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MEDTEQ+ — Impact
Funding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
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.
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MEDTEQ+ — Impact. 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 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.
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.
Where is the MEDTEQ+ — Impact available?
The MEDTEQ+ — Impact program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the MEDTEQ+ — Impact a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MEDTEQ+ — Impact is a Partnering and Collaboration