investment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 308, "sourceTitle": "INVEST North — Launch Stream", "partnerName": "FedNor — Economic Development (ENCAP and related programs)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "FedNor programs are the primary federal complement — being federal funding they do not trigger the 50% provincial government cap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 308, "sourceTitle": "INVEST North — Launch Stream", "partnerName": "Other provincial grants", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Cannot combine with other Ontario provincial grants if doing so would cause total government funding to exceed 50% of eligible project costs.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 309, "sourceTitle": "INVEST North — Innovation Stream", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Federal IRAP is a natural complement — federal funding is excluded from the 75% combined government cap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 309, "sourceTitle": "INVEST North — Innovation Stream", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "Academic partnership funding from NSERC stacks well; confirm with program officer that combined government funding stays under 75% of eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 309, "sourceTitle": "INVEST North — Innovation Stream", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED is a tax credit and typically treated separately from grant stacking caps; apply on qualifying R&D after INVEST North Innovation contribution.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 309, "sourceTitle": "INVEST North — Innovation Stream", "partnerName": "Other government programs (provincial)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Combined government funding — including INVEST North Innovation — cannot exceed 75% of eligible project costs.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 310, "sourceTitle": "INVEST North — Locate Stream", "partnerName": "FedNor — Economic Development Fund", "partnerId": null, "notes": "FedNor is the primary federal complement for northern Ontario investment-attraction projects; federal funding excluded from the 50% cap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 310, "sourceTitle": "INVEST North — Locate Stream", "partnerName": "PrairiesCan equivalent programs", "partnerId": 126, "notes": "For projects near the Manitoba border, PrairiesCan federal programs may also complement Locate Stream funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 310, "sourceTitle": "INVEST North — Locate Stream", "partnerName": "Other government programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Combined government funding — including INVEST North Locate — cannot exceed 50% of eligible project costs.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 311, "sourceTitle": "Creative Export Canada — Export-Ready Stream", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs (Global Affairs Canada)", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Federal CanExport covers international market development costs; pairs with Creative Export for creative-sector exporters.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 311, "sourceTitle": "Creative Export Canada — Export-Ready Stream", "partnerName": "Export Development Canada (EDC)", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "EDC financing and insurance products support the commercial deals and distribution agreements that follow Creative Export market development.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 311, "sourceTitle": "Creative Export Canada — Export-Ready Stream", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates — International programs", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario Creates export programs for ON-based cultural enterprises complement the federal Creative Export Canada stream.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 311, "sourceTitle": "Creative Export Canada — Export-Ready Stream", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada — International development", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "Telefilm international programs pair with Creative Export for film and TV projects seeking global distribution.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 311, "sourceTitle": "Creative Export Canada — Export-Ready Stream", "partnerName": "Combined government funding cap", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Total government funding — including Creative Export — is typically capped at 75% of eligible expenses.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 312, "sourceTitle": "Creative Export Canada — Export Development Stream", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Global Affairs Canada program complements for market research and international business development costs in foreign markets.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 312, "sourceTitle": "Creative Export Canada — Export Development Stream", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates Export Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario-based creative exporters can stack provincial export support for international market development alongside this federal stream.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 312, "sourceTitle": "Creative Export Canada — Export Development Stream", "partnerName": "Creative BC Export Program", "partnerId": 264, "notes": "BC-based creative companies can layer Creative BC export support with federal Creative Export Canada funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 312, "sourceTitle": "Creative Export Canada — Export Development Stream", "partnerName": "SODEC Export Program", "partnerId": 287, "notes": "Quebec-based companies can combine SODEC export assistance with this federal stream for international promotion costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 313, "sourceTitle": "Canada Book Fund — Publishing Support", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates Book Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Provincial book fund for Ontario publishers; stackable with the federal Canada Book Fund on different eligible activities or cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 313, "sourceTitle": "Canada Book Fund — Publishing Support", "partnerName": "Creative BC Publishing Program", "partnerId": 264, "notes": "BC publishers can layer Creative BC support with the Canada Book Fund.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 313, "sourceTitle": "Canada Book Fund — Publishing Support", "partnerName": "SODEC Book Publishing Program", "partnerId": 287, "notes": "Quebec publishers can combine SODEC publishing assistance with federal Canada Book Fund; formula-based rather than percentage-of-project cap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 313, "sourceTitle": "Canada Book Fund — Publishing Support", "partnerName": "Access Copyright Educational Licensing", "partnerId": 438, "notes": "Licensing revenues from Access Copyright are not government assistance and do not count toward stacking caps.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 314, "sourceTitle": "Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates Periodical Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario periodical publishers can stack provincial support on different eligible activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 314, "sourceTitle": "Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers", "partnerName": "Heritage Canada Special Measures for Journalism", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Federal journalism support program is complementary; applied to different activity categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 314, "sourceTitle": "Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers", "partnerName": "Provincial Arts Council Publishing Grants", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial arts council grants for publishing can be combined. Total government assistance cannot exceed 75% of eligible expenditures.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 315, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Talent to Watch Program", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (CMF) — Talent to Series", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "Natural progression path; CMF production program can follow Talent to Watch development funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 315, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Talent to Watch Program", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates Film Development Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Provincial development fund for Ontario filmmakers; stackable for development-stage projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 315, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Talent to Watch Program", "partnerName": "Creative BC Film Development Program", "partnerId": 264, "notes": "BC-based filmmakers can layer Creative BC development support with Telefilm Talent to Watch.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 315, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Talent to Watch Program", "partnerName": "SODEC Cinema Program", "partnerId": 287, "notes": "Quebec filmmakers can combine SODEC support with Telefilm Talent to Watch for development costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 315, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Talent to Watch Program", "partnerName": "National Screen Institute (NSI) Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NSI training and development programs can complement Telefilm development funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 315, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Talent to Watch Program", "partnerName": "Private Broadcaster Pre-buys", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Broadcaster licence fees and pre-buy deals are not government assistance and do not count toward stacking limits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 316, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Marketing Program", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (CMF) Marketing Support", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "CMF marketing contributions can be stacked with Telefilm's Marketing Program for different cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 316, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Marketing Program", "partnerName": "CMF Performance Envelopes", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Performance envelope funding for established producers complements Telefilm marketing support.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 316, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Marketing Program", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates Marketing Program", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario film agency marketing grants can supplement Telefilm marketing funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 316, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Marketing Program", "partnerName": "Creative BC Marketing Fund", "partnerId": 264, "notes": "BC film agency marketing contributions are stackable with Telefilm Marketing Program.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 316, "sourceTitle": "Telefilm Canada — Marketing Program", "partnerName": "Broadcaster Marketing Contributions", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Broadcaster cash contributions to marketing campaigns are not government assistance and have no stacking restriction.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 317, "sourceTitle": "NGen — AI for Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Complementary federal R&D support; IRAP advisory services and funding can be layered on different project phases or cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 317, "sourceTitle": "NGen — AI for Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "NSERC Alliance grants covering academic partner costs are stackable alongside NGen industry contributions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 317, "sourceTitle": "NGen — AI for Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)", "partnerName": "Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "SDTC clean-tech funding can complement NGen AI4M for projects with sustainability dimensions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 317, "sourceTitle": "NGen — AI for Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)", "partnerName": "Ontario Together Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario provincial manufacturing R&D program; stackable subject to combined government funding cap of 75% of eligible project costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 317, "sourceTitle": "NGen — AI for Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)", "partnerName": "Investissement Québec Innovation Programs", "partnerId": 177, "notes": "Quebec-based manufacturers can layer Investissement Québec support. Combined government funding cannot exceed 75% of eligible project costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 318, "sourceTitle": "CleanBC Go Electric — Commercial Vehicle Pilots (CVP) Program", "partnerName": "NRCan Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)", "partnerId": 57, "notes": "Federal charging infrastructure program; can be combined for infrastructure costs alongside CleanBC vehicle pilot funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 318, "sourceTitle": "CleanBC Go Electric — Commercial Vehicle Pilots (CVP) Program", "partnerName": "Transport Canada Zero-Emission Transit Fund", "partnerId": 76, "notes": "Federal transit electrification funding; stackable for transit fleet operators on different cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 318, "sourceTitle": "CleanBC Go Electric — Commercial Vehicle Pilots (CVP) Program", "partnerName": "NRCan/ECCC Fleet Electrification Programs", "partnerId": 374, "notes": "Federal fleet programs can complement CleanBC CVP. Combined government stacking cannot exceed 75% of eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 319, "sourceTitle": "CED Quebec — Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)", "partnerName": "Investissement Quebec", "partnerId": 320, "notes": "Manufacturing productivity programs — verify total government assistance cap", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 319, "sourceTitle": "CED Quebec — Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)", "partnerName": "ESDC wage subsidies", "partnerId": 292, "notes": "For workforce restructuring components related to tariff response", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 319, "sourceTitle": "CED Quebec — Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "For associated technology upgrade and R&D components", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 319, "sourceTitle": "CED Quebec — Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "For R&D activities within the tariff response project", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 320, "sourceTitle": "CED RDII — Regional Defence Investment Initiative (Quebec)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claim on the same eligible R&D costs from different expense pools — SR&ED and RDII cover different expense categories, so both can be claimed.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 320, "sourceTitle": "CED RDII — Regional Defence Investment Initiative (Quebec)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Complementary for technology development components of a defence project; advisory services and project funding can be layered.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 320, "sourceTitle": "CED RDII — Regional Defence Investment Initiative (Quebec)", "partnerName": "Développement économique régional (DER) — CED", "partnerId": 118, "notes": "Other CED regional development programs can be combined with RDII on different eligible activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 321, "sourceTitle": "Fierce Founders Uplift", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario Programs", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "FedDev Ontario is a co-funder of the Uplift program; other FedDev Ontario streams may provide complementary support.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 321, "sourceTitle": "Fierce Founders Uplift", "partnerName": "BDC Startup Financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC is a program partner; BDC startup loans and advisory services can complement the non-dilutive Uplift grant.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 321, "sourceTitle": "Fierce Founders Uplift", "partnerName": "Fierce Founders Intensive Track", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Natural next step for Uplift graduates — up to $50K in matching funds. Designed as a progression program.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 322, "sourceTitle": "ESSOR Component 1C — Digital Transformation Implementation Grant", "partnerName": "CDAP Boost Your Business Technology Grant", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Federal CDAP grant (up to $15,000) covers digital adoption planning costs — different eligible activities from ESSOR implementation, so both can be claimed.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 322, "sourceTitle": "ESSOR Component 1C — Digital Transformation Implementation Grant", "partnerName": "ESSOR Component 2 — Capital Investment", "partnerId": 266, "notes": "ESSOR capital investment component can be stacked for equipment costs related to digital transformation.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 322, "sourceTitle": "ESSOR Component 1C — Digital Transformation Implementation Grant", "partnerName": "Investissement Québec Digital Transformation Loans", "partnerId": 177, "notes": "IQ financing products can complement the grant for larger digital transformation initiatives.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 323, "sourceTitle": "Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program — Access to Capital", "partnerName": "Indigenous Financial Institution (IFI) Loan Products", "partnerId": null, "notes": "IFI loan products are separate from this non-repayable contribution — same institution, different product. IFI loans can cover costs beyond the AEP grant.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 323, "sourceTitle": "Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program — Access to Capital", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "Asset-backed lending for equipment and leaseholds; different collateral structure from AEP, fully stackable.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 323, "sourceTitle": "Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program — Access to Capital", "partnerName": "National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NACCA network programs and the Indigenous Growth Fund provide complementary access to capital.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 324, "sourceTitle": "OCI Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C) — Alliance Advantage", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claim on the company's cash contribution and in-kind R&D expenses — creates effective additional subsidy of up to 35% on top of C2C funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 324, "sourceTitle": "OCI Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C) — Alliance Advantage", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Complementary for technology validation and market development activities; IRAP and C2C cover different cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 324, "sourceTitle": "OCI Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C) — Alliance Advantage", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario — Investing in Regional Diversification", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "FedDev Ontario programs can provide complementary federal support for commercialization activities in Ontario.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 325, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada — Technology Leadership (Fermentation Stream)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claim on company's R&D expenditure share. Note: PIC contribution reduces eligible SR&ED base — plan accordingly.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 325, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada — Technology Leadership (Fermentation Stream)", "partnerName": "AAFC AgriInnovate Program", "partnerId": 9, "notes": "Complementary federal ag innovation funding for processing technology; covers different project phases or components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 325, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada — Technology Leadership (Fermentation Stream)", "partnerName": "SDTC (Sustainable Development Technology Canada)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "For fermentation projects with cleantech dimensions, SDTC funding can be layered on different cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 325, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada — Technology Leadership (Fermentation Stream)", "partnerName": "Provincial Innovation Programs (e.g., Invest Alberta, Innovate BC)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial technology programs can complement PIC funding subject to total government assistance limits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 326, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claim on R&D component of AI tool development — SR&ED and PIC cover different expense categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 326, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence Program", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "If a university partner is involved for data science research, NSERC Alliance can be stacked for the academic cost component.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 326, "sourceTitle": "Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence Program", "partnerName": "CDAP Digital Advisor Grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "For SMEs adopting AI tools, CDAP covers digital adoption advisory costs — separate from PIC AI development funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 327, "sourceTitle": "NGen Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge (AMHC)", "partnerName": "CMHC Housing Supply Challenge", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Active federal program with different focus (housing supply innovation); both programs can support housing manufacturing technology.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 327, "sourceTitle": "NGen Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge (AMHC)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claim on R&D components of manufacturing technology development alongside NGen AMHC project funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 327, "sourceTitle": "NGen Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge (AMHC)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Complements NGen for earlier-stage technology validation phases before or during the AMHC project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 327, "sourceTitle": "NGen Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge (AMHC)", "partnerName": "NRCan Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood) Program", "partnerId": 226, "notes": "For timber/mass-timber homebuilding projects, NRCan GCWood can provide complementary support.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 328, "sourceTitle": "BDC Small Business Loan", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claim tax credits on R&D costs separately — non-repayable tax credit offsets the loan's cost of capital.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 328, "sourceTitle": "BDC Small Business Loan", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "Asset-backed loans for equipment and leaseholds — different collateral structure, can be used alongside BDC loans.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 328, "sourceTitle": "BDC Small Business Loan", "partnerName": "BDC Start-up Financing", "partnerId": 329, "notes": "Separate BDC product for early-stage businesses; upgrade to BDC Small Business Loan once 24+ months operations and profitability achieved.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 328, "sourceTitle": "BDC Small Business Loan", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Non-repayable R&D grants from IRAP reduce the amount that needs to be borrowed — strategically stack grants before drawing on BDC loans.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 329, "sourceTitle": "BDC Start-up Financing", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claim on R&D costs — reduces effective cost of startup capital.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 329, "sourceTitle": "BDC Start-up Financing", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Non-repayable R&D grants reduce how much startup capital is needed from BDC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 329, "sourceTitle": "BDC Start-up Financing", "partnerName": "Provincial Startup Grants", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Any provincial startup grant (e.g., Ontario Starter Company Plus, Futurpreneur) can be stacked to reduce reliance on BDC debt.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 329, "sourceTitle": "BDC Start-up Financing", "partnerName": "BDC Small Business Loan", "partnerId": 328, "notes": "Natural upgrade path — transition to BDC Small Business Loan once you reach 24 months of operations and profitability.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 329, "sourceTitle": "BDC Start-up Financing", "partnerName": "Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "CDAP Boost Your Business Technology grant covers digital adoption costs alongside BDC Start-up financing.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 330, "sourceTitle": "BDC Pivot to Grow — Tariff Relief Loan", "partnerName": "Export Development Canada (EDC) Tariff Relief Programs", "partnerId": 338, "notes": "EDC export financing, insurance, and tariff relief instruments complement BDC operational financing.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 330, "sourceTitle": "BDC Pivot to Grow — Tariff Relief Loan", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Market diversification grants from Global Affairs Canada help reduce US dependency — stack non-repayable CanExport with BDC debt.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 330, "sourceTitle": "BDC Pivot to Grow — Tariff Relief Loan", "partnerName": "Provincial Tariff Impact Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta have provincial tariff impact programs that can be combined with BDC Pivot to Grow.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 330, "sourceTitle": "BDC Pivot to Grow — Tariff Relief Loan", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If pivoting involves R&D to develop new products, SR&ED tax credits offset R&D costs and improve cash flow.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 331, "sourceTitle": "FCC Women Entrepreneur Loan", "partnerName": "AAFC AgriInvest", "partnerId": 454, "notes": "Farm risk management program — separate purpose from FCC lending. AgriInvest provides savings account with government matching for income stabilization.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 331, "sourceTitle": "FCC Women Entrepreneur Loan", "partnerName": "AAFC AgriStability", "partnerId": 456, "notes": "Income stabilization insurance for large margin declines — separate purpose from FCC lending.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 331, "sourceTitle": "FCC Women Entrepreneur Loan", "partnerName": "Provincial farm credit programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "AB, SK, MB, ON all have agricultural lending programs. Provincial and federal lending can be combined — monitor total debt servicing capacity.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 331, "sourceTitle": "FCC Women Entrepreneur Loan", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "CSBFP provides asset-backed loans for food processing equipment (up to $350K for equipment, $1M for real property). Different collateral base than FCC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 331, "sourceTitle": "FCC Women Entrepreneur Loan", "partnerName": "FCC Transition Loan", "partnerId": 31, "notes": "Enhanced terms for generational farm transfers — separate FCC product. Can complement Women Entrepreneur Loan for different purposes.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 332, "sourceTitle": "FCC Starter Loan", "partnerName": "AFSC Next Generation Loan", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Alberta-based farmers can combine AFSC Next Generation Loan with FCC Starter Loan for additional startup capital.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 332, "sourceTitle": "FCC Starter Loan", "partnerName": "AgriInvest", "partnerId": 454, "notes": "Federal AgriInvest savings accounts can complement FCC Starter Loan — AgriInvest provides matching government contributions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 332, "sourceTitle": "FCC Starter Loan", "partnerName": "AgriInsurance (Federal Crop Insurance)", "partnerId": 455, "notes": "Crop insurance protects collateral value and supports loan serviceability — FCC advisors can help coordinate.