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Grant financing for ICT research partnerships
Collaborative research support for businesses
Offered by
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Deadline
July 9, 2026
Opened February 3, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Innovation collaborative supports companies and eligible academic partners with up to 40% of project costs, or up to 80% with partner matching funds, to advance collaborative technological research and development. The program covers projects in advanced technological fields and helps companies tap public research partners' expertise.
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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 : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 250-249 employees
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Applied research and development projects in ICT.
- Collaborative research partnership projects involving industrial and institutional partners.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- SMEs with fewer than 250 employees.
- Large enterprises with 250 or more employees.
- Eligible academic partners.
Eligible expenses
- Admissible expenses of research establishments involved in the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec.
Selection criteria
- Project fit with ICT applied research and development.
- Partnership structure and number of industrial partners.
- Technology readiness level of the project.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the Prompt team
- Discuss the project and funding needs with a team member.
- Step 2: Review funding structure
- Assess Prompt financing and possible complementary funding from NSERC, MITACS, or other sources.
- Step 3: Obtain the application form
- Receive the Prompt grant application form.
- Step 4: Prepare the application
- Prepare and write the application with support from the Prompt team.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants must first contact the Prompt team.
- The team reviews the project and helps structure the funding approach.
- The application form is provided after initial contact.
- Support is given for preparing and writing the application.
Additional information
- The program is ongoing.
- The program was formerly PSO.
- Only funding applications submitted in French are admissible to the Ministry.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grant financing for ICT research partnerships Program
What is the Grant financing for ICT research partnerships?
Innovation collaborative supports companies and eligible academic partners with up to 40% of project costs, or up to 80% with partner matching funds, to advance collaborative technological research and development. The program covers projects in advanced technological fields and helps companies tap public research partners' expertise.
How much funding can be received?
Grant financing for ICT research partnerships Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was July 9, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Grant financing for ICT research partnerships program?
To be eligible for the Grant financing for ICT research partnerships program, you must:
ICT applied R&D project.
Research partnership with industrial and institutional partners.
TRL 1-3 or TRL 4-6 project.
What expenses are eligible under Grant financing for ICT research partnerships?
Applied research and development projects in ICT.
Collaborative research partnership projects involving industrial and institutional partners.
Who can I contact for more information about the Grant financing for ICT research partnerships?
You can contact PROMPT by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Grant financing for ICT research partnerships available?
The Grant financing for ICT research partnerships program is available the province of Quebec.