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Call for projects – Technology showcase
Supports Sherbrooke businesses showcasing innovative industrial technologies
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Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
November 20, 2025
Opened October 28, 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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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Sherbrooke
- Estrie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
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.
Selection criteria
- Quality and robustness of the business model.
- Relevance and added value of the product or service.
- Financial capacity to complete the project.
- Coherence and viability of the financial structure.
- Organizational capacity and experience of the project team.
- Distinctive and innovative nature of the technology showcase.
- Inclusion of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) criteria.
- Potential impacts on employment.
- Justification of the need for financial assistance.
- Impact on property value and territorial trade balance.
How to apply
- Step 1: Download the Application Form
- Access and download the project application form from the Entreprendre Sherbrooke website or official sources.
- Step 2: Complete the Application Form
- Fill in all required sections with detailed information about your technological showcase project.
- Step 3: Prepare Supporting Documents
- Gather your most recent annual external financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement).
- Prepare your most recent interim financial statements.
- Step 4: Submit the Application
- Email the completed application form along with your supporting financial documents to financement@entreprendresherbrooke.com.
- Ensure submission is completed no later than November 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
- Step 5: Contact for Assistance (Optional)
- If you need support during your application, reach out to the Entreprendre Sherbrooke team for guidance.
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
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.