Innovative Solutions Canada – Challenge Stream

About This Opportunity

Funding to solve specific Government of Canada technology challenges: proof of feasibility, prototype development and testing of innovative solutions. Innovators retain ownership of IP developed.

Eligibility Criteria

Canadian incorporated for-profit SMEs with 499 or fewer FTE employees that conduct R&D in Canada and meet the program's wage/location requirements. Each challenge has its own technical requirements and deadline. Funding opportunities open and close individually.

Prepare to apply

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1. Step 1

   Funding requirements

   Work out how much you need to raise and how long it lasts.

2. Step 2

   Cash-flow forecast

   Show how the award would sit against income and costs.

3. Step 3

   Market size

   Estimate TAM, SAM, and SOM if the call asks for market evidence.

4. Step 4

   Business readiness

   Check gaps before you spend time on a full application.

5. Step 5

   Carbon and impact

   Capture environmental figures where the programme requires them.

6. Step 6

   Find partners

   Browse the company directory if the call needs collaborators.

7. Step 7

   AI grant writer

   Draft against your own project notes. Premium tool; not auto-filled from this call yet.