
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC
Last Update: June 5, 2025
QC, Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Quebec
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Government of Canada
- Innovation Canada
Status
Open
Overview of the Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC program
The Innovation Advisor Service in Canada provides support to businesses looking to innovate, grow, create new products, or scale up. Innovation Advisors are former entrepreneurs and industry professionals who can help connect businesses to government programs and services for financing, technical advice, and market expertise. They offer guidance on various aspects such as digital marketing, finance, business development strategies, product development, and more.
Eligible projects & activities
- Support for business growth or scaling initiatives.
- Development of new products, services, or processes.
- Accessing government programs, services, and funding opportunities.
- Strategic business development and management projects.
- Facilitation of partnerships and collaborations to foster innovation.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 80,000
Creating a mobile app to improve mental wellness among students
$ 70,000
Business scaling project for a local organic food supplier
$ 75,000
Developing a new sustainable packaging solution for food products
$ 95,000
Research project to develop a new AI algorithm for healthcare
$ 100,000
Expanding a biotech startup to international markets
$ 50,000
Launching an e-commerce platform for local artisans
Eligibility criteria of the Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC program
- The applicant must be an incorporated business.
- The business should be seeking to grow, scale, or develop a new product, service, or process.
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated businesses seeking growth or expansion
- Companies developing new products, services, or processes
- Entrepreneurs involved in innovation projects
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking for government support
- Businesses in technology, hospitality, transport, catering, entertainment, tourism, culture, and events industries
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec (including Quebec City, Montreal, Granby)
- Nunavut
- Other Canadian provinces and territories (Pacific and Yukon, Prairies and Northwest Territories, Ontario, Atlantic provinces, specified by regional advisors)
How to apply to the Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC program
1
Contacting an advisor
- Call the toll-free number in Canada, 1-833-201-4358, to speak with an innovation advisor.
- Alternatively, submit your contact information via the online form to be contacted back.
2
Assessment of needs
Discuss your company's situation with the advisor to determine the services and programs that are best suited for you.
3
Recommendations and advice
Receive program recommendations, technical advice, and information on available funding.
4
Connecting with experts
The advisor connects you with other experts or potential partners to support your project.
Additional information
- Innovation Advisors are seasoned professionals with backgrounds in both entrepreneurship and the private sector.
- Advisors possess sector-specific expertise, such as digital marketing, financial modeling, technology commercialization, and business development.
- The service offers tailored connections to government programs and resources relevant to the applicant's business stage and industry.
Contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
1-833-201-4358
Apply to this program

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