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Manufacturing Grants in Quebec for 2025

Development projects in Quebec receive substantial government support through grants and funding programs aimed at fostering business growth, innovation, and regional economic development.

314 opportunities available
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Enhancing productivity through food industry automation assistance
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
SCALE AI — Acceleration
Grant and FundingOpen

SCALE AI — Acceleration

Scale AI Cluster
Supports Canadian AI startups and SMEs focused on value chains
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATION
Support for biofood exports - individual projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Support for biofood exports - individual projects

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
SEB supports Quebec agri-food market expansion outside Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems
Grant and FundingOpen

ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems

Gouvernement du Québec
Funding to optimize the operation of building mechanical systems
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Individual Market Access Support (SIAM)
Grant and FundingSuspended

Individual Market Access Support (SIAM)

Aliments du Québec
Market Access Support for Quebec Food Processors
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

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Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Panorama Program
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Panorama Program

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports export diversification with financial services and expert guidance
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Electricity Management Systems
Grant and FundingOpen

Electricity Management Systems

Hydro-Québec
Money for energy management systems in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $175,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
ESSOR – Component 2: Support for investment projects promoting productivity and business expansion
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

ESSOR – Component 2: Support for investment projects promoting productivity and business expansion

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports business productivity and expansion through technological investment
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $50,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 2
Grant and FundingOpen

Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 2

PROMPT
Boost productivity through targeted technological innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 1
Grant and FundingOpen

Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 1

PROMPT
Supports technological innovation for Quebec manufacturing productivity
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Digital Transformation Offensive Program (OTN) — Stream 1 – Support
Grant and FundingArchived

Digital Transformation Offensive Program (OTN) — Stream 1 – Support

Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)
Support for Quebec's food processing digital transformation initiative
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Technology and Business Demonstration
Grant and FundingOpen

Technology and Business Demonstration

Hydro-Québec
Financial support to demonstrate electricity saving technology in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 1

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Subsidy for ecodesign projects for recyclable food packaging and containers in Quebec.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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Capitale-Productivity
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Capitale-Productivity

Quebec City
Supports business productivity, growth, and sustainable practices projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)
Grant and FundingOpen

Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)

Investissement Québec (IQ)
DÉPART supports economic diversification and growth in targeted areas
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Tax credit for external design in Québec
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for external design in Québec

Revenu Québec
Tax credit for a design activity carried out by an outside consultant
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 24% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Offensive Tr@ns Num
Other SupportExpert AdviceSuspended

Offensive Tr@ns Num

Association for the Development of Research and Innovation of Quebec (ADRIQ)
Accelerating business growth through strategic innovation coaching
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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Bioénergies  — Implementation
Grant and FundingOpen

Bioénergies — Implementation

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Funds for Quebec companies, institutions and municipalities to reduce GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Bioénergies  — Analysis
Grant and FundingOpen

Bioénergies — Analysis

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Reducing GHG emissions in Quebec's fossil fuel sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream

Gouvernement du Québec
Complete analysis of greenhouse gas reduction options for Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
ESSOR – Component 1A: Support for investment projects (feasibility studies)
Grant and FundingOpen

ESSOR – Component 1A: Support for investment projects (feasibility studies)

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Investment support for feasibility studies in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Digital Transformation Offensive program (OTN) — Stream 2 – Optimization
Grant and FundingArchived

Digital Transformation Offensive program (OTN) — Stream 2 – Optimization

Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)
Digital transformation support program for Quebec's food processors
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $10,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports AI technology development and adoption by Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Technoclimat
Grant and FundingOpen

Technoclimat

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Financial assistance for the demonstration of new technologies in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,950,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Energir — Energy efficiency program - Efficient construction and renovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Energir — Energy efficiency program - Efficient construction and renovation

Energir
Supports energy-efficient construction and renovation for businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $325,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Financial support to assess your energy use Hydro Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen

Financial support to assess your energy use Hydro Quebec

Hydro-Québec
Up to $50,000 for energy performance analysis and optimization
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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FABconstruction – Stream 1 : Business process analysis and action plan
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

