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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)

Overview of Available Grants and Funding

The Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie du Québec is pivotal in driving the province's economic growth, supporting innovation, and managing sustainable energy through various programs and funding opportunities. It offers financial assistance like grants, loans, and tax credits to businesses and non-profits to encourage research, innovation, and sustainable practices across various sectors.
33 opportunities available
Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1
Expert AdviceClosed
Quebec, Canada
Digital transformation plan for Quebec construction industry
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 1
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports technological innovation for Quebec manufacturing productivity
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax credit for commercialization of intellectual property (IP) in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
NovaScience fund supports creating innovation and commercialization roles
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 2
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpening Soon
Quebec, Canada
Digital transformation support for Quebec's construction industry
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Support program for positioning Quebec alcohol in the SAQ network
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Rebate for QC alcohol producers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,950,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Support for business clusters to develop large-scale innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for collaborative projects in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown
Grant and FundingClosed
Laval, Quebec
Help businesses in downtown Laval to develop their competitiveness through innovative projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $37,500
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Laval, Quebec
Tax Holiday for Foreign Researchers
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax holiday for foreign researcher salaries in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Support for SMEs to develop processes or products in quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax credit for pre-competitive partnership research in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Research Consortium Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax credit for cooperative pre-competitive research in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY
Quebec, Canada
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for collaborative innovation projects of two or more SMEs (or one SME and one startup)
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Local investment fund (FLI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Grant and FundingArchived
Quebec, Canada
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsArchived
Quebec, Canada
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports export organizations' operations to boost Quebec's international trade
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $600,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
Lac-Mégantic Economic Assistance Fund (FAELM)
Grant and FundingArchived
Lac-Mégantic, Quebec
Supports economic development and job creation in Lac-Mégantic
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Lac-Mégantic, Quebec
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) - Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions
Grant and FundingArchived
Quebec, Canada
Supports economic diversification and business development in targeted regions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MEIE — Program to support the development of strategic sectors and niches of excellence (PADS)
Grant and FundingArchived
Quebec, Canada
Supports development of strategic sectors and excellence niches in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Assistance program for organizations working for the economic development of Quebec (PAODEQ)
Grant and FundingArchived
Quebec, Canada
Supports Quebec organizations promoting regional export development and capacity
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 1 : Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports operating costs for entrepreneurship support organizations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Support for SMEs to develop processes or products in AI technology
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $350,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Tax Holiday for Foreign Experts
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax holiday for foreign expert salaries in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports operating costs for regional sectoral economic development organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $800,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
SME in action
Grant and FundingArchived
Quebec, Canada

SME in action

Supports Quebec SMEs in productivity, growth, and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory
Grant and FundingArchived
Quebec, Canada
Supports economic diversification and business development in MRC des Sources
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
$25,000 grants for ethnocultural immigrant entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
Grant and FundingArchived
Quebec, Canada
AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $350,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
Grant and FundingArchived
Quebec, Canada
Quebec's AI innovation funding program for collaborations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada