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Call for projects – Technology showcase
Supports Sherbrooke businesses showcasing innovative industrial technologies
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 28, 2025
- Closing date : November 20, 2025
Location
Sherbrooke, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Call for Projects – Technology Showcase grant provides up to $20,000 (up to $30,000 with bonus) in non-repayable funding to support Sherbrooke-based businesses in testing and validating innovative technologies in real-world conditions. Eligible activities include prototype demonstration, technology validation, equipment acquisition, professional services, and operational expenses directly related to the project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 28, 2025
- Closing date : November 20, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Sherbrooke
- Estrie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of technology demonstration projects to showcase innovative solutions in real-world conditions.
- Testing and validation of functional technology prototypes with identified partners.
- Projects aimed at accelerating the adoption and commercialization of industrial or technological innovations.
- Initiatives that establish Sherbrooke as a hub for demonstration and technology transfer in the industrial and technological sectors.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Innovative manufacturing companies
- Quantum and information technology companies
- Life sciences and micro-nanotechnology companies
- Clean technology companies
Who is not eligible
- Companies with outstanding amounts owed to the City of Sherbrooke.
- Companies listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts.
- Applicants not discharged from bankruptcy judgments.
- Businesses promoting violence, or with sexual, religious, or controversial activities.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, consulting services, and studies.
- Start-up, installation, and maintenance costs.
- Salaries, benefits, and subcontracting fees directly related to the project.
- Purchase or rental of goods, equipment, and assets (excluding asset transfers).
- Renovation, expansion, refurbishment, or construction work for technological validation.
- Operational costs such as laboratory fees, testing, supplies, and replacement parts.
- Expenses related to technology transfer from universities or research centers.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies located within the city of Sherbrooke.
- Businesses operating on land owned by the City of Sherbrooke.
Additional information
- The call for projects opens on October 28, 2025, and applications must be submitted by November 20, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
- A functional prototype (MVP) and an identified partner are required to be eligible.
- Projects have a maximum duration of two years.
- If the company leaves the territory or ceases activities, reimbursement clauses will apply based on timing of the event.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for projects – Technology showcase Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Call for projects – Technology showcase. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Call for projects – Technology showcase?
The Call for Projects – Technology Showcase grant provides up to $20,000 (up to $30,000 with bonus) in non-repayable funding to support Sherbrooke-based businesses in testing and validating innovative technologies in real-world conditions. Eligible activities include prototype demonstration, technology validation, equipment acquisition, professional services, and operational expenses directly related to the project.
How much funding can be received?
Call for projects – Technology showcase Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 20, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Call for projects – Technology showcase program?
To be eligible for the Call for projects – Technology showcase program, you must:
Located in Sherbrooke or on property belonging to the City of Sherbrooke
In pre-startup, startup, or growth stage
Operate in one of these sectors: innovative manufacturing, quantum and information technologies, life sciences and micro-nanotechnologies, or clean technologies
What expenses are eligible under Call for projects – Technology showcase?
Implementation of technology demonstration projects to showcase innovative solutions in real-world conditions.
Testing and validation of functional technology prototypes with identified partners.
Projects aimed at accelerating the adoption and commercialization of industrial or technological innovations.
Initiatives that establish Sherbrooke as a hub for demonstration and technology transfer in the industrial and technological sectors.
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for projects – Technology showcase?
You can contact Entreprendre Sherbrooke by email at financement@entreprendresherbrooke.com.
Where is the Call for projects – Technology showcase available?
The Call for projects – Technology showcase program is available Estrie, Quebec.
