Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
Accessible Technology Development Program
The Accessible Technology Program co-funds projects led by research institutes, private sector companies and not-for-profit organizations to develop innovative assistive and adaptive digital devices and technologies for persons with disabilities to facilitate their participation and inclusion in the digital economy.
- Total value
- $22.8M
- Agreements
- 39
- Jan 2018 to Apr 2023
- Median agreement
- $351K
- Typical range
- $186K–$583K
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | $3.1M |
| 2019 | 12 | $12.2M |
| 2020 | 6 | $1.2M |
| 2021 | 8 | $2.4M |
| 2023 | 11 | $3.9M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 16 | $12.1M |
| British Columbia | 7 | $5.1M |
| Quebec | 10 | $4.4M |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 2 | $485K |
| Alberta | 2 | $364K |
| New Brunswick | 2 | $333K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 17 | $8.5M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 14 | $7.8M |
| Academia | 8 | $6.4M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific research and development services | 36 | $22.1M |
| Other professional, scientific and technical services | 3 | $754K |