Critical Minerals Innovation Fund

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Overview

Access up to $500,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible project costs for businesses or collaborations in the critical minerals sector in Ontario.

At a glance

Categoriesgrant
Funding$500,000 (up to 50% of eligible costs)
StatusAccepting applications
RegionON
Sectorstechnology

Eligibility and requirements

Money Maximum: $500,000 Funding limits Maximum: 50% of eligible costs You Private-sector business, or Private sector business collaborating with a: Public sector academic Research institution Non-profit organization Association Your project Will take place in Ontario Is in one or more of the following key priority areas​: Battery supply chain Deep exploration and mining Recovery of minerals ​Other innovative projects that support the critical minerals sector

How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program

Critical Minerals Innovation Fund is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps technology teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.

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