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 333, "sourceTitle": "NGen Pilot Projects Program", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP advisory services and project funding can be layered for technology components of NGen pilot projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 333, "sourceTitle": "NGen Pilot Projects Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claim on R&D expenditures within the pilot project — different expense categories from NGen contributions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 333, "sourceTitle": "NGen Pilot Projects Program", "partnerName": "CMC Microsystems Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "CMC Microsystems provides design tools, fabrication access, and funding for microsystems technology projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 333, "sourceTitle": "NGen Pilot Projects Program", "partnerName": "Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario manufacturers can claim this provincial tax credit on qualifying capital investments within the pilot.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 333, "sourceTitle": "NGen Pilot Projects Program", "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates", "partnerId": 288, "notes": "Alberta-based companies can stack Alberta Innovates R&D funding with NGen Pilot Projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 334, "sourceTitle": "BDC Sustainability Venture Fund", "partnerName": "SustainVC", "partnerId": null, "notes": "SustainVC invests in Canadian sustainable technology companies — can co-invest alongside BDC Sustainability Venture Fund.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 334, "sourceTitle": "BDC Sustainability Venture Fund", "partnerName": "Cycle Capital", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Cycle Capital is a cleantech-focused VC that frequently co-invests with BDC on sustainability ventures.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 334, "sourceTitle": "BDC Sustainability Venture Fund", "partnerName": "SDTC Seed Fund", "partnerId": 112, "notes": "SDTC seed-stage clean technology grants provide non-dilutive capital that complements BDC equity investment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 334, "sourceTitle": "BDC Sustainability Venture Fund", "partnerName": "NRCan Clean Energy Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NRCan clean energy programs provide additional non-dilutive funding for technology demonstration.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 334, "sourceTitle": "BDC Sustainability Venture Fund", "partnerName": "Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Alberta-based cleantech companies can stack ERA challenge funding with BDC Sustainability Venture Fund investment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 335, "sourceTitle": "Sustainable Jobs Training Fund (SJTF)", "partnerName": "Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP) — Sustainable Jobs Stream", "partnerId": 82, "notes": "UTIP funds union-based apprenticeship and skills training; the Sustainable Jobs stream is specifically designed to complement SJTF.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 335, "sourceTitle": "Sustainable Jobs Training Fund (SJTF)", "partnerName": "Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP)", "partnerId": 83, "notes": "SWSP funds sector-wide workforce development initiatives — can cover different cohorts or activities from SJTF.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 335, "sourceTitle": "Sustainable Jobs Training Fund (SJTF)", "partnerName": "Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET)", "partnerId": 80, "notes": "ISET provides Indigenous workforce development funding that can be stacked with SJTF for Indigenous workers in the clean economy.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 335, "sourceTitle": "Sustainable Jobs Training Fund (SJTF)", "partnerName": "Provincial Workforce Development Agreements", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial training programs (Canada-BC Job Grant, Canada-Ontario Job Grant, etc.) can complement SJTF for employer-specific training costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 336, "sourceTitle": "CMF IDM Prototyping Program", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates IDM Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario-based companies can layer Ontario Creates IDM support with CMF IDM Prototyping funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 336, "sourceTitle": "CMF IDM Prototyping Program", "partnerName": "Canada Council for the Arts — Digital Strategy Fund", "partnerId": 130, "notes": "Arts-oriented digital media projects can combine Canada Council digital funding with CMF IDM prototyping.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 336, "sourceTitle": "CMF IDM Prototyping Program", "partnerName": "FACTOR (Audio Components)", "partnerId": 260, "notes": "If the IDM project includes significant audio/music components, FACTOR grants can be stacked.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 336, "sourceTitle": "CMF IDM Prototyping Program", "partnerName": "Creative BC — Interactive Fund", "partnerId": 264, "notes": "BC-based companies can combine Creative BC interactive digital media support with CMF IDM funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 336, "sourceTitle": "CMF IDM Prototyping Program", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "For projects with significant R&D technology components, IRAP can provide complementary support.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 337, "sourceTitle": "Creative BC Slate Development Program", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada Development Program", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "Federal development funding from Telefilm can be stacked with Creative BC Slate Development on different projects within the slate.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 337, "sourceTitle": "Creative BC Slate Development Program", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (CMF) Development Stream", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "CMF development funding complements Creative BC for convergent digital media and television development.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 337, "sourceTitle": "Creative BC Slate Development Program", "partnerName": "CBC/Corus Development Deals", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Broadcaster development deals and licence fees are not government assistance — no stacking restriction.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 337, "sourceTitle": "Creative BC Slate Development Program", "partnerName": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "partnerId": 348, "notes": "Federal CPTC can be claimed at production stage for projects developed under Creative BC slate funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 338, "sourceTitle": "Rogers Indigenous Film Fund (RIFF) Program", "partnerName": "Canada Council for the Arts — Indigenous Arts Funding", "partnerId": 130, "notes": "Canada Council Indigenous arts program can provide complementary development funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 338, "sourceTitle": "Rogers Indigenous Film Fund (RIFF) Program", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada — Talent to Watch", "partnerId": 315, "notes": "Telefilm's program for emerging Indigenous filmmakers can complement RIFF at different project stages.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 338, "sourceTitle": "Rogers Indigenous Film Fund (RIFF) Program", "partnerName": "NSI (National Screen Institute) Indigenous Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NSI training and development programs provide career support alongside RIFF production funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 338, "sourceTitle": "Rogers Indigenous Film Fund (RIFF) Program", "partnerName": "CBC Indigenous Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "CBC Indigenous licensing deals and development support are not government assistance — fully stackable.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 338, "sourceTitle": "Rogers Indigenous Film Fund (RIFF) Program", "partnerName": "imagineNATIVE Development Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "imagineNATIVE festival and development programs provide networking and development support.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 339, "sourceTitle": "Venture and Growth Capital Initiative (VGCCI)", "partnerName": "BDC Growth Venture Fund", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC direct equity investment can be combined with VGCCI LP capital for portfolio companies.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 339, "sourceTitle": "Venture and Growth Capital Initiative (VGCCI)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Non-dilutive IRAP funding for portfolio companies reduces the equity required from VGCCI-backed funds.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 339, "sourceTitle": "Venture and Growth Capital Initiative (VGCCI)", "partnerName": "CIHR Commercialization Programs", "partnerId": 515, "notes": "Health sector portfolio companies can access CIHR commercialization support alongside VGCCI-backed VC investment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 339, "sourceTitle": "Venture and Growth Capital Initiative (VGCCI)", "partnerName": "BDC Co-Investment Programs", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC co-investment programs allow BDC to invest alongside VGCCI-backed funds in portfolio companies.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 340, "sourceTitle": "BDC Thrive Lab for Women", "partnerName": "Thrive Venture Fund", "partnerId": 54, "notes": "For later-stage women-led companies, Thrive Venture Fund provides equity investment beyond BDC Thrive Lab advisory and grant programs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 340, "sourceTitle": "BDC Thrive Lab for Women", "partnerName": "MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Ontario-based women-led companies can access MaRS IAF early-stage investment alongside BDC Thrive Lab programming.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 340, "sourceTitle": "BDC Thrive Lab for Women", "partnerName": "ISED Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) Ecosystem Fund", "partnerId": null, "notes": "WES ecosystem programs provide additional mentorship, networks, and resources for women entrepreneurs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 340, "sourceTitle": "BDC Thrive Lab for Women", "partnerName": "Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "WEOC network provides access to women's business centres and the Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 341, "sourceTitle": "CanExport Community Investments", "partnerName": "Invest Ontario Programs", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario provincial economic development programs can complement CanExport Community Investments for Ontario-based trade associations.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 341, "sourceTitle": "CanExport Community Investments", "partnerName": "Invest Alberta Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Alberta provincial trade and investment programs can be layered with CanExport Community Investments.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 341, "sourceTitle": "CanExport Community Investments", "partnerName": "ISED Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "REGI programs support regional innovation organizations and can complement CanExport community investment activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 341, "sourceTitle": "CanExport Community Investments", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "FedDev Ontario supports Ontario industry associations and can complement CanExport Community Investments for eligible activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 342, "sourceTitle": "RAII Prairie Provinces — Non-Profit Non-Repayable Stream", "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates", "partnerId": 288, "notes": "Provincial AI and innovation programs — verify total government assistance limits", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 342, "sourceTitle": "RAII Prairie Provinces — Non-Profit Non-Repayable Stream", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "For AI talent internship and research placement components", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 342, "sourceTitle": "RAII Prairie Provinces — Non-Profit Non-Repayable Stream", "partnerName": "CIFAR Pan-Canadian AI Strategy", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Complementary national AI strategy funding", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 342, "sourceTitle": "RAII Prairie Provinces — Non-Profit Non-Repayable Stream", "partnerName": "ISED Digital Adoption Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "For SME digital transformation components", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 342, "sourceTitle": "RAII Prairie Provinces — Non-Profit Non-Repayable Stream", "partnerName": "Provincial AI strategies (Alberta AI strategy, Sask AI Hub)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial matching or complementary programs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 343, "sourceTitle": "AgriScience Program — Projects Component", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "For academic components of the research, NSERC Alliance grants can cover university partner costs alongside AgriScience industry contributions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 343, "sourceTitle": "AgriScience Program — Projects Component", "partnerName": "Genome Canada", "partnerId": 220, "notes": "For genomics-related agricultural research, Genome Canada funding can be stacked with AgriScience Projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 343, "sourceTitle": "AgriScience Program — Projects Component", "partnerName": "OMAFRA (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture) Research Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Ontario-based projects can layer OMAFRA funding on different project components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 343, "sourceTitle": "AgriScience Program — Projects Component", "partnerName": "Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Research Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Alberta-based projects can combine provincial agricultural research funding with federal AgriScience.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 343, "sourceTitle": "AgriScience Program — Projects Component", "partnerName": "Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "For agricultural projects with emissions reduction dimensions, ERA funding can be stacked.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 343, "sourceTitle": "AgriScience Program — Projects Component", "partnerName": "SDTC (Sustainable Development Technology Canada)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "For cleantech agricultural projects, SDTC can be layered for the sustainability technology development component.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 344, "sourceTitle": "Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Federal SR&ED (35% for CCPCs) can be claimed on R&D costs for clean technology development — different expense categories from the Clean Technology ITC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 344, "sourceTitle": "Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit", "partnerName": "Clean Technology Manufacturing ITC", "partnerId": null, "notes": "For equipment manufacturers, the CTM ITC covers manufacturing of clean technology equipment. Clean Tech ITC and CTM ITC cover different activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 344, "sourceTitle": "Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit", "partnerName": "Provincial Manufacturing Tax Credits", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial manufacturing or capital investment tax credits (e.g., BC, Ontario) can be stacked for qualifying equipment investments.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 344, "sourceTitle": "Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit", "partnerName": "NRCan Energy Efficiency Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NRCan grant programs for energy efficiency improvements can complement the Clean Tech ITC on different cost components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 345, "sourceTitle": "Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (CTM ITC)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on R&D for manufacturing process improvements — different expense category from CTM ITC capital investments.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 345, "sourceTitle": "Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (CTM ITC)", "partnerName": "Clean Technology ITC", "partnerId": null, "notes": "The Clean Tech ITC covers installations and use of clean energy; CTM ITC covers manufacturing the equipment. Both can apply to the same company.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 345, "sourceTitle": "Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (CTM ITC)", "partnerName": "Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario manufacturers can stack provincial manufacturing investment tax credits with federal CTM ITC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 345, "sourceTitle": "Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (CTM ITC)", "partnerName": "Accelerated Investment Incentive (CCA)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Immediate expensing and accelerated CCA can be claimed alongside the CTM ITC for qualifying capital assets.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 346, "sourceTitle": "Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Investment Tax Credit (CCUS ITC)", "partnerName": "Clean Technology ITC", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Renewable energy powering CCUS operations can separately qualify for the Clean Technology ITC — different asset category.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 346, "sourceTitle": "Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Investment Tax Credit (CCUS ITC)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "R&D components of novel CCUS technology development qualify for SR&ED — different expense category from CCUS capital credits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 346, "sourceTitle": "Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Investment Tax Credit (CCUS ITC)", "partnerName": "Provincial Carbon Pricing Rebates", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Industrial carbon pricing rebates (OBPS, TIER, etc.) reduce operating costs and are separate from the CCUS ITC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 346, "sourceTitle": "Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Investment Tax Credit (CCUS ITC)", "partnerName": "Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "ERA challenge funding for CCUS innovation projects can complement the federal tax credit.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 346, "sourceTitle": "Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Investment Tax Credit (CCUS ITC)", "partnerName": "NRCan Energy Innovation Program", "partnerId": 60, "notes": "NRCan grant programs for energy innovation can be stacked on technology development costs alongside the CCUS ITC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 347, "sourceTitle": "Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit", "partnerName": "Clean Technology ITC", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Renewable energy assets powering electrolysis can separately qualify for the Clean Technology ITC — different asset category.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 347, "sourceTitle": "Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit", "partnerName": "CCUS ITC", "partnerId": 346, "notes": "For blue hydrogen projects using steam methane reforming with carbon capture, the CCUS ITC applies to the capture equipment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 347, "sourceTitle": "Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit", "partnerName": "Alberta Hydrogen Centre of Excellence", "partnerId": 554, "notes": "Alberta-based hydrogen projects can access provincial hydrogen development programs alongside federal tax credits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 347, "sourceTitle": "Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit", "partnerName": "NRCan Clean Fuels Fund", "partnerId": 303, "notes": "NRCan Clean Fuels Fund grants provide non-repayable capital for clean fuel production alongside the Clean Hydrogen ITC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 348, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "partnerName": "BC Film Incentive (FIBC)", "partnerId": 389, "notes": "BC-based Canadian productions can stack BC FIBC (35% labour) with federal CPTC (25% labour) for qualifying productions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 348, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "partnerName": "Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario-based productions can stack OFTTC with federal CPTC on qualifying labour expenditures.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 348, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "partnerName": "Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit", "partnerId": 387, "notes": "Manitoba productions can combine provincial film tax credit with federal CPTC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 348, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (CMF)", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "CMF production funding is not a tax credit — stackable with CPTC as a grant/licence contribution.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 348, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada Production Financing", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "Telefilm equity and deficit financing can be combined with CPTC tax credit financing.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 349, "sourceTitle": "Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)", "partnerName": "BC Production Services Tax Credit", "partnerId": 406, "notes": "BC PSTC (28-36% labour) stacks with federal PSTC (16% labour) for foreign service productions shooting in BC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 349, "sourceTitle": "Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)", "partnerName": "Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario OPSTC stacks with federal PSTC for foreign service productions in Ontario.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 349, "sourceTitle": "Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)", "partnerName": "Manitoba Film and Video Tax Credit", "partnerId": 387, "notes": "Manitoba's production services incentive stacks with federal PSTC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 349, "sourceTitle": "Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)", "partnerName": "Quebec Film and Television Production Tax Credit", "partnerId": 320, "notes": "Quebec provincial production services credits stack with federal PSTC for Quebec-based productions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 349, "sourceTitle": "Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)", "partnerName": "Location-Specific Bonuses", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Regional shooting bonuses and location incentives from provincial film commissions are additive to the base tax credit rates.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 350, "sourceTitle": "Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (AJCTC)", "partnerName": "Ontario Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit (ATTC)", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario employers can claim provincial ATTC alongside federal AJCTC for eligible apprenticeable trades.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 350, "sourceTitle": "Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (AJCTC)", "partnerName": "Canada-Alberta Job Grant", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Canada-Alberta Job Grant covers apprenticeship training costs alongside the AJCTC wage subsidy tax credit.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 350, "sourceTitle": "Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (AJCTC)", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Training Allowance", "partnerId": 438, "notes": "Saskatchewan provincial apprenticeship support complements the federal AJCTC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 350, "sourceTitle": "Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (AJCTC)", "partnerName": "Canada Job Grant (Provincial Variants)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Canada Job Grant variants in each province cover third-party training costs that complement the AJCTC wage subsidy.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 351, "sourceTitle": "Atlantic Investment Tax Credit (AITC)", "partnerName": "ACOA — Business Development Program (BDP)", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "ACOA BDP grants cover operating and start-up costs that complement the AITC capital investment credit.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 351, "sourceTitle": "Atlantic Investment Tax Credit (AITC)", "partnerName": "ACOA — Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF)", "partnerId": 238, "notes": "AIF R&D funding can be stacked with AITC on qualifying capital expenditures for Atlantic projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 351, "sourceTitle": "Atlantic Investment Tax Credit (AITC)", "partnerName": "Invest Nova Scotia Innovation Rebate", "partnerId": 368, "notes": "Nova Scotia capital investment rebate can be combined with AITC for NS-based projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 351, "sourceTitle": "Atlantic Investment Tax Credit (AITC)", "partnerName": "NL Innovation and Business Development Fund (IBDF)", "partnerId": 359, "notes": "NL IBDF grants for capital investment complement the AITC for Newfoundland-based projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 351, "sourceTitle": "Atlantic Investment Tax Credit (AITC)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on R&D equipment costs — different expense category from AITC manufacturing machinery.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 352, "sourceTitle": "Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP)", "partnerName": "Quebec EV Rebate Program (Roulez Vert)", "partnerId": 320, "notes": "Quebec's provincial EV rebate (up to $7,000) can be combined with the federal EVAP rebate for eligible vehicles.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 352, "sourceTitle": "Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP)", "partnerName": "BC SCRAP-IT / CleanBC Go Electric Consumer Rebate", "partnerId": 318, "notes": "BC's provincial EV incentive (up to $4,000 for new EVs) stacks with federal EVAP.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 352, "sourceTitle": "Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP)", "partnerName": "Nova Scotia EV Rebate", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Nova Scotia's provincial EV incentive (up to $3,000) stacks with federal EVAP.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 352, "sourceTitle": "Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP)", "partnerName": "CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Programs", "partnerId": 181, "notes": "BC commercial and fleet EV programs provide additional incentives for business vehicle electrification.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 353, "sourceTitle": "Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive (MHDZEV)", "partnerName": "Clean Technology ITC", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Charging and fueling infrastructure for MHDZEVs qualifies for the Clean Technology ITC — different asset from the vehicle itself.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 353, "sourceTitle": "Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive (MHDZEV)", "partnerName": "CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle Program", "partnerId": 181, "notes": "BC-based fleet operators can combine CleanBC Commercial EV program with federal MHDZEV incentive.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 353, "sourceTitle": "Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive (MHDZEV)", "partnerName": "Quebec Fleet Electrification Programs", "partnerId": 320, "notes": "Quebec provincial fleet electrification incentives can be stacked with MHDZEV for Quebec-based commercial operators.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 353, "sourceTitle": "Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive (MHDZEV)", "partnerName": "Municipal Clean Fleet Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Municipal fleet electrification grants and incentives from cities are not government assistance at the federal/provincial level — fully stackable.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 354, "sourceTitle": "Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing Employers", "partnerName": "Employment Insurance Work-Sharing Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "The Work-Sharing Program is a prerequisite for this grant — both programs work together to retain employees during temporary downturns.