Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) – Challenge Stream
Government of Canada Canada
Funding amount
up to $150,000
Deadline
Rolling — apply anytime
Region
Canada
Funder type
Federal Government
For
Businesses
Eligible organizations
For-profit private company
Sectors
Technology, Research and Development, Innovation
About this program
The Challenge Stream of Innovative Solutions Canada provides government grants up to $150,000 for proof-of-concept projects addressing public-sector innovation challenges. Eligible SMEs with fewer than 500 employees can receive funding to prove scientific, technical, and commercial feasibility of ideas aligned with one of 20 federal departments' open innovation challenges.
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