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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.

722 programs available
  • Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    ERACM program - Business support: assistance and financing

    Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)
    Business funding and support for innovation projects
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 24,750 $
    • Up to 55% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Entreprendre Ici logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici

    Entreprendre Ici
    Up to $25,000 for ethnocultural entrepreneurs in Québec
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 26, 2024
    • Closing date : August 26, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Impulsion SME

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Access to investment capital
    Quebec, Canada
    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Inno-Centre logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceArchived

    INNO-CENTRE

    Inno-Centre
    Consulting support for SME growth and performance
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    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
    Lac-Megantic, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Lac-Megantic, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Appalaches (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    MRC des Appalaches - Economic Diversification Fund (FDE)

    MRC des Appalaches (MRC)
    Supports economic diversification and business development in the region
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 2, 2018
    • Closing date : March 31, 2022
    Quebec, Canada
  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    MTRIC — Start Program

    Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
    Advance metal transformation processes and products
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Supports operating costs for regional sectoral economic development organizations
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 800,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    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
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district

    Quebec City
    Financial support for business development projects in Saint-Roch
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible 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 projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2

    Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
    Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3

    Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
    Supports collaborative projects among Quebec social economy organizations
    Quebec, Canada
    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    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
  • PROMPT logo
    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
  • PROMPT logo
    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
  • Government of Québec logo
    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
  • MRC de Manicouagan (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and Fundingnull

    MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

    MRC de Manicouagan (MRC)
    Support for territorial development and local vitality
    Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec

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