Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
Global Innovation Clusters
The purpose of the Global Innovation Clusters is to support the acceleration of world-leading innovation Clusters in Canada that translate the country's strengths into new commercial opportunities for Canadian firms.
- Total value
- $1.9B
- Agreements
- 12
- Mar 2018 to Jun 2023
- Median agreement
- $63.5M
- Typical range
- $28M–$287M
- 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.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Next Generation Manufacturing Canada | 3 | $554M |
| Canadian Artificial Intelligence Supercluster | 2 | $361M |
| Protein Industries Canada Inc. | 2 | $355M |
| 10793574 Canada Association | 3 | $345M |
| Canada's Ocean Supercluster | 2 | $291M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | $1.7B |
| 2022 | 5 | $223M |
| 2023 | 2 | $14M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 3 | $554M |
| Quebec | 2 | $361M |
| Saskatchewan | 2 | $355M |
| British Columbia | 3 | $345M |
| Prince Edward Island | 2 | $291M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 12 | $1.9B |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific research and development services | 5 | $635M |
| Investigation and security services | 2 | $361M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Next Generation Manufacturing Canada | Contribution | $7,000,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 10793574 Canada Association | Contribution | $7,000,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Protein Industries Canada Inc. | Contribution | $28,000,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Next Generation Manufacturing Canada | Contribution | $49,448,168 |
| Jun 2022 | Canadian Artificial Intelligence Supercluster | Contribution | $77,632,005 |
| Jun 2022 | Canada's Ocean Supercluster | Contribution | $28,000,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 10793574 Canada Association | Contribution | $40,000,000 |
| Mar 2018 | Protein Industries Canada Inc. | Contribution | $326,818,343 |
| Mar 2018 | Next Generation Manufacturing Canada | Contribution | $497,815,000 |
| Mar 2018 | Canadian Artificial Intelligence Supercluster | Contribution | $283,615,919 |
| Mar 2018 | Canada's Ocean Supercluster | Contribution | $262,856,733 |
| Mar 2018 | 10793574 Canada Association | Contribution | $297,545,887 |