MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program

Who is eligible?

• For-profit companies in the medical technology sector
• For-profit companies in digital health technologies, including those using artificial intelligence
• Social economy enterprises as defined by Quebec legislation

Who is not eligible

• Companies listed on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA), including subcontractors registered on RENA.
• Companies listed on the non-compliance list for the francization process by the Office québécois de la langue française.
• Companies that have defaulted on obligations related to previous government financial assistance within the last two years.
• State-owned enterprises, companies controlled by government entities (municipal, provincial, or federal), municipal organizations, or companies majority-owned by a state enterprise.
• Holding companies, companies under bankruptcy or insolvency protection, and companies whose main activity relates to arms production, fossil fuel extraction/production (excluding carbon transition), gambling, violent games or combat sports, sexual exploitation, or tobacco/drug-related business.

Eligible expenses

• Direct labour costs dedicated to the project, including benefits and mandatory contributions.
• Student scholarships.
• Materials, consumables, and supplies required for the project.
• Purchase or rental of equipment (up to a maximum of 25% of total eligible expenses).
• Travel and accommodation expenses directly related to project execution, in accordance with government standards.
• Professional fees for technology evaluation by expert evaluators.
• Professional fees for the implementation and usage of the technology by evaluation sites.
• Professional and specialized service fees, and subcontracting expenses.
• Costs for disseminating project results.
• Fees for specialized platforms.
• Acquisition costs for studies or other documentation needed for the project.
• Monetary compensation for participant involvement.
• Project management fees charged by MEDTEQ+.
• Indirect research costs (FIR) related to the project.

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec (companies must be registered in Quebec, have an establishment, and actively operate there)

• Applicants must ensure the inclusion of all required documents, such as signed forms and video presentations, for a complete application.
• An online information session will be offered, with the recording subsequently available on the MEDTEQ+ website.
• Evaluation committees may request a brief Q&A session with applicants whose proposals are considered eligible.
• Annual follow-up reports on project outcomes are required one and two years after project completion.