Innovation continuum

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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

Innovation continuum is a Researchers And Facilities

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Innovation continuum?

Innovation continuum is funded by Axelys

Q: 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.

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

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

Q: Where is the Innovation continuum available?

The Innovation continuum program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Are startups eligible for the Innovation continuum program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the Innovation continuum program.

Last Update: October 24, 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

Axelys

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

$ 295,000

Hiring technology transfer officers for life sciences startups support

$ 147,000

Collaborative AI hackathons for public and industry research partnerships

$ 334,000

Shared consulting and project management staff for cleantech projects

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

Assess eligibility for the program

Identify your Innovation Zone (IZ) or Innovation Center (IC)
Determine alignment with the Innovation Continuum program objectives

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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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.