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 354, "sourceTitle": "Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing Employers", "partnerName": "Canada-Manitoba Job Grant", "partnerId": 95, "notes": "Manitoba employers can layer training grant support on 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Fund (ACAF)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP advisory services and project funding can complement ACAF compute access for overall AI R&D projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 355, "sourceTitle": "AI Compute Access Fund (ACAF)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP AI Assist", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP's AI-focused stream specifically supports SMEs implementing AI — designed to work alongside ACAF.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 355, "sourceTitle": "AI Compute Access Fund (ACAF)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on AI R&D project costs — different expense category from compute access funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 355, "sourceTitle": "AI Compute Access Fund (ACAF)", "partnerName": "Scale AI Programs", "partnerId": 301, "notes": "Scale AI supercluster programs provide additional AI adoption and development funding for manufacturers and supply chains.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 355, "sourceTitle": "AI Compute Access Fund (ACAF)", "partnerName": "Google for Startups Cloud Credits", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Private sector cloud credits from Google, AWS, and Microsoft Azure are not government assistance — fully stackable with ACAF.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 356, "sourceTitle": "Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Adoption Stream", "partnerName": "Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Financing", "partnerId": 31, "notes": "FCC loans for equipment financing complement the AgriCleanTech grant — grant reduces the loan amount needed.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 356, "sourceTitle": "Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Adoption Stream", "partnerName": "Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP) Programs", "partnerId": 61, "notes": "Provincial Sustainable-CAP programs can be stacked for different components of the clean technology adoption.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 356, "sourceTitle": "Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Adoption Stream", "partnerName": "Clean Technology ITC", "partnerId": null, "notes": "The Clean Technology ITC applies to certain agricultural clean technology capital investments — different asset category.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 356, "sourceTitle": "Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Adoption Stream", "partnerName": "Canada Infrastructure Bank — Green Infrastructure", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "For large-scale clean agriculture infrastructure, CIB financing can complement AgriCleanTech grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 357, "sourceTitle": "Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (WELF)", "partnerName": "BDC Thrive Lab for Women", "partnerId": 340, "notes": "BDC Thrive Lab advisory programs and capital programs complement the WELF loan for women-led businesses.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 357, "sourceTitle": "Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (WELF)", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Canada", "partnerId": 25, "notes": "Women 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"sourceTitle": "Newfoundland Green Transition Fund", "partnerName": "ACOA — Business Development Program (BDP)", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "ACOA BDP can cover operating costs and business development activities complementary to capital-focused Green Transition funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 358, "sourceTitle": "Newfoundland Green Transition Fund", "partnerName": "ACOA — Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF)", "partnerId": 238, "notes": "AIF R&D funding can be stacked for R&D components of green transition projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 358, "sourceTitle": "Newfoundland Green Transition Fund", "partnerName": "NL Innovation and Business Development Fund (IBDF)", "partnerId": 359, "notes": "NL IBDF funding can complement the Green Transition Fund for capital investment projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 358, "sourceTitle": "Newfoundland Green Transition Fund", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP can support technology 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359, "sourceTitle": "NL Innovation and Business Development Fund (IBDF)", "partnerName": "Atlantic Fisheries Fund", "partnerId": 361, "notes": "For marine energy projects, the Atlantic Fisheries Fund can provide complementary support.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 360, "sourceTitle": "NL JobsNL Wage Subsidy", "partnerName": "Canada Summer Jobs", "partnerId": 85, "notes": "For youth hires (15-30), Canada Summer Jobs provides federal wage subsidy funding alongside JobsNL for different positions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 360, "sourceTitle": "NL JobsNL Wage Subsidy", "partnerName": "Student Work and Study Program (SWPP)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "SWPP provides provincial wage subsidies for student placements — covers different employees from JobsNL.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 360, "sourceTitle": "NL JobsNL Wage Subsidy", "partnerName": "NL Job Accelerator and Growth (JAG) Program", "partnerId": 413, "notes": "JAG Program supports larger-scale hiring 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"partnerId": null, "notes": "Nova Scotia provincial funding for seafood sector investments", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 361, "sourceTitle": "Atlantic Fisheries Fund", "partnerName": "Atlantic Investment Tax Credit", "partnerId": 351, "notes": "10% ITC on qualifying capital investments in Atlantic Canada", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 361, "sourceTitle": "Atlantic Fisheries Fund", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "For R&D activities within innovation stream projects", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 362, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund (TCMF)", "partnerName": "CanNor Programs", "partnerId": 37, "notes": "CanNor's Northern Pathways and BDIP programs can cover business development costs complementary to TCMF marketing.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 362, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund (TCMF)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "For tourism operators targeting 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"notes": "FCC loans for Yukon agricultural operations complement the Sustainable-CAP grant funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 364, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP)", "partnerName": "CanNor Programs", "partnerId": 37, "notes": "CanNor BDIP can support broader business development costs alongside Sustainable-CAP agricultural funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 364, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP)", "partnerName": "Yukon Economic Development Fund (EDF)", "partnerId": 109, "notes": "Yukon EDF can fund capital investments complementary to Sustainable-CAP operating or innovation costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 364, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP)", "partnerName": "Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Adoption Stream", "partnerId": 356, "notes": "Federal AgriCleanTech funding can be stacked for 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"Enabling Accessibility Fund", "partnerId": 78, "notes": "Federal Enabling Accessibility Fund (up to $100,000 for mid-size projects) can be combined for larger accessibility improvement projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 370, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Business ACCESS-Ability Grant", "partnerName": "ACOA — Business Development Program (BDP)", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "ACOA BDP can fund broader business improvement initiatives that include an accessibility component alongside this grant.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 371, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Creative Industries Fund", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "CanExport covers international market development costs for Nova Scotia creative companies alongside this fund.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 371, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Creative Industries Fund", "partnerName": "Canada Council for the Arts", "partnerId": 130, "notes": "Canada Council grants for creative project funding 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372, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund (SASI)", "partnerName": "AgriInnovate Program", "partnerId": 9, "notes": "Federal AgriInnovate can fund R&D and innovation components of seafood and agriculture processing investments.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 372, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund (SASI)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED credits may apply to R&D components of processing technology development within SASI-funded projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 373, "sourceTitle": "NBIF Innovation Voucher Fund", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP funding for larger R&D projects beyond the voucher scope — the voucher can serve as proof-of-concept to access IRAP.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 373, "sourceTitle": "NBIF Innovation Voucher Fund", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Mitacs Accelerate 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"compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 374, "sourceTitle": "NBIF Emerging Concepts and Technologies (ECT) Program", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP technical development funding can complement ECT for R&D activity on the emerging concept.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 375, "sourceTitle": "Innovation PEI — Ignition Fund", "partnerName": "Innovation PEI — Innovation and Development Fund", "partnerId": 375, "notes": "Natural progression: Innovation PEI's later-stage fund supports product development after Ignition Fund proof-of-concept.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 375, "sourceTitle": "Innovation PEI — Ignition Fund", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP can provide technical R&D advisory and funding alongside Ignition Fund early-stage development.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 375, "sourceTitle": "Innovation PEI — Ignition Fund", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Mitacs Accelerate internships provide 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Fund", "partnerName": "Community Futures Network", "partnerId": 419, "notes": "Community Futures programs in Nunavut provide complementary business loans and advisory services.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 377, "sourceTitle": "Nunavut Small Business Opportunities Fund", "partnerName": "Nunavut Harvesters Support Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Nunavut HTA harvesters may also access this program for traditional harvesting enterprises.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 378, "sourceTitle": "Nunavut Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program (CTCI)", "partnerName": "CanNor Community Economic Development Programs", "partnerId": 37, "notes": "CanNor CDAP programs can complement CTCI for broader community economic development objectives.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 378, "sourceTitle": "Nunavut Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program (CTCI)", "partnerName": "Nunavut Arts Council Funding", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Territorial arts council 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"sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Agtech Growth Fund (AGF)", "partnerName": "AgriScience Program — Projects Component", "partnerId": 343, "notes": "Agri-science research projects can access federal AgriScience funding alongside provincial AGF.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 381, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Agtech Growth Fund (AGF)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP supports the technical development aspects of agtech projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 381, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Agtech Growth Fund (AGF)", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Mitacs internships provide graduate student researchers for agtech R&D components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 381, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Agtech Growth Fund (AGF)", "partnerName": "Protein Industries Canada", "partnerId": 326, "notes": "PIC supercluster funding for prairie protein innovation can be stacked with SK AGF for qualifying projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 381, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Agtech Growth Fund (AGF)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED credits apply to R&D expenditures within the agtech project — separate expense category from AGF.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 382, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP non-dilutive R&D funding complements the dilutive equity investment incentive under STSI.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 382, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)", "partnerName": "Mitacs", "partnerId": 38, "notes": "Mitacs internships provide research talent for STSI-registered startups.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 382, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)", "partnerId": 380, "notes": "SAIF R&D funding complements STSI's investor incentive for SK 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Saskatchewan.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 383, "sourceTitle": "Creative Saskatchewan — Feature Film & TV Production Grant", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (CMF)", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "CMF production and broadcaster-backed funding can be combined with Creative Saskatchewan for eligible productions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 383, "sourceTitle": "Creative Saskatchewan — Feature Film & TV Production Grant", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada Production Financing", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "Telefilm equity and deficit financing complements Creative Saskatchewan for feature film production.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 384, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Tourism Development Program (TDP)", "partnerName": "PrairiesCan Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)", "partnerId": 254, "notes": "PrairiesCan CEDD can fund larger tourism infrastructure projects complementary to TDP.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 384, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Tourism Development Program (TDP)", "partnerName": "Community Futures Loans", "partnerId": 419, "notes": "Community Futures lending for tourism businesses complements non-repayable TDP grant funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 384, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Tourism Development Program (TDP)", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)", "partnerId": 380, "notes": "For technology-driven tourism products, SAIF can fund innovation components alongside TDP.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 385, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit (SBVCTC)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP non-dilutive R&D funding for portfolio companies reduces equity dilution alongside the SBVCTC investor incentive.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 385, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit (SBVCTC)", "partnerName": "Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (MIDMTC)", "partnerId": 386, "notes": "Manitoba tech companies can stack MIDMTC labour credits with SBVCTC investment incentives.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 385, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit (SBVCTC)", "partnerName": "Federal Angel Investment Tax Credit Proposals", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Investors can stack provincial SBVCTC with any available federal angel tax incentives.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 386, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (MIDMTC)", "partnerName": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "partnerId": 348, "notes": "For qualifying productions with linear media components, the federal CPTC can be stacked with MIDMTC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 386, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (MIDMTC)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP project funding for R&D components of interactive digital media development can be stacked with MIDMTC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 386, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (MIDMTC)", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (CMF) — Experimental Stream", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "CMF Experimental Stream funding for innovative digital media complements MIDMTC for qualifying convergent projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 386, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (MIDMTC)", "partnerName": "Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit", "partnerId": 385, "notes": "Investors in MIDMTC-eligible companies can also claim the SBVCTC if they meet investor eligibility requirements.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 387, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit", "partnerName": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "partnerId": 348, "notes": "Federal CPTC (25% of qualified Canadian labour) stacks with Manitoba provincial credit for Canadian content productions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 387, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit", "partnerName": "Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)", "partnerId": 349, "notes": "For foreign service productions, federal PSTC (16% of qualified labour) stacks with Manitoba Film Tax Credit.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 387, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (CMF)", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "CMF broadcaster-backed funding can be combined with Manitoba film tax credits for eligible productions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 387, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada Production Financing", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "Telefilm equity and deficit financing complements Manitoba film tax credits for Canadian feature films.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 388, "sourceTitle": "First Peoples Economic Growth Fund (FPEGF)", "partnerName": "Community Futures Lending", "partnerId": 419, "notes": "Community Futures loans can provide complementary debt financing alongside FPEGF grant and equity support.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 388, "sourceTitle": "First Peoples Economic Growth Fund (FPEGF)", "partnerName": "Aboriginal Business Canada (ISED) Programs", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Federal Indigenous business programs provide complementary non-repayable contributions for business development.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 388, "sourceTitle": "First Peoples Economic Growth Fund (FPEGF)", "partnerName": "Manitoba Metis Federation Economic Development Programs", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "For Métis members, MMF economic development programs can be stacked with FPEGF funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 388, "sourceTitle": "First Peoples Economic Growth Fund (FPEGF)", "partnerName": "Indigenous Growth Fund", "partnerId": 155, "notes": "IGF equity investments can be combined with FPEGF for larger business development initiatives.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 389, "sourceTitle": "BC Film Incentive (FIBC)", "partnerName": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "partnerId": 348, "notes": "Federal CPTC (25% of qualified Canadian labour) stacks with BC FIBC (35% of qualified labour) for Canadian content productions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 389, "sourceTitle": "BC Film Incentive (FIBC)", "partnerName": "Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC — BC Portion)", "partnerId": 349, "notes": "For the foreign-service portion of a production, BC PSTC can be claimed alongside federal PSTC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 389, "sourceTitle": "BC Film Incentive (FIBC)", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (CMF)", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "CMF broadcaster-backed funding can be combined with BC FIBC for qualifying convergent productions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 389, "sourceTitle": "BC Film Incentive (FIBC)", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada Production Financing", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "Telefilm equity and deficit financing complements BC FIBC tax credit financing for Canadian feature films.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 389, "sourceTitle": "BC Film Incentive (FIBC)", "partnerName": "Creative BC Development and Production Programs", "partnerId": 264, "notes": "Creative BC grant programs for BC productions complement the FIBC tax credit.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 390, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)", "partnerName": "Digital Skills for Youth (DS4Y)", "partnerId": 87, "notes": "Federal DS4Y program can provide complementary wage subsidies for different youth hires.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 390, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)", "partnerName": "Canada-BC Job Grant", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Canada-BC Job Grant covers third-party training costs alongside the ISI wage subsidy.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 390, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "For employees contributing to R&D projects, IRAP can provide project-level funding complementary to ISI wage support.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 391, "sourceTitle": "BC Food Processing Growth Fund", "partnerName": "AAFC AgriInnovate Program", "partnerId": 9, "notes": "Federal AgriInnovate can fund R&D components of BC food processing growth projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 391, "sourceTitle": "BC Food Processing Growth Fund", "partnerName": "Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) BC Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "BC CAP programs can be stacked for different eligible activities within food processing projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 391, "sourceTitle": "BC Food Processing Growth Fund", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP supports technology development components if the project involves food processing innovation.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 391, "sourceTitle": "BC Food Processing Growth Fund", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED may apply to experimental development components of food processing technology.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 392, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claim SR&ED on the portion of labour NOT claimed under OIDMTC — both can be used on the same project with careful expense allocation.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 392, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (CMF) — Convergent Stream", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "CMF convergent stream funding for Canadian digital media complements OIDMTC for qualifying projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 392, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)", "partnerName": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "partnerId": 348, "notes": "If the project has a linear media component, CPTC can be claimed alongside OIDMTC for different production activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 392, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)", "partnerName": "Ontario Creates IDM Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario Creates IDM grants complement the OIDMTC tax credit for additional project financing.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 393, "sourceTitle": "Quebec Tax Credit for Production of Multimedia Titles (CDTIM)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on R&D portions of game development — requires careful expense allocation to avoid double-claiming.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 393, "sourceTitle": "Quebec Tax Credit for Production of Multimedia Titles (CDTIM)", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (CMF) — Experimental 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— different expense categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 394, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP advisory and project funding complements AMIC for technology development components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 394, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario — Regional Innovation Ecosystem", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "FedDev Ontario regional programs provide complementary federal support for Ontario manufacturing innovation.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 394, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)", "partnerName": "CME SMART Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters SMART program covers lean manufacturing training alongside AMIC capital support.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 395, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP)", "partnerName": "Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC)", "partnerId": 367, "notes": "Federal METC (15%) can be claimed by flow-through share investors in qualifying OJEP-supported companies.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 395, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP)", "partnerName": "Critical Minerals Exploration Tax Credit (CMETC)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Federal CMETC (30%) applies to flow-through shares for critical minerals exploration — higher credit rate than standard METC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 395, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP)", "partnerName": "Ontario Focused Flow-Through Share Tax Credit", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Ontario provincial flow-through share tax credit can be stacked with federal credits for Ontario-based exploration.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 395, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP)", "partnerName": "Ontario Junior Exploration Program Investments", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Investors can layer provincial OJEP-related incentives with federal flow-through share credits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 396, "sourceTitle": "Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) — Industrial Transformation Challenge", "partnerName": "NRCan Clean Growth Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NRCan Clean Growth grants complement ERA for technology demonstration on different project components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 396, "sourceTitle": "Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) — Industrial Transformation Challenge", "partnerName": "SDTC (Sustainable Development Technology Canada / ISED)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "SDTC clean-tech funding can be layered for earlier-stage technology development before or alongside ERA industrial deployment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 396, "sourceTitle": "Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) — Industrial Transformation Challenge", "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates", "partnerId": 288, "notes": "Alberta Innovates R&D funding complements ERA for earlier-stage research and development activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 396, "sourceTitle": "Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) — Industrial Transformation Challenge", "partnerName": "Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)", "partnerId": 1, "notes": "Federal SIF can be stacked for very large industrial transformation projects meeting SIF's $10M minimum.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 396, "sourceTitle": "Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) — Industrial Transformation Challenge", "partnerName": "Clean Technology ITC", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Federal Clean Technology ITC applies to qualifying clean energy capital investments within ERA-funded projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 397, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Digital Media Tax Credit (NSDMTC)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on R&D components — requires careful allocation to avoid double-claiming labour costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 397, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Digital Media Tax Credit (NSDMTC)", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (CMF) — Experimental Stream", "partnerId": 489, "notes": "CMF Experimental Stream for innovative digital media complements the NSDMTC for qualifying projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 397, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Digital Media Tax Credit (NSDMTC)", "partnerName": "ACOA — Business Development Program (BDP)", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "ACOA BDP can fund capital investments and operating costs complementary to the NSDMTC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 397, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Digital Media Tax Credit (NSDMTC)", "partnerName": "Nova Scotia Creative Industries Fund", "partnerId": 371, "notes": "NS Creative Industries Fund grants can be stacked with the NSDMTC for eligible digital media companies.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 398, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive (TMEI)", "partnerName": "Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC)", "partnerId": 367, "notes": "Federal METC (15% on flow-through shares) can be stacked with TMEI for qualifying mineral exploration.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 398, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive (TMEI)", "partnerName": "Critical Minerals Exploration Tax Credit (CMETC)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Federal CMETC (30%) applies to flow-through shares for critical minerals — higher rate, stackable with TMEI.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 398, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive (TMEI)", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (SMETC)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "SK SMETC provides additional provincial flow-through share incentives stackable with TMEI.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 398, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive (TMEI)", "partnerName": "Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP)", "partnerId": 367, "notes": "For companies exploring in multiple western jurisdictions, YMEP can complement TMEI.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 399, "sourceTitle": "Desjardins GoodSpark Grants", "partnerName": "Government Grants (Federal or Provincial)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Desjardins funding is private sector — no restrictions on combining with any government grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 399, "sourceTitle": "Desjardins GoodSpark Grants", "partnerName": "BDC Small Business Financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC loans and advisory services complement the Desjardins GoodSpark non-repayable award.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 399, "sourceTitle": "Desjardins GoodSpark Grants", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "For exporters among GoodSpark winners, CanExport can fund international market development.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 399, "sourceTitle": "Desjardins GoodSpark Grants", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Canada", "partnerId": 25, "notes": "Young entrepreneurs (18-39) who win GoodSpark can also access Futurpreneur financing.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 400, "sourceTitle": "TELUS #StandWithOwners Contest", "partnerName": "BDC Advisory Services", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "Private award with no government funding restrictions. BDC advisory services are commonly accessed by TELUS contest winners.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 400, "sourceTitle": "TELUS #StandWithOwners Contest", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Winners pursuing international expansion can access CanExport SMEs for export market development funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 400, "sourceTitle": "TELUS #StandWithOwners Contest", "partnerName": "Provincial Small Business Grants", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Private award — no restrictions on combining with any provincial small business grant programs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 401, "sourceTitle": "Visa She's Next Grant Program (Canada)", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Canada", "partnerId": 25, "notes": "If under 39. Futurpreneur provides up to $60,000 in startup loans plus mentorship. No restriction on combining with private grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 401, "sourceTitle": "Visa She's Next Grant Program (Canada)", "partnerName": "Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) Ecosystem Fund", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Federal government programs supporting women entrepreneurs. WES-funded organizations provide mentorship, training, and networking that complement the Visa grant.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 401, "sourceTitle": "Visa She's Next Grant Program (Canada)", "partnerName": "BDC loans and advisory services", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC offers specialized lending for women entrepreneurs. Private grant does not affect BDC eligibility.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 401, "sourceTitle": "Visa She's Next Grant Program (Canada)", "partnerName": "Mastercard x Pier Five Small Business Fund", "partnerId": 217, "notes": "Another private $10,000 grant for women entrepreneurs. No restriction on receiving multiple private grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 401, "sourceTitle": "Visa She's Next Grant Program (Canada)", "partnerName": "Provincial women entrepreneur grants (e.g., BC Women Enterprise Centre)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial programs for women business owners stack freely with private-sector grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 401, "sourceTitle": "Visa She's Next Grant Program (Canada)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "If the business has a technology innovation component. Federal program with no conflict with private grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 402, "sourceTitle": "FedEx #BackingSmall Business Contest (Canada)", "partnerName": "Government Small Business Grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Private award with no restrictions on combining with federal or provincial government funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 402, "sourceTitle": "FedEx #BackingSmall Business Contest (Canada)", "partnerName": "Canada Post Solutions for Growing Business", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Canada Post business solutions complement the FedEx award for shipping and logistics optimization.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 402, "sourceTitle": "FedEx #BackingSmall Business Contest (Canada)", "partnerName": "BDC Financing", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC loans and advisory services are commonly accessed by small business award winners for growth capital.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 402, "sourceTitle": "FedEx #BackingSmall Business Contest (Canada)", "partnerName": "Provincial Export Programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial export programs can support international expansion for FedEx award-winning businesses.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 403, "sourceTitle": "Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest", "partnerName": "FedEx Small Business Grant Contest", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Similar corporate grant contest. No restriction on entering multiple private contests simultaneously.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 403, "sourceTitle": "Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest", "partnerName": "Desjardins GoodSpark Grants", "partnerId": 399, "notes": "Private grant for community-impact businesses. Combines freely with other private grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 403, "sourceTitle": "Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest", "partnerName": "BDC loans and advisory services", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "Private grant does not affect BDC eligibility.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 403, "sourceTitle": "Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Canada", "partnerId": 25, "notes": "If under 39. Futurpreneur provides up to $60,000 in startup loans. No conflict with private grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 403, "sourceTitle": "Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "For exporting businesses. Federal export grant with no conflict with private grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 403, "sourceTitle": "Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest", "partnerName": "Provincial small business programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "No restrictions on combining private contest winnings with government programs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 404, "sourceTitle": "Quebec AI Adoption Tax Credit (CDAEIA)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on AI R&D activities — requires careful expense allocation to avoid double-claiming with CDAEIA.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 404, "sourceTitle": "Quebec AI Adoption Tax Credit (CDAEIA)", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP SME AI advisory and project funding complements the CDAEIA tax credit for Quebec companies.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 404, "sourceTitle": "Quebec AI Adoption Tax Credit (CDAEIA)", "partnerName": "Quebec CDTIM", "partnerId": 320, "notes": "For AI in digital media products, CDTIM can be stacked with CDAEIA on different eligible activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 404, "sourceTitle": "Quebec AI Adoption Tax Credit (CDAEIA)", "partnerName": "Investissement Québec AI Financing Programs", "partnerId": 177, "notes": "IQ loans and equity products complement the CDAEIA tax credit for larger AI transformation initiatives.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 404, "sourceTitle": "Quebec AI Adoption Tax Credit (CDAEIA)", "partnerName": "CIFAR / Mila Partnership Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "CIFAR AI Chairs and Mila industry partnership programs provide non-financial AI talent and research access.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 405, "sourceTitle": "BC Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit", "partnerName": "Federal Capital Gains Exemption on Qualifying Small Business Shares", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Investors can claim federal lifetime capital gains exemption 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(CAVCO PSTC)", "partnerId": 349, "notes": "Federal CAVCO PSTC (16% of qualifying labour) stacks with BC PSTC for foreign service productions in BC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 406, "sourceTitle": "BC Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)", "partnerName": "Creative BC Domestic Motion Picture Fund", "partnerId": 264, "notes": "For Canadian content productions, Creative BC Domestic fund can complement the PSTC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 406, "sourceTitle": "BC Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)", "partnerName": "Creative BC Location Bonuses", "partnerId": 264, "notes": "Creative BC regional and northern location bonuses are additive to the base BC PSTC rate.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 407, "sourceTitle": "Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund", "partnerName": "PrairiesCan Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)", "partnerId": 254, "notes": "PrairiesCan CEDD can fund larger tourism infrastructure projects alongside Travel Alberta's product development fund.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 407, "sourceTitle": "Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund", "partnerName": "Alberta Community and Regional Economic Support (CARES)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "CARES program provides complementary community economic support for regional tourism development projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 407, "sourceTitle": "Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund", "partnerName": "Tourism Industry Association of Alberta Programs", "partnerId": 499, "notes": "TIAA industry development programs and resources complement the Travel Alberta Product Development Fund.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 408, "sourceTitle": "NB Small Business Investor Tax Credit (SBITC)", "partnerName": "Federal Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Investors can claim federal lifetime capital gains exemption on qualifying NB small business shares alongside the NB SBITC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 408, "sourceTitle": "NB Small Business Investor Tax Credit (SBITC)", "partnerName": "Atlantic Investment Tax Credit (AITC)", "partnerId": 351, "notes": "AITC applies to capital investments in Atlantic Canada — investors can stack AITC with NB SBITC for qualifying investments.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 408, "sourceTitle": "NB Small Business Investor Tax Credit (SBITC)", "partnerName": "ACOA — Business Development Program (BDP)", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "Businesses receiving SBITC-eligible investment can also access ACOA BDP for complementary operating and development costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 409, "sourceTitle": "Employ PEI (Wage Subsidy)", "partnerName": "Canada Summer Jobs", "partnerId": 85, "notes": "For different employees (youth 15-30), Canada Summer Jobs provides federal wage subsidy alongside Employ PEI.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 409, "sourceTitle": "Employ PEI (Wage Subsidy)", "partnerName": "Atlantic Immigration Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Atlantic Immigration Program wage support for new residents can be combined with Employ PEI for different employees.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 409, "sourceTitle": "Employ PEI (Wage Subsidy)", "partnerName": "ACOA — Business Development Program (BDP)", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "ACOA BDP funds broader business growth costs alongside the Employ PEI wage subsidy.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 409, "sourceTitle": "Employ PEI (Wage Subsidy)", "partnerName": "Innovation PEI Programs", "partnerId": 375, "notes": "Innovation PEI innovation and development programs complement Employ PEI for technology-focused businesses.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 410, "sourceTitle": "CleanBC Industry Fund", "partnerName": "NRCan Clean Growth Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NRCan Clean Growth grants can be stacked for technology demonstration on different project components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 410, "sourceTitle": "CleanBC Industry Fund", "partnerName": "SDTC (Sustainable Development Technology Canada / ISED)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "SDTC cleantech funding can be layered for R&D components of industrial decarbonization projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 410, "sourceTitle": "CleanBC Industry Fund", "partnerName": "Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)", "partnerId": 1, "notes": "Federal SIF can be stacked for very large industrial projects meeting the $10M minimum.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 410, "sourceTitle": "CleanBC Industry Fund", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on R&D components of industrial clean technology development.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 410, "sourceTitle": "CleanBC Industry Fund", "partnerName": "Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Alberta-based industrial operators can access ERA alongside CleanBC for cross-provincial supply chain projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 411, "sourceTitle": "Mastercard Small Business Fund (Canada)", "partnerName": "Visa She's Next Grant Program", "partnerId": 401, "notes": "Another private $10,000 grant for women entrepreneurs. No restriction on receiving both grants. Different eligibility criteria (Visa requires 2+ years and $50K revenue; Mastercard requires 1+ year and under $1M revenue).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 411, "sourceTitle": "Mastercard Small Business Fund (Canada)", "partnerName": "Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) Ecosystem Fund", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Federal government programs supporting women entrepreneurs. WES-funded organizations provide complementary mentorship and training.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 411, "sourceTitle": "Mastercard Small Business Fund (Canada)", "partnerName": "BDC loans and advisory services", "partnerId": 30, "notes": "BDC offers specialized lending for women entrepreneurs. Private grant does not affect BDC eligibility.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 411, "sourceTitle": "Mastercard Small Business Fund (Canada)", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Canada", "partnerId": 25, "notes": "If under 39. Futurpreneur provides up to $60,000 in startup loans plus mentorship. No conflict with private grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 411, "sourceTitle": "Mastercard Small Business Fund (Canada)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "For exporting businesses. Federal export grant with no conflict with private grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 411, "sourceTitle": "Mastercard Small Business Fund (Canada)", "partnerName": "Provincial women entrepreneur programs", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "All provincial women entrepreneur grants and programs combine freely with private-sector grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 412, "sourceTitle": "BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program", "partnerName": "Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) BC Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Federal-provincial CAP programs can be stacked for different eligible activities within on-farm technology adoption.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 412, "sourceTitle": "BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program", "partnerName": "BC Environmental Farm Plan Incentives", "partnerId": null, "notes": "BC EFP incentives complement on-farm technology adoption for environmental stewardship components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 412, "sourceTitle": "BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program", "partnerName": "BC Investment Agriculture Foundation Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Other BCIAF programs provide complementary support for BC agricultural technology and market development.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 412, "sourceTitle": "BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program", "partnerName": "Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Adoption Stream", "partnerId": 356, "notes": "Federal AgriCleanTech Adoption Stream can be stacked for clean technology components of on-farm adoption.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 413, "sourceTitle": "NL Job Accelerator and Growth (JAG) Program", "partnerName": "ACOA — Business Development Program (BDP)", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "ACOA BDP covers complementary capital and development costs for NL businesses scaling up with JAG wage support.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 413, "sourceTitle": "NL Job Accelerator and Growth (JAG) Program", "partnerName": "Atlantic Immigration Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "For businesses hiring new residents, Atlantic Immigration Program wage support complements JAG for different positions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 413, "sourceTitle": "NL Job Accelerator and Growth (JAG) Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "For R&D-active businesses, SR&ED credits apply to qualifying labour costs — different expense category from JAG.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 413, "sourceTitle": "NL Job Accelerator and Growth (JAG) Program", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP supports technology companies' R&D activities alongside JAG wage support for growth positions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 413, "sourceTitle": "NL Job Accelerator and Growth (JAG) Program", "partnerName": "Canada Job Grant", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Canada Job Grant covers third-party training costs for new hires supported by JAG wage subsidies.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 414, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC — Early-Stage Demonstration Call", "partnerName": "NRC-IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP advisory services and project funding can be layered on different components of the demonstration project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 414, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC — Early-Stage Demonstration Call", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED can be claimed on R&D expenditures within the demonstration — different expense category.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 414, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC — Early-Stage Demonstration Call", "partnerName": "SDTC (Sustainable Development Technology Canada)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "SDTC clean technology demonstration funding can be stacked for projects with sustainability dimensions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 414, "sourceTitle": "Innovate BC — Early-Stage Demonstration Call", "partnerName": "BC Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit", "partnerId": 405, "notes": "Investors in Innovate BC demonstration companies can access the BC SBVCTC for qualifying investments.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 415, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Export Development Program (EDP)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Federal CanExport SME (up to $50,000/year for export marketing) complements Manitoba EDP — both can fund different export market activities in the same year.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 415, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Export Development Program (EDP)", "partnerName": "Export Development Canada (EDC)", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "EDC export financing, insurance, and risk management tools complement the non-repayable Manitoba EDP grant.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 415, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Export Development Program (EDP)", "partnerName": "Manitoba Trade and Investment Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Manitoba provincial trade programs and trade mission support complement the EDP for market development.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 415, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Export Development Program (EDP)", "partnerName": "Global Affairs Canada Trade Programs", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Global Affairs trade programs and trade commissioner services complement Manitoba EDP funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 473, "sourceTitle": "BDC Data to AI Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If the AI implementation involves experimental development (custom model training, novel integrations), the R&D labour and subcontracting costs may be SR&ED-eligible. The BDC loan is financing, not government assistance, so it does NOT reduce the SR&ED base.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 473, "sourceTitle": "BDC Data to AI Program", "partnerName": "Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "The Data to AI Program complements rather than substitutes CDAP. CDAP was designed for basic digital adoption (e-commerce, cloud migration); Data to AI targets businesses that have moved past that stage. Both can be used sequentially across different projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 473, "sourceTitle": "BDC Data to AI Program", "partnerName": "Provincial digital-transformation grants (e.g., Ontario ORF Digital, Quebec PADAQ)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial grant funding can pair with BDC financing — the grant covers a portion of the project cost and the BDC loan covers the remainder. Declare government assistance in the loan application so BDC can factor it into net project cost.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 473, "sourceTitle": "BDC Data to AI Program", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP (Digital Technology Adoption)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP advisory and funding for technology adoption projects can stack with BDC financing. IRAP money offsets eligible costs; BDC finances the remainder plus provides advisory on the strategy and integration side.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 475, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Tax Credit (SMEITC)", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)", "partnerId": 382, "notes": "STSI is a DIFFERENT Saskatchewan investor credit scoped to tech startups. A company cannot receive both STSI and SMEITC designations. Manufacturers should confirm SMEITC sector-fit before pursuing.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 475, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Tax Credit (SMEITC)", "partnerName": "Federal SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Company-level SR&ED is fully compatible — SMEITC is an investor-side credit and does not reduce the company's SR&ED expenditure base.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 475, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Tax Credit (SMEITC)", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Reduction", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Provincial rate reduction on M&P profits is fully compatible — corporate-level benefit that layers on top of the equity-raising benefit of SMEITC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 475, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Tax Credit (SMEITC)", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "CSBFP is a federal loan program; SMEITC is an equity-investor credit. Fully compatible — use CSBFP for equipment loans and SMEITC to raise equity capital.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 475, "sourceTitle": "Saskatchewan Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Tax Credit (SMEITC)", "partnerName": "SaskPower CEOP (for non-manufacturing energy projects)", "partnerId": 477, "notes": "Not applicable — CEOP explicitly excludes manufacturing facilities. SMEITC-eligible companies cannot receive CEOP for their M&P operations.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 476, "sourceTitle": "ERA Strategic Energy Management Initiative — Capital Retrofits (SEMI)", "partnerName": "Canada Greener Homes / Greener Buildings (NRCan)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Federal envelope and heat-pump retrofit programs may stack on different cost categories; total government support still capped.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 476, "sourceTitle": "ERA Strategic Energy Management Initiative — Capital Retrofits (SEMI)", "partnerName": "Canada Infrastructure Bank — Building Retrofits Initiative", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "For larger capital projects, CIB low-interest financing can complement SEMI's non-repayable contribution on the unfunded 50%+.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 476, "sourceTitle": "ERA Strategic Energy Management Initiative — Capital Retrofits (SEMI)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If the retrofit involves novel engineering or first-of-its-kind technology in Alberta, eligible R&D portions may qualify separately for SR&ED. SEMI assistance reduces the SR&ED expenditure base.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 476, "sourceTitle": "ERA Strategic Energy Management Initiative — Capital Retrofits (SEMI)", "partnerName": "Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "For Indigenous-led industrial retrofits, AIOC loan guarantees can cover the non-SEMI portion of capital cost.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 477, "sourceTitle": "SaskPower Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP)", "partnerName": "Canada Greener Buildings Program", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Federal building-retrofit funding (NRCan) can be layered on capital costs not covered by CEOP. Coordinate M&V baselines so savings aren't double-counted.