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Healthcare & Life Sciences Business Grants

The UK life sciences sector benefits from substantial government investment through UKRI, NHS innovation programmes, and dedicated biotech funding. Grants support research, development, and commercialisation of healthcare innovations.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

Medical Research Funding

UKRI, MRC, and charity funders support biomedical research and early-stage development. Academic-industry partnerships can access significant research grant funding.

NHS Innovation

NHS programmes including SBRI Healthcare and Academic Health Science Networks support health tech companies to develop and deploy innovations within the healthcare system.

Regulatory & Commercialisation

Grants help life sciences companies navigate regulatory approval and commercialisation. This includes clinical trial support and market access assistance.

Canadian Life Sciences & Health Grants

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Innovative Solutions Canada

Provides funding to develop new innovations and test cutting‑edge prototypes in real‑life settings.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Women Entrepreneurship Strategy

Provides funding, mentorship, training and growth opportunities for women entrepreneurs through partner organizations.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Black Entrepreneurship Program

Supports Black entrepreneurs through Black‑led organizations and financial institutions offering funding and mentorship.

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Canadian Government (through partner organizations)

2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program

Provides targeted support, including funding and mentorship, for 2SLGBTQI+ SMEs across Canada.

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FedNor

Northern Ontario innovation funding

Funding for innovation projects in Northern Ontario communities and businesses.

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FedDev Ontario

Innovation ecosystems in southern Ontario

Funding to develop strong regional networks that support business growth, innovation and entrepreneurship.

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FedDev Ontario

Southern Ontario business innovation

Funding to accelerate the growth of innovative businesses and commercialization of new technologies.

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Quebec Ministry of Economy and Innovation

Quebec innovation funding

Funding for technology transfer, technology adoption and innovation in Quebec.

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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Innovative communities (Atlantic Canada)

Funding for strategic projects that build the economies of Atlantic Canadian communities.

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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Atlantic innovation funding

Funding for the development of innovative products and services in Atlantic Canada.

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Global Affairs Canada

Canadian International Innovation Program

CIIP's Collaborative Research and Development Projects program provides support to Canadian companies to participate in R&D projects that are: done in collaboration with foreign partners in Brazil, China, India, Israel, or South Korea and have the potential for commercialization. There are three types of industrial R&D projects eligible under CIIP: Technology Adaptation, Technology Validation and Technology Co-Development.

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Innovation Canada

Innovation funding for institutions

Funding for infrastructure projects focused on cyberinfrastructure, collaboration and innovation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Canadian life sciences & health grants