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Grant financing for ICT research partnerships
Finances collaborative ICT applied research and development
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports ICT applied research and development partnerships. It can provide up to $1.5 million per project for collaborative R&D activities with industrial and institutional partners.
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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 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- ICT-related applied research and development projects delivered through research partnerships
- Collaborative industrial-institutional R&D projects (at least one institutional and one industrial partner)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industrial partners participating in ICT applied R&D partnership projects
- Institutional partners (research establishments) participating in collaborative ICT R&D projects
Eligible expenses
- Admissible expenses of the research establishments involved in the project
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec (for TRL 1-3 projects, at least one industrial partner must be involved in R&D in Québec)
Additional information
- Prompt works with Quebec’s Ministry of the Economy, Science and Innovation (MESI) and can align projects with federal public funding programs (e.g., NSERC, MITACS).
- Support arrangements vary depending on Technology Readiness Level (TRL 1-3 vs TRL 4-6).
- Funding is available on an ongoing basis.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grant financing for ICT research partnerships Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Grant financing for ICT research partnerships. 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 Grant financing for ICT research partnerships?
This program supports ICT applied research and development partnerships. It can provide up to $1.5 million per project for collaborative R&D activities with industrial and institutional partners.
How much funding can be received?
Grant financing for ICT research partnerships Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
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 partnership project
At least one institutional and one industrial partner
Industrial partner requirements vary by TRL
What expenses are eligible under Grant financing for ICT research partnerships?
ICT-related applied research and development projects delivered through research partnerships
Collaborative industrial-institutional R&D projects (at least one institutional and one industrial partner)
Where is the Grant financing for ICT research partnerships available?
The Grant financing for ICT research partnerships program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Grant financing for ICT research partnerships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grant financing for ICT research partnerships is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Grant financing for ICT research partnerships?
Grant financing for ICT research partnerships is funded by PROMPT
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