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Government Grants for Businesses in Québec

From training programs to research initiatives, discover the diverse range of activities in Quebec that benefit from various forms of support.

In Quebec, as across Canada, there are numerous grants and financing options available to help foster the growth of communities and organizations. This diverse funding landscape draws from both federal and provincial sources, offering specific opportunities tailored to each province, from British Columbia to Quebec. Whether you're looking to develop a project, launch an initiative, or expand a program, these resources are designed to support your endeavors and contribute to regional development.

1557 opportunities available
PSCE – Component 2
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

PSCE – Component 2

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Non-repayable funding to support SMEs’ export market diversification
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component
Grant and FundingOpen

Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component

Gouvernment of Québec
Hydro-Québec's energy efficiency program for enterprises
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
ESSOR – Component 1C: Support for investment projects (implementing a digital plan)
Grant and FundingOpen

ESSOR – Component 1C: Support for investment projects (implementing a digital plan)

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for investment projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital 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
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Development of E-Business Tax Credit (CDAE)
Tax CreditsOpen

Development of E-Business Tax Credit (CDAE)

Investissement Québec (IQ), Gouvernment of Québec, Revenu Québec
Tax credit for development of a Quebec e-business
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Research, Innovation and Commercialization Tax Credit (CRIC)
Tax CreditsOpen

Research, Innovation and Commercialization Tax Credit (CRIC)

Gouvernment of Québec
Refundable tax credit for Quebec business R&D and precommercialization
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Accueillez un stagiaire
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Accueillez un stagiaire

Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce (FCCQ), Government of Canada (GC)
Quebec internship wage subsidies for diverse student inclusion
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Support for biofood exports - individual projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Support for biofood exports - individual projects

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Export Group (GEA)
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

Gouvernment of Québec
Funding to optimize the operation of building mechanical systems
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 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 $10,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon

Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports Québec exporters impacted by new U.S. tariffs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 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
NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation

Gouvernment of Québec
NovaScience promotes scientific culture and innovation development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Workforce Training Measure (MFOR)
Grant and FundingOpen

Workforce Training Measure (MFOR)

Gouvernment of Québec, Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MESSQ)
Workforce Development Program Supporting Employee Training in Québec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Export and cultural visibility support program
Grant and FundingOpen

Export and cultural visibility support program

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Gouvernment of Québec
Financing for Quebec cultural exports
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 160,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1
Expert AdviceClosed

Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)
Digital transformation plan for Quebec construction industry
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 1
Grant and FundingClosed

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

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports technological innovation for Quebec manufacturing productivity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
ESSOR – Component 1B: Support for investment projects (digital diagnostics)
Grant and FundingOpen

ESSOR – Component 1B: Support for investment projects (digital diagnostics)

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for investment projects through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Electricity Management Systems
Grant and FundingOpen

Electricity Management Systems

Gouvernment of Québec
Money for energy management systems in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 175,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Community Organization Support Program (PSOC)
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Organization Support Program (PSOC)

Department of Health and Human Services
Supports Quebec community organizations in health and social services
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions
Grant and FundingClosed

Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support program for regional agriculture and agri-food development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Digital Transformation Offensive Program (OTN) — Stream 1 – Support
Grant and FundingClosed

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

Quebec Food Processing Council (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
Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Gouvernment of Québec
Tax credit for commercialization of intellectual property (IP) in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
  • Minimum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

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Ecocamionnage Program — Logistics Project Component
Grant and FundingOpen

Ecocamionnage Program — Logistics Project Component

Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec, Gouvernment of Québec
Greenhouse emission reduction aid for freight transport
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Employee Wage Subsidy
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Employee Wage Subsidy

Gouvernment of Québec
Subsidy to hire people having trouble finding work in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Investment and innovation tax credit (IITC)
Tax CreditsOpen

Investment and innovation tax credit (IITC)

Revenu Québec
Tax credit for investment and innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Roulez Vert — Multi-unit building charging station rebate
Grant and FundingOpen

Roulez Vert — Multi-unit building charging station rebate

Gouvernment of Québec
Financial assistance for charging stations for multi-unit residential buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Technology and Business Demonstration
Grant and FundingOpen

Technology and Business Demonstration

Gouvernment of Québec
Financial support to demonstrate electricity saving technology in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
PSCE – Component 1
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

