Technology and innovation businesses cover a wide range of industries. These businesses may focus on activities such as researching and developing new products or providing innovative solutions to existing processes. Whether you are interested in new technologies, innovative products, or research and development, this guide will help you learn what it takes to get your business started.

Whether you’re looking for funding or expert advice, Innovation Canada offers programs and services to help your business innovate, create jobs and grow the economy.

  • The Business Benefits Finder is a tool you can use to get a customized list of everything the government can do for your business.
  • Innovation consultants provide free one-on-one assistance to help you choose the most appropriate innovation programs and services. If you are registered and creating a new innovative product, process or service, an advisor can help you find funding, expertise, equipment and global opportunities.
  • The Strategic Innovation Fund invests in innovative businesses, helping you to expand, research, develop and commercialize cutting-edge ideas and collaborate in new ways.
  • Innovative Solutions Canada allows the Government of Canada to partner with eligible small businesses and innovators to help with the early development, testing and validation of prototypes that solve problems.
  • The Clean Growth Hub provides companies pursuing clean tech projects with a personalized guide to answer questions, discuss options, or introduce themselves.
  • The Accelerated Growth Service provides high-growth companies with a single point of contact for all government programs and services.