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MEDTEQ+ — Impact
Funding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Deadline
October 1, 2026
Opened July 9, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Companies engaged in research and development, manufacturing, or innovation activities in Quebec (industrial partners)
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Overview
The MEDTEQ+ Impact program offers up to $1.5 million over three years to support collaborative projects in Quebec that focus on the research, development, or evaluation of healthcare technologies. Eligible activities include innovation projects involving partnerships between private industry and academic or clinical institutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative research, development, or validation projects for healthcare technologies.
- Joint initiatives between private sector companies and academic or clinical institutions to advance medical devices or health IT solutions such as algorithms, artificial intelligence, and cloud systems.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies engaged in research and development, manufacturing, or innovation activities in Quebec (industrial partners)
- Academic institutions conducting healthcare technology research
- Public research centres active in healthcare innovation
- Health and social services network organizations
- College technology transfer centres (CCTT) involved in healthcare projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the project.
- Quality of the project proposal.
- Economic, social, or technological benefits for Quebec.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact Account Manager
- Reach out to your account manager for guidance in structuring your project.
- The account manager assists in identifying potential industrial, academic, or clinical partners if necessary.
- Step 2: Become a MEDTEQ+ Member
- Ensure that all project partners, including yourself, are MEDTEQ+ members in good standing before the initial review.
- Step 3: Prepare Near-Final Project Statement
- Develop a detailed project statement outlining the objectives, partnerships, and plans.
- Work with your account manager who will provide support and proofreading through several iterations to strengthen your application.
- Step 4: First Submission
- Submit your near-final project statement by the first submission date.
- The proposal will be reviewed and revised internally by the MEDTEQ+ team.
- Step 5: Incorporate Feedback and Finalize Application
- If your project is deemed robust, address comments provided by MEDTEQ+ and finalize your project statement.
- Step 6: Final Submission
- Submit the finalized project statement, signed by all partners, by the final submission deadline.
- Step 7: Scientific Committee Evaluation
- The MEDTEQ+ Scientific Committee evaluates the application.
- Additional information or clarifications may be requested.
- Step 8: Ministerial Assessment
- If recommended, your project is forwarded to the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie for funding analysis.
- Further information may be requested during this review.
- Step 9: Funding Confirmation and Research Agreement
- If approved, receive the official award letter.
- Sign a research agreement within the established timeframe.
Additional information
- All project partners must be or become MEDTEQ+ members in good standing and remain so for the duration of the project.
- If you lack a suitable partner, MEDTEQ+ can assist in identifying eligible collaborators.
- Applications are subject to review by the MEDTEQ+ Scientific Committee and the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, which may request additional details before funding is confirmed.
- Funded applicants are required to sign a research agreement within a few months of receiving the award letter.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MEDTEQ+ — Impact Program
What is the MEDTEQ+ — Impact?
The MEDTEQ+ Impact program offers up to $1.5 million over three years to support collaborative projects in Quebec that focus on the research, development, or evaluation of healthcare technologies. Eligible activities include innovation projects involving partnerships between private industry and academic or clinical institutions.
How much funding can be received?
MEDTEQ+ — Impact Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is October 1, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the MEDTEQ+ — Impact program?
To be eligible for the MEDTEQ+ — Impact program, you must:
Must involve at least one industrial partner with R&D, manufacturing or innovation activities in Quebec
Partner companies must be or become MEDTEQ+ members in good standing
What expenses are eligible under MEDTEQ+ — Impact?
Collaborative research, development, or validation projects for healthcare technologies.
Joint initiatives between private sector companies and academic or clinical institutions to advance medical devices or health IT solutions such as algorithms, artificial intelligence, and cloud systems.
Who can I contact for more information about the MEDTEQ+ — Impact?
You can contact Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ).
Where is the MEDTEQ+ — Impact available?
The MEDTEQ+ — Impact program is available the province of Quebec.