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Innovation continuum - Quebec - Canada
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Innovation continuum

Supports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
Axelys
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Higher Education
  • Research
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Academia / students
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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.

Eligibility

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about the Innovation continuum Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Innovation continuum. 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 Innovation continuum?

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.

Who is eligible for the Innovation continuum program?

To be eligible for the Innovation continuum program, you must: Innovation Zones (IZ) and Innovation Centers (IC) are eligible. Projects must support commercialization or transfer of innovations. Support should target scientific entrepreneurship or collaboration with the public research community.

What expenses are eligible under Innovation continuum?

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.

Who can I contact for more information about the Innovation continuum?

You can contact Axelys by email at claude.morasse@axelys.ca.

Where is the Innovation continuum available?

The Innovation continuum program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Innovation continuum a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Innovation continuum is a Researchers And Facilities

Who are the financial supporters of the Innovation continuum?

Innovation continuum is funded by Axelys

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