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 477, "sourceTitle": "SaskPower Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP)", "partnerName": "Canada Infrastructure Bank — Commercial Building Retrofits Initiative", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "For larger commercial retrofits, CIB low-interest financing can be stacked with CEOP performance incentives.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 477, "sourceTitle": "SaskPower Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP)", "partnerName": "SaskEnergy Commercial Natural Gas Rebates", "partnerId": 515, "notes": "SaskEnergy partners on the natural gas component of CEOP — the $15/GJ incentive is paid through CEOP and should not be double-claimed against any separate SaskEnergy rebate.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 477, "sourceTitle": "SaskPower Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP)", "partnerName": "Federal SR&ED (for energy-innovation projects)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If the retrofit includes genuine R&D (novel control algorithms, new system architectures), the R&D portion can be claimed under federal SR&ED while the equipment portion gets CEOP incentives. Segregate costs carefully.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 477, "sourceTitle": "SaskPower Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP)", "partnerName": "Municipal Property Tax Incentives for Energy Efficiency", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Saskatoon, Regina, and some smaller SK municipalities offer property tax rebates for certified energy-efficient buildings. Fully compatible with CEOP.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 478, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec ESSOR — Volet 2 : Chantier Productivité", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits (federal + Quebec RS&DE)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "R&D components of a productivity project can be claimed separately under SR&ED. ESSOR assistance reduces the SR&ED expenditure base dollar-for-dollar.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 478, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec ESSOR — Volet 2 : Chantier Productivité", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "If the productivity project positions the company for export expansion, CanExport can fund marketing and trade-show activity alongside the ESSOR capital investment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 478, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec ESSOR — Volet 2 : Chantier Productivité", "partnerName": "NGen (Next Generation Manufacturing Supercluster)", "partnerId": 317, "notes": "For advanced-manufacturing Industry 4.0 projects, NGen federal funding can layer onto the non-capital portions of an ESSOR project. Watch the 50% government-support cap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 478, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec ESSOR — Volet 2 : Chantier Productivité", "partnerName": "Investissement Québec — Chantier Industrie 4.0", "partnerId": 177, "notes": "Sister ESSOR program for digital-transformation projects; some applicants qualify for both depending on project scope. IQ will determine the correct Volet during pre-application.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 478, "sourceTitle": "Investissement Québec ESSOR — Volet 2 : Chantier Productivité", "partnerName": "Fondaction and Fonds de solidarité FTQ financing", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Quebec labour-sponsored funds can provide the non-IQ equity or patient-capital portion of a large Volet 2 project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 479, "sourceTitle": "Hydro-Québec Solutions Efficaces (OSE 5.1)", "partnerName": "Énergir (Gaz Métro) — Complementary Fuel-Switching Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "When switching off natural gas, Énergir has incentive programs that can cover the decommissioning side while Hydro-Québec covers the electrification side. Coordinate between utilities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 479, "sourceTitle": "Hydro-Québec Solutions Efficaces (OSE 5.1)", "partnerName": "Canada Greener Buildings (NRCan)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Federal programs for commercial building retrofits can stack on non-electrical portions of a project (envelope, controls). Overall government assistance capped per program rules.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 479, "sourceTitle": "Hydro-Québec Solutions Efficaces (OSE 5.1)", "partnerName": "Écoperformance (Transition énergétique Québec)", "partnerId": 518, "notes": "Provincial program for GHG-reducing projects — can layer on fossil-fuel decommissioning and envelope work complementary to OSE's electrical-side incentive.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 479, "sourceTitle": "Hydro-Québec Solutions Efficaces (OSE 5.1)", "partnerName": "Investissement Québec ESSOR Volet 2", "partnerId": 177, "notes": "For large industrial productivity-linked electrification, ESSOR's interest-free refundable loan can finance the non-incentivized 10–50% of project cost.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 479, "sourceTitle": "Hydro-Québec Solutions Efficaces (OSE 5.1)", "partnerName": "Canada Infrastructure Bank — Building Retrofits Initiative", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "For larger commercial and institutional retrofits, CIB financing complements the Hydro-Québec incentive on multi-year capital projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 480, "sourceTitle": "IESO Save on Energy Retrofit Program", "partnerName": "Natural gas utility efficiency incentives (Enbridge Gas DSM)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Electricity savings through IESO Retrofit + natural gas savings through Enbridge DSM can be stacked on integrated projects (e.g., a building envelope upgrade that saves both). The two programs cover separate utility types so there is no overlap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 480, "sourceTitle": "IESO Save on Energy Retrofit Program", "partnerName": "Federal Greener Homes / Greener Buildings programs", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Federal envelope and heat-pump programs can pair with Retrofit on mixed-fuel projects. Disclose all government assistance in both applications; total stacking is capped at 50% of eligible project cost under Retrofit rules.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 480, "sourceTitle": "IESO Save on Energy Retrofit Program", "partnerName": "Canada Greener Homes Loan / CIB retrofit financing", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Loans are not government assistance for stacking-cap purposes, so Retrofit incentives plus a retrofit loan are a common combination — the incentive covers part of the cost and the loan finances the remainder.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 480, "sourceTitle": "IESO Save on Energy Retrofit Program", "partnerName": "Ontario Industrial Energy Efficiency Program (IEEP)", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "IEEP is the IESO-delivered large-industrial companion program (up to $5M per project) for major industrial retrofits. Retrofit and IEEP serve different project sizes; you generally choose one, not both, for the same measure.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 481, "sourceTitle": "Newfoundland and Labrador Junior Exploration Assistance (JEA)", "partnerName": "Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC, federal)", "partnerId": 367, "notes": "Flow-through share expenditures supporting grassroots exploration can stack with JEA on different cost categories. Coordinate claim timing with your tax advisor.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 481, "sourceTitle": "Newfoundland and Labrador Junior Exploration Assistance (JEA)", "partnerName": "Provincial Critical Mineral Incentives (NL)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "JEA's Critical Mineral Assistance tranches are already carved out of the program pool. Provincial economic development and regional programs may layer on non-exploration activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 481, "sourceTitle": "Newfoundland and Labrador Junior Exploration Assistance (JEA)", "partnerName": "Indigenous-partnered exploration programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Projects with Indigenous business partners or on Innu/Inuit traditional territories may access complementary federal or provincial engagement funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 482, "sourceTitle": "NBIF Breakthru Startup Pitch Competition", "partnerName": "NBIF Innovation Voucher Fund", "partnerId": 373, "notes": "Complementary NBIF funding for applied research with a NB post-secondary or research institution — different purpose, can run in parallel.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 482, "sourceTitle": "NBIF Breakthru Startup Pitch Competition", "partnerName": "Planet Hatch / Venn Innovation / East Valley Ventures", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NB-based incubators and accelerators are frequently involved in Breakthru alumni support — finalists and winners often layer on accelerator programming.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 482, "sourceTitle": "NBIF Breakthru Startup Pitch Competition", "partnerName": "Opportunities NB Growth Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Post-investment growth support from the provincial Crown corporation is a common next step for Breakthru winners as they scale.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 483, "sourceTitle": "NBIF Cleantech Momentum Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits (federal + NB provincial)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "NBIF funding reduces your SR&ED-eligible expenditure base for the grant-funded portion. Your company's own cost share remains SR&ED-eligible.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 483, "sourceTitle": "NBIF Cleantech Momentum Program", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Complementary federal R&D support for innovation projects. Coordinate scope with NBIF so the programs fund different project components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 483, "sourceTitle": "NBIF Cleantech Momentum Program", "partnerName": "Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Federal cleantech scale-up funding. Can layer on different cost categories or project phases for larger cleantech projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 483, "sourceTitle": "NBIF Cleantech Momentum Program", "partnerName": "Opportunities NB Growth Programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "As joint evaluator, Opportunities NB may offer complementary growth support (workforce, export, capital) aligned with the same project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 484, "sourceTitle": "First and Last Mile Fund (FLMF)", "partnerName": "Strategic Innovation Fund — Critical Minerals stream", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Can layer on upstream processing and midstream value-chain investments that complement FLMF infrastructure.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 484, "sourceTitle": "First and Last Mile Fund (FLMF)", "partnerName": "Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (provincial counterpart funding)", "partnerId": 277, "notes": "Provinces and territories routinely co-fund FLMF projects; stacking is expected as part of the cost-sharing model.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 484, "sourceTitle": "First and Last Mile Fund (FLMF)", "partnerName": "Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships Program (INRPP)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Separately funds Indigenous capacity-building related to natural resource projects — complements FLMF Indigenous EOI stream.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 484, "sourceTitle": "First and Last Mile Fund (FLMF)", "partnerName": "Canada Infrastructure Bank", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "CIB may provide loan-based financing on the same infrastructure corridor for transmission, rail, or port investments.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 485, "sourceTitle": "Small and Medium Business Procurement Program (SMBPP)", "partnerName": "Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Indigenous-owned SMBs can stack PSAB set-asides with SMBPP streams — both reduce competition from larger non-Indigenous bidders.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 485, "sourceTitle": "Small and Medium Business Procurement Program (SMBPP)", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "Domestic federal contract revenue can fund the matching portion required for CanExport international-market activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 485, "sourceTitle": "Small and Medium Business Procurement Program (SMBPP)", "partnerName": "SME Export Readiness Initiative", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Training from the Export Readiness Initiative prepares SMBs for both domestic federal bidding and downstream international diversification.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 485, "sourceTitle": "Small and Medium Business Procurement Program (SMBPP)", "partnerName": "Strategic Innovation Fund / NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Federal R&D investments produce Canadian-content IP that strengthens Buy Canadian bid scoring.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 487, "sourceTitle": "Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) — FedDev Ontario", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants", "partnerId": 527, "notes": "Active program supporting quantum R&D partnerships with academic institutions — natural complement to RQI-funded commercialization work.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 487, "sourceTitle": "Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) — FedDev Ontario", "partnerName": "Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)", "partnerId": 1, "notes": "For larger quantum investments beyond RQI's $5M ceiling. SIF supports both R&D and commercialization-scale projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 487, "sourceTitle": "Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) — FedDev Ontario", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Supports earlier-stage quantum adoption and technology development — covers R&D salaries and direct project costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 487, "sourceTitle": "Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) — FedDev Ontario", "partnerName": "Ontario Research Fund (ORF-Research Excellence / ORF-Research Infrastructure)", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Provincial counterpart funding for quantum infrastructure and research partnerships.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 487, "sourceTitle": "Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) — FedDev Ontario", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Applies to quantum R&D expenditures. Note: RQI contribution reduces the SR&ED-eligible expenditure base by the contributed amount.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 488, "sourceTitle": "Build Canada Homes — Prefab/Modular Partnership Financing", "partnerName": "CMHC Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Low-cost construction loans for rental housing projects; can complement BCH equity in a project capital stack.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 488, "sourceTitle": "Build Canada Homes — Prefab/Modular Partnership Financing", "partnerName": "CMHC Affordable Housing Fund", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Grants and forgivable loans for deeply affordable units; layers with BCH financing for mixed-market projects with affordability depth.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 488, "sourceTitle": "Build Canada Homes — Prefab/Modular Partnership Financing", "partnerName": "Provincial housing programs (e.g., BC Builds, Ontario Building Faster Fund, Quebec housing programs)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "BCH explicitly encourages proposals that leverage provincial/territorial/municipal capital — co-funding strengthens applications.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 488, "sourceTitle": "Build Canada Homes — Prefab/Modular Partnership Financing", "partnerName": "BDC / EDC factory financing", "partnerId": 29, "notes": "For manufacturers, BDC term loans and EDC export-linked financing can capitalize factory expansion alongside BCH equity.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 489, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund — Indigenous Program (administered by the Indigenous Screen Office)", "partnerName": "Telefilm Canada Theatrical Production Program", "partnerId": 316, "notes": "For features, Telefilm funding can layer with CMF Indigenous Production for a complete theatrical financing stack.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 489, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund — Indigenous Program (administered by the Indigenous Screen Office)", "partnerName": "Canada Council for the Arts — Explore and Create", "partnerId": 130, "notes": "Grants for research and creation phases often precede ISO development funding; different cost categories, complementary timing.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 489, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund — Indigenous Program (administered by the Indigenous Screen Office)", "partnerName": "Provincial film funds (Ontario Creates, Creative BC, SODEC, Manitoba Film & Music)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial production funding stacks with CMF Indigenous Production on features and series.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 489, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund — Indigenous Program (administered by the Indigenous Screen Office)", "partnerName": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "partnerId": 348, "notes": "Refundable federal tax credit on Canadian labour; claimed after production, layers with CMF/ISO production grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 489, "sourceTitle": "Canada Media Fund — Indigenous Program (administered by the Indigenous Screen Office)", "partnerName": "APTN development and production licensing", "partnerId": 438, "notes": "APTN acquisition/presale is both a distribution piece and a financing piece for Indigenous TV series.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 491, "sourceTitle": "Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)", "partnerName": "Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)", "partnerId": 1, "notes": "Federal counterpart — often stacked on anchor manufacturing and life sciences projects in Ontario. SIF and IOF have a history of co-investing.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 491, "sourceTitle": "Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario — Jobs and Growth Fund", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "Complementary federal regional funding for Southern Ontario SMEs; typically for smaller projects than IOF.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 491, "sourceTitle": "Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)", "partnerName": "Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (OMMITC)", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "10% refundable credit on manufacturing capital; fully stackable with IOF.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 491, "sourceTitle": "Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Claim on R&D portion of project spend; coordinate to avoid double-counting IOF-funded expenses in the SR&ED base.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 492, "sourceTitle": "Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) — IP Support Program", "partnerName": "Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) programs", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Primary referral channel. Companies regularly run IPON IP strategy engagements in parallel with OCI commercialization programs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 492, "sourceTitle": "Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) — IP Support Program", "partnerName": "Regional Innovation Centres (RIC network)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Regional commercialization advisors often route clients into IPON for IP work.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 492, "sourceTitle": "Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) — IP Support Program", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Federal R&D funding that can cover some IP-related project costs; IPON supplements with strategic IP advice.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 492, "sourceTitle": "Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) — IP Support Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Patent filing costs tied to SR&ED-eligible projects may be partially claimable; coordinate with SR&ED advisor.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 493, "sourceTitle": "Fonds Écoleader — Volet 2 (Cohorte d'entreprises)", "partnerName": "Écoperformance (Transition énergétique Québec / MEIE)", "partnerId": 518, "notes": "Energy-efficiency program frequently complemented Fonds Écoleader cohort work; still active.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 493, "sourceTitle": "Fonds Écoleader — Volet 2 (Cohorte d'entreprises)", "partnerName": "Technoclimat", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Cleantech demonstration funding; complementary to the sustainability-practices focus of Écoleader.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 493, "sourceTitle": "Fonds Écoleader — Volet 2 (Cohorte d'entreprises)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Applied where cohort member R&D was embedded in the project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 494, "sourceTitle": "INNOV-R PME — Quebec GHG-Reduction Innovation Program for SMEs", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits (federal + Quebec R&D credits)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "R&D portion of project expenses can be claimed; INNOV-R PME contribution reduces eligible SR&ED base.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 494, "sourceTitle": "INNOV-R PME — Quebec GHG-Reduction Innovation Program for SMEs", "partnerName": "Technoclimat (MEIE)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Complementary cleantech demonstration funding; program scopes differ, so stacking is possible on different project phases.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 494, "sourceTitle": "INNOV-R PME — Quebec GHG-Reduction Innovation Program for SMEs", "partnerName": "SDTC (Sustainable Development Technology Canada)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Federal cleantech funding can layer on a portion of the total project, subject to combined assistance limits.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 494, "sourceTitle": "INNOV-R PME — Quebec GHG-Reduction Innovation Program for SMEs", "partnerName": "Other InnovÉÉ / Prompt Innov programs (PSO, INNOV-R)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Not typically layered on the same project — different programs within the same network are usually mutually exclusive.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 495, "sourceTitle": "MAPAQ Initiative Ministérielle Proximité (2024–2026)", "partnerName": "Programme d'appui au développement des appellations réservées et des termes valorisants (MAPAQ)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Active MAPAQ program for designation-of-origin and protected-terms development; complementary scope.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 495, "sourceTitle": "MAPAQ Initiative Ministérielle Proximité (2024–2026)", "partnerName": "Soutien individuel d'accès aux marchés (MAPAQ)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Active MAPAQ program for individual market-access support.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 495, "sourceTitle": "MAPAQ Initiative Ministérielle Proximité (2024–2026)", "partnerName": "La Financière agricole du Québec — marketing programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Provincial agricultural finance programs often complemented Proximité funding.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 496, "sourceTitle": "Newfoundland and Labrador Restaurant Loan Guarantee Program (RLGP)", "partnerName": "Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Business Development Program", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "ACOA loans/contributions for capital or market expansion are structurally distinct and may complement RLGP-guaranteed working capital.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 496, "sourceTitle": "Newfoundland and Labrador Restaurant Loan Guarantee Program (RLGP)", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "CSBFP covers capital assets (equipment, leasehold improvements) — non-overlapping scope with RLGP debt restructuring.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 497, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Loyal Producer Labelling Program", "partnerName": "Perennia Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Food safety upgrades (certifications, labelling for compliance) can layer with NS Loyal labelling rebates on different cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 497, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Loyal Producer Labelling Program", "partnerName": "AgriMarketing Program (federal, AAFC)", "partnerId": 296, "notes": "AgriMarketing funds broader brand-building; NS Loyal labelling rebate can complement packaging costs where distinct from AgriMarketing-funded activity.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 497, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Loyal Producer Labelling Program", "partnerName": "Invest NS — other sector programs", "partnerId": 374, "notes": "Subject to total government assistance limits; confirm stacking is permitted for the specific packaging expenses claimed.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 498, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program", "partnerName": "Nova Scotia Loyal Producer Labelling Program", "partnerId": 497, "notes": "Branding/packaging investments can layer with food safety upgrades — non-overlapping cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 498, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program", "partnerName": "Canadian Food Safety Initiative (federal, AAFC)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Federal food safety cost-share programs can complement provincial pilot funding; confirm no double-counting of the same invoice.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 498, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program", "partnerName": "AgriInnovate Program", "partnerId": 9, "notes": "For processing technology investments that include food safety dimensions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 499, "sourceTitle": "New Brunswick Product Development Grant Program (Tourism)", "partnerName": "ACOA Tourism Product Development Program (federal)", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "Federal ACOA tourism funding can complement provincial product development grants on different cost categories (e.g., federal capital, provincial marketing).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 499, "sourceTitle": "New Brunswick Product Development Grant Program (Tourism)", "partnerName": "Tourism Growth Program (federal, ACOA-delivered)", "partnerId": 190, "notes": "Federal tourism experience development funding layers with provincial product development on non-overlapping scope.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 499, "sourceTitle": "New Brunswick Product Development Grant Program (Tourism)", "partnerName": "Regional Economic Development Agencies (NB RDAs)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Local RDA support for tourism infrastructure can complement the provincial grant on different cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 500, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Venture Angels (YVA) — Ecosystem Access for Yukon Founders", "partnerName": "Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Debt financing (government-guaranteed loans) complements equity raised through YVA; pair debt with angel capital for extended runway.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 500, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Venture Angels (YVA) — Ecosystem Access for Yukon Founders", "partnerName": "Yukon University Investment Readiness Training", "partnerId": 133, "notes": "Strongly recommended precursor — positions founders for stronger YVA pitch outcomes.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 500, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Venture Angels (YVA) — Ecosystem Access for Yukon Founders", "partnerName": "CanNor Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth)", "partnerId": 37, "notes": "Federal northern economic development funding for project-specific capital; non-overlapping with equity.