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MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH

Funding for innovative women’s health technology projects in Quebec

Offered by
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Official source: medteq.ca

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Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Industrial companies involved in healthcare technology
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Overview

The MEDTEQ+ Call for Projects – FEMTECH provides up to $500,000 per year for a maximum of three years to support innovative healthcare technology projects focused on women's health in Quebec. Eligible activities include research, development, or validation of medical devices and health IT solutions addressing issues such as reproductive health, cancer screening, perinatal care, mental health, and emerging needs related to women's well-being.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$1,500,000
Maximum share of project costs
20%
Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Women
Legal structures
For-profit business

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

FEMTECH Grant Program Dates and Contact Updated

Key deadlines for the FEMTECH call for projects have been removed and replaced with upcoming date announcements, and the contact person has changed.

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The FEMTECH call for projects grant page has been updated with significant changes to program timelines. Specific submission deadlines (first submission March 3, 2025; final submission April 8, 2025) and the second opportunity window (May-June 2025) have been removed and replaced with "À venir" (coming soon). The contact person has changed from Marie Wetzel to Miled Bourourou, with an updated email address (miled.bourourou@medteq.ca). An introductory paragraph about women's health innovation and a newsletter subscription section have been added. Eligibility criteria, funding terms, and the application process remain unchanged.

Official source: medteq.ca
April 1, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Industrial companies involved in healthcare technology
  • Academic institutions
  • Clinical organizations

Who is not eligible

  • Projects that do not significantly involve a Quebec SME (Small or Medium-sized Enterprise).

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Activities funded

  • Developing innovations that enhance access to reproductive health services for women.
  • Designing solutions for screening and early detection of women-specific cancers.
  • Improving perinatal and post-natal care services.
  • Creating mental health interventions tailored to women's needs, such as anorexia, bulimia, and psychological distress.
  • Advancing knowledge and responses to emerging issues in women's health and well-being.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Project structuring and partner identification
    • Work with your account manager to structure the project.
    • Identify industrial, academic, and/or clinical partners.
  • Step 2: Near-final submission
    • Send a near-final project statement to MEDTEQ+ for proofreading and internal revision.
    • Incorporate comments if the project is deemed sufficiently robust.
  • Step 3: Final submission
    • Finalize the project statement signed by all partners.
    • Submit the final version for evaluation by the MEDTEQ+ Scientific Committee.
  • Step 4: Post-review follow-up
    • Provide any additional information requested during the review process.
    • Respond to any further requests from MEIE before funding is confirmed.

Selection criteria

  • Relevance of the project.
  • Quality of the proposal.
  • Economic, social, or technological benefits for Quebec.

Processing and Agreement

  • The application is first reviewed internally by MEDTEQ+ after the near-final submission.
  • If the project is strong enough, applicants are invited to submit a final signed version.
  • The final application is evaluated by the MEDTEQ+ Scientific Committee, which may request more information.
  • Approved projects are then reviewed by MEIE before funding is confirmed.
  • An award letter is issued, and a research agreement must be signed within a few months.

Additional information

  • Project partners must be members in good standing prior to the first project review.
  • An account manager will provide ongoing support, including iterative proofreading to strengthen the application.
  • The MEDTEQ+ Scientific Committee may request additional clarifications before making a funding recommendation.
  • An award letter is sent to approved projects, requiring the signing of a research agreement within a few months.

Official sources

Call for Projects - FEMTECH
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH Program

What is the MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH?

The MEDTEQ+ Call for Projects – FEMTECH provides up to $500,000 per year for a maximum of three years to support innovative healthcare technology projects focused on women's health in Quebec. Eligible activities include research, development, or validation of medical devices and health IT solutions addressing issues such as reproductive health, cancer screening, perinatal care, mental health, and emerging needs related to women's well-being.

How much funding can be received?

MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH program?

To be eligible for the MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH program, you must: Must include at least one industrial partner Project must be carried out in Quebec Partner company(ies) must contribute a minimum of 40% of eligible project expenses

Who can I contact for more information about the MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH?

You can contact Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ).

Where is the MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH available?

The MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH is a Grant and Funding