Canada Strong Diversification Fund

Canada Strong Diversification Fund is sponsored by Government of Canada. This fund supports tariff-impacted companies with shovel-ready projects that support ongoing capital maintenance, including medium-sized firms, to retool and find new global markets.

Strategic Response Fund (SRF) Strategic Response Fund (SRF) From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Is your business affected by recently announced tariffs? Information on the new Canada Strong Diversification Fund will be available shortly. Is your business affected by recently announced tariffs?

Information on the new Canada Strong Diversification Fund will be available shortly. The Strategic Response Fund (SRF) helps Canadian industries innovate, adapt and compete in a changing global economy. The SRF supports large-scale, transformative projects that build economic resilience, strengthen supply chains and protect good jobs in key sectors such as steel, aluminum, automotive, forest products, AI and advanced technologies.

Building on the success of the former Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), the SRF not only continues existing commitments but also expands support for industries affected by trade disruptions and tariff challenges.

Check your eligibility and start the application process Key investment priorities How the SRF supports Canadian businesses Check your eligibility and start the application process Find out if your project qualifies for SRF support in just a few steps: Review the project requirements to ensure your project is admissible Understand the program's key investment priorities to align your project with Canada's current goals Check your eligibility to be able to request a consultation Are you eligible for the Strategic Response Fund?

Key investment priorities The SRF supports projects across three main priorities that reflect Canada's industrial and economic goals: Funding to help Canada's industries including steel, aluminum and forest products recover from U.S. tariffs and strengthen resilience Support for large-scale R&D and innovation projects in key sectors including critical minerals, aerospace, cleantech, biomanufacturing and life sciences Investment in Canada's artificial intelligence infrastructure to expand compute capacity, boost competitiveness and drive commercialization See the full list of key investment priorities Learn what is required for your project to qualify for SRF support Find out what projects have received SRF support Start the application process How the SRF supports Canadian businesses The SRF supports innovation and industrial transformation by helping businesses: modernize operations and adopt new technologies to boost productivity and competitiveness invest in R&D to accelerate technology transfer and the commercialization of new products, processes and services diversify and expand into new markets to reduce reliance on vulnerable trade partners and strengthen domestic capacity attract and retain large-scale investments that drive industrial growth and job creation across Canada collaborate with research institutions and non-profit organizations to build innovation networks and share expertise build workforce skills and industrial capacity to support long-term business growth and competitiveness SRF investments support a stronger, more resilient Canada by: creating and protecting good jobs across regions building cleaner, more competitive industries strengthening domestic supply chains fostering innovation that keeps Canada prosperous Every SRF-supported project builds a foundation for Canada's long-term growth and global leadership.

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