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
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Regular loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Business financing for growth and relocation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Youth Strategy Fund
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Youth financing for business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund
SADC Shawinigan (SADC)
Financing for digital transition projects
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Green Strategy Fund
SADC Shawinigan (SADC)
Loan support for sustainable business projects
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
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
Support for greener business development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FLI/FLS
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole, MRC des Maskoutains
Local investment to enhance Quebec's economic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Support for self-employment
Government of Québec
Money for unemployed workers to start a business in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
CCTT Network - Synchronex
Innovation support across Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for a new financial services corporation
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for eligible financial services companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for biodiesel production in Quebec
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for eligible biodiesel production in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for Quebec pyrolytic oil producers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for employers paying social charges on employee tips
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Quebec City
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 13, 2023
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Baie-James
Funding for tourism consulting projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund
Val-Saint-François RCM
Non-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 ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
Ville de La Tuque
Funding for local vitality projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Water Incubation Program
2 Degrés
Water startup incubation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA
PROMPT
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Innovation program — Call for First-time Adopter Projects
Investissement Québec (IQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Support for Quebec startups and early adopters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 0.6% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 4, 2026
Closing date : July 17, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
CQRDA — INNOV-R SME
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Innovative projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
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MTRIC — INNOV-R
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 7, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Supports collective entrepreneurship in the Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
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
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Collaborative innovation support for aerospace technologies
Eligible Funding
From $4,000,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingSuspended
Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies
City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports Montréal start-ups testing innovative solutions with partner organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Health care and social assistance
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PSCE – Component 2
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Non-repayable support for market diversification
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $60,000
Up to 65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 15, 2026
Closing date : June 29, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 1
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Eco-design support for recyclable food packaging
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
PAMT — Workplace Apprenticeship
Government of Québec
On-the-job trade training with workplace mentorship
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds Écoleader — Specific implementation support
Le Fonds Écoleader
Supports eco-responsible practices and clean technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 80,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 2
Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)
Digital support for Quebec construction firms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 25, 2026
Closing date : March 27, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
LogisVert — Financial assistance for installers
Hydro-Québec, Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Hydro-Québec Foundation for the Environment
Reimbursement for installing eligible energy-efficient heating systems
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 54,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Support for evaluating innovative health technologies
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $700,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : March 13, 2026
Closing date : April 17, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Offensive Tr@ns Num
Association for the Development of Research and Innovation of Quebec (ADRIQ)
Digital transformation support for Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports innovative business growth and productivity
Eligible Funding
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors
Government of Québec, innovÉÉ
Collaborative innovation funding for Quebec's strategic sectors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R
innovÉÉ
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 20, 2025
Closing date : October 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation
Government of Québec
Supports innovation jobs for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 1, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports development of nutritious, health-enhancing food projects
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $300,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 3
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Support for business clusters to develop large-scale innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Quebec, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship
Government of Québec
Supports collaborative AI innovation for Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for collaborative projects in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding nutritious food development projects in Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
From $7,500 to $150,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 7, 2025
Closing date : September 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports proximity marketing and agritourism initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : June 26, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Timeline
Closing date : October 13, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Private sector support program for the deployment of public fast charging stations
Government of Québec
Financial support for installing public fast-charging stations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : October 28, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
DEL — Expertise Financing Grant
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), Longueuil City
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Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Support for Collective Innovation in Packaging Eco-design
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for innovation projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Innovation projects support for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 16, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for soil health equipment projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Up to 0.65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : February 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2
MT Lab
Funding for innovative tourism projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 21, 2025
Closing date : June 25, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions
Government of Québec
Support strategic sector and regional development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 0.7% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for innovation projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding for product and process innovations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 16, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Funding for collaborative AI healthcare projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 14, 2023
Closing date : October 13, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aero Montreal — Eco-Responsibility
Aéro Montreal
Supports Quebec aerospace SMEs with ESG transition support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Biomed Propulsion Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Life sciences financing for Quebec growth companies
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 12, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Call for investments VRQ
Axelys
Supports research-based startups with convertible financing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 17, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects – Technology showcase
Entreprendre Sherbrooke
Supports Sherbrooke businesses showcasing innovative industrial technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 28, 2025
Closing date : November 20, 2025
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2023
Closing date : September 5, 2023
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Digital development of a company
Laurentides Tourism
Supports digital transformation projects for tourism businesses in Laurentides
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $95,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for agroenvironmental innovation and knowledge transfer
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 107,950 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator
MTL + ECOMMERCE (MTL+)
Support Quebec SMEs in digital transformation and growth
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund
PME MTL (PME)
Supports innovation and sustainable business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 0.8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports regional economic diversification and local development
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
Recyc-Québec
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Closing date : February 28, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 3
Recyc-Québec
Support for beverage container reuse and recycling
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 28, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ), Axelys
Supports research-based scientific ventures in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 4, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Startup in residence
Desjardins
Acceleration and investment for tech startups
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $250,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : May 11, 2026
Closing date : June 7, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media
Revenu Québec, Investissement Québec (IQ)
Refundable support for print media digital transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : March 28, 2018
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
The Brome-Missisquoi CLD
MRC Brome-Missisquoi
Free business support for regional entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
VRQ call for projects
Axelys
Funding for research commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $50,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 17, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — Artificial intelligence
PROMPT
Collaborative AI research for Quebec business consortia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company
Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED)
Supports digital development for tourism businesses in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
AI innovation support for Quebec business consortia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component
PROMPT
Supports Quebec SMEs developing innovative GHG reduction technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 9, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — Quantum Technologies
PROMPT
Supports collaborative quantum technology research projects among Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : December 8, 2025
Closing date : February 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports innovative agritechnology projects in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 25, 2024
Closing date : October 29, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PSO-v2A
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports collaborative research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 11, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CRIBIQ — INNOV-R
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Collaborative projects to reduce greenhouse gases
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 27, 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.
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Game Changer Pitch Competition
Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)
Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 8, 2025
Closing date : October 17, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants for women entrepreneurs
J. Armand Bombardier Foundation (FJAB)
Excellence Grants for Québec Entrepreneurial Women in Key Sectors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2024
Closing date : January 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Finances real estate projects for social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 8, 2025
Closing date : October 24, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Business support policy (PSE)
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Financial support for business startups, succession, and expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : January 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 1, 2026
Closing date : March 30, 2026
Les Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
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
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Support for Quebec quantum technology innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Timeline
Closing date : May 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 31, 2024
Closing date : May 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding for collaborative aerospace innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
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.
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : December 8, 2025
Closing date : February 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Attractions, activities, and amenities
Laurentides Tourism
Supports mountain tourism development and transformation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Accommodation
Laurentides Tourism
Supports tourism accommodation development in Laurentides
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $95,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Laurentides Tourism
Supports sustainable development of tourism initiatives in the Laurentides
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $95,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban Expansion
Laval Economique
Property tax relief for Laval businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for greenhouse growth and modernization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 27, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds
MRC Abitibi-Ouest (MRC)
Repayable financing for local business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Propulsion Funds
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Supports innovation and productivity growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 20, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)
MRC de Bellechasse
Support for rural collective initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Charlevoix — FQM Business Succession Fund
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Support for business succession and transfer
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada

