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innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- Open continuously
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.
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 duration for projects under this program is 18 months.
- Financial assistance is not combinable with funding from another program of the Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie.
- The deadline for applications is April 18, 2025, at 16h.
- If the primary adopter is a private organization, maximum government assistance can reach 75%.
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.
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
Who are the financial supporters of the innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants?
innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants is funded by innovÉÉ