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Grants and Funding for Innovation Projects in Quebec

This directory combines a Quebec connection with innovation-project intent. Compare support for research, development, demonstration, process improvement, adoption, intellectual-property work, or commercialization, then examine applicant rules, project stage, uncertainty, eligible activities, evidence, and expected outcomes. Broaden to general Quebec funding or narrow by technology, industry, research, digital transformation, or market objective when that dimension defines the work more precisely.

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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 31, 2028
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions

    Support program for regional agriculture and agri-food development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : January 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Investment and innovation tax credit (IITC)

    Tax credit for investment and innovation in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Health Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP)

    Supports innovative substance use projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 53,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)

    Supports business growth in targeted Quebec territories
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $125,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ESSOR - Component 5

    Support for resilient softwood lumber sawmill investments
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Impulsion Fund

    Early-stage investment for innovative Quebec startups
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $2,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Incentive deduction for the commercialization of innovations (IDCI)

    Reduced tax rate for Québec innovation commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 83% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component

    Supports studies to improve efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for external design in Québec

    Tax credit for external fashion design activities
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 24% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Hydro-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovative Projects Program

    Supports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 12,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for R&D labour costs

    Tax credit for R&D in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capitale-Innovation

    Supports innovative product development and commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 27, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Regional defence investment initiative (RDII) – Quebec

    Supports Quebec organizations integrating into domestic and international defence supply chains
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Social Economy Mauricie logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social Economy Support Fund

    Non-repayable financial aid supporting social economy projects in Mauricie
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Support for innovation projects

    Supports innovation projects from planning to showcase
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Social economy enterprise, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 31, 2029
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    InnovEnSol Program

    Funding for innovative soil and groundwater decontamination demonstration trials
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — FRR: Component 2

    Funding for local and territorial development projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $25,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Call for projects Genium360

    Funding support for engineering students and graduates advancing public research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CALQ — Exploration and Research

    Funding for artistic research, experimentation, and creative development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Duo grand V

    Flexible funding and tech support for sustainable innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Innovation continuum

    Supports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Manicouagan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Manicouagan — Signature Innovation

    Supports innovative territorial projects in Manicouagan
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation 2026 Call for Projects

    Up to $15,000 plus personalized commercialization support for Montréal SMEs advancing a high-potential innovation.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund

    Supports innovation and sustainable business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PRIMA — Call for Projects

    Funding for collaborative advanced materials R&D projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 26, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)

    Supports regional economic diversification and local development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    RNA Entrepreneurship initiative

    Supports entrepreneurial development in RNA therapeutics for Quebec academics
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 80,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Axelys logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    Valorization in RNA

    Supports the advancement and commercialization of RNA technologies in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

    Support for regional tourism festivals and events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 30, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the tourism offering

    Supports structuring tourism development projects in the Islands
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Lanaudière Tourism (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

    Funding for tourism festivals and events in Lanaudière
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Lanaudière Tourism (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering

    Support for structuring regional tourism development projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $100,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Lanaudière Tourism (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

    Support for tourism studies and consulting projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $30,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Montérégie Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Montérégie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

    Support for tourism studies and consulting services
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $20,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MTRIC — PSO SME

    Funding for industrial research projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 19, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Nunavik Tourism (CED-Q) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Nunavik Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

    Support for tourism consulting and studies
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $95,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Outaouais Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering

    Support for major structuring tourism projects in Outaouais
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $150,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Outaouais Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

    Funding for tourism studies and consulting services
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $90,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation

    Support for developing and upgrading regional tourist accommodation
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $99,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities

    Support for developing tourism attractions and facilities
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $99,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Mitis RCM logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Support Fund for Businesses in La Mitis (FAEM)

    Financial support to help La Mitis businesses grow and perform
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Manicouagan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Territorial Development Support Policy – Component 1: Support for regional outreach

    Financial support for regional development and business innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Wood Construction Innovation Program

    Supports innovative use of wood in sustainable construction projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $400,000 to $2,500,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition

    Financial support for industrial digital transformation and productivity improvement
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
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  • NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PROMPT — Collaborative Innovation

    Facilitates collaborative R&D between Quebec businesses and research institutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program

    Supports innovation through process optimization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Ville de Lévis logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)

    Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Levis, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Compétivert — Funding Solution

    Funding for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 50,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 27, 2022
    Quebec, Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CQRDA — INNOV-R

