Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
Strategic Response Fund - Tariff Affected Sector Support
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. Increasing manufacturing capacity; Improving production efficiency through improvements to plant and equipment.
- Total value
- $224M
- Agreements
- 4
- May 2026 to May 2026
- Median agreement
- $55.6M
- Typical range
- $29.4M–$82.2M
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Usine De Démonstration De La Technologie Elysis S.E.C. | 1 | $100M |
| Algoma Tubes Inc. | 1 | $76.2M |
| Kruger Wayagamack L.P. | 1 | $35M |
| ADF Group Inc | 1 | $12.5M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | $224M |
By province
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 4 | $224M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other miscellaneous manufacturing | 4 | $224M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Usine De Démonstration De La Technologie Elysis S.E.C. | Contribution | $100,000,000 |
| May 2026 | ADF Group Inc | Contribution | $12,500,000 |
| May 2026 | Algoma Tubes Inc. | Contribution | $76,200,000 |
| May 2026 | Kruger Wayagamack L.P. | Contribution | $35,000,000 |