Manufacturing Grants in Quebec for 2026
Development projects in Quebec receive substantial government support through grants and funding programs aimed at fostering business growth, innovation, and regional economic development.
368 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
RCM Vallée-Du-RichelieuSupports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
RCM Vallée-Du-RichelieuFinancial support for business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Tax CreditsClosed
Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban Expansion
Laval EconomiqueProperty tax credit for non-residential construction or renovations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Ville de La TuqueLocal and regional development support through MRC priorities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

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
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local investment fund (FLI) - “new business” component
MRC BécancourInvestment loan for Quebec manufacturing startups under two years
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation

Grant and FundingArchived
Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Quebec CitySupport eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS
MRC Thérèse de BlainvilleFinancial support for business development in Thérèse-De Blainville
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Drummond — Local investment funds and local solidarity funds
MRC DrummondDevelopment funding for eligible Quebec manufacturing businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
MRC de L'IsletFinancial 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

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

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC des ChenauxInvestment policy for supporting Quebec's economic development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de RoussillonSupports 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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Local Investment Funds (FLI-FLS)
MRC Beauce-CentreFLI-FLS supports businesses in Beauce-Centre with funding
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC du Granit — FIL
MRC du GranitLocal investment fund supporting entrepreneurial development in Granit
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans
PME MTLLoans for projects by Montreal-based businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
MRC Fjord-du-SaguenayDevelopment 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
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
MRC de CaniapiscauCaniapiscau 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
Innovation

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
- Maximum amount : 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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Business to be acquired” component
MRC BécancourSupports business acquisitions through term loans for eligible sectors
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS
MRC de CoaticookSupports economic development for enterprises in Coaticook region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

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
- Maximum amount : 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

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component
PROMPTSupports collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
MRC PortneufPortneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation

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
- Maximum amount : 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
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Haut-Richelieu — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC du Haut-RichelieuInvestment support for businesses in MRC Haut-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund
MRC Beauce-CentreGrants 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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds
MRC Fjord-du-SaguenayInvestment funds supporting economic impact businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Promotion SaguenaySupports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Thetford Region Economic Development CorporationBusiness loans for startups, growth, and productivity in Thetford
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies
MRC Rivière-du-LoupSupports innovative renewable energy projects in Rivière-du-Loup
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)
MRC de Sept-RivièresFinancial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Support for food processing companies
Productique QuébecEnhance food processing via expert collaboration and innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,800 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Developing business” component
MRC BécancourDevelopment loans for Quebec manufacturing businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)
Ville de LévisEconomic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program
MRC de D'AutrayEconomic development support for businesses in MRC de D’Autray
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- 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
Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de La Haute-YamaskaFinancial support for local business sustainability and growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Grants for women entrepreneurs
J. Armand Bombardier FoundationExcellence Grants for Québec Entrepreneurial Women in Key Sectors
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
MRC de MontmagnyRegional and rural development grant for Quebec municipalities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation

Grant and FundingArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
MRC ArthabaskaFunds nonprofit cooperatives addressing community social needs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund
MRC MontcalmSupport for new entrepreneurs in Montcalm region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Marguerite-D'YouvilleInvestment support for sustainable economic growth in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)
MRC BécancourGrants 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

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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de La Nouvelle-BeauceSupport 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
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)
MRC de L'IsletLocal funds support business startup, expansion, and consolidation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Feasibility study
Enbridge Gas QuebecFinancial aid for feasibility studies on building energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program
MRC Beauce-CentreOffers business optimization support in Beauce-Centre region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSTE
Développement Vaudreuil-SoulangesSupports 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
Business Buyout

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
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS
MRC MontcalmInvestment support for economic growth in the Montcalm region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession
City of Rouyn-NorandaFunding tools for enterprise growth in Rouyn-Noranda
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 3
Recyc-QuébecSupports beverage container reuse and recycling facility projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

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
- Minimum amount : 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

Tax CreditsOpen
Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban modernization
Laval EconomiqueSupports property tax credits for industrial park modernization projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

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

Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for internal design in Québec
Revenu QuébecPayroll tax credit for eligible internal design activities
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 24% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Money to support business growth in Quebec
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports operating costs for regional sectoral economic development organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

Grant and FundingClosed
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

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
- Maximum amount : 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

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports sharing information and business co-development in agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 3 – Business innovation in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supports applied innovation in Quebec's fisheries and aquaculture sector
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

Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Support for SMEs to develop processes or products in AI technology
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for ethanol production in Quebec
Revenu QuébecTax credit supporting eligible ethanol production activities in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

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

Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2
Social Economy Cluster — Central QuebecSupports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
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
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
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
- Maximum amount : 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Three Phase Network Access Program
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports three-phase electrical network access for agri-food businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
innovÉÉFunding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
Québec InternationalSupport 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

Grant and FundingClosed
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

Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC
innovÉÉSupporting circular economy feasibility and planning studies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

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
- Maximum amount : 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
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Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for biodiesel production in Quebec
Revenu QuébecSupports Quebec companies producing eligible biodiesel before April 2023
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Quebec CitySupports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Air Curtain
Enbridge Gas QuebecIncentives 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

Grant and FundingClosed
Ascension competition
Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ)Pitch competition supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in Quebec City
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

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

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

Expert AdviceOpen
Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°
Aéro MontrealCommercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

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
- Maximum amount : 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Enterprise Program
Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)Funding for robotization, automation, and business process projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 38,000 $
- Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

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

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Relève Alimentaire Québec Award
Initia FoundationAwards 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

Grant and FundingOpen
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
- Maximum amount : 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

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
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world
Québec InternationalExporting advice for Quebec City businesses
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent
Quebec CityFunding for business projects to attract, train and retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3
MRC Fjord-du-SaguenaySupports regional businesses in market diversification and international expansion
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Geniuses in business
AcfasEntrepreneurial 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

Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)Funding for AI and quantum technology innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

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

Loans and Capital investmentsArchived
Impulsion SME
Investissement Québec (IQ)Access to investment capital
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
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

Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund
ID GatineauSupports business projects in Gatineau focusing on innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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

Grant and FundingClosed
Pierre Péladeau Scholarships
AsterXFunding and support for innovative university student entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)One-time funding for innovative manufacturing to accelerate multi-unit housing construction
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
Support Policy For Businesses
City of Trois-RivièresGrants for business expansion and start-up projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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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