Grants and Funding for Startups in Quebec in 2026

Starting a business is a challenge. In Quebec, grants can turn your ideas into success. These aids facilitate creation and support your projects.

581 programs available

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Thetford Region Economic Development Corporation
Business financing for growth and succession 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
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Sherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Ville de Sherbrooke
Financial aid for Sherbrooke business development and job creation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Support for productive farm investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 17, 2020
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions
MT Lab, Government of Québec
Tourism Innovation Program fosters solutions in Quebec industry
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Ville de La Tuque
Support for local business development in La Tuque
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Local business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 11, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
adMare Bioinnovations
Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 20, 2021
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ADM Fund / 375 idea
PME MTL (PME)
Empower your entrepreneurial journey with the Fonds ADM / 375 idées program's generous funding!
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2017
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses
Agriconseils, Government of Québec
Financial support for expert advisory services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
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
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities
Government of Québec, Agriconseils
Supports information sharing and business co-development activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,500 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2027
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°
Aéro Montreal
Growth support for Québec aerospace SMEs expanding into global markets
Eligible Funding
Up to 63% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Open Date : July 27, 2020
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°
Aéro Montreal
Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 27, 2020
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AIDA Fund
Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC)
Funding for young Quebec classical artists
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : October 5, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Anges Québec Capital Fund
Anges Québec
Angel investment for innovative Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ARBJ — Business start-up, expansion and succession program (PDERE)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Supports business start-up, expansion, and succession activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Supports pre-start-up business activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Strategic financing for large regional projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Grants for growth and innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Green Strategy Financing
CAE Beauce-Chaudière (CAE)
Eco-friendly business financing with favorable loan terms
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan
CAE Beauce-Chaudière (CAE)
Business loan for growth and transition projects
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Transfer Strategy Financing
CAE Beauce-Chaudière (CAE)
Financing for business succession and acquisition
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy
CAE Rive-Nord (ITMAV)
Youth financing for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Heritage Program
Foundation of Greater Montréal (FGM), Canadian Heritage
Support for Truth and Reconciliation initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 15, 2027
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CED — Business Information Services
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Referral and market information services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services
Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal (CEIM)
Expertise for Quebec start-up companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Operations Patient Capital Loan
Chantier de l'économie sociale
Financial products to support social economy enterprises in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $250,000
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : August 18, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans
Chantier de l'économie sociale
Loans for social economy real estate projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $1,500,000
Up to 31% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 18, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network
Ville de Lévis
Quebec supports entrepreneurs with unified regional business services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Levis, Quebec, Canada
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
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)
Support for collaborative biopharmaceutical AI projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Quebec, Canada
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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
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 7, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEPS — Local Investment Fund
MRC de Pierre-De Saurel (MRC)
Financing for business start-up and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund
Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
Support for social economy projects and job creation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing
Desjardins
Customized agricultural financing and advisory support for farm businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Futurpreneur Canada
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Financing and mentoring for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PCDT
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Convertible financing for tourism development projects
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie
Entreprendre Sherbrooke
Support for business start-ups with financing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Propulsion Fund Sherbrooke
Entreprendre Sherbrooke
Non-repayable funding for Sherbrooke businesses
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $20,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurship scholarships
The Elders of Shawinigan
Funding for young businesses in Shawinigan
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 1, 2026
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR – Component 4: Supporting the internationalization of companies
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports Quebec companies in international expansion
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Supports workforce skills development through professional standards
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent
Strategic export support for advanced technology SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Farm fuel and rural utility programs
Government of Alberta
Rebates heating oil and propane costs for remote homes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,250 $
Up to 9% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : April 13, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Federation CJA Grants and Funding Opportunities
Federation CJA
Funding opportunities for Montreal’s Jewish community
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Closed support for Nordic biofood projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Financing of Refundable Tax Credits
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Tax credit advance loan in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $50,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds Mon virage écologique
Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières (IDETR)
Funding for eco-friendly business improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Local Funds
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
Local financing for Quebec SMEs to start, grow, and modernize
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Regional Funds
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
Tailored regional financing for Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund
ID Gatineau
Non-repayable financial support for business growth in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund
ID Gatineau
Non-repayable funding for Gatineau economic diversification
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 15.000001% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ID Gatineau — Local Fund
ID Gatineau
Financing for business growth in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program
J. Armand Bombardier Foundation (FJAB)
Bursaries for recognized study programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 14, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Laval Économique — Local Investment Fund
Laval Economique
Flexible financing for Laval businesses
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $250,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing
Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice
Flexible financing for business growth
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MEDTEQ+ — Impact
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Funding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2026
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MicroEntreprendre
MicroEntreprendre
Microcredit for Quebec entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Montréal Microcredit — Term Loan
Montréal Microcredit
Repayable financing with personalized business support
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — Structuring projects
MRC de Caniapiscau (MRC)
Funding for structuring local community projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program
MRC de D'Autray (MRC)
Economic development support for businesses in MRC de D’Autray
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC de D’Autray — Self-Employment Support Measure (STA)
MRC de D'Autray (MRC)
Self-employment support for eligible individuals launching businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3
MRC de Manicouagan (MRC)
Support for territorial development and local vitality
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Créavenir
MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC)
Financial support and guidance for young entrepreneurs launching businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program
MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC), City of Blainville
Financial support for businesses in Blainville
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Blainville, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir
MRC Deux-Montagnes
Local financing and support for businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
Financial support for rural and business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for business start-up and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for social economy business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)
MRC L'Érable (MRC)
Financial and technical support for new businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Support for young entrepreneurs in business start-up
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025
MRC La Matapédia (MRC)
Funding for restoring idle agricultural land
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Nouvelle-Beauce entrepreneurial web
MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce (MRC), Développement économique Nouvelle-Beauce (DENB)
Networking and support for young businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,500 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Thérèse de Blainville — Business start-up fund
MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC)
Supports new entrepreneurs to start or acquire a business
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway
Government of Québec, Indigenous Tourism Québec (ITQ)
Tourism project support north of the 49th parallel
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports food initiatives in Canada's North
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Grants
The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF)
Funding for innovative community programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cell culture scale-up for biologics and vaccines
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
NUMERIA program
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Tax CreditsOpen
Payroll tax credit – CFI
Revenu Québec
Payroll tax incentive for international financial sector employers in Montreal
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Solidarity Fund
PME MTL (PME)
Loans for Quebec social economy enterprises and co-operatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PRIMA — Critical and Strategic Minerals
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Circular innovation for critical minerals
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 9, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports regional economic development and diversification in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for companies designing innovative industrial projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : August 11, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice
Québec International
Business support for growth and international expansion
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — International recruiting
Québec International
International recruitment support in Québec City
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world
Québec International
Export support for international market expansion
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
Québec International
Business setup and expansion support in Québec City
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Platform
Discovery at scale.
Filter thousands of active funding opportunities with granular precision. Our explorer instantly matches your company profile with regional and national credits.
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec school for entrepreneurs
École des entrepreneurs du Québec (ÉEQ)
Entrepreneurship training for business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 299 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Défi OSEntreprendre
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support for Quebec start-up entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Relève Alimentaire Québec Award
Initia Foundation
Awards for Quebec food industry leaders
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 16, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b)
Government of Québec
Funding for collaborative research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $9,000,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Business Start-Up and Expansion
Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
Personalized support for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Revenu Québec — Assistance program for SMEs
Revenu Québec
Free tax support for SMEs and self-employed workers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — FQM Business Succession Program
City of Rouyn-Noranda
Support for business succession professional services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : October 6, 2025
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Support for business start-up and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Digital financing for business transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Quebec in 2026

SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

Sherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support

Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions

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

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies

ADM Fund / 375 idea

Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses

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

Discovery at scale.

Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°

Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°

AIDA Fund

Anges Québec Capital Fund

ARBJ — Business start-up, expansion and succession program (PDERE)

ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE)

ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)

Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Green Strategy Financing

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan

Your AI grant expert.

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Transfer Strategy Financing

CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy

Canadian Heritage Program

CED — Business Information Services

CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services

Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Operations Patient Capital Loan

Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans

City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network

Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution

CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Never miss an opportunity.

CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business

DEPS — Local Investment Fund

DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund

Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Futurpreneur Canada

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PCDT

Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie

Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Propulsion Fund Sherbrooke

Entrepreneurship scholarships

ESSOR – Component 4: Supporting the internationalization of companies

Data-driven strategy.

Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component

Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies

Farm fuel and rural utility programs

Federation CJA Grants and Funding Opportunities

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

Financing of Refundable Tax Credits

Fonds Mon virage écologique

FTQ — Local Funds

FTQ — Regional Funds

ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund

Discovery at scale.

ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund

ID Gatineau — Local Fund

Innovative Enterprise Program

J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program

Laval Économique — Local Investment Fund

Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing

MEDTEQ+ — Impact

MicroEntreprendre

Montréal Microcredit — Term Loan

MRC Caniapiscau — Structuring projects

Your AI grant expert.

MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program

MRC de D’Autray — Self-Employment Support Measure (STA)

MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Créavenir

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program

MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)

MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1

MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2

MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)

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MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)

MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025