PSCE – Component 1

Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Canada (GC), Gouvernment of Québec
Supports Quebec businesses in strategic supply chain integration
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager
Grant and FundingClosed

NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Government of Canada (GC), Gouvernment of Québec
NovaScience fund supports creating innovation and commercialization roles
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2

Investissement Québec (IQ), Gouvernment of Québec
Fund to renovate hotels and create new tourist accommodation facilities in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Employment Consultation - Human Resources Management Support
Grant and FundingOpen

Employment Consultation - Human Resources Management Support

Gouvernment of Québec
HR management support through Concertation pour l'emploi initiative
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,800 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities

Gouvernment of Québec
Subsidy to hire immigrants and visible minorities in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1

Investissement Québec (IQ), Gouvernment of Québec
Loans to develop Quebec tourist attractions
Eligible Funding
  • From $150,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Financial Compensation Program for the Restaurant Sector
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial Compensation Program for the Restaurant Sector

Revenu Québec
Supports restaurant sector technology transition with financial compensation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Program for efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport - Infrastructure and equipment component
Grant and FundingClosed

Program for efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport - Infrastructure and equipment component

Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports infrastructure projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transportation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
PAMT — Workplace Apprenticeship
Tax CreditsOpen

PAMT — Workplace Apprenticeship

Gouvernment of Québec
Workplace Apprenticeship pairs experienced workers with apprentices
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
PADAAR — Measure 4021 – Promotion of regional products
Grant and FundingClosed

PADAAR — Measure 4021 – Promotion of regional products

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports regional agri-food promotion and consumer awareness initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
PSCE – Component 3
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

PSCE – Component 3

Investissement Québec (IQ), Gouvernment of Québec
Support for Large Enterprises in Their Structural Projects on International Markets
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
GHG Challenge Program - Industry
Grant and FundingClosed

GHG Challenge Program - Industry

Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
Supports major industrial projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 1

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Subsidy for ecodesign projects for recyclable food packaging and containers in Quebec.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Pilot Project Component
Grant and FundingClosed

Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Pilot Project Component

Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports clean technology pilot projects in maritime, air, and rail
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Roulez Vert — Rebate for charging station at work
Grant and FundingOpen

Roulez Vert — Rebate for charging station at work

Gouvernment of Québec
Get financial aid to install electric charging stations at your Quebec business
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 49,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Fonds Écoleader — Specific location support – Component 2 business collaboration
Grant and FundingOpen

Fonds Écoleader — Specific location support – Component 2 business collaboration

Le Fonds Écoleader
Money for green business collaborations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Fonds Écoleader — Specific implementation support
Grant and FundingClosed

Fonds Écoleader — Specific implementation support

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Écoleader supports sustainable business practices and clean technology
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 80,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Additional support for the circulation of shows
Grant and FundingOpen

Additional support for the circulation of shows

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Financial support for touring Quebec music and comedy shows
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 275,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

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
Capitale-Productivity
Grant and FundingOpen

Capitale-Productivity

Quebec City
Supports business productivity, growth, and sustainable practices projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program
Grant and FundingClosed

FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Grant for the modernization of returnable container recovery equipment
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,500 to $7,500
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Bioénergies — Analysis
Grant and FundingOpen

Bioénergies — Analysis

Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Gouvernment of Québec
Reducing GHG emissions in Quebec's fossil fuel sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation

Energir
Supports business building envelope renovations to improve energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $100,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports feasibility analyses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 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
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 1
Grant and FundingOpen

Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supporting development of reserved designations and valorizing terms
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 30% 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 FundingClosed

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

Quebec Food Processing Council (CTAQ)
Digital transformation support program for Quebec's food processors
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Innovation program — Call for First-time Adopter Projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Innovation program — Call for First-time Adopter Projects

Investissement Québec (IQ), Gouvernment of Québec, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for startups to develop technologies with first-time adopters
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Government of Canada (GC)
Financing to accelerate growth in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Impulsion Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Impulsion Fund

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Early-stage funding for high-potential innovative Quebec startups
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
LogisVert — Financial assistance for installers
Grant and FundingOpen

LogisVert — Financial assistance for installers

Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
LogisVert offers incentives for energy-efficient installations in Québec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component
Grant and FundingClosed

Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component

Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports studies to improve efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
AgroPerformance – Stream 1 : Support for the agricultural sector in adopting agritechnologies
Grant and FundingClosed

