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Strategic Response Fund (SRF) Strategic Response Fund (SRF) From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Is your business affected by recently announced tariffs? Learn more about the new Canada Strong Diversification Fund and how it can support you.
The Strategic Response Fund (SRF) helps Canadian industries innovate, adapt and compete in a changing global economy by supporting 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.
The SRF continues to support existing commitments, while providing assistance to Canadian businesses facing trade disruptions, tariff pressures and other economic challenges.
Key investment priorities Check your eligibility and start the application process How the SRF supports Canadian businesses Key investment priorities The SRF supports projects across three main priorities that reflect Canada's industrial and economic goals: Tariff relief: Canada Strong Diversification Fund Funding to help Canada's key industries respond to U.S. tariffs, strengthen resilience, maintain operations and modernize capital investments.
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 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?
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.
Frequently asked questions Canada's response to U.S. tariffs Artificial intelligence ecosystem Canada announces targeted countermeasures and substantive support for workers and businesses in response to U.S. tariffs Government of Canada launched the Strategic Response Fund call for proposals to support domestic food security and strengthen Canadian industry Prime Minister Carney launches new strategy to transform Canada's auto industry Prime Minister Carney announces new measures to make groceries and other essentials more affordable for Canadians Prime Minister Carney launches new measures to protect, build, and transform Canadian strategic industries Prime Minister Carney announces new measures to protect and strengthen Canada's steel industry Powered by Innovation Canada At Innovation Canada, we back innovators.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Canadian businesses involved in large-scale industrial and clean technology projects. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was August 4, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Strategic Response Fund (SRF) is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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