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Grants and Funding for Startups in Quebec

This directory combines a Quebec connection with startup-stage intent. Use it to compare support for validation, product development, early operations, hiring, technology, commercialization, and market entry, then review each listing’s company-age, ownership, project, cost, traction, and timing rules. Broaden to Quebec small-business, technology, innovation, or industry funding when the startup label is less important than the proposed work.

555 programs
  • MRC de Roussillon logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

    Supports entrepreneurial growth and economic development in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $250,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Sept-Rivières (MRC) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)

    Financing for business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Sept-Rivières (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)

    Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MTRIC — INNOV-R

    Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Optech logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics

    Accelerated R&D support for optics photonics and quantum innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL – Young Business Fund

    Startup support for Montréal businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest

    Support for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund

    Loans for Montreal innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — New Community Businesses

    Money for community-based businesses in Montreal
    Eligible Funding
    • From $23,000 to $23,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • La Mitis RCM logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    RCM de la Mitis — FLI/FLS

    Financial support for local economic development and job creation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada

    Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat

    Support for commercialization projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)

    Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession

    Financing for business succession in Rouyn-Noranda
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession

    Financing for business succession projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
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  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds

    Business financing for local development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
  • Saint-Joseph-du-Lac logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund

    Supports local environmentally responsible and collective impact initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Quebec, Canada
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  • Thetford Region Economic Development Corporation logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

    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
  • MRC Papineau (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social Economy Development Fund

    Funding for social economy projects
    Eligible 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 projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support

    Support for productive sustainable agricultural investments
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy

    Support for sustainable industrial building projects
    Eligible 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 projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Ville de La Tuque logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund

    Financing for local business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    Local business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ADM Fund / 375 idea

    Empower your entrepreneurial journey with the Fonds ADM / 375 idées program's generous funding!
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA)

    Financing for Beauharnois business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $100,000
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Beauharnois, Quebec, Canada
  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°

    Growth support for Québec aerospace SMEs expanding into global markets
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 63% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°

    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
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  • Anges Québec logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Anges Québec Capital Fund

    Angel investment for innovative Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Assistance program for setting up offices in Old Saint-Jean

    Support for office establishment in Old Saint-Jean
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • Lactech logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector

    Supporting young dairy producers with financial assistance for business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
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  • CAE Rive-Nord (ITMAV) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy

    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
  • CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    CAEHM - Formations

    Business support and training for entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    CAEHM - Mentorat

    Entrepreneur mentoring for business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CAEHM - Prêt d'urgence

    Financing for business emergencies and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    CAEHM - Support

    Entrepreneur support in Haute-Montérégie
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Ville de Lévis logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network

    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
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  • OPEQ logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Computers for schools in Quebec

    Refurbished computers for eligible Quebec organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation and Development Manicouagan logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Consulting services

    Personalized support for business start-up
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business

    Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Créavenir

    Funding and support for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $3,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Propulsion Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Défis Innovation Québec

    Funding for Québec mobility innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing

    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
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  • Fonds Ecofuel logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ecofuel fund

    Clean tech investment for early-stage companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Entreprendre Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Propulsion Fund 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
  • The Elders of Shawinigan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Entrepreneurship scholarships

    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
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Eurêka Investment Fund

    Supports commercialization of Quebec public research
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada