Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Quebec, Canada
Updated June 2026
Small Business Grants in Quebec in 2026
Find Quebec SME programs that match a real growth, digital, or productivity project
Quebec offers many grant, tax credit, and financing options for small businesses investing in digital tools, equipment, productivity, commercialization, export growth, training, and operational improvement. This 2026 guide helps Quebec SMEs quickly see which funding paths fit the project they want to move forward and what administrators usually expect before a file is submitted.
Whether you are improving operations, adopting technology, preparing market expansion, or structuring a growth project, the goal is to connect the right program to the right business case. Use this page to compare common funding avenues in Quebec, understand typical eligibility rules, and avoid application errors that slow down or weaken approval.
260 programs available
- Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AIQuebec, CanadaEligible 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 projectsCommercializationInnovationQuebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedMusicaction — Skills development
Supports music skills development initiativesQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedSupport program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 1 : Supporting the development of entrepreneurship
Supports Quebec entrepreneurship development with non-repayable grantsQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedProductivity - Small commercial companies
Funding support for Canadian business innovation and growthQuebec City, Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- From $15,000 to $25,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyQuebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRegional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events
Supports sustainable tourism festival and event developmentQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services
Funding for sustainable tourism consulting projectsSaguenay, Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- From $3,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationSaguenay, Quebec, Canada 
Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsInnovationQuebec, Canada
Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsInnovationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedSupport fund for the development of tourism offers
$5M fund supporting Quebec tourism development initiativesQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- From $25,000 to $60,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedSupport program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2
Supports reserved designation and promotional term projectsQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedSustainable industrial buildings subsidy
Support for sustainable industrial building projectsMontreal, Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and RenovationMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedThe Quantum Technologies innovation funding program
Collaborative quantum R&D support for Quebec businessesQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Growth Program (TGP) — Quebec
Tourism Growth Program boosts Quebec's regional tourism attractionsQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- From $60,000 to $250,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateQuebec, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG
Supports community-led greening and public space improvement projectsQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateQuebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedApply for funding for OCLC subscriptions
Funding for eligible OCLC library subscriptionsQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationQuebec, Canada- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1
Financing for Quebec social economy enterprisesQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- From $25,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsBusiness BuyoutQuebec, Canada 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations
Support for TV series adaptation predevelopmentQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsQuebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCollaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projectsQuebec, CanadaEligible 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
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedCQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Support for collaborative biopharmaceutical AI projectsQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationQuebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businessesSaguenay, Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationSaguenay, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedEPRTNT — Digital development of a company
Funding for tourism businesses’ digital transformationQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for regional service units in the areas of recreation, sports, outdoor activities, and physical activity (PAFURS)
Supports regional organizations in recreation, sports, and physical activityQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsQuebec, Canada - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
INNOGEC
Supports consulting and governance services for Montréal social enterprisesMontreal, Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationHuman ResourcesMontreal, Quebec, Canada 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedinnovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment
Support for mobility demonstration projectsQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationQuebec, CanadaFind the grant that fits your business
Young enterprises, whether located in Quebec or elsewhere in Canada, play a crucial role in economic dynamism and innovation. To support their growth and development, many financing programs are accessible, offering grants, loans, and other forms of financial support.
- Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AIQuebec, CanadaEligible 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 projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationQuebec, Canada 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedLe programme aquaentrepreneur
Commercial support for Quebec water-tech companiesQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationQuebec, Canada
Expert AdviceClosedMaLoi25
Modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal informationQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 1: Improving labor productivity in crop production
Supports farm productivity improvements in QuebecQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyHuman ResourcesQuebec, Canada 
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosedMomentumPI – Intellectual property support
Support for innovative companies building IP strategyQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationQuebec, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Financial aid for music career and business developmentQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationQuebec, Canada - Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsQuebec, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 - Career development in a target market
International career development supportQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationQuebec, Canada 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedPRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projectsQuebec, CanadaEligible 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
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationQuebec, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissionsQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationQuebec, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materialsMontreal, Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Montreal, Quebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedRevitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre
Financial support for downtown business developmentTrois-Rivieres, Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationTrois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedSODEC — Development Aid Program
Support for audiovisual project developmentQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsQuebec, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Support for creators of digital experiences
Support for Quebec digital experience creatorsQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationQuebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedTransal — Alu 4.0, Digital Locomotive
Funding for digital transformation projects in aluminumQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 46.3% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada
Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationQuebec, Canada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICTQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Quebec, Canada - Grant and FundingArchived
Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support
Funding for Quebec music and variety businessesQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsQuebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingArchivedAmbition-Compétences — Training for resilience and competitiveness in employment
Enhances workforce skills amid economic challengesQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesQuebec, Canada
Tax CreditsArchivedTax credit for retaining experienced workers (Code 107)
Tax credit for employing experienced workers in QuebecQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesQuebec, Canada- Other SupportGrant and FundingArchived
Business growth — Éco-Capitale
Funding for eco-responsible business transformationQuebec City, Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and RenovationQuebec City, Quebec, Canada - Grant and FundingArchived
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growthQuebec City, Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationQuebec City, Quebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchivedMRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Support for young entrepreneurs and business acquisitionQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- From $4,000 to $8,000
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsBusiness BuyoutQuebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchivedDéveloppement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Support for innovation and business growthQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- From $2,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedHonorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici
Up to $25,000 for ethnocultural entrepreneurs in QuébecQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsInnovationQuebec, Canada- Quebec, CanadaEligible 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 projectsInnovationQuebec, Canada 
Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedMRC Beauce-Centre — E-commerce assistance program
Digital transformation support for local businessesQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
MTRIC — Start Program
Advance metal transformation processes and productsQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationQuebec, Canada 
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchivedNRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
Microbial fermentation support for biotech scale-upOntario, Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyOntario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedProgramme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)
Non-repayable financial support for strategic sector developmentQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsInnovationQuebec, Canada- Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companiesQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationQuebec, Canada - Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
AI innovation funding for Quebec businessesQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada - Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec BusinessesQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationQuebec, Canada - Other SupportWage Subsidies And Internsnull
Financial assistance for short-term French language training for your salaried staff
Financial support for workplace French trainingQuebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesQuebec, Canada
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