SRF — Strategic Response Fund

For large Canadian enterprises facing global competition, trade disruption, or the need to modernize at scale, access to significant, non-repayable funding can be the difference between standing still and moving ahead. The SRF — Strategic Response Fund was created to help major organizations invest boldly in innovation, industrial transformation, and supply chain resilience at a time when global tariffs and economic shifts are putting pressure on key sectors.

Delivered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, the Strategic Response Fund supports large, transformative projects with funding that can start around the $10 million range and scale with project scope. It is national in reach and targets industries that are central to Canada’s economic strength, including advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defence, clean technology, biotechnology and life sciences, mining and natural resources, and information technology. The program is designed for enterprises pursuing initiatives such as large-scale R&D, technology adoption, AI infrastructure, production modernization, or strategic responses to tariff-related impacts.

Unlike smaller grant programs, SRF focuses on projects that can reshape competitiveness, protect high-quality jobs, and strengthen domestic supply chains across Canada. Applications are currently being accepted on an ongoing basis, with an emphasis on projects aligned with Canada’s industrial priorities. For organizations considering a major investment and wanting to understand whether their project fits the program’s scope, exploring the full SRF details through GrantHub is a smart next step.