    Collaborative GHG reduction research in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS

    Funding for collective entrepreneurship projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Enbridge Gas Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation

    Supports innovative natural gas efficiency projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Mirabel Economique logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)

    Funds innovation for Mirabel businesses' productivity enhancement
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Mirabel, Quebec, Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants

    Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 4, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    innovÉÉ — PSO

    Funding for electric and smart transportation technology innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund

    Supports new business creation and acquisition in Laval
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $25,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
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    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Abitibi-Ouest logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Emergence Fund

    Support for preparatory stages of strategic projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Abitibi-Ouest logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Social Economy Fund

    Funding for social economy business start-up
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects

    Supports innovative projects to enhance local quality of life
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund

    Funding for Beauce-Centre business growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $10,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Bellechasse logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)

    Support for rural collective initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Caniapiscau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Caniapiscau — FDE

    Funding for business development and job creation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Caniapiscau logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment

    Funding for Quebec businesses and economic initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

    Financial support for social economy enterprises
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund

    Support for collective projects in Charlevoix
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Coaticook logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

    Coaticook business project funding
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Assomption logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Mékinac logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2

    Funding for local and regional development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada

Questions about innovation funding in Quebec

Practical guidance on innovation scope, stages, uncertainty, costs, evidence, outcomes, and related searches.

How do the Quebec and innovation filters work together?

The shortlist reflects both a Quebec connection and work classified as innovation-related. A listing may assess where the applicant operates, where activities occur, or where benefits will arise. It may distinguish research, product development, process change, demonstration, adoption, or commercialization, so confirm the location rule and the specific innovation rationale in each source.

What types of innovation projects are useful to search in Quebec?

Useful themes can include developing a new product, improving a process, validating technical feasibility, running a demonstration, integrating a novel solution, protecting intellectual property, and preparing market entry. Innovation is not simply new to the applicant. Explain what changes, why uncertainty exists, who benefits, and how the result differs from routine improvement.

What makes a Quebec innovation project ready for funding research?

Define the current baseline, unmet need, proposed advance, technical or market uncertainty, work packages, responsible team, partners, budget, timeline, and measurable result. Identify prior work and remaining unknowns. A clear innovation statement helps separate experimental or transformative activity from routine implementation and supports comparison across research, technology, productivity, and commercialization listings.

Which innovation costs should a Quebec applicant separate?

Separate internal research labour, technical contractors, materials, prototypes, testing, specialized equipment, software, intellectual-property services, demonstration, certification, and commercialization preparation. Connect every cost to a work package and uncertainty being addressed. A source may treat capital purchases, routine production, marketing, overhead, taxes, or pre-approval expenses differently, so confirm categories before spending.

What evidence can strengthen a Quebec innovation funding file?

Useful evidence can include technical literature, prior test results, customer discovery, competitor analysis, intellectual-property reviews, partner commitments, research protocols, milestones, risk controls, quotes, and target performance indicators. Evidence should show the starting point, unresolved challenge, credible method, capable team, and value of the proposed advance without presenting uncertain results as already achieved.

When should I use a different Quebec funding directory?

Use the general Quebec directory when several project purposes remain possible. Choose technology or digital transformation when solution adoption or integration is central, research when experimental work dominates, and commercialization when market preparation is the main milestone. Industry, clean-growth, export, hiring, or equipment directories may fit better when innovation is secondary to that concrete objective.

Does a Quebec innovation directory match confirm eligibility?

No. A match indicates that available directory data aligns with the selected province and innovation filters. Final eligibility may depend on applicant type, project stage, novelty, technical uncertainty, eligible activities, costs, timing, intellectual-property position, financial capacity, expected benefits, and assessment criteria. Confirm every material condition with the current source before making commitments.

How can a Quebec innovation project show meaningful uncertainty?

Name the technical, commercial, or operational assumption that must be tested. Describe the current state, experiment, success criterion, and decision that will follow. Something new to the applicant is not always innovative under a program's rules. Test results, user observations, or a measurable comparison make the expected learning more concrete.

What should happen after a Quebec innovation pilot succeeds?

Explain how the result will move into regular use. Identify integration, approvals, training, intellectual-property decisions, production capacity, sales validation, and the owner of the next stage. Separate pilot costs from later commercialization or operations. A credible adoption path shows why the experiment matters and what evidence will justify further investment.