Grants and Funding for Startups in Quebec in 2026
Starting a Business in Quebec with Financial Support
Starting a business is a challenge. In Quebec, grants can turn your ideas into success. These aids facilitate creation and support your projects.
498 opportunities available

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

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program
MRC de D'AutrayEconomic development support for businesses in MRC de D’Autray
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Rio Tinto Alcan Diversification Fund
MRC Beauharnois-SalaberrySupports business development and workforce retention in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de La Haute-YamaskaFinancial support for local business sustainability and growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
innovÉÉSupports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3
MRC de Marguerite-D'YouvilleBusiness support for enhancing operational skills and sales
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources

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

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)
MRC de L'IsletSupport for entrepreneurial autonomy in Quebec's financial aid program
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)
MRC La Haute-Côte-NordSupports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)
MRC PapineauDigital development fund supporting business growth and innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)
MRC de MinganieFinancial and technical support for startups and business growth
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Microcredit Fund – Microcredit Côte-de-Beaupré / Charlevoix
MRC La Côte-de-BeaupréEmpowerment through microcredit for Côte-de-Beaupré entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Fund to help architectural design companies conquer new markets
MRC de L'IsletFunding for architectural design businesses entering new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest
PME MTLSupport 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

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund
MRC MontcalmSupport for new entrepreneurs in Montcalm region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 14,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund
MRC de L'IsletSupports local service development in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Marguerite-D'YouvilleInvestment support for sustainable economic growth in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)
MRC BécancourGrants for social economy non-profits and cooperatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada
MRC ArthabaskaFunding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)
MRC de LotbinièreLocal investment funds for enterprise financial assistance
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de La Nouvelle-BeauceSupport for job creation and business growth in Nouvelle-Beauce
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — New Community Businesses
PME MTLMoney for community-based businesses in Montreal
Eligible Funding
- From $23,000 to $23,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)
MRC de L'IsletLocal funds support business startup, expansion, and consolidation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 4
MRC de Marguerite-D'YouvilleBusiness support for sustainable and innovative projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)
MRC Beauharnois-SalaberrySupports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,584,870 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSTE
Développement Vaudreuil-SoulangesSupports business transfers in Vaudreuil-Soulanges region
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Succession Component
MRC Beauce-CentreInterest-free loan for business acquisition of minimum 25%
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $25,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC Beauharnois-SalaberrySupport for business development and job creation in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir
MRC de La Nouvelle-BeauceFinancial support for young entrepreneurs in Nouvelle-Beauce
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA)Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS
MRC MontcalmInvestment support for economic growth in the Montcalm region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Les Basques — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Les BasquesEntrepreneurial support and financial aid for businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC du Granit — FLI
MRC du GranitSupports local entrepreneurs with access to various financial aids
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance
Gouvernement du QuébecNordic incubator accelerates sustainable tourism projects north of 49th parallel
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism establishment accessibility program
KéroulAccessibility funding for Quebec tourism businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $100,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART
MRC de MaskinongéEconomic revitalization support for SMEs in targeted regions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund
Laval EconomiqueSupports consulting services for social economy organizations in Laval
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $15,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)Supports preservation and improvement of social and community housing
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supports northern Quebec biofood production, processing, and marketing initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Créavenir
MRC Thérèse de BlainvilleFinancial support and guidance for young entrepreneurs launching businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir
MRC Deux-MontagnesFinancial support and guidance for young entrepreneurs' business projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — Vitrine d’innovation en santé
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du QuébecSupports Quebec health technology companies advancing innovative solutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Expert AdviceOpen
NUMERIA program
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Money to support business growth in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs
La Financière agricole (FADQ)Money for youth-owned agri-businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)Supports feasibility studies for circular economy projects in Québec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Expert AdviceOpen
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Business Start-Up and Expansion
Réseau des SADC et CAEPersonalized support for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingArchived
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSE
Développement Vaudreuil-SoulangesSupports entrepreneurs with non-repayable financial contributions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Expert AdviceClosed
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Consulting services - Quebec
ACCLR Info entrepreneursExpert advice for your business in Western Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

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

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
MRC La Côte-de-BeaupréFonds Jeunes Promoteurs supports young Quebec entrepreneurs' growth
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — FQM Business Succession Program
City of Rouyn-NorandaSupporting Quebec entrepreneurs in business succession transitions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Support for SMEs to develop processes or products in AI technology
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition
City of Montreal (MTL)Supports ecological transition projects in Montreal for businesses
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ADM Fund / 375 idea
City of Montreal (MTL)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

Expert AdviceOpen
MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Nouvelle-Beauce entrepreneurial web
MRC de La Nouvelle-BeauceNetworking and financial aid for emerging entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,500 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PSO – Organic food
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
AQT - Young Enterprise Awards
Association québecoise des technologiesThe AQT Young Enterprise Grants merge experience with youthful innovation to drive growth for Quebec's tech sector.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
innovÉÉFunding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
Québec InternationalSupport to start or grow a business in Quebec City
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Supports economic diversification and business development in MRC des Sources
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation

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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan
CAE Beauce-ChaudièreLoan for business startup and expansion in Beauce-Chaudière
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
Mineral Exploration Support Program For Critical And Strategic Minerals
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)Supports mineral exploration for strategic minerals discovery
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $400,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Anges Québec Capital Fund
Anges QuébecAngel investment for innovative Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR – Component 4: Supporting the internationalization of companies
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports Quebec companies in global supply chain integration
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingArchived
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting
Tourisme Baie-JamesFinancial support for sustainable tourism development in Baie-James
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Quebec CitySupports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund
SADC ShawiniganDigital Strategy Fund supports tech transition with loans
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
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Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector
LactechSupporting young dairy producers with financial assistance for business projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Regional Funds
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)Offers tailored financing and support for regional SME growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie
Entreprendre SherbrookeSupports young entrepreneurs with credit and business guidance
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Green Strategy Fund
SADC ShawiniganGreen Strategy Fund supports sustainable business projects in Shawinigan
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans
Chantier de l'économie socialeLoans for social economy real estate projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 31% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Baie-JamesSupports tourism development in Baie-James region of Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC des Appalaches - Economic Diversification Fund (FDE)
MRC des AppalachesSupports economic diversification and business development in the region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du QuébecFunding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for health technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Turn to excellence!
La Financière agricole (FADQ)Recognizing excellence among young, innovative agricultural entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Farmers Award
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports young agricultural entrepreneurs demonstrating innovation and community impact
Eligible Funding
- From $3,500 to $7,500
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation

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

Grant and FundingOpen
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company
Tourisme Baie-JamesFinancial aid for sustainable digital growth in tourism
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Supports immigrant entrepreneurs advancing economic innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund
Val-Saint-François RCMNon-repayable funding for eco-responsible equipment and leasehold improvements
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $5,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

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

Expert AdviceOpen
Revenu Québec — Assistance program for SMEs
Revenu QuébecHelp understanding business taxes in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Relève Alimentaire Québec Award
Initia FoundationAwards recognizing emerging leaders in Quebec's food industry
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Solidarity Fund
PME MTLLoans 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

Grant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)Strategic financing for northern Quebec regional development projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Propulsion Fund Sherbrooke
Entreprendre SherbrookeSupport for entrepreneurship development in Sherbrooke businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $20,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpening Soon
CQRDA — Providers-Clients
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)Innovative partnership for Quebec aluminum technology advancement
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world
Québec InternationalExporting advice for Quebec City businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
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