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 500, "sourceTitle": "Yukon Venture Angels (YVA) — Ecosystem Access for Yukon Founders", "partnerName": "National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) networks", "partnerId": null, "notes": "YVA connects founders to the national angel ecosystem for syndicated rounds beyond Yukon's capacity.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 501, "sourceTitle": "Accelerator Centre AC:Studio Venture Studio", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If the funded R&D work involves experimental development, SR&ED credits can be claimed on eligible labour and subcontracting costs. The AC:Studio grant is government assistance and must be deducted from the SR&ED expenditure pool, but the net combined benefit is still significant.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 501, "sourceTitle": "Accelerator Centre AC:Studio Venture Studio", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP advisory and wage contributions can supplement AC:Studio if work scopes do not overlap. IRAP focuses on incremental R&D activity; AC:Studio is structured around SDG product development. Disclose both sources in each application.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 501, "sourceTitle": "Accelerator Centre AC:Studio Venture Studio", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario — Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RIE)", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "Companies that have previously received FedDev Ontario program funding are explicitly ineligible for AC:Studio. Receiving RIE or other FedDev funding disqualifies applicants.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 502, "sourceTitle": "Amex Backing Canadian Small Businesses Grant", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "This $10K grant can be combined with CSBFP loans for capital equipment or leasehold improvements. The grant covers a portion of the cost while the loan covers the remainder.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 502, "sourceTitle": "Amex Backing Canadian Small Businesses Grant", "partnerName": "BDC Small Business Loan", "partnerId": 328, "notes": "Non-repayable grant income does not affect BDC loan eligibility. The $10K can serve as partial equity contribution toward a larger BDC financing package.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 502, "sourceTitle": "Amex Backing Canadian Small Businesses Grant", "partnerName": "Provincial small business grants (e.g., Ontario Small Business Support Grant)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "No known restrictions on combining with provincial programs. Declare as income in provincial grant applications where revenue reporting is required.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 503, "sourceTitle": "Apprenticeship Service Employer Grant", "partnerName": "Canada Job Grant (provincial/territorial)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "The federal Apprenticeship Service grant covers the employer cost of hiring a new first-year apprentice; Canada Job Grant can cover formal training costs (e.g., technical training at a trades school). The two programs cover different cost categories and can be used for the same apprentice.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 503, "sourceTitle": "Apprenticeship Service Employer Grant", "partnerName": "Apprenticeship Completion Grant (journeyperson level)", "partnerId": 438, "notes": "The Apprenticeship Service covers hiring (employer-side); the federal Apprenticeship Completion Grant goes to the apprentice upon achieving journeyperson status. Both can benefit the same apprentice relationship at different stages.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 503, "sourceTitle": "Apprenticeship Service Employer Grant", "partnerName": "Provincial apprenticeship employer incentives", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Several provinces offer their own employer incentives for hiring apprentices (e.g., Ontario Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit). Provincial programs are distinct from the federal Apprenticeship Service grant and can stack.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 506, "sourceTitle": "BDC Young Entrepreneur Award", "partnerName": "Any government or private grant programs", "partnerId": null, "notes": "A non-repayable award is generally compatible with any government funding program. Declare the $100K award as business income. Check individual program rules — some provincial programs exclude award income from eligible costs in matching calculations.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 507, "sourceTitle": "Blue Action Canada Oceantech Accelerator", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP advisory and project funding for technology development can complement Blue Action — IRAP covers R&D costs while Blue Action accelerates commercial traction. Apply to IRAP concurrently or after cohort acceptance.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 507, "sourceTitle": "Blue Action Canada Oceantech Accelerator", "partnerName": "CanExport SMEs", "partnerId": 6, "notes": "If the oceantech product has export potential, CanExport can reimburse market-entry costs incurred during or after the accelerator (trade shows, travel, localization). Compatible — declare Blue Action program support in CanExport application.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 507, "sourceTitle": "Blue Action Canada Oceantech Accelerator", "partnerName": "Ocean Supercluster (COAST) Innovation Fund", "partnerId": 10, "notes": "Blue Action is delivered in partnership with COAST; graduating cohort companies are well-positioned to apply for COAST's broader ocean-economy innovation project funding after demonstrating commercial traction.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 508, "sourceTitle": "Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP advisory funding and contribution agreements can complement CASBE for distinct project scopes. Declare both funding sources — IRAP is government assistance and reduces the eligible base for some matching calculations.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 508, "sourceTitle": "Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program", "partnerName": "Alberta Jobs, Economy and Trade Innovation Vouchers", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Alberta Innovates innovation vouchers for prototype and technology testing can be used in conjunction with CASBE as long as the scopes do not overlap and expenses are not double-counted.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 508, "sourceTitle": "Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If the project involves experimental development, the SME partner's portion of eligible R&D expenditures may qualify for SR&ED credits. The CASBE/NSERC grant must be deducted from the SR&ED expenditure base as government assistance.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 510, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Defence Industry Resilience (CDIR) Program", "partnerName": "Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)", "partnerId": 1, "notes": "SIF can stack with CDIR for the R&D and technology development component of a larger industrial investment. CDIR covers production capacity; SIF covers innovation. Requires coordination between ISED and DND.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 510, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Defence Industry Resilience (CDIR) Program", "partnerName": "NRC Quantum for Defence / NRC Drone Innovation Hub", "partnerId": 523, "notes": "NRC applied research programs complement CDIR by funding technology de-risking before committing to large production-capacity investments.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 510, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Defence Industry Resilience (CDIR) Program", "partnerName": "Export Development Canada (EDC) Project Finance", "partnerId": 374, "notes": "EDC can provide financing on the commercial side for defence exporters while CDIR covers domestic capacity investment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 511, "sourceTitle": "BDC StrongNorth Fund", "partnerName": "NRC Quantum for Defence / NRC Drone Innovation Hub", "partnerId": 523, "notes": "NRC defence programs provide non-dilutive R&D funding that complements StrongNorth equity. Obtaining an NRC programme contract before StrongNorth investment strengthens the technology validation signal.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 511, "sourceTitle": "BDC StrongNorth Fund", "partnerName": "IDEaS (Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security)", "partnerId": 302, "notes": "IDEaS challenge contracts are non-dilutive R&D grants from DND. Being an active IDEaS recipient is one of the strongest signals StrongNorth looks for in early-stage companies.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 511, "sourceTitle": "BDC StrongNorth Fund", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "StrongNorth equity does not count as government assistance for SR&ED purposes. Companies can claim SR&ED on their own-funded R&D expenditures while receiving StrongNorth equity capital.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 511, "sourceTitle": "BDC StrongNorth Fund", "partnerName": "Canadian Defence Industry Resilience (CDIR)", "partnerId": 510, "notes": "CDIR targets production-scale manufacturing companies, not early-stage startups. The same company is unlikely to qualify for both programs simultaneously — CDIR is for established manufacturers scaling production; StrongNorth is for early-stage deep-tech companies.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 512, "sourceTitle": "Clarence Campeau Development Fund — Métis Entrepreneur Equity Program", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "CSBFP bank loans for equipment and real estate can complement CCDF equity contributions. The equity covers working capital and startup costs while CSBFP covers capital assets.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 512, "sourceTitle": "Clarence Campeau Development Fund — Métis Entrepreneur Equity Program", "partnerName": "Saskatchewan Small Business Loans", "partnerId": null, "notes": "CCDF equity can be combined with Saskatchewan-based small business loan programs for additional working capital if CCDF's internal loan capacity is fully utilized.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 513, "sourceTitle": "Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund (CMSF)", "partnerName": "Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF)", "partnerId": 277, "notes": "CMIF funds infrastructure enabling critical mineral development (roads, power, water). CMSF funds equity in the mineral company itself — the two are designed to stack for large projects where both company investment and enabling infrastructure are needed.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 513, "sourceTitle": "Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund (CMSF)", "partnerName": "Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration (CMRDD)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "CMRDD funds R&D for critical mineral extraction and processing technology. CMSF funds the company's equity position. The two complement different stages: R&D de-risking (CMRDD) → equity for scale-up (CMSF).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 513, "sourceTitle": "Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund (CMSF)", "partnerName": "Export Development Canada (EDC) — Critical Minerals Financing", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "EDC has a critical minerals financing mandate. CMSF equity + EDC debt can create a full financing stack for a project approaching Final Investment Decision.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 514, "sourceTitle": "Agricultural Climate Solutions — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) 2025-28", "partnerName": "AgriInvest", "partnerId": 454, "notes": "AAFC's AgriInvest savings account can complement OFCAF by providing operating capital during the transition to new BMPs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 514, "sourceTitle": "Agricultural Climate Solutions — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) 2025-28", "partnerName": "AgriRecovery", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Separate disaster-recovery stream; can be used in the same year as OFCAF for different cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 514, "sourceTitle": "Agricultural Climate Solutions — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) 2025-28", "partnerName": "Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) provincial programs", "partnerId": 61, "notes": "Many provinces deliver complementary on-farm sustainability programs through Sustainable CAP; stacking with OFCAF is generally permitted on different cost items.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 514, "sourceTitle": "Agricultural Climate Solutions — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) 2025-28", "partnerName": "SR&ED (if any experimental component)", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If the BMP adoption involves experimental new practices that go beyond standard implementation, a portion may qualify for SR&ED. Rare for OFCAF projects but worth reviewing with a tax advisor.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 515, "sourceTitle": "FortisBC Gas Absorption Heat Pump Rebate (Commercial)", "partnerName": "CleanBC Better Buildings Program (BC Government)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "CleanBC offers separate energy-efficiency incentives for commercial buildings. Stacking with FortisBC GAHP rebates is generally permitted on non-overlapping costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 515, "sourceTitle": "FortisBC Gas Absorption Heat Pump Rebate (Commercial)", "partnerName": "Canada Greener Buildings Fund", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Federal deep-retrofit funding can stack with FortisBC rebates on a GAHP installation that is part of a broader building retrofit project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 515, "sourceTitle": "FortisBC Gas Absorption Heat Pump Rebate (Commercial)", "partnerName": "BC Clean Buildings Tax Credit (id 472)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "The BC CRA-administered Clean Buildings Tax Credit (5% of eligible retrofits for commercial and multi-unit residential buildings) can stack with FortisBC rebates for the same project, provided costs are not double-counted.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 516, "sourceTitle": "FounderFuel Accelerator", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Loans", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Futurpreneur debt financing (up to $25K) can complement FounderFuel equity for founders aged 18–39.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 516, "sourceTitle": "FounderFuel Accelerator", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP advisory and project funding can stack with accelerator participation for technology development costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 516, "sourceTitle": "FounderFuel Accelerator", "partnerName": "Quebec ESSOR Program (Investissement Québec)", "partnerId": 266, "notes": "QC government financing can complement VC co-investment for Quebec-based companies.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 517, "sourceTitle": "City of Hamilton — City Enrichment Fund (CEF)", "partnerName": "Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Seed and Core Grants", "partnerId": 112, "notes": "OTF and Hamilton CEF serve overlapping NPO sectors; stacking is generally permitted on different cost items or different fiscal years.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 517, "sourceTitle": "City of Hamilton — City Enrichment Fund (CEF)", "partnerName": "Canada Arts Council — Project Grants", "partnerId": 374, "notes": "Federal arts council funding for arts organizations can stack with municipal CEF arts funding for the same project if costs do not overlap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 517, "sourceTitle": "City of Hamilton — City Enrichment Fund (CEF)", "partnerName": "Hamilton Community Foundation", "partnerId": null, "notes": "HCF discretionary grants for community organizations complement City CEF funding for organizations with both municipal and philanthropic relationships.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 518, "sourceTitle": "Hydro-Québec ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation Track", "partnerName": "Hydro-Québec Optimization Solution for Businesses (OSE)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "OSE offers separate energy management rebates for QC businesses. Stacking with ÉcoPerformance on different cost items or different system components is generally permitted — confirm with both programs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 518, "sourceTitle": "Hydro-Québec ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation Track", "partnerName": "Canada Greener Buildings Fund", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Federal deep-retrofit funding for commercial buildings can stack with ÉcoPerformance for Quebec multi-unit residential or commercial building projects if costs do not overlap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 518, "sourceTitle": "Hydro-Québec ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation Track", "partnerName": "Municipal energy efficiency rebates (e.g., Ville de Québec Productivité et Automatisation, id 534)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Municipal programs focused on automation and energy efficiency can complement ÉcoPerformance on different capital items or different phases of a broader retrofit.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 519, "sourceTitle": "Laval Économique Virage Techno — Manufacturier", "partnerName": "Québec PADAQ (Programme d'appui au développement des attraits québécois)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Provincial funding programs may stack with municipal grants. Declare all funding sources in the application.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 519, "sourceTitle": "Laval Économique Virage Techno — Manufacturier", "partnerName": "Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) — defunct as of 2024; legacy recipients may have follow-on options", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "CDAP ended in 2024. Any stacking with successor provincial programs should be confirmed with the Laval Économique advisor.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 519, "sourceTitle": "Laval Économique Virage Techno — Manufacturier", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If automation project involves experimental development, SR&ED credits may apply to eligible R&D labour and materials. The municipal grant does not disqualify SR&ED eligibility.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 520, "sourceTitle": "Métis Voyageur Development Fund (MVDF) Business Financing", "partnerName": "NACCA Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (AEP)", "partnerId": 323, "notes": "NACCA AEP provides non-repayable grants to Indigenous entrepreneurs. MVDF financing may complement AEP by covering capital needs beyond the non-repayable portion.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 520, "sourceTitle": "Métis Voyageur Development Fund (MVDF) Business Financing", "partnerName": "Métis Capital Corporation (various provinces)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Province-specific Métis capital corporations may offer complementary financing or equity programs. Confirm with MVDF whether co-financing is permitted.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 520, "sourceTitle": "Métis Voyageur Development Fund (MVDF) Business Financing", "partnerName": "BDC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Loan", "partnerId": 280, "notes": "BDC's Inclusive Entrepreneurship Loan (up to $350,000) targets Indigenous entrepreneurs and may complement MVDF for larger projects needing additional capital.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 521, "sourceTitle": "NEXT AI Accelerator (NEXT Canada)", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP non-repayable contributions can complement the NEXT AI program by providing cash for R&D activities while NEXT AI provides the network and mentorship.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 521, "sourceTitle": "NEXT AI Accelerator (NEXT Canada)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "AI development work conducted during the program may qualify for SR&ED credits on eligible R&D expenditures.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 521, "sourceTitle": "NEXT AI Accelerator (NEXT Canada)", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants (SME partner stream)", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "NEXT Canada's academic connections via Schulich and partner universities may facilitate introductions to potential NSERC Alliance academic collaborators.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 522, "sourceTitle": "NRC Applied Quantum Computing Challenge Program", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants", "partnerId": 527, "notes": "NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants (proposed ID 527) target quantum R&D with an SME partner stream. NRC and NSERC programs can be complementary if projects address different aspects or phases of a quantum technology roadmap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 522, "sourceTitle": "NRC Applied Quantum Computing Challenge Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Eligible quantum R&D expenditures not funded by the NRC contribution may qualify for SR&ED credits. The NRC contribution reduces the SR&ED base for the funded portion.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 522, "sourceTitle": "NRC Applied Quantum Computing Challenge Program", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "NRC IRAP can complement the Applied Quantum Computing Challenge if the SME has separate R&D activities beyond the NRC collaboration scope.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 523, "sourceTitle": "NRC Drone Innovation Hub", "partnerName": "IDEaS (Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security)", "partnerId": 302, "notes": "IDEaS provides challenge-based funding for defence and security technology. An IDEaS-proven drone technology may be a strong candidate for NRC Drone Innovation Hub commercialization support.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 523, "sourceTitle": "NRC Drone Innovation Hub", "partnerName": "Defence Industries Assistance Program (DIAP / DI Assist)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "DI Assist supports general SME R&D for defence; the Drone Hub focuses specifically on drone platform development and facility access. Both may apply to different phases of a company's drone program.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 523, "sourceTitle": "NRC Drone Innovation Hub", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "R&D expenditures on the drone project not funded by NRC contributions may qualify for SR&ED. The NRC contribution reduces the SR&ED base for the funded portion.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 524, "sourceTitle": "NRC IoT: Quantum Sensors Challenge Program", "partnerName": "NRC Applied Quantum Computing Challenge Program (ID 522)", "partnerId": 522, "notes": "The Applied Quantum Computing Challenge covers the computing/algorithm side of quantum; QSP covers the sensor/hardware side. A company working on integrated quantum systems (sensor + processor) may engage with both programs on different aspects of their technology roadmap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 524, "sourceTitle": "NRC IoT: Quantum Sensors Challenge Program", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants", "partnerId": 527, "notes": "NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants support university-industry quantum R&D partnerships. QSP and NSERC Alliance may address different phases or aspects of quantum sensor development — the NSERC component covers the university-led basic research; QSP covers the applied/commercialization collaboration with NRC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 524, "sourceTitle": "NRC IoT: Quantum Sensors Challenge Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Eligible R&D expenditures not covered by the NRC contribution may qualify for SR&ED credits. The NRC contribution reduces the SR&ED base for the funded portion.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 525, "sourceTitle": "NRC Quantum for Defence Program", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Experimental development work in quantum technology for defence is SR&ED-eligible. NRC grant reduces the SR&ED expenditure base for the funded portion; company's own matching contributions remain fully SR&ED-claimable.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 525, "sourceTitle": "NRC Quantum for Defence Program", "partnerName": "IDEaS (Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security)", "partnerId": 302, "notes": "DND's IDEaS program funds earlier-stage defence innovation challenges. NRC Quantum for Defence covers applied/collaborative R&D at higher TRL. Both can address different phases of the same quantum-defence technology roadmap.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 525, "sourceTitle": "NRC Quantum for Defence Program", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants", "partnerId": 527, "notes": "NSERC Alliance Quantum targets university-led quantum R&D with industry partners. NRC Quantum for Defence targets industry-led or NRC-led projects. Separate applications but complementary for technology pipelines transitioning from academic to applied defence R&D.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 526, "sourceTitle": "NRC Quantum Internetworking Challenge (QUIN)", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants", "partnerId": 527, "notes": "NSERC Alliance Quantum is university-researcher-led with industry partners. QUIN is NRC-researcher-led with industry or academic partners. Organizations can participate in both if different research objectives are involved — the programs have distinct mandates and funders.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 526, "sourceTitle": "NRC Quantum Internetworking Challenge (QUIN)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Industry partner's own R&D expenditures within the collaboration are SR&ED-eligible. The NRC contribution (researcher time, facilities) is in-kind government assistance that reduces the partner's SR&ED base for those specific costs; cash amounts received reduce the base for the funded portion.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 526, "sourceTitle": "NRC Quantum Internetworking Challenge (QUIN)", "partnerName": "IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP can complement QUIN for SME partners needing additional project funding. IRAP covers a different scope (direct SME advisory and funding) while QUIN provides NRC collaborative expertise. Cannot stack on the same eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 527, "sourceTitle": "NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants — SME Partner Stream", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "Industry partner's in-house R&D expenditures are SR&ED-eligible. Cash contributions to the NSERC project reduce the SR&ED base for those specific amounts. The university's NSERC-funded work cannot be claimed by the industry partner for SR&ED.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 527, "sourceTitle": "NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants — SME Partner Stream", "partnerName": "NRC Collaborative Programs (QUIN, Applied Quantum, Quantum for Defence)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "NRC and NSERC programs are administered by different agencies and can support different phases or components of a quantum technology roadmap. NRC programs are NRC-researcher-led; NSERC Alliance Quantum is university-researcher-led. Avoid double-counting the same eligible costs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 527, "sourceTitle": "NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants — SME Partner Stream", "partnerName": "IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP can support the industry partner's internal R&D activities complementary to the NSERC-funded university work. Ensure costs claimed under IRAP are not the same costs claimed as in-kind contributions to NSERC.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 528, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Digital Animation Tax Credit (NSDATC)", "partnerName": "Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)", "partnerId": 348, "notes": "Federal CPTC can stack with NSDATC for eligible Canadian content productions. The federal credit covers 25% of qualified Canadian labour; NSDATC covers the NS-labour portion. Combined effective rate can exceed 65% of NS labour for qualifying Canadian productions.