
Innovation continuum
Last Update: October 6, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Researchers And Facilities
Partnering and Collaboration
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
Overview
The Innovation Continuum program offers financial support to Innovation Zones and Innovation Centers in Quebec to foster the development and commercialization of innovative technologies; the maximum funding amount is not specified. Eligible activities include supporting scientific entrepreneurship, facilitating collaborations between public research and stakeholders, and funding dedicated staff for shared equipment use.
Activities funded
- Support for scientific entrepreneurship arising from research activities at institutions.
- Facilitation and support of collaborations between the public research community, partners, and stakeholders.
- Pooling and sharing of Innovation Zone/Innovation Center equipment for the benefit of the user community.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 99,000
Community brokerage for research-based agri-tech pilot collaborations
$ 192,000
Centralizing 3D bioprinting equipment access for university spin-offs
$ 249,000
Refurbishing shared cleanroom facilities for deep tech entrepreneurs use
$ 147,000
Collaborative AI hackathons for public and industry research partnerships
$ 334,000
Shared consulting and project management staff for cleantech projects
$ 295,000
Hiring technology transfer officers for life sciences startups support
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an Innovation Zone (IZ) or Innovation Center (IC) operating in Quebec.
- The project must focus on the development and commercialization of innovations in advanced technology sectors or strategic areas important to Quebec.
- The application should support scientific entrepreneurship, foster collaboration with the public research community, or facilitate the sharing of equipment and resources among the user community.
Who is eligible?
- Innovation Zones (IZ) in Quebec
- Innovation Centers (IC) in Quebec
Eligible expenses
- Funding for resources dedicated to scientific entrepreneurship linked to public research activities.
- Wages or salaries for dedicated staff facilitating innovation projects and the pooling of equipment.
- Financing resources aimed at supporting collaborations between public research community, partners, and stakeholders.
- Expenses related to making equipment and infrastructure available for the user community within Innovation Zones or Centers.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
1
Assess eligibility for the program
- Identify your Innovation Zone (IZ) or Innovation Center (IC)
- Determine alignment with the Innovation Continuum program objectives
2
Request application information from Axelys
- Contact Axelys for detailed application information
- Request specific documentation or guidance as needed
Additional information
- The program aims to facilitate the transfer of innovations from public research to companies and stakeholders in Quebec.
- Resources from Axelys are pivotal in supporting scientific entrepreneurship within the program framework.
- Pooling equipment at Innovation Zones and Innovation Centers for broader community benefit is a component of the program.
Contacts
claude.morasse@axelys.ca
QC, Canada
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