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innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
Grant and Funding
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce the ecological 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
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
- 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.
- First-time adopters meeting the criteria set out in the program guide are eligible.
- Projects must be supported by an incubator or accelerator identified by the MEIE.
- Maximum project duration of 18 months.
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
How to apply
1
Preparation of the project
- Identify a first-time adopter company or organization capable of collaborating on the innovation project.
- Ensure that the project includes at least one startup that meets the criteria of the program.
- Verify the eligibility of the project by consulting the program guide.
2
Collaboration with an incubator or accelerator
- Choose an incubator or accelerator identified by the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, and Energy for mandatory support in the context of the project.
- Develop a project plan with the chosen incubator or accelerator.
3
Writing the engagement letter
- Prepare a letter of commitment that meets the program's requirements.
- Set the earliest submission date for the letter of commitment no later than April 18, 2025, at 4 PM.
4
Submission of the request
- Compile all required documents, including the letter of commitment, for submission.
- Follow the instructions on the official website of the ministry to submit documents for the Primo-adoptants project call.
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%.