AgroPerformance – Stream 1 : Support for the agricultural sector in adopting agritechnologies

Gouvernment of Québec, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports Quebec farms adopting agritechnologies and priority equipment
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Tax credit for external design in Québec
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for external design in Québec

Revenu Québec, Gouvernment of 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
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Bioénergies — Implementation
Grant and FundingOpen

Bioénergies — Implementation

Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Gouvernment of Québec
Funds for Quebec companies, institutions and municipalities to reduce GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 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
Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund

Filaction
Loans to Black Community businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Call for projects to combat homophobia and transphobia
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for projects to combat homophobia and transphobia

Gouvernment of Québec
Funds Quebec organizations’ projects combating homophobia and transphobia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Incentive deduction for the commercialization of innovations (IDCI)
Tax CreditsOpen

Incentive deduction for the commercialization of innovations (IDCI)

Gouvernment of Québec, Revenu Québec
Reduced tax rate for Quebec-based commercialization of innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 83% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 1

Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
Supports municipal climate action planning and implementation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
My Digital Success
Grant and FundingOpen

My Digital Success

CCTT Network - Synchronex
Government-backed support for Quebec businesses digital transformation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,750 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Subsidy for universal access to businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

Subsidy for universal access to businesses

City of Montreal (MTL)
The PAAC aids retailers in making their buildings accessible to customers with limited mobility.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 2
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 2

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)
Digital transformation support for Quebec's construction industry
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project
Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project

SOCCA
Funds for First Nations entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 99,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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)

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Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors

Gouvernment of Québec, innovÉÉ
Collaborative innovation funding for Quebec's strategic sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
LTI³ Project
Grant and FundingClosed

LTI³ Project

Institut d'innovation en logistique du Québec (InnovLOG)
Digital transformation for Quebec's freight transportation sector enhancement
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 28,500 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Tax credit for R&D labour costs
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for R&D labour costs

Revenu Québec, Gouvernment of Québec
Tax credit for R&D in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R
Grant and FundingClosed

InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R

innovÉÉ
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Technoclimat
Grant and FundingOpen

Technoclimat

Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Gouvernment of Québec
Financial assistance for the demonstration of new technologies in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 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
Support program for positioning Quebec alcohol in the SAQ network
Grant and FundingClosed

Support program for positioning Quebec alcohol in the SAQ network

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Gouvernment of Québec
Supports Quebec alcoholic beverage producers in the SAQ network
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,950,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation

Gouvernment of Québec
NovaScience supports innovation job integration in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis
Tax CreditsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports employers hiring candidates facing employment barriers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Energir — Energy efficiency program - Efficient construction
Grant and FundingOpen

Energir — Energy efficiency program - Efficient construction

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

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

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Gouvernment of Québec
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
Healthy Eating Program Component 2 – Support for the development and modification of the nutritional value of processed foods
Grant and FundingClosed

Healthy Eating Program Component 2 – Support for the development and modification of the nutritional value of processed foods

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Gouvernment of Québec
Support for nutritious transformation of processed foods
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study
Grant and FundingClosed

Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study

Energir
Financial assistance for energy efficiency audits and project implementation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 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
Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program

Health Canada (ETF)
Supports culturally safe, equitable health services for marginalized communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Commerce-Montreal
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Commerce-Montreal

City of Montreal (MTL)
Financial support for renovating commercial spaces in Montréal
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports development of nutritious, health-enhancing food projects
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
Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures
Grant and FundingOpen

Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures

Energir
Supports implementation of energy-saving measures for natural gas users
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
International Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

International Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP)

Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks
Supports Quebec-driven climate action projects in francophone countries
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b
Grant and FundingOpen

SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Promotes and distributes Quebecois and underrepresented foreign films
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
FAQDD — Action-Climat Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed

FAQDD — Action-Climat Quebec

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD), Gouvernment of Québec
Program supports climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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
ÉcoPerformance — Standard Implementation stream
Grant and FundingOpen

ÉcoPerformance — Standard Implementation stream

Gouvernment of Québec
Financial aid for energy efficiency and emission reduction projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Qualifying training in the workplace
Grant and FundingOpen

Qualifying training in the workplace

Gouvernment of Québec
Set up qualifying training courses to enable your staff to significantly improve their French skills.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supporting Quebec's collective market and agritourism initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

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