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Proof-of-Concept Program

If you are a researcher, startup, or SME, get financing of up to $350,000 to cover up to 40% of the costs of demonstrating the commercial feasibility of innovative natural products or technologies.

Grant (non-repayable) Check the official page for current intake dates

Funder
Natural Products Canada
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Amount
Not stated in the Innovation Canada open data; see the official page.
Where
Canada (federal)
Eligibility
Open to businesses and self-employed people. Listed by Innovation Canada as support for businesses across Canada; confirm detailed criteria on the official page.
Sectors
Business and entrepreneurship, Technology, software and R&D
Deadline
Varies: check the official page for current dates
Source
Innovation Canada Business Benefits Finder (open.canada.ca, July 2025 release)
Last checked
2 November 2026
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From official open data: official page returned HTTP 200 on 2026-11-02. The summary is from the official listing; the eligibility line is our plain-language reading of its eligibility codes. Confirm details on the official page.

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