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Capital Synergie - Quebec - Canada
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Capital Synergie

Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 225,000
Timeline
  • Archived
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Capital Synergie tax credit offers up to $225,000 annually as a non-refundable tax credit to encourage business partnerships and synergy by supporting investments in innovative, growth-driven Quebec companies. Eligible activities include life sciences, manufacturing and processing, green technologies, artificial intelligence, and information technologies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Optimize production processes
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
  • Archived

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • $ 10,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Research, development, production, and commercialization in life sciences, including human or animal health medications and medical products.
  • Manufacturing or processing activities, including the transformation of materials or goods.
  • Development and implementation of green technologies to enhance energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, or minimize environmental impact.
  • Design and development of artificial intelligence solutions.
  • Information technology projects, such as software publishing, video game development, data processing, data hosting, and related computing systems services.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Private Canadian-controlled corporations (SPCCs) operating in Quebec
  • Innovative and growing companies meeting financial and control criteria
  • Companies active primarily in Quebec (at least 75% of activities)
  • Businesses operating in sectors such as life sciences, manufacturing or processing, green technologies, artificial intelligence, and information technologies

Who is not eligible

  • Financial institutions, investment companies, mortgage investment corporations, or mutual fund corporations.
  • Companies primarily engaged in renting, developing, or selling real estate they own.
  • Companies mainly engaged in lending money or investing funds in shares, bonds, debentures, promissory notes, mortgages, or similar securities.
  • Crown corporations or wholly controlled subsidiaries of Crown corporations.

Eligible expenses

  • Use of funds for investments directly related to the operation of the company in connection with eligible activities, as described in the application for the authorized placement certificate and any modifications approved by Investissement Québec.
  • For companies primarily engaged in manufacturing and processing (excluding life sciences, green technologies, or information technologies): investments to improve the use or integration of new technologies, including the digitization or automation of business operations.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Québec

Additional information

  • Investissement Québec charges fees for the analysis of applications and for attestations of eligibility.
  • There are penalties for providing false or inaccurate information, or for hindering the work of Investissement Québec representatives.
  • Periodic submission of financial statements and descriptions of fund utilization is required for compliance.
  • Investissement Québec may visit the applicant's facilities during the eligibility period to verify the information provided.

Contacts

1 844 474-6367

Frequently Asked Questions about the Capital Synergie Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Capital Synergie. 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 Capital Synergie?

The Capital Synergie tax credit offers up to $225,000 annually as a non-refundable tax credit to encourage business partnerships and synergy by supporting investments in innovative, growth-driven Quebec companies. Eligible activities include life sciences, manufacturing and processing, green technologies, artificial intelligence, and information technologies.

How much funding can be received?

Capital Synergie Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $225,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Capital Synergie program?

To be eligible for the Capital Synergie program, you must: Must be a Canadian-controlled private corporation (CCPC) operating a business in Quebec. Must have a paid-up capital of less than $15 million and gross revenue under $10 million. Must be engaged primarily in eligible activities and have operated in these activities for at least 12 months.

What expenses are eligible under Capital Synergie?

Research, development, production, and commercialization in life sciences, including human or animal health medications and medical products. Manufacturing or processing activities, including the transformation of materials or goods. Development and implementation of green technologies to enhance energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, or minimize environmental impact. Design and development of artificial intelligence solutions. Information technology projects, such as software publishing, video game development, data processing, data hosting, and related computing systems services.

Who can I contact for more information about the Capital Synergie?

You can contact Investissement Québec (IQ) or by phone at 1 844 474-6367.

Where is the Capital Synergie available?

The Capital Synergie program is available the province of Quebec.

Who are the financial supporters of the Capital Synergie?

Capital Synergie is funded by Investissement Québec (IQ)

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