Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Axelys
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Axelys is a non-profit organization founded in 2021 to centralize the commercialization of public research in Quebec, succeeding the technology transfer organizations SOVAR, Aligo, and Univalor. Its mission is to foster Quebec’s economic and social prosperity by accelerating the development and transfer of high-potential innovations from universities and public research institutions. A cornerstone of the province’s innovation ecosystem, Axelys acts as a government-designated manager of funding programs that support research valorization and innovation, working closely with academic and industrial partners to transform scientific discoveries into tangible solutions.
9 opportunities available

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Innovation continuum
AxelysSupports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Call for investments VRQ
AxelysSupports Quebec research-based startups in early-stage company development
Eligible Funding
- Max. $150,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d
AxelysSupports technology development and validation for Quebec research institutions
Eligible Funding
- Max. $475,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
VRQ call for projects
AxelysFunding for technology maturation projects from select Quebec institutions
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $50,000
- Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Call for projects Genium360
AxelysFunding support for engineering students and graduates advancing public research
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
RNA Entrepreneurship initiative
AxelysSupports entrepreneurial development in RNA therapeutics for Quebec academics
Eligible Funding
- Max. $80,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)
Québec Research FundSupports researchers launching innovative science-based businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Call for projects SOVAR
AxelysFunding for technology maturation in Quebec public research institutions
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Valorization in RNA
AxelysSupports the advancement and commercialization of RNA technologies in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION