The Canadian Embassy has announced the 2026 Canada-Italy Innovation Award.

The Award aims to strengthen ties between Canada and Italy in the field of innovation by offering members of the Italian ecosystem, including startups, researchers, scientists, and creative industry professionals, the opportunity to develop collaborative projects with Canadian partners in areas that foster innovative, inclusive, and sustainable socioeconomic development. Over the past decade, the Award has led to important discoveries, research, and applications, demonstrating the significant impact of cooperation between Canada and Italy.

2026 Topics:

Clean Energy and Low-Carbon Technologies

Critical Minerals

Innovative and Diversified Agriculture

Quantum Technologies

Artificial Intelligence for Health

Space Technologies

Information and application procedures are available at the following links:

(in English) https://tinyurl.com/3txxwfzw,   (in French) https://tinyurl.com/ya4x5kar 

Application deadline: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

For more information, contact:   rome-pa@international.gc.ca