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Innovation Grants in Quebec for 2026

Innovation stands as a cornerstone of economic development, boosting productivity, creating high-value jobs, and enhancing the global competitiveness of businesses across all sectors in Quebec. It is the engine that propels industries forward, enabling them to adapt to evolving markets and seize new opportunities.

728 programs available
  • MRC du Granit logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC du Granit — FIL

    MRC du Granit
    Financing to support local business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Haut-Richelieu (MRC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC du Haut-Richelieu — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Project

    MRC du Haut-Richelieu (MRC)
    Funding for innovation in public safety and logistics
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
    Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $3,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
    Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3

    MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
    Non-repayable support for innovation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC L'Érable (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

    MRC L'Érable (MRC)
    Financial support for business growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement

    MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
    Support for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet
    Eligible Funding
    • From $3,000 to $40,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Matanie (DEM) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream

    MRC La Matanie (DEM)
    Grant program offers financial support for business development activities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Matane, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS

    MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
    Local financing for business projects in La Vallée-de-l'Or
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $150,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 17, 2023
    Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Lotbinière (MRC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)

    MRC de Lotbinière (MRC), Desjardins
    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Lotbinière (MRC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)

    MRC de Lotbinière (MRC)
    Financing for business projects in Lotbinière
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

    MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY)
    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Maskinongé (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs

    MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
    Financial support for young business owners
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 14,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Matawinie (SADC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund

    MRC de Matawinie (SADC)
    Funding for tourism development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Papineau (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)

    MRC Papineau (MRC)
    Funding for sustainable business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 16, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Pontiac (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1

    MRC Pontiac (MRC)
    Regional support for territorial vitality in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $500,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 11, 2026
    • Closing date : August 27, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Pontiac (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 3

    MRC Pontiac (MRC)
    Support for MRC territorial identity projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund

    MRC Portneuf
    Multi-volet support for local enterprises
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $15,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 20, 2020
    Portneuf, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Sept-Rivières (MRC) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)

    MRC de Sept-Rivières (MRC)
    Financing for business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Musicaction logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Musicaction — International Event

    Musicaction
    Support for international music promotion
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program

    MRC Beauce-Centre
    Supports innovation through process optimization
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 0.5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Optech logo
    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds

    PME MTL (PME)
    Loans for Quebec start-ups and growing companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL – Young Business Fund

    PME MTL (PME)
    Support for young Montréal businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund

    PME MTL (PME)
    Loans for Montreal innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Project Financing

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Project financing for Quebec entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component

    PROMPT
    Supports collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
    Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Promotion Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support

    Promotion Saguenay
    Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects

    Quebec City
    Financial support for innovative socioeconomic development projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • 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
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for shipbuilding

    Revenu Québec
    Tax incentive supporting shipbuilding and naval innovation in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 38% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ADM Fund / 375 idea

    PME MTL (PME)
    Empower your entrepreneurial journey with the Fonds ADM / 375 idées program's generous funding!
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2017
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°

    Aéro Montreal
    Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 27, 2020
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Agricultural Climate Solutions

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Support for climate-smart agricultural practices
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Manitoba, Ontario, PE, Quebec, Canada
  • Anges Québec logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Anges Québec Capital Fund

    Anges Québec
    Angel investment for innovative Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Atlantic Investment Tax Credit

    Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
    Tax relief for Atlantic investments
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Canada
  • Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CALQ — Professional Development

    Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
    Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ville de Lévis logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network

    Ville de Lévis
    Quebec supports entrepreneurs with unified regional business services
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Levis, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Pierre-De Saurel (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    DEPS — Local Investment Fund

    MRC de Pierre-De Saurel (MRC)
    Financing for business start-up and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing

    Desjardins
    Customized agricultural financing and advisory support for farm businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Development and Predevelopment Funding

    Canada Media Fund (CMF)
    Funding for linear project development and predevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 84% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 15, 2026
    • Closing date : December 8, 2026
    NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
  • ECHO Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ECHO Foundation — Mental health

    ECHO Foundation
    Supports mental health services for vulnerable individuals in Montreal and Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Montreal, Toronto, Quebec
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Financing of Refundable Tax Credits

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Tax credit advance loan in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Refundable tax credit for job creation in Quebec maritime regions
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund

    ID Gatineau
    Non-repayable financial support for business growth in Gatineau
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ID Gatineau — Local Fund

    ID Gatineau
    Financing for business growth in Gatineau
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action

    Government of Québec
    Support for First Nations and Inuit development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada