Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Canada

Funding amount

up to $2,000,000

Deadline

Rolling — apply anytime

Region

Canada

Funder type

Federal Government

For

Businesses

Eligible organizations

For-profit corporations, Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Startups

Sectors

Technology, Agriculture, Defence, Environment

About this program

Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) is a federal procurement and grant program providing funding to Canadian SMEs to develop and commercialize innovative technologies that address government challenges. The Challenge Stream offers up to $150,000 for proof-of-concept (Phase 1) and up to $2 million for prototype development (Phase 2), with a potential government procurement contract in Phase 3. The Testing Stream supports pre-commercial prototype testing in real-life government settings.

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