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.

728 programs available

Grant and FundingArchived
Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Quebec City
Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Finance and insurance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
MRC Arthabaska (MRC)
Funding for social economy business development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsArchived
Tax Holiday for Foreign Researchers
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Tax relief for foreign R&D researchers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 25, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Awareness and promotion projects
Government of Québec
Supports innovative projects promoting active and public transport at festivals
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $75,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 16, 2023
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Support for innovation and business growth
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
ERACM program - Business support: assistance and financing
Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)
Business funding and support for innovation projects
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
Grant and FundingArchived
Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici
Entreprendre Ici
Up to $25,000 for ethnocultural entrepreneurs in Québec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 26, 2024
Closing date : August 26, 2024
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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Other SupportExpert AdviceArchived
INNO-CENTRE
Inno-Centre
Consulting support for SME growth and performance
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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
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
Grant and FundingArchived
Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for major Quebec festivals and events
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
MRC des Appalaches - Economic Diversification Fund (FDE)
MRC des Appalaches (MRC)
Supports economic diversification and business development in the region
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
MTRIC — Start Program
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Advance metal transformation processes and products
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
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
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
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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
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
Grant and FundingArchived
Sector development program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Supports collective projects to boost agri-food sector competitiveness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
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
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
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
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsArchived
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
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
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
Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
PROMPT
AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
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
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Government of Québec
Funding for innovative wood construction projects
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

Innovation Grants in Quebec for 2026

Défi-Québec, Sustainable City

MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

Tax Holiday for Foreign Researchers

Awareness and promotion projects

Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship

Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE

ERACM program - Business support: assistance and financing

Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici

Impulsion SME

Discovery at scale.

INNO-CENTRE

Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program

Lac-Mégantic Economic Assistance Fund (FAELM)

Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec

MRC des Appalaches - Economic Diversification Fund (FDE)

MTRIC — Start Program

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

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

Quantum Quebec

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

Sector development program

Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2

Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3

Tax Holiday for Foreign Experts

Capital Synergie

The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope

The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs

Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions