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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.

329 opportunities available
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
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Lac-Mégantic Economic Assistance Fund (FAELM)
Grant and FundingArchived

Lac-Mégantic Economic Assistance Fund (FAELM)

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic development and job creation in Lac-Mégantic
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Relève Alimentaire Québec Award
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Relève Alimentaire Québec Award

Initia Foundation
Awards recognizing emerging leaders in Quebec's food industry
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition
Grant and FundingClosed

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
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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CRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses
Grant and FundingArchived

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
Tax CreditsOpen

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
Grant and FundingArchived

Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Support Policy For Businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

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

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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)
Grant and FundingOpen

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
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
Expert AdviceOpen

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
Grant and FundingArchived

Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2

Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Transal — Alu 4.0, Digital Locomotive
Grant and FundingClosed

Transal — Alu 4.0, Digital Locomotive

Transal
Supports Quebec aluminum industry's digital transformation initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $400,000
  • Up to 46.3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Grant and FundingOpen

Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports northern Quebec biofood production, processing, and marketing initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $10,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) - Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions
Grant and FundingArchived

Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) - Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic diversification and business development in targeted regions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec

Revenu Québec
Tax incentive supporting eligible pyrolytic oil production in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Enbridge Gas Quebec —  Cash incentives – Air Curtain
Grant and FundingOpen

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Air Curtain

Enbridge Gas Quebec
Incentives for installing air curtain systems in gas-heated buildings
Eligible Funding
  • From $400 to $10,500
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Evol — Conventional start-up loan

Evol
Loans for diversified and inclusive ownership start-ups in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT

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PRIMA — INNOV-R
Grant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — INNOV-R

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund

ID Gatineau
Supports business projects in Gatineau focusing on innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec Housing Industry Development Program (PADIQH)
Grant and FundingClosed

Quebec Housing Industry Development Program (PADIQH)

Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)
Supports innovation and development in Quebec’s housing industry
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund

ID Gatineau
Non-repayable financial support for business growth in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Infrastructure de recherche et développement
Grant and FundingArchived

Infrastructure de recherche et développement

Quebec City
Support for businesses investing in R&D infrastructure
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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 ID Gatineau - Business Support Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

ID Gatineau - Business Support Fund

City of Gatineau
Financial aid for growing businesses in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec

Revenu Québec
Incentive for eligible Quebec companies producing qualifying biofuels
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $210,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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Eligible Funding
  • From $57,142 to $330,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Project support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network
Grant and FundingClosed

Project support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Foster collaborative research and innovation in Quebec's critical and strategic mineral sectors, positioning the region as a global leader
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Podium Mines
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Podium Mines

Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Enhances competitiveness of Quebec mining sector suppliers
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
PRIMA — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Supports feasibility studies for circular economy projects in Québec
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
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Three Phase Network Access Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Three Phase Network Access Program

Gouvernement du Québec
Funding to facilitate access to the three-phase network
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects

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Eligible Funding
  • From $40,000 to $330,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Innovative Enterprise Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Innovative Enterprise Program

Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
Funding for robotization, automation, and business process projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $38,000
  • Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic
Grant and FundingOpen

PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic

Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
Funding for Quebec aerospace R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATION
CQRDA — Providers-Clients
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

CQRDA — Providers-Clients

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Innovative partnership for Quebec aluminum technology advancement
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Tax credit for creating employment in Gaspésie and Maritime Regions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

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Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation
Expert AdviceOpen

Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation

Gouvernement du Québec
Financial support for thermal waste heat recovery projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding to boost growth of businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Financing of Refundable Tax Credits
Tax CreditsOpen

Financing of Refundable Tax Credits

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Tax credit advance loan in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
Expert AdviceOpen

Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies

adMare Bioinnovations
Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Aluminium transformation testing facility in Saguenay, Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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Eligible Funding
  • Max. $350,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supporting kosher and halal red meat quality assurance systems
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $350,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Tax credit for cellulosic ethanol production in Quebec
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for cellulosic ethanol production in Quebec

Revenu Québec
Supports eligible Quebec companies producing cellulosic ethanol
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
PSO – Organic food
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

PSO – Organic food

Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for companies designing innovative industrial projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Fonds Mon virage écologique
Grant and FundingOpen

Fonds Mon virage écologique

Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières (IDETR)
Support for Trois-Rivières SMEs in environmental impact reduction
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $15,000
  • 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
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program
Tax CreditsOpen

Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program

Saint-Eustache
Provides property tax credits for eligible development and renovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)
Grant and FundingArchived

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

UAS Centre of Excellence
Non-repayable financial support for strategic sector development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed

innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

innovÉÉ
Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
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
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Tax CreditsOpen

Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Refundable tax credit supporting job creation in Quebec maritime regions
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Quebec International — International recruiting
Expert AdviceOpen

Quebec International — International recruiting

Québec International
Recruit global talent for your Quebec City business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES
Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)

City of Rouyn-Noranda
Rouyn-Noranda business financial support through FPS loans
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • 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
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling
Grant and FundingOpen

Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling

Recyc-Québec
Funds to manage used tires
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects

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CQRDA — SI2TEC
Grant and FundingOpen

CQRDA — SI2TEC

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports circular economy feasibility and project planning initiatives
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
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $800,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Transal —  Consortium TIC
Grant and FundingOpen

Transal — Consortium TIC

Transal
Supports digital transition through technical expertise adjustments
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions

Humami Center
Supports Quebec companies innovating and commercializing for institutional markets
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION

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SME in action

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec SMEs in productivity, growth, and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory
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Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic diversification and business development in MRC des Sources
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Development Capital — Equity financing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Development Capital — Equity financing

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Equity for large-scale projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $5,000,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow
Grant and FundingOpen

Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow

Québec International
Support to grow a technology startup 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
Quantum Quebec
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Quantum Quebec

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports innovation projects in quantum science and technology
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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MTRIC — Start Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

MTRIC — Start Program

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Advance metal transformation processes and products
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI)
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Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI)

Recyc-Québec
Supports organic waste management projects for businesses and institutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
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CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Supports economic recovery for businesses in Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $90,000
  • Up to 4% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
ERACM program - Business support: assistance and financing
Grant and FundingOpen

ERACM program - Business support: assistance and financing

Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)
Business funding and support for innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $24,750
  • Up to 55% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
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Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
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Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports innovative wood construction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Capital Synergie
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Capital Synergie

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $225,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
Grant and FundingArchived

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

PROMPT
AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $350,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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