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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.

584 programs available
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Forestry Financing

    Support for forest business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) logo
    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Acfas logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Geniuses in business

    Student innovation commercialization competition
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 25, 2025
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Entreprendre Ici logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici

    Supports ethnocultural entrepreneurs creating businesses in Québec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 29, 2025
    • Closing date : August 31, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fonds RISQ (RISQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy

    Revenue-based financing for social economy growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    innovÉÉ — Accord

    Funding collaborative research and innovation in Quebec sectors
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $350,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 15, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Collaborative AI R&D funding for Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 11, 2023
    • Closing date : April 15, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 15, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Réseau Québec-France logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Intermunicipalités

    Youth work exchange between Québec and France
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,400 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • AQUAACTION logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Le programme aquaentrepreneur

    Commercial support for water technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 15, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Lever Loan Guarantee

    Support for new agricultural business start-ups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MEDTEQ+ — Vitrine d’innovation en santé

    Supports 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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec Loan Fund logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Microcrédit

    Financing for viable business start-up or growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Microfinance institution logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Microcrédit Charlevoix - Digital strategy fund

    Loan support for digital strategy projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Microcrédit KRTB (KRTB) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Microcrédit KRTB - Term loan

    Flexible business term loan for local companies
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Obtain the rebate through your dealer

    Funding for eligible new electric vehicles
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fonds RISQ (RISQ) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Prêt de prédémarrage

    Pre-startup financing for social economy businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies

    Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 30, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    PRIMA — INNOV-R

    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 ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 9, 2024
    • Closing date : October 15, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    PRIMA — INNOV-R SME

    Supporting collaborative industrial research to cut GHGs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 450,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed

    Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow

    Business support for startups and growing companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

    Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2019
    • Closing date : March 31, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • SADC Shawinigan (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    SADC Shawinigan — SADC Fund

    Loan financing for business growth in Shawinigan
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $150,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 1, 2023
    • Closing date : December 15, 2023
    Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Structural Projects Policy

    Funding for structuring community projects in MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e

    Funding for collaborative research and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 9,100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Terro X

    Acceleration and networking for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • ARBRE-ÉVOLUTION logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The seeder

    Eco-education funding for schools
    Eligible Funding
    • From $15,000 to $17,500
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Propulsion Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Transition+ Program

    Personalized support for EST market entry
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Turn to excellence!

    Support for young agricultural succession
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $7,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 1, 2025
    • Closing date : April 30, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth in Movement Towards Employment

    Skills and work experience support for young people
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,400 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingArchived

    Business growth — Éco-Capitale

    Funding for eco-responsible business transformation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

    Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada

    Funding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

    MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)

    Support for young entrepreneurs and business acquisition
    Eligible Funding
    • From $4,000 to $8,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship

    Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 16, 2023
    • Closing date : October 15, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2

    Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 15, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE

    Support for innovation and business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Impulsion SME

    Access to investment capital
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $2,000,000
    • 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
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund

    Consulting support for social economy enterprises in Laval
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $15,000
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Quantum Quebec

    Supports innovation projects in quantum science and technology
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

    Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 1: Specialized support for social economy enterprises

    Specialized support for social economy enterprise development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3

    Supports collaborative projects among Quebec social economy organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Baie-James logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting

    Funding for tourism accommodation projects in Baie-James
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $200,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsArchived

    Capital Synergie

    Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope

    AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada