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Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing Stream

Funds government validation of innovative Canadian solutions through real-world trials in complex operational environments.

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Innovative Solutions Canada's Testing Stream is a procurement-based program administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada that funds Canadian small businesses to validate their innovations in real-world federal government operational environments. Unlike a conventional grant, the Testing Stream is structured as a government procurement contract: ISED departments pay participa…

What this grant funds

Trust and verification in digital government; Enhancing capabilities in complex environments; Quantum.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Procurement contract
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: ised-isde.canada.ca