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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.

420 opportunities available
PSO – Organic food
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

PSO – Organic food

Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream

Telefilm Canada
Funding for promoting Canadian content and talent initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory
Grant and FundingClosed

Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic diversification and business development in MRC des Sources
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC
Grant and FundingClosed

innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC

innovÉÉ
Supporting circular economy feasibility and planning studies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
CRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses
Grant and FundingArchived

CRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses

Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Innovative support for bioproducts and bioprocesses development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Anges Québec Capital Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Anges Québec Capital Fund

Anges Québec
Angel investment for innovative Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

Quebec City
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • 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
TechnologyInnovation
Call for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Call for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ascension competition
Grant and FundingClosed

Ascension competition

Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ)
Pitch competition supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in Quebec City
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
CMF-SODEC — Corporate Financial Program for Television Production
Grant and FundingClosed

CMF-SODEC — Corporate Financial Program for Television Production

Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Quebec animation series prototyping support for young audiences
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Loan The Developer
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Loan The Developer

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest
Financing available for business development and job growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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
Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions

Humami Center
Supports Quebec companies innovating and commercializing for institutional markets
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
MRC des Appalaches - Economic Diversification Fund (FDE)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC des Appalaches - Economic Diversification Fund (FDE)

MRC des Appalaches
Supports economic diversification and business development in the region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Turn to excellence!
Grant and FundingClosed

Turn to excellence!

La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Recognizing excellence among young, innovative agricultural entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
MEIE — Program to support the development of strategic sectors and niches of excellence (PADS)
Grant and FundingClosed

MEIE — Program to support the development of strategic sectors and niches of excellence (PADS)

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports development of strategic sectors and excellence niches in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Emerging Farmers Award
Grant and FundingClosed

Emerging Farmers Award

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports young agricultural entrepreneurs demonstrating innovation and community impact
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,500 to $7,500
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°
Expert AdviceOpen

Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°

Aéro Montreal
Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
CALQ — Professional Development
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 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Project support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network
Grant and FundingClosed

Project support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Foster collaborative research and innovation in Quebec's critical and strategic mineral sectors, positioning the region as a global leader
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici
Grant and FundingClosed

Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports immigrant entrepreneurs advancing economic innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Innovative Enterprise Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Innovative Enterprise Program

Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
Funding for robotization, automation, and business process projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 38,000 $
  • Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

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Lac-Mégantic Economic Assistance Fund (FAELM)
Grant and FundingArchived

Lac-Mégantic Economic Assistance Fund (FAELM)

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic development and job creation in Lac-Mégantic
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Relève Alimentaire Québec Award
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Relève Alimentaire Québec Award

Initia Foundation
Awards recognizing emerging leaders in Quebec's food industry
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
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
Emerging Talent Awards as part of the 2025 Rendez-vous Génome Québec
Grant and FundingClosed

Emerging Talent Awards as part of the 2025 Rendez-vous Génome Québec

Génome Québec
Awards recognizing excellence among early career genomics researchers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)

Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Strategic financing for northern Quebec regional development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
CQRDA — Providers-Clients
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

CQRDA — Providers-Clients

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Innovative partnership for Quebec aluminum technology advancement
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Geniuses in business
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Geniuses in business

Acfas
Entrepreneurial competition supporting student innovation and commercialization skills
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
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
Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding to boost growth of businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PME MTL — Social Initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen

PME MTL — Social Initiatives

PME MTL
Supports Montreal social economy projects from planning to growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Impulsion SME
Loans and Capital investmentsArchived

Impulsion SME

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Access to investment capital
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $2,000,000
  • 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
Innovation
SME in action
Grant and FundingClosed

SME in action

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec SMEs in productivity, growth, and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund

ID Gatineau
Supports business projects in Gatineau focusing on innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Cégep de Sept-Îles
Grant and FundingClosed

Cégep de Sept-Îles

Cégep de Sept-Îles
Explore research partnership opportunities at Cégep de Sept-Îles
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici
Grant and FundingClosed

Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
$25,000 grants for ethnocultural immigrant entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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
Tax Holiday for Foreign Experts
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax Holiday for Foreign Experts

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Tax holiday for foreign expert salaries in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
One-time funding for innovative manufacturing to accelerate multi-unit housing construction
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Support Policy For Businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

Support Policy For Businesses

City of Trois-Rivières
Grants for business expansion and start-up projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network
Grant and FundingOpen

City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network

Ville de Lévis
Quebec supports entrepreneurs with unified regional business services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
PRIMA — INNOV-R
Grant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — INNOV-R

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Springboard for innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Springboard for innovation

Federation of Private Educational Institutions (FEEP)
Funding for innovative pedagogy and student support projects in member schools
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Biofood Innovation Program Component 5 – Support for knowledge transfer and dissemination
Grant and FundingOpen

Biofood Innovation Program Component 5 – Support for knowledge transfer and dissemination

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Promotes knowledge transfer and adoption in the biofood sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $8,000 to $143,750
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
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
PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Grant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — INNOV-R SME

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 450,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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Mining Research and Innovation Support Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Mining Research and Innovation Support Program

Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)
Supports mining R&D and innovation in Quebec industry
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Infrastructure de recherche et développement
Grant and FundingArchived

Infrastructure de recherche et développement

Quebec City
Support for businesses investing in R&D infrastructure
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
Expert AdviceOpen

Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies

adMare Bioinnovations
Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
innovÉÉ — Accord
Grant and FundingClosed

innovÉÉ — Accord

innovÉÉ
Funding collaborative research and innovation in Quebec sectors
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $350,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Circular Initiatives Awards
Other SupportClosed

Circular Initiatives Awards

Circular Québec
Recognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Tax credit for cellulosic ethanol production in Quebec
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for cellulosic ethanol production in Quebec

Revenu Québec
Supports eligible Quebec companies producing cellulosic ethanol
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec

Revenu Québec
Tax incentive supporting eligible pyrolytic oil production in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) - Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions
Grant and FundingClosed

Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) - Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic diversification and business development in targeted regions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
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
Accompaniment and technical support for Québec forestry companies (MASTE)
Grant and FundingClosed

Accompaniment and technical support for Québec forestry companies (MASTE)

Gouvernement du Québec
Provides financial support to Quebec forest companies for hiring external specialists to enhance their operations.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund
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
Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component B
Grant and FundingClosed

Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component B

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for climate change research in Quebec's bio-food sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $57,142 to $330,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
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
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Grant and FundingClosed

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports priority projects advancing Quebec's agri-food sector development
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ressources Entreprises
Expert AdviceOpen

Ressources Entreprises

Ressources Entreprises
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Eastern Quebec 
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Grant and FundingArchived

Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
CQRDA — SI2TEC
Grant and FundingArchived

CQRDA — SI2TEC

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports circular economy feasibility and project planning initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Grants for growth and innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec Housing Industry Development Program (PADIQH)
Grant and FundingClosed

Quebec Housing Industry Development Program (PADIQH)

Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)
Supports innovation and development in Quebec’s housing industry
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future
Grant and FundingArchived

InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future

Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supporting sustainable food innovation and ecological resource use
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

Quebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for new technologies in Quebec fisheries
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
Grant and FundingOpen

Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component

Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Fosters innovative solutions to workforce skill development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
ECHO Foundation — Mental health
Grant and FundingOpen

ECHO Foundation — Mental health

ECHO Foundation
Supports mental health services for vulnerable individuals in Montreal and Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Youth Strategy Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Youth Strategy Fund

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest
Supports young entrepreneurs with loans and personalized guidance
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
FTQ — Business Financing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

FTQ — Business Financing

Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
Provides tailored financing and strategic support for Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation

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Tourism Business Development Fund (TBDF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Tourism Business Development Fund (TBDF)

Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
Tourism Enterprise Development Fund enhances tourism offerings and activities
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABDP) — Community project
Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABDP) — Community project

SOCCA
Non‑repayable funding for First Nations community economic development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)
Grant and FundingArchived

Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)

UAS Centre of Excellence
Non-repayable financial support for strategic sector development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing

Desjardins
Customized agricultural financing and advisory support for farm businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
CRIBIQ-BIOnext
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

CRIBIQ-BIOnext

Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Support for industrial innovation and commercialization for CRIBIQ members
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1

Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports sustainable mobility solutions through integrated technology and planning
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3
Grant and FundingArchived

Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3

Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
Supports collaborative projects among Quebec social economy organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
INNO-CENTRE
Expert AdviceOpen

INNO-CENTRE

Inno-Centre
Business advice for innovative SMEs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 3 : Promotion of foreign trade and prospecting for foreign investments
Grant and FundingOpen

Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 3 : Promotion of foreign trade and prospecting for foreign investments

Gouvernement du Québec
Support for businesses in exportation and attracting foreign investments
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund

MRC Témiscamingue
Financial assistance for launching new tourism businesses in Témiscamingue
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $20,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
FIJE Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

FIJE Fund

Centre d'Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région (CAEHYR)
Loans for business in Haute-Yamaska, Brome-Missisquoi or Rouville, Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quantum Quebec
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

Quantum Quebec

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports innovation projects in quantum science and technology
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec Business Women's Award
Other SupportOpen

Quebec Business Women's Award

Quebec Business Women's Network (RFAQ)
Honoring outstanding women entrepreneurs and leaders in Quebec business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Tax CreditsOpen

Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Refundable tax credit supporting 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
Panel innovation platform (PIP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Panel innovation platform (PIP)

Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks
Supports innovation in engineered wood and composite panel industries
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $375,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Tax credit for a new financial services corporation
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for a new financial services corporation

Revenu Québec
Tax credit for eligible new Quebec financial services corporations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
CALQ — Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

CALQ — Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning

Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Financial aid supporting artists’ career development and strategic projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2

MRC Deux-Montagnes
Supports local and regional development initiatives in Deux-Montagnes
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
  • 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
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Bringing Circularity to Life in the Bioeconomy: From Envisioning to Planning
Grant and FundingClosed

Bringing Circularity to Life in the Bioeconomy: From Envisioning to Planning

Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports feasibility studies for innovative circular economy projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports regional economic development and business innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • 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
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships
Grant and FundingClosed

Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Financing to study ecosystem impacts on Quebec fisheries
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
ID Gatineau - Business Support Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

ID Gatineau - Business Support Fund

City of Gatineau
Financial aid for growing businesses in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
Grant and FundingClosed

CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Funding to recover Quebec's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Financing of Refundable Tax Credits
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

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