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.

717 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Government of Québec
Funding for climate training in the bio-food sector
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $330,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Projects (Projets ponctuels autochtones)
Government of Québec
Support for one-time Indigenous initiatives in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec
Funding to boost growth of businesses in Quebec
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici
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Up to $25,000 for ethnocultural entrepreneurs in Québec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Daymark Foundation — General Funding
Daymark Foundation
Support for mental health partnership projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $46,000 to $578,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Water Incubation Program
2 Degrés
Water startup incubation in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Grant financing for ICT research partnerships
PROMPT
Funding for ICT research partnerships
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program
The Unison Benevolent Fund
Emergency support for Canadian music professionals
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre Foundation — General Funding
Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre Foundation (DBMF)
Funding to improve geriatric residents’ quality of life
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for applications to administer the Vaccine Injury Support Program
Government of Canada
Administer Canada’s vaccine injury support program
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program
MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC)
Financial support for businesses in Blainville
Blainville, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Blainville, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ)
Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
CCTT Network - Synchronex
Innovation support across Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
PROMPT
AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- 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 projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
PROMPT, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Government of Québec
Funding for innovative wood construction projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada