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.
429 opportunities available
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
Support for first-time business start-up and growth
Eligible Funding
- From $8,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
Québec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)
Funding support for health research and student training in Québec
Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT — Hosting
Tourism digital transformation funding for sustainable growth
Grant and FundingClosed
CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for Quebec innovative biopharmaceutical collaborations in AI
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Arctic Infrastructure Fund
Funding for Arctic transportation infrastructure
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Funding Guide
Funding for rural development and business projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Support for greener business development in Quebec
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businesses
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P
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Prêt de prédémarrage
Pre-startup financing for social economy businesses
M
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Microcrédit Charlevoix - Digital strategy fund
Loan support for digital strategy projects
M
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Microcrédit KRTB - Aide au plan d'affaires
Business planning and financing support for entrepreneurs
M
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Microcrédit KRTB - Term loan
Flexible business term loan for local companies
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Services aux entrepreneurs - Montérégie
Microloans and support for Montérégie entrepreneurs
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects
Support for collaborative research projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Obtain the rebate through your dealer
Funding for eligible new electric vehicles
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy
Revenue-based financing for social economy growth
Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Eurêka Investment Fund
Supports commercialization of Quebec public research
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for the Operating Costs of Organizations (PSO, Component 1)
Funding for research and innovation organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
CED support for incubators and accelerators 2024–2028 - Call for proposals
Support for Quebec startup incubators and accelerators
C
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Local Funds
Local financing for Quebec SMEs to start, grow, and modernize
B
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing
Customized agricultural financing and advisory support for farm businesses
Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT
Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
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