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AI Grants and Funding Available in Quebec for 2026

Accelerate AI adoption with Quebec and Canadian funding. Find grants, tax credits, and co‑funding for research, pilots, and commercialization.

Across Quebec, organizations can access a dense ecosystem of artificial intelligence funding that supports research, technology adoption, skills, and commercialization. Programs range from Quebec ministry subsidies to federal grants and tax credits, with specific options for SMEs, corporates, and non‑profits. This directory outlines the main opportunities, eligibility patterns, and application practices to help you plan AI projects with confidence.

65 opportunities available
SCALE AI — Acceleration
Grant and FundingOpen

SCALE AI — Acceleration

Scale AI Cluster
Supports Canadian AI startups and SMEs focused on value chains
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Development of E-Business Tax Credit (CDAE)
Tax CreditsOpen

Development of E-Business Tax Credit (CDAE)

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Tax credit for development of a Quebec e-business
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation

Gouvernement du Québec
NovaScience promotes scientific culture and innovation development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
ESSOR – Component 1B: Support for investment projects (digital diagnostics)
Grant and FundingOpen

ESSOR – Component 1B: Support for investment projects (digital diagnostics)

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for investment projects through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program

Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Funding for validation and evaluation of innovative health technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 700,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports AI technology development and adoption by Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors

Gouvernement du Québec
Collaborative innovation funding for Quebec's strategic sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed

Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 3

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Support for business clusters to develop large-scale innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Capitale-Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Capitale-Innovation

Quebec City (FLI)
Supports business innovation, commercialization, and market expansion projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for collaborative projects in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Call for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Call for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports collaborative innovation in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Entrepreneurial grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Entrepreneurial grant

Quebec City (FLI)
Supports new business creation and structured business succession in Québec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec City — Major projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Quebec City — Major projects

Quebec City (FLI)
Supports significant business investments in targeted Quebec City sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Development of E-Business Tax Credit Integrating Artificial Intelligence (CDAEIA)
Tax CreditsOpen

Development of E-Business Tax Credit Integrating Artificial Intelligence (CDAEIA)

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports digital business projects integrating artificial intelligence in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed

MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for health technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed

CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation

PME MTL
Supports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Celebration and Commemoration Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Celebration and Commemoration Program

Canadian Heritage
Funding for commemorative and celebratory pandemic recovery initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects
Grant and FundingSuspended

Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Transport technology innovation projects funding in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $4,000,000 to $10
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Funding to recover Quebec's aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Advanced Manufacturing program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Advanced Manufacturing program

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supporting innovation and digitalization in advanced manufacturing technologies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Productivity-Skills
Grant and FundingOpen

Productivity-Skills

Gouvernement du Québec
Funds workforce training projects to boost SME productivity and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
PROMPT — Artificial intelligence
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended

PROMPT — Artificial intelligence

PROMPT
Supports Quebec businesses in collaborative artificial intelligence innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Guidance grants
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Guidance grants

Quebec City (FLI)
Funding for business growth through specialized consulting services
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation

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MTRIC — PSO SME
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PSO SME

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for industrial research projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3: Project Implementation, It's time to take action!
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3: Project Implementation, It's time to take action!

NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
Financial support for industrial productivity and digital transformation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Stream 1: Company consultations/micro-diagnosis and selection assistance
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Stream 1: Company consultations/micro-diagnosis and selection assistance

NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
Financial support for productivity and innovation in local industries
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program — Part 3 — Studies
Grant and FundingOpen

Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program — Part 3 — Studies

Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Financial support for studies improving Quebec rail and modal integration
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics

Optech
Accelerated R&D support for optics photonics and quantum innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing
Grant and FundingClosed

Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing

Laval Economique
Digital transformation grants for Laval manufacturers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Game Changer Pitch Competition
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Game Changer Pitch Competition

Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)
Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)

MRC de Sept-Rivières
Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
NUMERIA program
Expert AdviceOpen

NUMERIA program

Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district

Quebec City (FLI)
Financial support for business development projects in Saint-Roch
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed

innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

innovÉÉ
Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Show production tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Show production tax credit

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec show producers with refundable tax assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,250,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
Expert AdviceOpen

Quebec International — Set up or expand a business

Québec International
Support to start or grow a business in Quebec City
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
AI Expertise Program
Expert AdviceClosed

AI Expertise Program

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Supports technological innovation and AI integration for Québec companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Invest-AI — Funding AI adoption
Grant and FundingArchived

Invest-AI — Funding AI adoption

Ivado Labs
Supports Quebec businesses integrating AI to boost productivity and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Grant and FundingClosed

MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for health technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Grant and FundingOpen

CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Grant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for AI and quantum technology innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Pierre Péladeau Scholarships
Grant and FundingClosed

Pierre Péladeau Scholarships

AsterX
Funding and support for innovative university student entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)
Grant and FundingOpen

Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)

Québec Research Fund
Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Grant and FundingOpen

CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
Funding for Quebec biopharmaceutical R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH
Grant and FundingClosed

MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH

Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Funding for innovative women’s health technology projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
MEDTEQ+ — Impact
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

MEDTEQ+ — Impact

Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Funding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Grant and FundingClosed

innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

innovÉÉ
Funding for Quebec electricity R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
ESM — Digital Acceleration
Grant and FundingClosed

ESM — Digital Acceleration

Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)
Boost your business's digital maturity with non-repayable funding
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 27,000 $
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies

Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent
Supports Quebec businesses in expanding with advanced technologies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed

CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
Funding for Quebec innovative biopharmaceutical collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic

Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
Funding for Quebec aerospace R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
MTRIC — Start Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

MTRIC — Start Program

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Advance metal transformation processes and products
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Grant and FundingOpen

Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

Quebec City (FLI)
Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Support program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Support program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 1

Quebec Ministry of Justice
Supports research, awareness, and training for victim assistance
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human Resources
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
Grant and FundingArchived

The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope

PROMPT
Quebec's AI innovation funding program for collaborations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA

PROMPT
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Grant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
Grant and FundingArchived

The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs

PROMPT
AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Capital Synergie
Tax CreditsArchived

Capital Synergie

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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