Updated June 2026

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.

552 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Funding for local vitalization projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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Government of Québec
Funding for eligible new electric vehicles
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic
Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
Funding for collaborative aerospace R&D projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Pierre Péladeau Scholarships
AsterX
Support for student-led innovative start-ups in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Prêt de prédémarrage
Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
Pre-startup financing for social economy businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projects
Quebec, Canada
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
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissions
Quebec, Canada
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
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Supports feasibility studies for circular economy projects in Québec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec Creative Pavilion at Cannes Film Market
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Access to the Quebec Creative Pavilion in Cannes
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow
Québec International
Business support for startups and growing companies
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Relève Alimentaire Québec Award
Initia Foundation
Awards recognizing emerging leaders in Quebec’s food industry
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans
Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre
City of Trois-Rivières
Financial support for downtown business development
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
SADC Shawinigan — SADC Fund
SADC Shawinigan (SADC)
Loan financing for business growth in Shawinigan
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Services aux entrepreneurs - Montérégie
La Ruche, Evol
Microloans and support for Montérégie entrepreneurs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SME in action
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec SMEs in productivity, growth, and competitiveness
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations – Funding for infrastructures supporting private innovation (PSO, component 4b)
Government of Québec
Funding for private innovation infrastructure projects
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
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
Government of Québec
Funding for collaborative research and innovation
Quebec, Canada
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
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for the Operating Costs of Organizations (PSO, Component 1)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for research and innovation organizations
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for certification of designated products
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus
La Financière agricole (FADQ), Government of Québec
Support for productive and sustainable farm investments
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 700,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec, Revenu Québec
Refundable tax credit for maritime regions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Terro X
Laval Economique
Acceleration and networking for tech startups
Laval, Quebec, Canada
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
The aquahacking challenge
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), AQUAACTION
Free water innovation program with seed funding
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
$5,000 support for student entrepreneurs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Transition+ Program
Propulsion Quebec
Personalized support for EST market entry
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Recognizing excellence among young agricultural entrepreneurs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA
PROMPT
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingArchived
Business growth — Éco-Capitale
Quebec City
Funding for eco-responsible business transformation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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
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Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Quebec City
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA)
MRC Arthabaska (MRC)
Support for starting or acquiring a business
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada
MRC Arthabaska (MRC)
Funding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada
Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
MRC Arthabaska (MRC)
Support for young entrepreneurs and business acquisition
Quebec, Canada
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
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Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship
Government of Québec, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSE
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Supports entrepreneurs with non-repayable financial contributions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Support for innovation and business growth
Quebec, Canada
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
Loans and Capital investmentsArchived
Impulsion SME
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec
Access to investment capital
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingArchived
Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund
Laval Economique
Consulting support for social economy enterprises in Laval
Laval, Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Créavenir
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Financial support and guidance for young entrepreneurs in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
MTRIC — Start Program
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Advance metal transformation processes and products
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)
UAS Centre of Excellence
Non-repayable financial support for strategic sector development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Quantum Quebec
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports innovation projects in quantum science and technology
Quebec, Canada
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 1: Specialized support for social economy enterprises
Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
Specialized support for social economy enterprise development
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3
Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
Supports collaborative projects among Quebec social economy organizations
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingArchived
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting
Tourisme Baie-James
Funding for tourism accommodation projects in Baie-James
Quebec, Canada
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
Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
PROMPT
AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
Quebec, Canada
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and Fundingnull
MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3
MRC de Manicouagan (MRC)
Support for territorial development and local vitality
Baie-Comeau, Essa, Pessamit, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Baie-Comeau, Essa, Pessamit, Quebec

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