Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
SIF Stream 5 - National Innovation Ecosystems
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
- $255M
- Agreements
- 3
- Jul 2020 to Jun 2024
- Median agreement
- $110M
- Typical range
- $67.5M–$115M
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Microelectronics Corporation | 1 | $120M |
| Clean Resource Innovation Network | 1 | $110M |
| Natural Products Canada | 1 | $25M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
Show the numbers
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | $110M |
| 2021 | 1 | $25M |
| 2022 | 0 | $0 |
| 2023 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | 1 | $120M |
By province
Per resident: the total over the whole window divided by the population on 1 July 2026 (Statistics Canada, table 17-10-0009-01). Agreements are placed by the recipient’s address, so a national organization’s funding counts where its office is.
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 1 | $120M |
| Alberta | 1 | $110M |
| Prince Edward Island | 1 | $25M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 2 | $145M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 1 | $110M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other electrical equipment and component manufacturing | 1 | $120M |
| Support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction | 1 | $110M |
| Other crop farming | 1 | $25M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Canadian Microelectronics Corporation | Contribution | $120,000,000 |
| Jul 2021 | Natural Products Canada | Contribution | $25,000,000 |
| Jul 2020 | Clean Resource Innovation Network | Contribution | $110,000,000 |