Grant and FundingClosed
Healthy Eating Program Stream 1 – Support for the implementation of diagnostic studies
Support for diagnostic studies in healthy food processing
Updated May 2026
Innovation Grants in Quebec for 2026
Take advantage of grants available in Quebec to boost your business's innovation in 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.
663 programs available
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedBiomed Propulsion Program
Life sciences financing for Quebec growth companies
Grant and FundingClosedSocial and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Community Action and Volunteerism Component
Supports community organizations in research, evaluation, and training- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects
Collaborative aerospace innovation support - Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 3 - MRC ‘Signature innovation’ projects
Support MRC projects for innovative regional development initiatives - Grant and FundingOpen
Food self-sufficiency – major investment projects in bio-food companies
Support for major bio-food investment and automation projects 
Grant and FundingOpenSupport for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects
Support for economic development initiatives in Quebec’s commercial sectors- Grant and FundingClosed
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Participation and Inclusion Component
Supports community organizations' participation and social inclusion initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedVRQ call for projects
Funding for technology maturation projects from select Quebec institutions- Grant and FundingOpen
Productivity-Skills
Funds workforce training projects to boost SME productivity and competitivenessEligible Funding- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects SOVAR
Funding for technology maturation in Quebec public research institutions 
Grant and FundingClosedinnovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ
Funding for collaborative electricity transmission reliability research
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedPROMPT — Artificial intelligence
Supports Quebec businesses in collaborative artificial intelligence innovation projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenSupport Fund for Businesses in La Mitis (FAEM)
Financial support to help La Mitis businesses grow and perform
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenQuebec Strategic Electric Supply Platform (PASQÉ)
Supports innovation and supply chain development in Quebec's electrical industry
Grant and FundingClosedinnovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME
Supporting industrial research for GHG reduction in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenTerritorial Development Support Policy – Component 1: Support for regional outreach
Financial support for regional development and business innovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedTourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Funding for tourism studies and consulting services- Grant and FundingOpen
Wood Construction Innovation Program
Supports innovative use of wood in sustainable construction projects - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Guidance grants
Funding for business growth through specialized consulting services - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — Collaborative Innovation
Facilitates collaborative R&D between Quebec businesses and research institutions 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenRCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir
Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenProductivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Stream 1: Company consultations/micro-diagnosis and selection assistance
Financial support for productivity and innovation in local industriesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
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- 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 - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component
Supports Quebec SMEs developing innovative GHG reduction technologies - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — Quantum Technologies
Supports collaborative quantum technology research projects among Quebec companies - 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 
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosedPRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
AI innovation support for Quebec business consortia
Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program
Funding for market gardening projects in Val-d'Or region
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenPME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund
Loans for projects by Montreal-based businesses
Grant and FundingOpenMRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 1: Regional outreach fund / Territorial projects
Supports regional development projects with lasting territorial impact
Grant and FundingOpenRio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS
Financing for business growth and successionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- 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 projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenMRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs
Financial support for young business owners
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund
Regional funding for local economic development
Tax CreditsOpenTax credit for shipbuilding
Tax incentive supporting shipbuilding and naval innovation in Quebec- Grant and FundingOpen
PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan
Support for targeted agricultural skills development - Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Subsidies to support social economy initiatives
Money for social economy projects in Montreal, Quebec - Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund
Funding for first-business startups and succession 
Grant and FundingClosedPrix innovation en alimentation
Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the agri-food sector
Grant and FundingOpenMRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)
Financial support for enhancing projects in rural Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Business support (PSE)
Supports economic development in the Haute-Côte-Nord region
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream
Grant program offers financial support for business development activities
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2
Funding to support regional economic and community development
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenLaurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Studies and consulting services
Supports tourism businesses in the Laurentides with consulting services
Grant and FundingOpenÉvolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration
Supports innovative workforce skills development and training pathways
Grant and FundingOpeninnovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adoptersFind tailored funding for your business
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Funding support for viable social economy enterprises projects- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies
Funding for collaborative aerospace innovation projects 
- Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy
Supports sustainable job creation and business development in MRC 
Expert AdviceOpenMRC Papineau — Consultancy fund (FEC)
Non-recurrent fund for specialized professional services assistance- Grant and FundingArchived
Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
Funding for business growth in CoaticookEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)
Supports digital transformation for local businesses 
Grant and FundingClosedMRC des Chenaux — Chenaux Local Social Economy Fund (FLÉS)
Supports social enterprise projects in the Chenaux region
Grant and FundingOpenLaval Économique — Business Launch Fund
Supports new business creation and acquisition in Laval- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
Funding, mentorship, and support for young business foundersEligible 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund
Portneuf's multi-faceted business support fund offering grants
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)
Support for business establishment and launch- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
CQRDA — PSO-International
Supports innovative international research and development partnerships 
Grant and FundingClosedQuebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)
Financing for business growth and succession- Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
Funding for collective projects in Charlevoix 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Tourist Loan
Tourism financing for local business growth
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
Entrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Funding for circular economy feasibility studies- Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation 
Grant and FundingOpenEnbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation
Supports innovative projects for natural gas efficiency and GHG reduction- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PSO-v2A
Supports collaborative research and innovation projects 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCity of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)
Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds
Repayable financing for local business growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital TransformationAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 2
Funding for structuring local development projects- Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Social Economy Fund
Funding for social economy business start-upEligible 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 projectsConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingOpen
MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
Support for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet 
Grant and FundingClosedSODEC — Support for innovative initiatives
Support for Quebec cultural innovation projects- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds
Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in QuebecEligible 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 projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingOpen
Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 - Produce a bid book or business plan
Support for international business tourism in Quebec - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS
Local financing for business projects in La Vallée-de-l'OrEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation 
Grant and FundingClosedEstrie — FRR – Component 1
Supports regional projects for environment, tourism, and community vitality
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation
Funding for innovative cultural projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream
Support for structured community projects - Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies
Supports innovative renewable energy projects in Rivière-du-Loup 
Grant and FundingSuspendedRCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects
Supports innovative digital projects strengthening local territorial identity- Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Supports sustainable development of tourism initiatives in the Laurentides - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for business growth and succession 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative four-season tourism projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments
Supports projects enhancing community life in Rivière-du-LoupEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation 
- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PSO-v2b
Collaborative R&D funding for aluminum innovation 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Business financing for growth and successionEligible 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 projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingOpen
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects
Financial support for innovative socioeconomic development projects in Quebec 
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Propulsion Funds
Supports business innovation and growth for local organizations
Grant and FundingOpenSaguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projectsEligible 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
- Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Festivals and events
Supports regional festivals and events for tourism development - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)
Funding for social economy projects in MaskinongéEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation