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Community opportunitiesFunding, grants, and collaboration callsCurrent opportunities for Canadian innovators, organizations, and community builders.View calls
International collaboration5 open calls
Full proposal: October 26, 2026
Europe — CELTIC-NEXT Autumn 2026 call for proposals
- Focus
- Information and communications technology and telecommunications
- Open to
- Canadian SMEs and other Canadian organizations. NRC IRAP funding is available only to eligible Canadian SMEs.
Build cross-border telecommunications projects, enter new markets, and accelerate new products with international partners.
Official detailsRegistration: July 27, 2026 · Mission: October 18–23, 2026
Chile — Cleantech in mining mission
- Focus
- Water, mine electrification, clean energy, AI, automation, robotics, environmental monitoring, and ESG
- Open to
- Innovative Canadian firms with technologies ready for in-market pilots or demonstrations.
Connect with Chilean mining stakeholders and explore pilot opportunities through targeted meetings, site visits, and Expo FOREDE 2026.
Official detailsIRAP registration: August 11, 2026 · Proposal: September 10, 2026
Europe — Eurostars call for proposals 2026
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- All civilian sectors
- Open to
- Canadian SMEs and other Canadian organizations. NRC IRAP funding is available only to eligible Canadian SMEs.
Co-innovate with partners across 35+ Eurostars countries and access an established international R&D funding network.
Official detailsRegistration: August 26, 2026 · Expression of interest: September 9, 2026
Japan — 3+2 call for AI and agriculture
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- AI and automation for agricultural productivity and resilience
- Open to
- Canadian SMEs, NRC researchers, and Canadian research institutions forming a Canada–Japan consortium.
Develop AI and automation products that address labour shortages, improve efficiency, and strengthen food-supply resilience.
Official detailsProject outline: January 21, 2027 at 17:00 CET
Europe — Eureka Xecs Cluster call for proposals
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- Micro/nano-electronics and photonics
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- Canadian SMEs and other Canadian organizations. NRC IRAP funding is available only to eligible Canadian SMEs.
Accelerate hardware innovation, connect with major European industry networks, and move products into global value chains.
Official detailsGrants and awards4 opportunities
December 31, 2026
Career Development Grant Program (Canada)
Supports individual heritage practitioners developing skills and knowledge that strengthen heritage work in Edmonton.- Donor
- Edmonton Heritage Council
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- $1,000–$10,000
- Area
- Heritage, arts and culture, career development, individuals, and research
October 21, 2026
PAVE Student Visionary Award
Recognizes an exceptional student whose design thinking could shape the future of consumer environments.- Donor
- PAVE Global
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- $1,000–$10,000
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- Students and innovation
July 30, 2026
Call for Artistic Projects at Imaginarius 2027
Invites artists, collectives, and organizations to propose work for the performing-arts festival in public space.- Donor
- Imaginarius
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- $1,000–$10,000
- Area
- Arts and culture, performing arts, and individuals
September 13, 2026
Yonge + St. Clair Art Installations for DesignTO Festival 2027
Supports site-specific public installations presented across Yonge + St. Clair in Toronto.- Donor
- Yonge + St. Clair
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- $1,000–$10,000
- Area
- Arts and culture, exhibitions, and artists
Deadlines and eligibility can change. Confirm requirements with the funder before applying.
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