Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Other transfer payment program
Automotive Innovation Fund
Aims to support strategic, large-scale research and development (R&D) projects in the automotive sector in developing innovative, greener and more fuel-efficient vehicles to:-build automotive R&D capacity in Canada and secure knowledge-based jobs;-enhance the government's science and technology and environmental agendas;-support the development and/or implementation of innovative, fuel efficient technologies or processes;-promote long-term economic benefit to Canada including significant job creation/retention; and-serve as catalyst for further private sector investments to foster Canadian competitiveness.
- Total value
- $520M
- Agreements
- 12
- May 2008 to Apr 2017
- Median agreement
- $45.9M
- Typical range
- $14.8M–$61.9M
- 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.
See every record for this program on the government’s search. How to apply: look up the program on Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s website.
Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited | 3 | $220M |
| Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. | 3 | $147M |
| Linamar Corporation | 2 | $96.5M |
| Honda Canada Inc. | 1 | $41.8M |
| Magna Exteriors Inc. | 1 | $8.7M |
| Magna Powertrain Inc. | 1 | $3.7M |
| Magna International Inc. | 1 | $3M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | $91.7M |
| 2010 | 4 | $86.2M |
| 2012 | 1 | $16.9M |
| 2013 | 1 | $59M |
| 2014 | 2 | $122M |
| 2017 | 2 | $144M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 12 | $520M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 12 | $520M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle manufacturing | 11 | $478M |
| Motor vehicle parts manufacturing | 1 | $41.8M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Honda Canada Inc. | Contribution | $41,811,500 |
| Jan 2017 | Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited | Contribution | $102,400,000 |
| Apr 2014 | Linamar Corporation | Other transfer payment | $50,676,500 |
| Mar 2014 | Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited | Other transfer payment | $71,600,000 |
| Dec 2013 | Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. | Other transfer payment | $58,966,600 |
| Aug 2012 | Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. | Other transfer payment | $16,875,000 |
| Dec 2010 | Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. | Other transfer payment | $70,840,000 |
| Dec 2010 | Magna Powertrain Inc. | Changing Gears InitiativeOther transfer payment | $3,700,204 |
| Dec 2010 | Magna International Inc. | Changing Gears InitiativeOther transfer payment | $2,986,758 |
| Dec 2010 | Magna Exteriors Inc. | Changing Gears InitiativeOther transfer payment | $8,657,996 |
| Nov 2008 | Linamar Corporation | Other transfer payment | $45,788,712 |
| May 2008 | Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited | Other transfer payment | $45,947,536 |