Grants and Funding for Startups in Quebec in 2026

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Regular loan

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Youth Strategy Fund

SADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund

SADC Shawinigan — Green Strategy Fund

SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FLI/FLS

Support for self-employment

Synchronex

Tax credit for a new financial services corporation

Tax credit for biodiesel production in Quebec

Discovery at scale.

Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec

Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses

Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services

Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality

Water Incubation Program

PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA

Innovation program — Call for First-time Adopter Projects

CQRDA — INNOV-R SME

Your AI grant expert.

MTRIC — INNOV-R

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)​

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

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

Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects

Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies

PSCE – Component 2

FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 1

PAMT — Workplace Apprenticeship

Fonds Écoleader — Specific implementation support

Never miss an opportunity.

Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 2

LogisVert — Financial assistance for installers

MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program

Offensive Tr@ns Num

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

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

InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R

NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation

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

Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 3

Data-driven strategy.

Call for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship

Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1

MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management

MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2

MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Private sector support program for the deployment of public fast charging stations

DEL — Expertise Financing Grant

FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2

Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for innovation projects

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.2

Discovery at scale.

MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2

Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions

Support for innovation projects

MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Aero Montreal — Eco-Responsibility

Biomed Propulsion Program

Call for investments VRQ

Call for projects – Technology showcase

CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Digital development of a company

Your AI grant expert.

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1

MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator

PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund

QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)

Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1

Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 3

Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)

Startup in residence

Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media

The Brome-Missisquoi CLD

Never miss an opportunity.

VRQ call for projects

PROMPT — Artificial intelligence

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)