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 528, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Digital Animation Tax Credit (NSDATC)", "partnerName": "Canada Media Fund (CMF) — Innovation & Experimentation Program", "partnerId": 273, "notes": "CMF project grants can be used for the non-labour portion of digital animation projects. Tax credits (NSDATC, CPTC) apply to the labour portion and are not in conflict with CMF grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 528, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia Digital Animation Tax Credit (NSDATC)", "partnerName": "NS Digital Media Tax Credit (NSDMTC, catalog id 397)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "These are separate programs for different content types. NSDATC covers linear animation/VFX; NSDMTC covers interactive digital media. A studio producing both types may claim both credits on their respective eligible expenditures.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 530, "sourceTitle": "Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF)", "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates Programs", "partnerId": 288, "notes": "OCIF (municipal) can be combined with Alberta Innovates provincial programs for technology projects. The two programs target different eligible costs — OCIF covers economic development milestones, Alberta Innovates covers R&D and innovation activities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 530, "sourceTitle": "Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF)", "partnerName": "IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Federal IRAP for R&D activities can stack with OCIF for economic development milestones. Ensure costs funded by IRAP are not the same costs credited under OCIF's performance milestones.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 530, "sourceTitle": "Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF)", "partnerName": "Invest Alberta", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Invest Alberta provides provincial-level investment attraction support and can work alongside OCIF for companies establishing significant Alberta operations. Both programs can be engaged simultaneously with complementary mandates.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 531, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Hydrogen Innovation Fund (HIF) 2025", "partnerName": "Natural Resources Canada — Clean Fuels Fund", "partnerId": 303, "notes": "Federal capex complement for clean fuel production infrastructure; different cost categories may be eligible.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 531, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Hydrogen Innovation Fund (HIF) 2025", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "R&D components of hydrogen projects may qualify; government assistance reduces eligible SR&ED base.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 531, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Hydrogen Innovation Fund (HIF) 2025", "partnerName": "Ontario Invest Ontario", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Large-scale Ontario hydrogen projects may access Invest Ontario's manufacturing and clean energy programs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 532, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Trillium Foundation — Seed Grant", "partnerName": "Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (Canadian Heritage)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Complementary federal program for arts infrastructure; different cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 532, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Trillium Foundation — Seed Grant", "partnerName": "Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "For municipal applicants, infrastructure components may be covered by OCIF while OTF covers programming.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 532, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Trillium Foundation — Seed Grant", "partnerName": "United Way Community Grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Local United Way grants often complement OTF for human/social services organizations.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 533, "sourceTitle": "Pow Wow Pitch Competition", "partnerName": "Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (NACCA)", "partnerId": 323, "notes": "Up to $99K non-repayable financing for Indigenous entrepreneurs; can be pursued after or alongside the competition.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 533, "sourceTitle": "Pow Wow Pitch Competition", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Canada — Indigenous Entrepreneur Start-Up Program", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Complementary start-up financing and mentoring for Indigenous youth entrepreneurs under 40.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 533, "sourceTitle": "Pow Wow Pitch Competition", "partnerName": "Clarence Campeau Development Fund (SK Métis)", "partnerId": 512, "notes": "SK Métis entrepreneurs can layer Clarence Campeau equity contribution on top of prize winnings.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 534, "sourceTitle": "Ville de Québec — Capitale-Productivité Grant", "partnerName": "Investissement Québec — Productivity Innovation Program", "partnerId": 177, "notes": "Provincial complement for automation and productivity investments; covers different cost categories or thresholds.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 534, "sourceTitle": "Ville de Québec — Capitale-Productivité Grant", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "R&D components of automation projects may qualify for SR&ED; government assistance reduces eligible SR&ED base.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 534, "sourceTitle": "Ville de Québec — Capitale-Productivité Grant", "partnerName": "Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Federal digital transformation support for SMEs; can complement municipal automation grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 535, "sourceTitle": "RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards", "partnerName": "Visa She's Next Program (catalog id 401)", "partnerId": 401, "notes": "Complementary women's entrepreneurship recognition and grant program; distinct from CWEA.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 536, "sourceTitle": "RBC Rock My Business Start-Up Awards", "partnerName": "Futurpreneur Canada Start-Up Loan", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "After receiving the award, eligible graduates can apply for Futurpreneur's $20,000 start-up loan (requires not having received the loan before July 1, 2025).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 536, "sourceTitle": "RBC Rock My Business Start-Up Awards", "partnerName": "Canada Small Business Financing Program", "partnerId": 5, "notes": "Government-backed loan program for early-stage businesses; can be pursued after business launch.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 537, "sourceTitle": "Techstars Toronto Accelerator", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP (National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP advisory and grants for technology development can complement Techstars investment. IRAP funding covers R&D labour costs; Techstars investment covers working capital and growth. Declare Techstars investment as non-government equity when applying to IRAP.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 537, "sourceTitle": "Techstars Toronto Accelerator", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If the startup is conducting experimental software or hardware development, SR&ED credits can provide a tax refund on eligible R&D wages — compatible with Techstars equity investment.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 537, "sourceTitle": "Techstars Toronto Accelerator", "partnerName": "Ontario Together Fund / Ontario Centres of Excellence grants", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Provincial innovation grants can stack with Techstars equity investment for Ontario-based startups. Techstars investment does not constitute government assistance and does not affect most grant eligibility calculations.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 538, "sourceTitle": "Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners (TIAP)", "partnerName": "CIHR Proof-of-Concept Grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "CIHR POC funding for clinical validation can stack with TIAP pre-seed investment, providing complementary non-dilutive and dilutive capital in parallel.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 538, "sourceTitle": "Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners (TIAP)", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants (SME partner stream)", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "If the spinout is co-developing technology with an academic partner, NSERC Alliance funding can offset R&D costs while TIAP funds the commercialization side.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 538, "sourceTitle": "Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners (TIAP)", "partnerName": "MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "TIAP and MaRS IAF have historically co-invested in Toronto health sciences spinouts. MaRS provides convertible note financing that can complement TIAP's structured program support.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 539, "sourceTitle": "Vancouver Cultural Spaces Grant Program", "partnerName": "BC Arts Council Project Grants", "partnerId": 374, "notes": "BC Arts Council project or organizational grants can stack with the City of Vancouver program. Both are non-profit-focused but address different aspects — city grants favour infrastructure while BC Arts Council favours programming.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 539, "sourceTitle": "Vancouver Cultural Spaces Grant Program", "partnerName": "Canadian Heritage Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage", "partnerId": 75, "notes": "Federal Canadian Heritage cultural space support can layer with municipal grants for capital renovation projects.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 539, "sourceTitle": "Vancouver Cultural Spaces Grant Program", "partnerName": "CleanBC Better Buildings Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "For capital projects involving energy efficiency upgrades (HVAC, insulation, lighting), CleanBC building retrofit grants can offset a portion of eligible capital costs not covered by the cultural spaces grant.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 540, "sourceTitle": "Wah-ila-toos — Clean Energy in Indigenous Communities", "partnerName": "Canada Infrastructure Bank — Indigenous Community Loan Guarantees", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "CIB loan guarantees can finance the non-grantable portion of large community energy infrastructure projects, complementing Wah-ila-toos grants on the same project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 540, "sourceTitle": "Wah-ila-toos — Clean Energy in Indigenous Communities", "partnerName": "Strategic Partnerships Initiative (ISC/Crown-Indigenous Relations)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "SPI funding for community capacity-building and governance activities can stack with Wah-ila-toos energy project grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 540, "sourceTitle": "Wah-ila-toos — Clean Energy in Indigenous Communities", "partnerName": "Provincial Indigenous clean energy programs (e.g., BC Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative, ON RRRP)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial clean energy programs for Indigenous communities can stack with federal Wah-ila-toos funding — projects with provincial cost-sharing typically receive higher NRCan support per the no-wrong-door mandate.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 540, "sourceTitle": "Wah-ila-toos — Clean Energy in Indigenous Communities", "partnerName": "Canada Greener Homes Grant / CleanBC equivalent", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "These residential retrofit programs serve individual households and are separate from the community-scale Wah-ila-toos initiative. They do not stack on the same project but can serve community members separately.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 541, "sourceTitle": "Bioenterprise Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)", "partnerName": "Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) — Commercialization Stream", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Both programs are administered by Bioenterprise and address overlapping project types. Do not apply to both for the same project scope. OAFRI is more research-oriented (market validation, product development) while SGAP targets technology adoption.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 541, "sourceTitle": "Bioenterprise Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)", "partnerName": "Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "CDAP covers digital adoption (e-commerce, ERP, automation software) while SGAP covers physical clean tech adoption. Both can apply to different project scopes at the same company.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 541, "sourceTitle": "Bioenterprise Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "SR&ED requires experimental development — SGAP funds adoption of proven technologies which are generally not SR&ED-eligible. Unlikely to overlap on the same project.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 541, "sourceTitle": "Bioenterprise Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)", "partnerName": "FedDev Ontario Business Scale-Up and Productivity program", "partnerId": 211, "notes": "Both are FedDev Ontario programs. Confirm with FedDev whether stacking applies — government agencies typically limit same-project stacking across programs from the same funder.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 543, "sourceTitle": "Calgary BIA Facade Improvement Grant", "partnerName": "Alberta Jobs Now Program", "partnerId": null, "notes": "If facade improvement involves hiring contractors or staff, wage subsidy components may be eligible separately.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 543, "sourceTitle": "Calgary BIA Facade Improvement Grant", "partnerName": "Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) successor programs", "partnerId": 266, "notes": "Capital improvement grants generally cannot stack with federal working capital programs on the same project costs.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 544, "sourceTitle": "CaféTO Dining District Grant Program", "partnerName": "BIA Streetscape Improvement Programs (City of Toronto)", "partnerId": 136, "notes": "BIAs may stack City streetscape grants with this program on different eligible cost categories within the same project.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 544, "sourceTitle": "CaféTO Dining District Grant Program", "partnerName": "Ontario Main Street Revitalization Initiative", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Provincial main street programs can be layered subject to total government assistance caps.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 545, "sourceTitle": "CIHR Partnering for Impact — Catalyst Grant", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "NSERC and CIHR generally do not fund the same project simultaneously; verify with both agencies if your research spans life sciences and engineering.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 545, "sourceTitle": "CIHR Partnering for Impact — Catalyst Grant", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "The industry partner's cash contribution to the research may generate SR&ED eligible expenditures for the private sector partner — consult a tax advisor.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 545, "sourceTitle": "CIHR Partnering for Impact — Catalyst Grant", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP and CIHR generally fund distinct activities; confirm with IRAP advisor whether the company-side research costs overlap.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 546, "sourceTitle": "Creative Destruction Lab — Defence Stream", "partnerName": "NSERC Alliance Grants", "partnerId": 218, "notes": "CDL participation can complement academic R&D partnerships; many CDL ventures carry active NSERC grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 546, "sourceTitle": "Creative Destruction Lab — Defence Stream", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP funding for ongoing R&D can be maintained alongside CDL participation.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 546, "sourceTitle": "Creative Destruction Lab — Defence Stream", "partnerName": "IDEaS (Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security)", "partnerId": 302, "notes": "CDL Defence Stream and IDEaS are complementary — CDL provides investor network and mentorship; IDEaS provides direct DND funding. Many dual-use ventures pursue both.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 547, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia CEDIF Equity Tax Credit", "partnerName": "Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Programs", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "ACOA grants and the CEDIF equity raise can fund different aspects of a business plan — CEDIF provides equity capital while ACOA provides project-specific grants.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 547, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia CEDIF Equity Tax Credit", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If capital raised via CEDIF funds eligible R&D activities, the company can still claim SR&ED on qualifying expenditures.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 547, "sourceTitle": "Nova Scotia CEDIF Equity Tax Credit", "partnerName": "Nova Scotia Innovation Equity Tax Credit (IETC)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Verify whether a business can simultaneously receive the CEDIF structure and the NS IETC — they target overlapping investor populations. Consult NS Securities Commission.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 548, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Food Innovation Network — Innovation Booster", "partnerName": "AAFC AgriInnovate Program", "partnerId": 9, "notes": "AgriInnovate targets larger projects ($250K+); CFIN Innovation Booster can fund smaller-scale feasibility work that leads to an AgriInnovate application.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 548, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Food Innovation Network — Innovation Booster", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If CFIN-funded activities qualify as SR&ED, companies can claim SR&ED on their own cost contribution (not the CFIN-funded portion). The government assistance from CFIN reduces the eligible SR&ED expenditure base.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 548, "sourceTitle": "Canadian Food Innovation Network — Innovation Booster", "partnerName": "NRC IRAP", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP and CFIN Innovation Booster may overlap on the same project costs. Confirm with both program offices before stacking.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 549, "sourceTitle": "Co-operative Development Program (CDP) — Co-operators", "partnerName": "Community Economic Development Investment Fund (CEDIF) — Nova Scotia", "partnerId": 118, "notes": "CEDIF is an equity-raising tool, not a grant — can sit alongside CDP for NS-based co-ops raising community capital", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 549, "sourceTitle": "Co-operative Development Program (CDP) — Co-operators", "partnerName": "Co-operative Development Initiative (CDI) — Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Federally administered agri-co-op development grants may stack for agriculture-sector co-ops", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 550, "sourceTitle": "Bourse de démarrage et repreneuriat — Ville de Québec", "partnerName": "Investissement Québec — Startup Loan (Financement de démarrage)", "partnerId": 177, "notes": "IQ startup loans and Ville de Québec grants target different cost categories and can stack", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 550, "sourceTitle": "Bourse de démarrage et repreneuriat — Ville de Québec", "partnerName": "Fonds d'emprunt économique communautaire (FDEQ)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "FDEQ microloans for social economy and vulnerable entrepreneurs may stack with city grants", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 551, "sourceTitle": "Built World Tech — Venture Pilots (Edmonton Unlimited)", "partnerName": "Edge Fund — Edmonton Unlimited", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Edmonton Unlimited's Edge Fund (id 172) provides growth capital; Built World Tech provides pilot funding — complementary programs for different stages", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 551, "sourceTitle": "Built World Tech — Venture Pilots (Edmonton Unlimited)", "partnerName": "Alberta Innovates Voucher Program", "partnerId": 159, "notes": "Alberta Innovates vouchers for R&D can supplement pilot testing costs alongside Built World Tech implementation funding", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 552, "sourceTitle": "Black Entrepreneurship Program — Ecosystem Fund (FedDev Ontario / BEA GTA)", "partnerName": "Black Entrepreneurship Program — Loan Fund (BDC/BFF)", "partnerId": 552, "notes": "The BEP Loan Fund provides up to $250,000 in low-interest loans to Black entrepreneurs — distinct from and stackable with Ecosystem Fund sub-grants", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 552, "sourceTitle": "Black Entrepreneurship Program — Ecosystem Fund (FedDev Ontario / BEA GTA)", "partnerName": "ISED Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub", "partnerId": 552, "notes": "National research and data hub complements local Ecosystem Fund programming", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 553, "sourceTitle": "Foresight Earth Tech (2050 + Adapt) — Climate Accelerator", "partnerName": "Natural Resources Canada OERD (Office of Energy Research and Development) grants", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "OERD project grants stack with accelerator participation — apply to both simultaneously", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 553, "sourceTitle": "Foresight Earth Tech (2050 + Adapt) — Climate Accelerator", "partnerName": "Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) — now NRCan SDTC", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "SDTC project funding is compatible with accelerator participation; Foresight advisors can assist with SDTC applications", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 553, "sourceTitle": "Foresight Earth Tech (2050 + Adapt) — Climate Accelerator", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "R&D activities during the accelerator program may qualify for SR&ED credits", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 554, "sourceTitle": "Hydrogen Centre of Excellence — Services Capacity (Alberta Innovates)", "partnerName": "Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) — Challenge Grants", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "ERA challenge grants target commercialization (TRL 7–9); Alberta Innovates Hydrogen CoE targets TRL 3–7 — complementary and stackable for sequential project phases", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 554, "sourceTitle": "Hydrogen Centre of Excellence — Services Capacity (Alberta Innovates)", "partnerName": "NRCan Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERC)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Federal hydrogen project funding stacks with provincial Alberta Innovates grants for projects with rural Alberta applications", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 554, "sourceTitle": "Hydrogen Centre of Excellence — Services Capacity (Alberta Innovates)", "partnerName": "Wah-ila-toos (NRCan Indigenous Clean Energy)", "partnerId": 540, "notes": "If project involves Indigenous community hydrogen applications, Wah-ila-toos federal funding may stack", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 555, "sourceTitle": "Kivalliq Inuit Association — Business Development Fund (BDF)", "partnerName": "NACCA Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (id 88)", "partnerId": 323, "notes": "Federal NACCA AEP provides higher-ceiling funding ($99K) that can complement KIA BDF; different eligibility scope but both target Inuit entrepreneurs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 555, "sourceTitle": "Kivalliq Inuit Association — Business Development Fund (BDF)", "partnerName": "Wah-ila-toos Clean Energy in Indigenous Communities", "partnerId": 540, "notes": "For Inuit businesses in clean energy, Wah-ila-toos provides a federal pathway that stacks with regional BDF capital", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 556, "sourceTitle": "Laval Économique — Fonds créateur d'entreprise (Business Launch Fund)", "partnerName": "Défi Québec Ville Entrepreneuriale (proposed id 550)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Quebec City has a parallel startup creation grant; Laval's equivalent serves the same gap but for Laval-based businesses — not stackable (different municipalities)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 556, "sourceTitle": "Laval Économique — Fonds créateur d'entreprise (Business Launch Fund)", "partnerName": "PME MTL financing programs", "partnerId": 121, "notes": "Montreal-based entrepreneurs could access PME MTL equivalents; Laval BDF serves as the Laval-region analog", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 557, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Book Publishing Tax Credit (MBPTC)", "partnerName": "Federal Book Publishing Support programs (Canada Council for the Arts)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Federal publishing grants from Canada Council stack with the MBPTC; they are grants, not tax credits, so no stacking conflict", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 557, "sourceTitle": "Manitoba Book Publishing Tax Credit (MBPTC)", "partnerName": "Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC, proposed id 560)", "partnerId": 560, "notes": "Cannot claim both MBPTC and OBPTC for the same book or labour — each requires provincial nexus (MB vs ON wages). Publishers operating in both provinces may claim credits for respective provincial labour costs.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 558, "sourceTitle": "Meridian Small Business Big Impact Awards", "partnerName": "RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards (proposed id 535)", "partnerId": 535, "notes": "Non-exclusive awards — a woman-owned Ontario small business could apply to both Meridian and the RBC CWEA in the same year", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 558, "sourceTitle": "Meridian Small Business Big Impact Awards", "partnerName": "RBC Rock My Business Start-Up Awards (proposed id 536)", "partnerId": 536, "notes": "Both are private-sector award programs with no stated conflict or exclusivity; check eligibility overlap (Rock My Business targets under-39 founders)", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 559, "sourceTitle": "NRCan Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative (DRAI)", "partnerName": "Canada Greener Buildings Fund", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "DRAI was distinct from Greener Buildings Fund (capital retrofit funding); DRAI focused on capacity-building organizations, not building owners directly", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 559, "sourceTitle": "NRCan Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative (DRAI)", "partnerName": "FortisBC Gas Absorption Heat Pump Rebate (proposed id 515)", "partnerId": 515, "notes": "Different recipient type and scope; DRAI funded capacity-building organizations, not individual building retrofits", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 560, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC)", "partnerName": "Canada Council for the Arts — Book Publishing Support", "partnerId": 130, "notes": "Federal publishing grants from Canada Council do not conflict with the OBPTC — grants and tax credits are treated separately", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 560, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC)", "partnerName": "Manitoba Book Publishing Tax Credit (MBPTC, proposed id 557)", "partnerId": 557, "notes": "OBPTC and MBPTC both require provincial labour nexus — a publisher can claim both only by tracking Ontario vs Manitoba labour costs separately, not for the same expenditure", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 560, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC)", "partnerName": "Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)", "partnerId": 392, "notes": "Publishers producing digital editions with interactive features may qualify for OIDMTC on digital development costs separately from OBPTC on pre-press costs", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 561, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF)", "partnerName": "NRCan Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration (CMRDD) — id 69", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Federal-provincial stacking permitted; total government assistance must not exceed 75% of eligible project costs. Declare all Ontario and federal funding sources in the application.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 561, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF)", "partnerName": "SR&ED Tax Credits", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "If the critical minerals project involves experimental development, SR&ED credits can be claimed. CMIF is government assistance and reduces the SR&ED expenditure base accordingly — coordinate with your accountant.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 561, "sourceTitle": "Ontario Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF)", "partnerName": "Ontario R&D tax credits (OITC/ORETC)", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "Provincial tax credits are permitted alongside CMIF and do not count toward the 75% government assistance cap per the program guidelines.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 562, "sourceTitle": "PartÉS — Programme d'appui aux ressources techniques en économie sociale", "partnerName": "PME MTL - Fonds de développement de l'économie sociale (FDÉS) — id 121", "partnerId": 121, "notes": "FDÉS covers loans and equity for Montreal-area social economy enterprises; PartÉS covers consulting costs. Different expense categories so they stack cleanly for Montreal-based cooperatives and NPOs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 562, "sourceTitle": "PartÉS — Programme d'appui aux ressources techniques en économie sociale", "partnerName": "Investissement Québec (IQ) advisory programs", "partnerId": 177, "notes": "IQ offers complementary advisory support for larger social economy projects; PartÉS fills the micro-consulting niche below IQ's typical engagement floor.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 562, "sourceTitle": "PartÉS — Programme d'appui aux ressources techniques en économie sociale", "partnerName": "CDÉS and local cooperative development funds", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "Municipal and regional cooperative development funds (CDR, CDÉs) can co-fund the matching portion of a PartÉS mandate, enabling fully subsidized consulting at the enterprise level.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 564, "sourceTitle": "PARO Women's Innovation Initiative (WIN)", "partnerName": "Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF) — federal", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "The federal WIN contribution flows through PARO and is already integrated into the program. Applicants benefit from both provincial and federal support through a single intake process.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 564, "sourceTitle": "PARO Women's Innovation Initiative (WIN)", "partnerName": "FedNor — FedDev equivalent for Northern Ontario", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "FedNor supports Northern Ontario economic development and can co-fund business costs that exceed the PARO WIN loan ceiling, particularly for growth-stage women entrepreneurs.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 564, "sourceTitle": "PARO Women's Innovation Initiative (WIN)", "partnerName": "Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) — Women in Innovation programs", "partnerId": 168, "notes": "OCE offers grant-based support for women-led tech ventures; PARO WIN provides accessible loan capital. The programs serve different market segments but can be combined for women-led tech businesses in Northern Ontario.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 565, "sourceTitle": "Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund", "partnerName": "Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) — Mental Health Promotion grants", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Federal PHAC community mental health grants operate on different timelines and expense categories; both can fund different components of the same program.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 565, "sourceTitle": "Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund", "partnerName": "Provincial mental health authorities (e.g., Ontario Health, BC Mental Health)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial health authority funding can be layered with Bell Let's Talk for organizations delivering mental health services. Disclose all government and private funding sources in the Bell application.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 565, "sourceTitle": "Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund", "partnerName": "United Way member agencies", "partnerId": null, "notes": "United Way funding is compatible — many Bell Let's Talk recipients are also United Way grantees. Diversified funding from multiple private funders is expected for registered charities.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 566, "sourceTitle": "Rogers Youth Grants", "partnerName": "Canada Summer Jobs (ESDC)", "partnerId": 85, "notes": "Canada Summer Jobs provides wage subsidies for youth employment — Rogers Youth Grants can fund program delivery costs alongside CSJ wage support for the same youth employment initiative.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 566, "sourceTitle": "Rogers Youth Grants", "partnerName": "United Way community grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "United Way and corporate foundation grants operate independently. Many youth-serving charities layer United Way, Rogers, and other corporate grants across different programs or cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 566, "sourceTitle": "Rogers Youth Grants", "partnerName": "Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS)", "partnerId": 7, "notes": "YESS funds equity-deserving youth employment organizations and complements Rogers Youth Grants. The programs fund different cost categories and can support the same target population.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 567, "sourceTitle": "TELUS Friendly Future Foundation — Indigenous Communities Fund", "partnerName": "Indigenous Services Canada Community Programs", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Federal Indigenous programming from ISC can complement TELUS grants for operational costs not covered by ISC project envelopes.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 567, "sourceTitle": "TELUS Friendly Future Foundation — Indigenous Communities Fund", "partnerName": "Provincial Indigenous community grants (e.g., Ontario First Nations programs)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial Indigenous-specific programming is generally compatible; disclose all confirmed funding sources in the application budget.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 568, "sourceTitle": "Propel e-Accelerator (Atlantic Canada)", "partnerName": "ACOA Business Scale-up and Productivity Program", "partnerId": 32, "notes": "ACOA-funded Propel is closely linked to ACOA's direct programming; companies in the accelerator are well-positioned to access ACOA direct grants. Not double-dipping — advisory and capital funding are complementary.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 568, "sourceTitle": "Propel e-Accelerator (Atlantic Canada)", "partnerName": "IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "Many Propel alumni access NRC IRAP grants for R&D activities. IRAP and accelerator programming are fully compatible.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 568, "sourceTitle": "Propel e-Accelerator (Atlantic Canada)", "partnerName": "Atlantic Canada angel and VC networks", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Propel's investor network connections are a key benefit; the program does not take equity, leaving the cap table clean for subsequent rounds.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 571, "sourceTitle": "ScotiaRISE Community Investment Grants", "partnerName": "Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) community programs", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Federal ESDC employment and skills programming is compatible with ScotiaRISE grants. Disclose all confirmed government funding in the application budget.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 571, "sourceTitle": "ScotiaRISE Community Investment Grants", "partnerName": "Provincial newcomer settlement funding (e.g., Ontario IRCC-funded settlement agencies)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Settlement and newcomer integration provincial programming complements ScotiaRISE grants for organizations serving newcomers; government and corporate funding can be stacked for larger program budgets.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 571, "sourceTitle": "ScotiaRISE Community Investment Grants", "partnerName": "United Way grants", "partnerId": null, "notes": "United Way and ScotiaRISE serve overlapping community organization profiles. Both can fund the same organization for different programs or cost categories.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 572, "sourceTitle": "SaskEnergy Commercial Space & Water Heating Rebate Program", "partnerName": "SaskPower Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP)", "partnerId": 477, "notes": "SaskPower CEOP covers electrical efficiency upgrades; SaskEnergy covers natural gas equipment. The two programs are designed as complementary offerings and can be applied to the same building renovation project for different equipment types.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 572, "sourceTitle": "SaskEnergy Commercial Space & Water Heating Rebate Program", "partnerName": "NRCan Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative (DRAI)", "partnerId": 559, "notes": "Federal DRAI targets large commercial building retrofits and can provide planning and project management funding for the broader retrofit scope, while SaskEnergy provides equipment-specific rebates.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 572, "sourceTitle": "SaskEnergy Commercial Space & Water Heating Rebate Program", "partnerName": "Canada Greener Buildings Initiative", "partnerId": 411, "notes": "Federal building efficiency programs can stack with provincial utility rebates; confirm with NRCan that the SaskEnergy rebate is disclosed in the project application.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 573, "sourceTitle": "Quebec Defence Supply-Chain SME Integration (Podium Défense / Aéro Mtl / Propulsion QC)", "partnerName": "Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) — Deep Tech Stream", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Once a Quebec SME has used Podium Défense/Aéro Mtl advisory to identify R&D investments needed for defence capability, SIF can fund the larger R&D scale-up. The two programs serve complementary stages: readiness assessment + structural work (this program) → R&D investment (SIF).", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 573, "sourceTitle": "Quebec Defence Supply-Chain SME Integration (Podium Défense / Aéro Mtl / Propulsion QC)", "partnerName": "Canadian Defence Industry Resilience (CDIR) Program", "partnerId": 510, "notes": "CDIR provides production-capacity financing for established defence primes and major suppliers. Podium Défense/Aéro Mtl advisory is designed to help SMEs become CDIR-ready or become subcontractors to CDIR recipients.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 573, "sourceTitle": "Quebec Defence Supply-Chain SME Integration (Podium Défense / Aéro Mtl / Propulsion QC)", "partnerName": "NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)", "partnerId": 3, "notes": "IRAP can fund technology development work needed to meet defence contractor standards — compatible with the structural preparation focus of this program.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 574, "sourceTitle": "PME MTL Fonds Entrepreneuriat Commercial (Retail Fund)", "partnerName": "SODEC — Cultural Enterprise Program (Quebec cultural retail)", "partnerId": 287, "notes": "For cultural retail (bookstores, record stores, artisan galleries), SODEC programs can complement the PME MTL Fonds. Apply to each program separately for different project components.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 574, "sourceTitle": "PME MTL Fonds Entrepreneuriat Commercial (Retail Fund)", "partnerName": "PME MTL FDÉS (Fonds de développement économique et social, id 121)", "partnerId": 121, "notes": "The Fonds Entrepreneuriat commercial is a distinct program from the FDÉS. They may serve different eligibility criteria and project types within the same PME MTL network — confirm with your local pole whether both apply to your project.", "compatible": false }, { "sourceId": 574, "sourceTitle": "PME MTL Fonds Entrepreneuriat Commercial (Retail Fund)", "partnerName": "MEIE PADAQ (Quebec digital transformation grants)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "Digital transformation components (e-commerce integration, inventory management systems) of a retail modernization project may be eligible for provincial PADAQ funding, which can stack with the municipal Fonds Entrepreneuriat commercial.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 575, "sourceTitle": "BDC LIFT — Lead with Innovation and Focus on Technology", "partnerName": "Federal SR&ED Investment Tax Credit", "partnerId": 4, "notes": "AI/data project work that qualifies as scientific research and experimental development can claim SR&ED on the same eligible expenditures the LIFT loan finances. Coordinate with a SR&ED-experienced accountant.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 575, "sourceTitle": "BDC LIFT — Lead with Innovation and Focus on Technology", "partnerName": "CDAP (Canada Digital Adoption Program)", "partnerId": null, "notes": "If CDAP grant work informs the digital roadmap, the LIFT loan can finance the implementation. Use CDAP to fund the planning + advisory phase, LIFT to fund the build/buy phase.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 575, "sourceTitle": "BDC LIFT — Lead with Innovation and Focus on Technology", "partnerName": "Provincial productivity grants (e.g., Ontario PMA, Quebec ESSOR)", "partnerId": 185, "notes": "Provincial productivity grants often pair well with LIFT — grant covers a percentage of capital cost, LIFT loan finances the rest. Confirm stacking caps with each provincial program.", "compatible": true }, { "sourceId": 575, "sourceTitle": "BDC LIFT — Lead with Innovation and Focus on Technology", "partnerName": "Federal Accelerated Investment Incentive (AII)", "partnerId": 396, "notes": "AII accelerates CCA deductions on Class 53 (manufacturing) and Class 50 (data) equipment financed via LIFT — runs independently of the loan.", "compatible": true } ], "topCombinations": [ { "programA": "Summer Company (Ontario)", "programAId": 168, "programAType": "award", "programAAmount": "Up to $3,000", "programB": "Experience Ontario", "programBId": 183, "programBType": "grant", "programBAmount": "Up to $125,000 (50% of costs)", "frequency": 3, "combinedPotential": "Up to $3,000 (Summer Company (Ontario)) + Up to $125,000 (50% of costs) (Experience Ontario)", "stackingLogic": "compatible (different program, Ontario Creates)" }, { "programA": "Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP)", "programAId": 367, "programAType": "grant", "programAAmount": "Up to $15,000 (prospecting, 100%); up to $25,000 (exploration, 75%); up to $40,000 (advanced, 50%)", "programB": "Saskatchewan Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive (TMEI)", "programBId": 398, "programBType": "grant", "programBAmount": "25% rebate on drilling costs; up to $150,000 per company; up to $50,000 for uranium", "frequency": 3, "combinedPotential": "Up to $15,000 (prospecting, 100%); up to $25,000 (exploration, 75%); up to $40,000 (advanced, 50%) (Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP)) + 25% rebate on drilling costs; up to $150,000 per company; up to $50,000 for uranium (Saskatchewan Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive (TMEI))", "stackingLogic": "For companies exploring in multiple jurisdictions including Saskatchewan, TMEI can complement YMEP." }, { "programA": "Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)", "programAId": 3, "programAType": "grant", "programAAmount": "Up to $1 million", "programB": "Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)", "programBId": 4, "programBType": "tax-credit", "programBAmount": "Up to 35% refundable ITC (enhanced rate for CCPCs on first $6M); 15% non-refundable for others. Combined federal+provincial can exceed 50%.", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to $1 million (Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)) + Up to 35% refundable ITC (enhanced rate for CCPCs on first $6M); 15% non-refundable for others. Combined federal+provincial can exceed 50%. (Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED))", "stackingLogic": "Most common pairing. Can apply to same project, different expense dollars. Combined effect can offset 60%+ of R&D costs." }, { "programA": "Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)", "programAId": 3, "programAType": "grant", "programAAmount": "Up to $1 million", "programB": "Mitacs Accelerate", "programBId": 38, "programBType": "grant", "programBAmount": "$15,000 per internship unit (standard); $22,500 per unit (postdoctoral fellow)", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to $1 million (Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)) + $15,000 per internship unit (standard); $22,500 per unit (postdoctoral fellow) (Mitacs Accelerate)", "stackingLogic": "IRAP covers employee salaries; MITACS subsidizes grad student/postdoc costs. Common for university-linked R&D." }, { "programA": "Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)", "programAId": 3, "programAType": "grant", "programAAmount": "Up to $1 million", "programB": "CanExport Innovation", "programBId": 48, "programBType": "grant", "programBAmount": "Up to $37,500 per project (75% of $50,000 max budget); up to $100,000 per organization per year", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to $1 million (Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)) + Up to $37,500 per project (75% of $50,000 max budget); up to $100,000 per organization per year (CanExport Innovation)", "stackingLogic": "IRAP funds domestic R&D; CanExport funds international market validation. Distinct cost categories." }, { "programA": "Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)", "programAId": 3, "programAType": "grant", "programAAmount": "Up to $1 million", "programB": "Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)", "programBId": 185, "programBType": "program", "programBAmount": "Up to $100,000 (Stream 1, 50% co-investment) or up to $1,000,000 (Stream 2, 33%–50% co-investment)", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to $1 million (Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)) + Up to $100,000 (Stream 1, 50% co-investment) or up to $1,000,000 (Stream 2, 33%–50% co-investment) (Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN))", "stackingLogic": "Provincial credits (3.5%-30%) layer on top. IRAP reduces SR&ED base but combined package still delivers significant subsidy." }, { "programA": "Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)", "programAId": 4, "programAType": "tax-credit", "programAAmount": "Up to 35% refundable ITC (enhanced rate for CCPCs on first $6M); 15% non-refundable for others. Combined federal+provincial can exceed 50%.", "programB": "Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)", "programBId": 185, "programBType": "program", "programBAmount": "Up to $100,000 (Stream 1, 50% co-investment) or up to $1,000,000 (Stream 2, 33%–50% co-investment)", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to 35% refundable ITC (enhanced rate for CCPCs on first $6M); 15% non-refundable for others. Combined federal+provincial can exceed 50%. (Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)) + Up to $100,000 (Stream 1, 50% co-investment) or up to $1,000,000 (Stream 2, 33%–50% co-investment) (Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN))", "stackingLogic": "All provinces except PEI and territories offer additional credits (3.5-30%) that stack on federal SR&ED." }, { "programA": "Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)", "programAId": 4, "programAType": "tax-credit", "programAAmount": "Up to 35% refundable ITC (enhanced rate for CCPCs on first $6M); 15% non-refundable for others. Combined federal+provincial can exceed 50%.", "programB": "CanExport Innovation", "programBId": 48, "programBType": "grant", "programBAmount": "Up to $37,500 per project (75% of $50,000 max budget); up to $100,000 per organization per year", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to 35% refundable ITC (enhanced rate for CCPCs on first $6M); 15% non-refundable for others. Combined federal+provincial can exceed 50%. (Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)) + Up to $37,500 per project (75% of $50,000 max budget); up to $100,000 per organization per year (CanExport Innovation)", "stackingLogic": "For R&D with international commercialization." }, { "programA": "Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)", "programAId": 4, "programAType": "tax-credit", "programAAmount": "Up to 35% refundable ITC (enhanced rate for CCPCs on first $6M); 15% non-refundable for others. Combined federal+provincial can exceed 50%.", "programB": "Mitacs Accelerate", "programBId": 38, "programBType": "grant", "programBAmount": "$15,000 per internship unit (standard); $22,500 per unit (postdoctoral fellow)", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to 35% refundable ITC (enhanced rate for CCPCs on first $6M); 15% non-refundable for others. Combined federal+provincial can exceed 50%. (Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)) + $15,000 per internship unit (standard); $22,500 per unit (postdoctoral fellow) (Mitacs Accelerate)", "stackingLogic": "Academic partnership R&D; intern wages may be SR&ED-eligible." }, { "programA": "Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)", "programAId": 4, "programAType": "tax-credit", "programAAmount": "Up to 35% refundable ITC (enhanced rate for CCPCs on first $6M); 15% non-refundable for others. Combined federal+provincial can exceed 50%.", "programB": "NSERC Research Partnerships (Alliance grants)", "programBId": 40, "programBType": "grant", "programBAmount": "Varies", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to 35% refundable ITC (enhanced rate for CCPCs on first $6M); 15% non-refundable for others. Combined federal+provincial can exceed 50%. (Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)) + Varies (NSERC Research Partnerships (Alliance grants))", "stackingLogic": "Academic collaboration funding; complementary to SR&ED claims." }, { "programA": "Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)", "programAId": 4, "programAType": "tax-credit", "programAAmount": "Up to 35% refundable ITC (enhanced rate for CCPCs on first $6M); 15% non-refundable for others. Combined federal+provincial can exceed 50%.", "programB": "Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Financing", "programBId": 30, "programBType": "loan", "programBAmount": "Varies", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to 35% refundable ITC (enhanced rate for CCPCs on first $6M); 15% non-refundable for others. Combined federal+provincial can exceed 50%. (Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)) + Varies (Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Financing)", "stackingLogic": "Some companies use SR&ED bridge financing to access credits early." }, { "programA": "Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)", "programAId": 4, "programAType": "tax-credit", "programAAmount": "Up to 35% refundable ITC (enhanced rate for CCPCs on first $6M); 15% non-refundable for others. Combined federal+provincial can exceed 50%.", "programB": "Quebec R&D Tax Credit (CRIC — Research, Innovation and Commercialization)", "programBId": 17, "programBType": "tax-credit", "programBAmount": "20-30% tax credit (CRIC)", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to 35% refundable ITC (enhanced rate for CCPCs on first $6M); 15% non-refundable for others. Combined federal+provincial can exceed 50%. (Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)) + 20-30% tax credit (CRIC) (Quebec R&D Tax Credit (CRIC — Research, Innovation and Commercialization))", "stackingLogic": "Province-specific stacking." }, { "programA": "Canada Small Business Financing Program", "programAId": 5, "programAType": "loan", "programAAmount": "Up to $1.15 million ($1M term loans + $150K line of credit)", "programB": "BDC Small Business Loan", "programBId": 328, "programBType": "loan", "programBAmount": "Up to $350,000", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to $1.15 million ($1M term loans + $150K line of credit) (Canada Small Business Financing Program) + Up to $350,000 (BDC Small Business Loan)", "stackingLogic": "complementary federal financing" }, { "programA": "Canada Small Business Financing Program", "programAId": 5, "programAType": "loan", "programAAmount": "Up to $1.15 million ($1M term loans + $150K line of credit)", "programB": "Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)", "programBId": 185, "programBType": "program", "programBAmount": "Up to $100,000 (Stream 1, 50% co-investment) or up to $1,000,000 (Stream 2, 33%–50% co-investment)", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to $1.15 million ($1M term loans + $150K line of credit) (Canada Small Business Financing Program) + Up to $100,000 (Stream 1, 50% co-investment) or up to $1,000,000 (Stream 2, 33%–50% co-investment) (Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN))", "stackingLogic": "Canada Small Business Financing Program and Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) can fund complementary aspects of the same project." }, { "programA": "CanExport SMEs", "programAId": 6, "programAType": "grant", "programAAmount": "Up to $50,000 per project ($99,999 per company per fiscal year)", "programB": "CanExport Innovation", "programBId": 48, "programBType": "grant", "programBAmount": "Up to $37,500 per project (75% of $50,000 max budget); up to $100,000 per organization per year", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to $50,000 per project ($99,999 per company per fiscal year) (CanExport SMEs) + Up to $37,500 per project (75% of $50,000 max budget); up to $100,000 per organization per year (CanExport Innovation)", "stackingLogic": "different objective, complementary)" }, { "programA": "CanExport SMEs", "programAId": 6, "programAType": "grant", "programAAmount": "Up to $50,000 per project ($99,999 per company per fiscal year)", "programB": "Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA)", "programBId": 47, "programBType": "program", "programBAmount": "Varies (in-kind support)", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to $50,000 per project ($99,999 per company per fiscal year) (CanExport SMEs) + Varies (in-kind support) (Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA))", "stackingLogic": "can fund travel to attend CTA programs)" }, { "programA": "CanExport SMEs", "programAId": 6, "programAType": "grant", "programAAmount": "Up to $50,000 per project ($99,999 per company per fiscal year)", "programB": "Export Development Canada (EDC) Financing", "programBId": 29, "programBType": "program", "programBAmount": "Varies", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to $50,000 per project ($99,999 per company per fiscal year) (CanExport SMEs) + Varies (Export Development Canada (EDC) Financing)", "stackingLogic": "credit insurance and export guarantee are commercial products, do NOT count toward 75% stacking limit)" }, { "programA": "CanExport SMEs", "programAId": 6, "programAType": "grant", "programAAmount": "Up to $50,000 per project ($99,999 per company per fiscal year)", "programB": "Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Financing", "programBId": 30, "programBType": "loan", "programBAmount": "Varies", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to $50,000 per project ($99,999 per company per fiscal year) (CanExport SMEs) + Varies (Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Financing)", "stackingLogic": "commercial loans and advisory, do NOT count toward stacking limit)" }, { "programA": "CanExport SMEs", "programAId": 6, "programAType": "grant", "programAAmount": "Up to $50,000 per project ($99,999 per company per fiscal year)", "programB": "AgriMarketing Program — Market Diversification (SME Stream)", "programBId": 296, "programBType": "grant", "programBAmount": "Up to $100,000 per project (70% of eligible costs; minimum project cost $20,000)", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to $50,000 per project ($99,999 per company per fiscal year) (CanExport SMEs) + Up to $100,000 per project (70% of eligible costs; minimum project cost $20,000) (AgriMarketing Program — Market Diversification (SME Stream))", "stackingLogic": "for agriculture/agri-food companies redirected from CanExport in 2026-27" }, { "programA": "B.C. Employer Training Grant", "programAId": 14, "programAType": "grant", "programAAmount": "Up to $10,000 per employee", "programB": "Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) — Industrial Transformation Challenge", "programBId": 396, "programBType": "grant", "programBAmount": "$500,000 to $10,000,000 per project (up to $15,000,000 for exceptional projects)", "frequency": 2, "combinedPotential": "Up to $10,000 per employee (B.C. Employer Training Grant) + $500,000 to $10,000,000 per project (up to $15,000,000 for exceptional projects) (Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) — Industrial Transformation Challenge)", "stackingLogic": "can complement ETG Stream 1, confirm total government funding stays under 75%" } ] }