Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
SSF - Talent Development
The Strategic Science Fund (SSF) aims to mobilize the expertise and resources of independent science and research not-for-profit organizations to enhance Canada's science, technology and innovation (ST&I) excellence. SSF investments will achieve results for Canadians by addressing critical needs, such as supporting Canada's knowledge economy, in areas or in ways that advance federal objectives. The SSF program is jointly administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and Health Canada, via a Program Management Committee and Steering Committee.
- Total value
- $328M
- Agreements
- 5
- Apr 2024 to Apr 2026
- Median agreement
- $28.5M
- Typical range
- $28.5M–$38.4M
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mitacs Inc. | 1 | $218M |
| Let's Talk Science (LTS) | 2 | $57M |
| Actua | 1 | $38.4M |
| Canadian Association Of Science Centres (CASC) | 1 | $14.2M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | $110M |
| 2026 | 1 | $218M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | 1 | $218M |
| Ontario | 4 | $110M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 5 | $328M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific research and development services | 5 | $328M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Mitacs Inc. | Contribution | $218,117,000 |
| Apr 2024 | Let's Talk Science (LTS) | Contribution | $28,515,000 |
| Apr 2024 | Let's Talk Science (LTS) | Contribution | $28,515,000 |
| Apr 2024 | Canadian Association Of Science Centres (CASC) | Contribution | $14,197,000 |
| Apr 2024 | Actua | Contribution | $38,423,700 |