Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
SIF Stream 3 - Attraction
Encourage R&D that will accelerate technology transfer and commercialization of innovative products, processes and services; Facilitate the growth and expansion of firms in Canada; Attract and retain large scale investments to Canada; and-Advance industrial research, development and technology demonstration through collaboration between academia, non-profit organizations and the private sector.
- Total value
- $2.5B
- Agreements
- 9
- Jul 2019 to Sep 2023
- Median agreement
- $222M
- Typical range
- $132M–$415M
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. | 1 | $551M |
| Nextstar Energy Inc. | 1 | $500M |
| Sanofi Pasteur Ltd | 1 | $415M |
| Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited | 1 | $295M |
| Rio Tinto Fer et Titane Inc. (RTFT) | 1 | $222M |
| LNG Canada Development Inc. | 1 | $220M |
| Honda Canada Inc. | 1 | $132M |
| BHP Canada Inc. | 1 | $100M |
| Mastercard Technologies Canada ULC | 1 | $49M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | $269M |
| 2021 | 1 | $415M |
| 2022 | 3 | $732M |
| 2023 | 3 | $1.1B |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 5 | $1.9B |
| Quebec | 1 | $222M |
| Alberta | 1 | $220M |
| Saskatchewan | 1 | $100M |
| British Columbia | 1 | $49M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 9 | $2.5B |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other miscellaneous manufacturing | 5 | $1.5B |
| Computer systems design and related services | 1 | $49M |
| Motor vehicle manufacturing | 1 | $295M |
| Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing | 1 | $415M |
| Oil and gas extraction | 1 | $220M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. | Contribution | $551,349,400 |
| Jul 2023 | Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited | Contribution | $295,000,000 |
| May 2023 | Rio Tinto Fer et Titane Inc. (RTFT) | Contribution | $222,000,000 |
| Nov 2022 | BHP Canada Inc. | Contribution | $100,000,000 |
| Sep 2022 | Nextstar Energy Inc. | Contribution | $500,000,000 |
| Mar 2022 | Honda Canada Inc. | Contribution | $131,594,000 |
| Mar 2021 | Sanofi Pasteur Ltd | Contribution | $415,000,000 |
| Dec 2019 | Mastercard Technologies Canada ULC | Contribution | $49,000,000 |
| Jul 2019 | LNG Canada Development Inc. | Contribution | $220,000,000 |