Call for projects: Innovation and growth
Last Update: May 13, 2025
Montréal, QC
Montreal grant supports innovative business projects in strategic sectors
Call for projects: Innovation and growth at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : September 30, 2024
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Grant Providers
- PME MTL
Status
Archived
Overview of the Call for projects: Innovation and growth program
The "Call for projects: Innovation and Growth" grant by PME MTL Centre-Est offers up to $50,000 to support private and social enterprises in developing innovative solutions, focusing on sectors like bio-food, clean technologies, health technologies, and cultural industries. Eligible activities include market launching, completing real-environment innovation testing, and productivity improvement through technological and automation enhancements.
Financing terms and conditions
This grant provides financial support for innovation and commercialization projects, emphasizing strategic sectors with a combination of grant and potential loan options.
- A grant of up to $50,000 is available, subject to available funds.
- An hour of free consultation in technology or intellectual property law is provided.
- Eligible projects may receive a loan offer of up to $450,000 at favorable rates.
Eligible projects & activities
This grant is designed to support enterprises in developing and commercializing innovative solutions across various sectors. The eligible projects or activities emphasize market introduction, productivity enhancements, and real-world testing of innovations.
- Testing and piloting an innovation in a real-world context.
- Launching to market and making the first sales of the innovation.
- Enhancing productivity through the implementation of technological equipment or increasing automation and robotization.
Examples of admissible projects:
Launch of a digital platform for corporate waste management
Development of a new hydroponic farming technology for fresh vegetables
Creation of a robotic installation for selective sorting in a recycling company
Automation of a production line for organic food products
Eligibility criteria of the Call for projects: Innovation and growth program
Eligibility for this grant is subject to specific conditions that must be fulfilled by the enterprise or its leaders.
- Must have Canadian citizenship, be a permanent resident, or have a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ).
- Must be legally constituted and duly registered with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar (REQ).
- Must have its business premises on the territory of PME MTL Centre-Est and have its head office in Quebec.
- Must contribute at least 20% of the project costs.
- Must complete the submission form and attach all documents, including the cost and financing table.
- Must not have any government debts.
- The total grants disbursed by PME MTL to the company cannot exceed $50,000 within a 12-month period.
Who is eligible?
This grant is open to both private companies and social economy enterprises that are developing and commercializing innovative solutions across various sectors. However, priority will be given to those active within the bio-food sector, clean technologies, health technologies, and cultural and creative industries.
Who is not eligible
Some eligibility conditions implicitly suggest that certain types of companies may not be eligible for this grant.
- Companies with government debts
- Companies whose executives do not meet Canadian citizenship or permanent residency requirements
- Companies not registered with the Registraire des Entreprises du Québec (REQ)
- Companies whose place of business is not located within the territory of PME MTL Centre-Est
- Companies whose head office is not in Quebec
Eligible expenses
This grant supports projects that focus on innovation and commercialization, particularly in strategic sectors such as bio-food, clean technologies, health technologies, and cultural industries. Eligible activities promote testing, market launch, and productivity improvements through technology integration.
- Testing and trying out an innovation in a real-world context.
- Launching to market and achieving initial sales of the innovation.
- Improving productivity through the implementation of technological equipment or increased automation.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available to companies operating within a specified area to support innovation and growth in strategic regions. Eligible businesses must be established within the designated territory.
- Businesses located within the territories covered by PME MTL Centre-Est.
Eligibility criteria of the Call for projects: Innovation and growth program
The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives.
- Expertise of the team and capacity to successfully complete the innovation and/or growth project.
- Economic viability of the project.
- Participation of other financial partners.
- Implementation of sustainable development practices.
How to apply to the Call for projects: Innovation and growth program
1
Preparation of the request
- Make sure that your company meets the eligibility criteria, including the 20% contribution to project costs.
- Prepare a detailed proposal describing your innovation or growth project.
- Compile all required documents, including the cost and financing tables.
2
Deposit of the application
- Complete the deposit form provided by PME MTL Centre-Est.
- Attach all required documents to your application.
3
Submission of the request
- Send your complete request and all the documents by the means indicated by PME MTL Centre-Est (contact by email or other submission procedure indicated).
- Keep a copy of the submitted documents for your records.
4
Contact Initiation
If you have any questions before submission, contact via email abakayoko@pmemtlce.com.
Additional information
There is additional information worth knowing for the applicant:
- Projects must demonstrate a proven and quantifiable innovative dimension.
- Grants will be prioritized for companies actively involved in sustainable development initiatives.
- The maximum grant is $50,000.
- Eligible expenses include testing innovations in real-life contexts and improving productivity using technological equipment.
- Applicants must contribute 20% of project costs.
- The deadline for grant applications is September 30, 2024.
- Companies can also benefit from a free one-hour consultation on technology law or intellectual property.
- Additional loans of up to $450,000 may be available at attractive rates.
Contact PME MTL
abakayoko@pmemtlce.com
5147230030
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