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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMobility Bursary Program – Co-Teaching and Co-Leadership
Support for international teacher mobility projects
Grant and FundingOpenPME MTL — Social Initiatives
Supports Montreal social economy projects from planning to growth
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFTQ — Business Financing
Provides tailored financing and strategic support for Québec businesses
Grant and FundingClosedCED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
Funding to recover Quebec's Indigenous-led aerospace sector- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ADM Fund / 375 idea
Empower your entrepreneurial journey with the Fonds ADM / 375 idées program's generous funding! 
- Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit
Funding for Quebec SMEs promoting official languagesEligible Funding- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation 
Other SupportOpenQuebec Business Women's Award
Honoring outstanding women entrepreneurs and leaders in Quebec business
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCultural Development Agreement
Supports local cultural development projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
Funding for local and regional development projectsEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedFAIS — FINANCIAL ALLOCATION 2025-26
Financial support for elder-focused projects in Capitale-Nationale- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
Supports regional economic development and business innovation in Quebec 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedQuebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosedPRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissions- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Microcrédit
Financing for viable business start-up or growth projects 
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpenQuébec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)
Funding support for health research and student training in Québec
Grant and FundingClosedCIHR Mental Health and Substance Use Responses to COVID-19 Funding
Rapid funding for COVID-19 mental health research
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedInnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Funding for sustainable food innovation projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedStructuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Funding for structuring projects in La Côte-de-GaspéEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedGrant for research on the social participation of persons with disabilities
Funding for research and experimentation on social participation- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Free Training of Lifeguards and Aquatic Instructors
Free aquatic training support for organizations - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Team Grants: Strengthening Resilient & Equitable Public Health Systems (STEPS)
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Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre
Developing innovative biologics through clinical trials- Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
Cell culture scale-up for biologics and vaccines 
Grant and FundingArchivedSector development program
Supports collective projects to boost agri-food sector competitiveness- Grant and FundingClosed
Charitable donations and scholarships
Support for healthcare, community, and innovation projects - Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Support for emerging artists in the capital aged 18 to 35 years
Funding for emerging young artists 
Grant and FundingClosedConsolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition
Funding for ecological transition business projectsEligible Funding- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation- Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir
Youth business financing with personalized support - Grant and FundingClosed
Educational leisure program
After-school leisure activities for secondary schools - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for the Operating Costs of Organizations (PSO, Component 1)
Funding for research and innovation organizations - Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2
Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Eureka Network Call for Circular Value Creation R&D projects (Summer 2025)
International collaborative R&D for circular innovation 
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenQuebec International — Starting a business and making it grow
Business startup and growth support
Grant and FundingOpenCQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Expert AdviceOpenAccelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
Grant and FundingClosedMRC des Appalaches - Economic Diversification Fund (FDE)
Supports economic diversification and business development in the region
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedRelève Alimentaire Québec Award
Awards recognizing emerging leaders in Quebec's food industry
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedGeniuses in business
Entrepreneurial competition supporting student innovation and commercialization skills
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program – Project Funding
Funding for Indigenous healing and support projects
- Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds marguerite monastesse
Funding for inclusive recreational and educational projects - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Technical Cooperation Projects with Quebec, Cundinamarca, Querétaro and the Metropolitan Region of Santiago for 2024-2025
Support for Québec-Basque joint cooperation projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation 
Other SupportClosedDistinction for Meritorious Services - Community Service
Recognition for outstanding community service
Grant and FundingClosedPierre Péladeau Scholarships
Funding and support for innovative university student entrepreneurs in QuebecFind tailored funding for your business
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- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Résidence ancrage à Annecy en France
Funding for artistic co-creation with the community 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedFondation En Cœur — Family Support Services
Support for families of children with heart disease- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Société d'investissement de capital Laurentides
Financing for business growth in the Laurentides - Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Digital adaptation of written news media organizations — Stream A: Studies and diagnostics phase
Supports digital transformation planning for news media - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Swim to survive
Aquatic safety funding for schools - Grant and FundingClosed
The contest - recognition of agricultural entrepreneurs in Quebec
Recognition for Quebec agricultural entrepreneurs 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Culture at School — Cultural Workshops in Schools
Funding for cultural workshops in Quebec schools 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedPISAQ – Stream 4
Supports adoption of best practices in animal health management
Grant and FundingClosedFramework for Financial Operating Support to Organizations
Operating support for eligible community organizationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 2% 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 Innovation- Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Loans and Bursaries Program
Government aid for full-time studies in Quebec - Grant and FundingClosed
Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship
Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies - Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit
Supports economic growth in official language minority communities 
- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal
Support for film creation and production - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat de la municipalité de Lac-Supérieur
Local business support for growth and job creation - Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Money to support business growth in Quebec - Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for pilot projects to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in the marine, air and rail sectors
Supports low-emission transport projects 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Supports digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie- Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Funding available for starting and expanding a business
Financing for business startup and growth - Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Fashion design
Payroll tax credit for eligible internal design activities Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingClosedTurn to excellence!
Recognizing excellence among young, innovative agricultural entrepreneurs
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAgricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program
Supports climate-smart agricultural innovation- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Eureka Network Lightweighting Technologies 2024-25 Call for Proposals
International R&D funding for lightweighting projects - Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy
Revenue-based financing for social economy growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation - Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Assistance Program for Associations and Collective‑Mandate Organizations
Funding for professional associations and collective organizations 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenTourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Funding for tourism consulting projects
- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district
Financial support for business development projects in Saint-RochEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses d’études supérieures pour des étudiants de deuxième et de troisième cycle
Supports graduate research on rare genetic diseases 
Grant and FundingClosedPromotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream
Funding for promoting Canadian content and talent initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Leisure Events (PAFEL)
Financial support for leisure events in Quebec 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedForces AVENIR and Student Involvement Recognition Program (PRIE)
Recognition program for student engagement- Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects supporting cultural offerings in the educational pathway
Support for youth cultural activities in schools - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Québec-Cuba Cooperation Call for Projects
Support for Québec-Cuba joint projects - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Produits adaptés
Adapted products for people with visual impairments 
Grant and FundingClosedQuébec Social Initiative Fund - FQIS
Funding for anti-poverty and social inclusion projects- Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 3 – Business innovation in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector
Supports applied innovation in Quebec's fisheries and aquaculture sector - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
ARSACS - Research grants
Funding for ARSACS research projects 
Grant and FundingClosedCooperation with the Non-Governmental Sector — Minority Language Education
Funding for minority-language education initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedMétis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy
Post-secondary support for Métis Nation students- Grant and FundingClosed
Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture
Supports large-scale Quebec cultural projects