ICT & Digital Tenders in Canada

Tenders and grants for information and communications technology — software development, cloud services, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, e-government platforms, digital identity, and data-centre operations. Curated for software houses, systems integrators, cloud providers, cybersecurity firms and digital transformation consultancies.

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Software houses, systems integrators, cloud and SaaS providers, cybersecurity firms, telecoms, digital transformation consultancies, data-centre operators.

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World Bank

Digital Development Partnership and Identification for Development (ID4D).

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EU

Digital Europe Programme and Connecting Europe Facility (Digital).

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ITU

International Telecommunication Union procurement.

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USAID

Digital Development portfolio.

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UNDP

Digital transformation programming.

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Innovative Finance Programs

Open International_development CA

Canada

Information on the International Assistance Innovation Program and Sovereign Loans Program. This 5 year pilot program will give the Government greater flexibility for financing arrangements and partnerships and ensure Canada remains at the leading edge of development financing. This 5 year pilot program will diversify the tools Canada has to engage partner countries and international development organizations. It will also better align Canada’s international assistance toolkit with that of other donors. Learn about 2 new innovative finance programs that are helping to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Canada’s innovative financing makes international assistance projects financially viable for private investment by mitigating risk and improving the enabling...

Apply for funding through an unsolicited proposal

Open International_development CA

Canada

Process updated in January 2026 There are many more needs and requests for support than any one donor can fund. We only fund select initiatives that strongly align with GlobalAffairs Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policyand program priorities. Before you decide to apply: Review the following guidance: Your application package must include: Before you submit, check that: You must submit your application for funding through thePartners@Internationalportal. The portal will automatically save and track your submission. Applications sent to individuals outside the portal are not considered submitted. If your organizationis notregisteredinPartners@International: If your organizationis registeredin thePartners@Internationalportal: Upload documents to thePartners@Internationalportal...

Awards: Canadian Diabetes Association - Scholar Award

Open Health CA 1746

Canada

Scholar Awards are designed to provide salary support for newly independent investigators establishing their own diabetes-related research at a Canadian university or research institute. A successful [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Awards: Canadian Diabetes Association - Clinician Scientist

Open Health CA 1747

Canada

The Canadian Diabetes Association Clinician Scientist Award is intended to support the development and retention of highly qualified clinician scientists in the early stages of their careers in diabet [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Fellowship: Human Frontier Science Program - Fellowship Program

Open Health CA 4076

Canada

The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) is an international program of research support implemented by the International Human Frontier Science Program Organiz [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Other: Health System Impact Embedded Early Career Researcher Award

Open Health CA 4412

Canada

The Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award is the newest addition to the HSI program , and is launched biennially. [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Awards: Diabetes Investigator

Open Health CA 2642

Canada

The Diabetes Investigator Awards are designed to provide operating support to independent researchers through the bulk of their careers. In exceptional circumstances, successful candidates may request [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Awards: New Investigator

Open Health CA 2640

Canada

The New Investigator Awards are designed to provide operating support to independent researchers through the bulk of their careers. In exceptional circumstances, successful candidates may request to h [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Open International_development CA

Canada

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) funds small,high-impactprojects in over 120 countries that are eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA). The CFLI has an annual budget of $26.8 million, with projects averaging $31,000 each. Local organizations plan and carry out projects, while the Canadian Embassy or High Commission selects and approves them. Calls for proposals are open to applicants that meet eligibility criteria. The CFLI funds projects led by small local civil society organizations. These organizations understand local needs and are often the best equipped to address them. This increases the impact of projects and strengthens involvement in issues crucial to the prosperity andwell-beingof local communities. The CFLI funds approximately 650 projects annually. T...

Operating Grant: End Diabetes Award

Open Health CA 1432

Canada

Diabetes Canada is proud to be a leading supporter of diabetes research in Canada. The End Diabetes Awards support research to enhance our understanding of diabetes and its prevention, treatment, mana [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Operating Grant: Human Frontier Science Program - Research Grants

Open Health CA 4074

Canada

The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) is unique in supporting international collaboration to undertake innovative, risky, basic research at the frontier of t [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Undergraduate: Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)

Open Health CA 4436

Canada 1 Oct 2026 (3 days left)

Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) are meant to nurture your interest and fully develop your potential for a research career in health, natural sciences, engineering, social sciences or [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Team Grant: National Evidence Platform: Youth Mental Health

Open Health CA 4503

Canada 8 Oct 2026 (10 days left)

The current funding opportunity is part of the Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF) [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Other: Planning and Dissemination Grants – ICS

Open Health CA 4553

Canada 10 Nov 2026 (43 days left)

CIHR's mandate is to excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation into improved health, more effective healt [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral Research Award : Fall 2026 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas)

Open Health CA 4521

Canada 23 Nov 2026 (56 days left)

Priority Announcements on the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral competition offers additional sources of funding for highly rated applications that are relevant to specific CIHR resea [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Research Scholarship

Open Health CA 4519

Canada 23 Nov 2026 (56 days left)

The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship Doctoral (CGRS D) program supports and promotes research excellence in a wide variety of disciplines and broad fields of health, natural sciences and engine [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Master's Award: Canada Graduate Research Scholarships — Master’s program

Open Health CA 4546

Canada 1 Dec 2026 (64 days left)

The Canada Graduate Research Scholarships – Master's (CGRS M) program is intended to provide special recognition and support to students who are pursuing a Master's degree in a health related field [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Other: Health System Impact Fellowship

Open Health CA 4562

Canada 12 Jan 2027 (106 days left)

The Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship provides an embedded research opportunity for highly qualified doctoral trainees and post-doctoral researchers studying health services and policy research [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Master's Award: CIHR Strategic Master’s Award

Open Health CA 4542

Canada 14 Jan 2027 (108 days left)

The CIHR Strategic Master's Award program, supported by CIHR Institutes and Initiatives, provides financial support to students who are enrolled in or have applied to an eligible master's program i [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Team Grant: Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods

Open Health CA 4393

Canada 26 Jan 2027 (120 days left)

Background The NOVA classification system is the most widely studied system to characterize food processing and the most extensively used by researchers around the world to [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Team Grant: National Cancer Data and Bio-Resource Coordinating Hub

Open Health CA 4551

Canada 26 Jan 2027 (120 days left)

Background Canada possesses a rich reservoir of health research data and biosample resources, supported by a thriving and rapidly evolving data science community. To fully [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Project Grant: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

Open Health CA 4530

Canada 3 Mar 2027 (156 days left)

The Project Grant program is designed to capture ideas with the greatest potential for important advances in fundamental or applied health-rel [...] Canadian Institutes of Health Research|Government of Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Who issues ICT tenders?

Government ICT ministries and agencies, state-owned telcos, central banks, revenue authorities, universities, health and education ministries, and donor-funded e-government programmes.

What pre-qualification is typical for government ICT tenders?

ISO 27001 for information security, local company registration or partnership, references for similar scale deployments, financial capacity, and increasingly data-residency commitments.

Are there grants for digital innovation?

Yes — USAID DIV, GIZ digital cooperation, EU innovation programmes, and foundations fund digital public goods, open-source infrastructure and startup-led solutions.

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