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Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
SIF — Business Innovation and Growth projects
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
Not published
Effort
1–2 days
Can you get this?
✓Must be for-profit business or cooperative
✓Must be incorporated or operating in Canada
✓Must hold sufficient background IP rights
✓Project must fit R&D, expansion, or investment types
✓Investment projects need minimum TRL 2
Your real odds
No acceptance rate or award count is published, so you cannot gauge competitiveness from public sources.
This is a federal strategic fund, which means large project sizes and serious due diligence are standard, and your application needs to show clear benefits for Canada, including jobs and economic growth.
What it takes
Confirm eligibility — incorporated Canadian for-profit entity, right project type, and IP ownership1–2 days
Review project requirements and prepare a concept or expression of interest via the ISED How to Apply page1–2 weeks
Submit full application with project plan, budget, and Canadian benefits documentation2–4 weeks
Worth knowing
The government contribution is repayable, so factor the repayment terms into your financial planning before you spend a Saturday on this.
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