FABconstruction – Stream 1 : Business process analysis and action plan

Digital Governance Institute (IGN)
Expert guidance for optimizing modular and off-site construction processes
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
FABconstruction – Stream 2 : Support for productivity enhancement
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

FABconstruction – Stream 2 : Support for productivity enhancement

Digital Governance Institute (IGN)
Supports productivity and sustainability in modular construction companies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Additional deduction for transportation costs for manufacturing SMEs
Tax CreditsOpen

Additional deduction for transportation costs for manufacturing SMEs

Revenu Québec
Tax deduction for manufacturing SMEs' transportation costs in remote areas
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Custom-made project
Grant and FundingOpen

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Custom-made project

Enbridge Gas Quebec
Supports energy-saving projects using natural gas in buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study
Grant and FundingOpen

Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study

Energir
Financial assistance for energy efficiency audits and project implementation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Québec biofood sector innovation and knowledge transfer grant
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $254,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
ÉcoPerformance — Standard Implementation stream
Grant and FundingOpen

ÉcoPerformance — Standard Implementation stream

Gouvernement du Québec
Financial aid for energy efficiency and emission reduction projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • From $40,000 to $300,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATION

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Eligible Funding
  • From $7,500 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — For profit
Grant and FundingOpen

REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — For profit

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Wood Innovation Program - component 1
Grant and FundingOpen

Wood Innovation Program - component 1

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports innovation and investment in Quebec's forest industry
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $2,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
CQRDA — INNOV-R SME
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

CQRDA — INNOV-R SME

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Innovative projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $450,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2
Grant and FundingOpen

MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports local market initiatives and agrotourism in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

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Wood Innovation Program — Component 2
Grant and FundingOpen

Wood Innovation Program — Component 2

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports innovative industrial projects using lower-grade Quebec wood
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY
Capitale-Innovation
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Capitale-Innovation

Quebec City
Supports business innovation, commercialization, and market expansion projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • 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
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Doing business in French
Grant and FundingOpen

Doing business in French

Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ)
Workplace French training for small businesses in select Quebec regions
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

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Eligible Funding
  • From $7,500 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Support for Collective Innovation in Packaging Eco-design
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Food transformation skill development and planning support program
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
DEL — Expertise Financing Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

DEL — Expertise Financing Grant

Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)
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Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,500 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Entrepreneurial grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Entrepreneurial grant

Quebec City
Supports new business creation and structured business succession in Québec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • 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
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
AEP - Food processing equipment operation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

AEP - Food processing equipment operation

Sectoral Committee on Food Processing Labor
Short-term work-study training for food processing equipment operators
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $8,250
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Support for innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Support for innovation projects

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding for product and process innovations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

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CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Grant and FundingClosed

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
  • Max. $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
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed

MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for health technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
CRIAQ — INNOV-R
Grant and FundingClosed

CRIAQ — INNOV-R

Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Funding to recover Quebec's aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 2
Grant and FundingOpen

FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 2

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Supports projects improving air quality and reducing noise pollution
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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Circular Economy Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Circular Economy Fund

Fondaction
Canada's first investment fund for circular economy startups
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Advanced Manufacturing program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Advanced Manufacturing program

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supporting innovation and digitalization in advanced manufacturing technologies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $350,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
PRIMA — Call for Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

PRIMA — Call for Projects

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for collaborative advanced materials R&D projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Eco-design incentive bonus
Grant and FundingClosed

Eco-design incentive bonus

Eco Entreprises Quebec (EEQ)
The ÉEQ Ecodesign Incentive Bonus Program rewards companies for sustainable packaging innovations, offering up to a 50% contribution credit.
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $60,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Grant and FundingOpen

Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $3,000,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation
Grant and FundingArchived

Quebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation

Quebec City
Financial support for commercializing innovative products or processes
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation

PME MTL
Supports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Guidance grants
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Guidance grants

Quebec City
Funding for business growth through specialized consulting services
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
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Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
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INNOVATION
Duo grand V
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Duo grand V

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Flexible funding and tech support for sustainable innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Impulsion SME
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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
CQRDA — PSIAL
Grant and FundingClosed

CQRDA — PSIAL

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports aluminum innovation in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME
Grant and FundingOpen

innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME

innovÉÉ
Supporting industrial research for GHG reduction in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $450,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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MTRIC — PSO SME
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PSO SME

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for industrial research projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component

PROMPT
Supports Quebec SMEs developing innovative GHG reduction technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $450,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
PROMPT — Collaborative Innovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

PROMPT — Collaborative Innovation

PROMPT
Facilitates collaborative R&D between Quebec businesses and research institutions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund

MRC Montcalm
Support for new entrepreneurs in Montcalm region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $14,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
ÉcoPerformance  — Implementation of large industrial projects
Grant and FundingOpen

ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Financial support for large-scale industrial projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
Local investment fund policy for business support and financing
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $300,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund

MRC Beauce-Centre
Grants for hiring skilled tech workers in Beauce-Centre
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
CQRDA — INNOV-R
Grant and FundingClosed

CQRDA — INNOV-R

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1

Recyc-Québec
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program

MRC de D'Autray
Economic development support for businesses in MRC de D’Autray
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Local funds - EXPANSION component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Local funds - EXPANSION component

MRC Beauce-Sartigan
Beauce-Sartigan business expansion financial support program
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Grant and FundingOpen

PRIMA — INNOV-R SME

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

MRC de Coaticook
Supports entrepreneurship in Coaticook's business development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
MRC Témiscamingue — Investment Fund Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Investment Fund Loan

MRC Témiscamingue
Business project support and flexible financial aid program
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
MRC Arthabaska - Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Arthabaska - Local Investment Fund (FLI)

MRC Arthabaska
Financial and technical support for business growth and startups
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan

Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)
Enhance business efficiency through financing equipment and technology investments
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies

MRC Rivière-du-Loup
Supports innovative renewable energy projects in Rivière-du-Loup
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
MRC Témiscamingue — Business Succession Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Business Succession Loan

MRC Témiscamingue
Flexible financial aid for business start-up and development
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration
Grant and FundingOpen

Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration

Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Supports innovative workforce skills development and training pathways
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Developing business” component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Developing business” component

MRC Bécancour
Development loans for Quebec manufacturing businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)

MRC Bécancour
Business Support Fund for investment project preparation assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
Economic support for sustainable business development in MRC
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE
Grant and FundingOpen

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE

MRC des Maskoutains
Supports entrepreneurial start-ups with financial assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component

MRC Bécancour
Investment loans for new, developing, or acquiring businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
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Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession

City of Rouyn-Noranda
FLI-FLS funds projects and entrepreneurial succession in Rouyn-Noranda
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Charlevoix-Est supports local entrepreneurship and economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $125,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)

MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Financial support for strategic business development in Joliette
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)

MRC Avignon
Business financing for development and job creation in Avignon
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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CQRDA — PSO-International
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpening Soon

CQRDA — PSO-International

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports innovative international research and development partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
DEPS — Young Promoters Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

DEPS — Young Promoters Fund

Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
Funding support for young Quebec entrepreneurs aged 18-39
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $6,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects

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Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing
Grant and FundingOpen

Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing

Laval Economique
Digital transformation grants for Laval manufacturers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
MRC Beauce Sartigan — Local funds - RELIEF component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce Sartigan — Local funds - RELIEF component

MRC Beauce-Sartigan
Supports business succession in Beauce-Sartigan through financial aid
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
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Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed

Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 3

Recyc-Québec
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund

MRC de Matawinie
Investment support for business development in Matawinie
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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CAE Rive-Nord — Financing for businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CAE Rive-Nord — Financing for businesses

CAE Rive-Nord
Business financing solutions for short-term growth and working capital
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects

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MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS

MRC Thérèse de Blainville
Financial support for business development in Thérèse-De Blainville
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

Quebec City
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC
Grant and FundingOpen

innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC

innovÉÉ
Supporting circular economy feasibility and planning studies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Entrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)

MRC Arthabaska
FLS offers financial and technical support to eligible businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

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MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)

MRC Bécancour
Local Solidarity Fund loans for eligible Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
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MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)

MRC L'Érable
FLS supports business start-up, expansion, and consolidation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
MRC Haut-Richelieu — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Haut-Richelieu — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC du Haut-Richelieu
Investment support for businesses in MRC Haut-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS

MRC Montcalm
Investment support for economic growth in the Montcalm region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • 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
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PME MTL — Digital Circuit Program
Grant and FundingOpen

PME MTL — Digital Circuit Program

PME MTL
Support in digital transformation for Montreal SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $9,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
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Marketing support project for kitchen furniture and cabinets
Grant and FundingClosed

Marketing support project for kitchen furniture and cabinets

PACMAC
Digital marketing transformation for Quebec furniture businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $99,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund

MRC Portneuf
Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
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Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent
Grant and FundingArchived

Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent

Quebec City
Supports Canadian businesses with funding for growth initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • 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
HUMAN RESOURCES
MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)

MRC de Montmagny
Regional and rural development grant for Quebec municipalities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs

MRC de Maskinongé
Youth Entrepreneur Fund supports young business creation and acquisition
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $14,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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MTRIC — INNOV-R
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

MTRIC — INNOV-R

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2

Recyc-Québec
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS

MRC de D'Autray
Supporting business development through proactive financial solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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CRIBIQ — INNOV-R
Grant and FundingClosed

CRIBIQ — INNOV-R

Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Innovative GHG reduction through collaboration in bioeconomy in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
MRC Domaine-du-Roy —  Economic Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund

MRC Domaine-du-Roy
Innovative economic diversification and business support grants
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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innovÉÉ — SI2TEC
Grant and FundingOpen

innovÉÉ — SI2TEC

innovÉÉ
Supports innovative industrial projects for circular economy transition
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Tax credit for shipbuilding
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for shipbuilding

Revenu Québec
Tax incentive supporting shipbuilding and naval innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 38% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)

MRC de Sept-Rivières
Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Enbridge Gas Quebec —  Cash incentives – Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation

Enbridge Gas Quebec
Supports innovative projects for natural gas efficiency and GHG reduction
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Enbridge Gas Quebec —  Cash incentives – Feasibility study
Grant and FundingOpen

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Feasibility study

Enbridge Gas Quebec
Financial aid for feasibility studies on building energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,500
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC)  —  Indigenous stream
Grant and FundingOpen

REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Indigenous stream

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan

MRC Témiscamingue
Flexible financial aid for business development and succession
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC de La Haute-Yamaska
Financial support for local business sustainability and growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
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MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Grant and FundingOpen

MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Supporting feasibility studies for circular metal transformation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund

MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
Support for entrepreneurship and social economy businesses in L'Île-d'Orléans
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $35,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund

MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Supports business investments in assets and specialized equipment
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund  (FAE) – Stream 3
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3

MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Financial support for innovation, export, succession, and professional services
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component

PROMPT
Supports collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
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Digital Shift Support Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Digital Shift Support Fund

Promotion Saguenay
Digital transformation support fund for Saguenay businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $35,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Prix innovation en alimentation
Grant and FundingOpen

Prix innovation en alimentation

Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)
Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the agri-food sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)

MRC de Maskinongé
Social Economy Fund supports community-focused entrepreneurial projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Bécancour — Local investment fund (FLI) - “new business” component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bécancour — Local investment fund (FLI) - “new business” component

MRC Bécancour
Investment loan for Quebec manufacturing startups under two years
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
MRC Les Moulins — Futurpreneur Canada
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Les Moulins — Futurpreneur Canada

MRC Les Moulins
Provides financial and mentorship support for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan

MRC Témiscamingue
Personalized support for business projects and funding assistance
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans

PME MTL
Loans for projects by Montreal-based businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
MTRIC — PSO Large companies
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PSO Large companies

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for industrial research projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
MRC Témiscouata — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Témiscouata — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Témiscouata
Investment funds supporting Quebec's economic and employment development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
CQRDA — PSO-v2A
Grant and FundingClosed

CQRDA — PSO-v2A

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Financial support for collaborative research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $350,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
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Support for food processing companies
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Support for food processing companies

Productique Québec
Enhance food processing via expert collaboration and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $12,800
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
MRC des Chenaux — Young Promoters Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC des Chenaux — Young Promoters Fund

MRC des Chenaux
Support for young entrepreneurs in MRC des Chenaux
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $11,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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MRC des Chenaux — Chenaux Local Social Economy Fund (FLÉS)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC des Chenaux — Chenaux Local Social Economy Fund (FLÉS)

MRC des Chenaux
Supports social enterprise projects in the Chenaux region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS

MRC Les Moulins
Investment fund supporting business startup and expansion phases
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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MTRIC — INNOV-R SME
Grant and FundingOpen

MTRIC — INNOV-R SME

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Supports innovative projects for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $450,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
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MRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS

MRC de Coaticook
Supports economic development for enterprises in Coaticook region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • 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
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MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)

MRC Arthabaska
Entrepreneur assistance program for young business development in Arthabaska
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $8,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program

MRC Drummond
Business financing demystified for tailored entrepreneurial support
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Beauce-Centre — Local Investment Funds (FLI-FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce-Centre — Local Investment Funds (FLI-FLS)

MRC Beauce-Centre
FLI-FLS supports businesses in Beauce-Centre with funding
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Podium Manufacturier
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Podium Manufacturier

Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Enhances manufacturing SMEs' efficiency and local supply chain ties
Eligible Funding
  • From $40,000 to $70,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban Expansion
Tax CreditsOpen

Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban Expansion

Laval Economique
Property tax credit for non-residential construction or renovations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,600,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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MRC du Granit — FIL
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC du Granit — FIL

MRC du Granit
Local investment fund supporting entrepreneurial development in Granit
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds

City of Rouyn-Noranda
Offers business loans up to $250,000 from FLI-FLS
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
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Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSTE
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSTE

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Supports business transfers in Vaudreuil-Soulanges region
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Digital Transition Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Digital Transition Fund

MRC Abitibi-Ouest
International market expansion and support for businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
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Business Growth — Productivity and automation
Grant and FundingArchived

Business Growth — Productivity and automation

Quebec City
Supports industrial productivity through advanced technology funding
Eligible Funding
  • From $75,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Grant and FundingArchived

Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

Quebec City
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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ID Gatineau — FDEES
Grant and FundingOpen

ID Gatineau — FDEES

ID Gatineau
Supports innovative social economy projects in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC de Roussillon
Supports entrepreneurial growth and economic development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Grant and FundingOpen

Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2

Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEBUSINESS BUYOUT
innovÉÉ — INNOV-R
Grant and FundingOpen

innovÉÉ — INNOV-R

innovÉÉ
Collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
MRC Maskinongé — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Maskinongé — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC de Maskinongé
Funding support for Quebec startups and business expansion
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)

MRC des Chenaux
Economic diversification fund for SMEs in MRC des Chenaux
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)

MRC Kamouraska
Non-repayable financial aid up to $5,000 for eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
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Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Grant and FundingArchived

Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

Quebec City
Leverage innovative projects for significant financial support and enhanced business growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC des Chenaux
Investment policy for supporting Quebec's economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
MRC Drummond — Local investment funds and local solidarity funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Drummond — Local investment funds and local solidarity funds

MRC Drummond
Development funding for eligible Quebec manufacturing businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $3,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
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Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Grant and FundingArchived

Défi-Québec, Sustainable City

Quebec City
Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Finance and insurance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Business to be acquired” component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Business to be acquired” component

MRC Bécancour
Supports business acquisitions through term loans for eligible sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Grant and FundingOpen

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills

Ville de La Tuque
Local and regional development support through MRC priorities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEBUSINESS BUYOUT
Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund

Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA)
Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)

MRC de L'Islet
Local funds support business startup, expansion, and consolidation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Visées program — Training
Grant and FundingOpen

Visées program — Training

Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM)
Visées funds employee skill development for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $8,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement

MRC de L'Islet
Financial aid for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund

MRC Charlevoix
Financial support for innovative economic development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program

MRC Beauce-Centre
Offers business optimization support in Beauce-Centre region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy
Grant and FundingClosed

Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy

City of Montreal (MTL)
Montréal subsidizes sustainable industrial building tax increases
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects

MRC Charlevoix
Funding for business growth and entrepreneurship in Charlevoix
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Caniapiscau — FDE

MRC de Caniapiscau
Caniapiscau supports entrepreneurial and social economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
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MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce
Support for job creation and business growth in Nouvelle-Beauce
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund

MRC Rimouski-Neigette
FLI/FLS funds support Quebec economic impact projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)

Ville de Lévis
Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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MRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Charlevoix
Supports entrepreneurship and economic growth with risk capital
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $225,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
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Grants for women entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingSuspended

Grants for women entrepreneurs

J. Armand Bombardier Foundation
Excellence Grants for Québec Entrepreneurial Women in Key Sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

MRC Arthabaska
Funds nonprofit cooperatives addressing community social needs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville
Investment support for sustainable economic growth in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • 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
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MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)

MRC Bécancour
Grants for social economy non-profits and cooperatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects

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Bioenergies Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Bioenergies Program

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Supports business projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
MRC De D'Autray — Business Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC De D'Autray — Business Development Program

MRC de D'Autray
Financial support for sustainable economic development in MRC De D'Autray
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC de Mékinac
Local Funds support sustainable business development in Mékinac
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession

City of Rouyn-Noranda
Funding tools for enterprise growth in Rouyn-Noranda
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies

Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent
Supports Quebec businesses in expanding with advanced technologies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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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
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SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Expert AdviceOpen

SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program

Réseau des SADC et CAE
Support for sustainable development projects in Quebec regions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program

MRC Thérèse de Blainville
Supports entrepreneurs in Blainville through financial assistance
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ESM — Digital Acceleration
Grant and FundingClosed

ESM — Digital Acceleration

Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)
Boost your business's digital maturity with non-repayable funding
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $27,000
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
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
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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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
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Synchronex
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

Synchronex

CCTT Network - Synchronex
Research centres and technical experts across Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Grant and FundingArchived

Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°
Grant and FundingOpen

Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°

Aéro Montreal
Funds to grow Quebec aerospace SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 63% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsArchived

Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Aerospace manufacturing technologies facilities in Montreal, Mirabel and Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
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MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

MomentumPI – Intellectual property support

Main
Intellectual property strategy support for Quebec-based innovative startups
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
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Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban modernization
Tax CreditsOpen

Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban modernization

Laval Economique
Supports property tax credits for industrial park modernization projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
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
Pierre Péladeau Scholarships
Grant and FundingClosed

Pierre Péladeau Scholarships

AsterX
Funding and support for innovative university student entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
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ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Supports regional businesses in market diversification and international expansion
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Tax credit for internal design in Québec
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for internal design in Québec

Revenu Québec
Payroll tax credit for eligible internal design activities
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $150,000
  • Up to 24% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
NUMERIA program
Expert AdviceOpen

NUMERIA program

Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports sharing information and business co-development in agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
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
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Tax credit for ethanol production in Quebec
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for ethanol production in Quebec

Revenu Québec
Tax credit supporting eligible ethanol production activities in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
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
  • Max. $60,000
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Ressources Entreprises
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Ressources Entreprises

Ressources Entreprises
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Eastern Quebec 
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
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
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Lac-Mégantic Economic Assistance Fund (FAELM)
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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

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Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition
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Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition

City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports ecological transition projects in Montreal for businesses
Eligible 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 projects
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CRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses
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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
  • Max. $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
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Tax credit for biodiesel production in Quebec
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Tax credit for biodiesel production in Quebec

Revenu Québec
Supports Quebec companies producing eligible biodiesel before April 2023
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
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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

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Support Policy For Businesses
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Support Policy For Businesses

City of Trois-Rivières
Grants for business expansion and start-up projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
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
Collective recovery support program (PSRC)
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Collective recovery support program (PSRC)

Centre de tranfer d'entreprise du Québec (CTEQ)
Supports collective business acquisitions transforming to cooperatives or nonprofits
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $11,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
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Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
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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
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2
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Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2

Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
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