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innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 17, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The INNOVÉÉ — Primo-adoptants grant offers a maximum of $75,000 per project to support collaboration between young innovative companies and established firms, focusing on co-developing and adopting new technologies. Eligible activities include innovation and research projects facilitated by incubators or accelerators, aiming to foster early adoption of high-growth potential technologies in Quebec.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : July 17, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaboration projects between young innovative companies and established firms aimed at developing innovative technologies.
- Innovation co-development projects that meet the needs of a first-time adopter.
- Research projects undertaken by startups with the participation of established companies, potentially their first buyers.
Documents Needed
- All required documents must be submitted in French.
- Completed and signed financial assistance application form.
- Incubator or accelerator letter signed within the three months preceding submission and covering the required admissibility elements.
- Service offer from the eligible public research centre or from consultants, if applicable.
- Resume of the resource persons involved in the project.
- Financial statements for the last two fiscal years, at minimum a compilation engagement or statements prepared by an external accountant if available.
- Two-year cash budget including the project and any other projects, plus available credit margin information.
- Up-to-date two-year financial forecasts with assumptions.
- Gantt chart with the project stages, responsible persons, estimated hours, and associated costs.
- Commitment letter from each first-time adopter partner confirming its contribution and intention to invest in the project.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young innovative companies with high growth potential
- Established companies partnering with startups
- Startups supported by an incubator or accelerator recognized by the MEIE
Additional information
- The maximum project duration is 18 months.
- Financial assistance cannot be combined with another funding program from the Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie.
- Applications must be submitted by one of the official 2026 deadlines: April 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., July 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., or November 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
- Save the official application form locally and complete it in Adobe Reader rather than in a web browser.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants. 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 innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants?
The INNOVÉÉ — Primo-adoptants grant offers a maximum of $75,000 per project to support collaboration between young innovative companies and established firms, focusing on co-developing and adopting new technologies. Eligible activities include innovation and research projects facilitated by incubators or accelerators, aiming to foster early adoption of high-growth potential technologies in Quebec.
How much funding can be received?
innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants program?
To be eligible for the innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants program, you must:
Must enable an innovative technology company to partner with a first-time adopter to refine or complete the development of its technology.
Must include at least one startup meeting the criteria set out in the program guide.
What expenses are eligible under innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants?
Collaboration projects between young innovative companies and established firms aimed at developing innovative technologies.
Innovation co-development projects that meet the needs of a first-time adopter.
Research projects undertaken by startups with the participation of established companies, potentially their first buyers.
Who can I contact for more information about the innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants?
You can contact innovÉÉ by email at startups-innovation@economie.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants available?
The innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants is a Grant and Funding