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MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
IP strategy support for Quebec businesses
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Latest source updateLast Update: July 7, 2026Latest change: MomentumPI now shows explicit eligibility, funding, deadline, and application instructions, including a 30% cost share, a $100,000 cap, and completion by March 15, 2027.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 7, 2026
Latest change: MomentumPI now shows explicit eligibility, funding, deadline, and application instructions, including a 30% cost share, a $100,000 cap, and completion by March 15, 2027.
MomentumPI eligibility, funding and application update
MomentumPI now shows concrete program terms that were not previously visible, including a valid NEQ, Quebec headquarters, fewer than 500 employees, and a lifetime program cap of $100,000. The funding terms are now explicit: companies must cover 30% of the service cost, up to a maximum of $100,000, and all activities must be completed by March 15, 2027. Applications are now submitted through the MAIN Portal after completing a MAIN profile, and the contact email momentumpi@mainqc.com is now shown for questions.
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
momentumPI helps support organizations in Quebec help innovative Canadian companies access professional intellectual property services. Funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, it offers training activities and financial support to develop and implement an intellectual property strategy with a specialized IP firm.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training activities to raise awareness and equip support organizations and businesses with tools to understand the importance of intellectual property.
- Development of an intellectual property strategy.
- Implementation of an intellectual property strategy.
Documents Needed
- Three proposals from IP firms
- Your IP strategy
- A cost estimate and a form presenting your application to the Evaluation Committee (CoDev)
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies with a valid NEQ
- Companies headquartered in Quebec that intend to remain in Canada and expand operations there
- Companies with fewer than 500 employees
Who is not eligible
- Companies that have exceeded the program's lifetime limit of $100,000
Eligible expenses
- Services from a specialized IP firm for developing and implementing an intellectual property strategy
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Strength of the business model
- Innovative nature of the solution
- Growth potential
- IP maturity and needs
How to apply
- Complete your MAIN profile in the MAIN Portal.
- Access the momentumPI application form through the MAIN Portal and submit your application there.
Processing and Agreement
- All applications will be reviewed by intellectual property experts to ensure the company’s eligibility for the service.
- If your application is deemed eligible, your file will undergo a more in-depth analysis of the business model, the innovative nature of the solution, the growth potential, and the IP maturity and needs.
- The outcome of this evaluation determines whether you are accepted into the program and directed toward the Development track or the Implementation track.
- In the Development track, you must obtain three proposals from IP firms; in the Implementation track, you submit your IP strategy, then a cost estimate and a form presenting your application to the Evaluation Committee (CoDev), which decides on viability and budget allocation.
- If your application is selected, you will receive an official notification by email detailing the next steps to finalize the engagement and begin working with the specialized IP firm of your choice.
Additional information
- The initiative is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).
- In Quebec, MAIN serves as a facilitator for momentumPI in collaboration with a broad network of intellectual property experts.
- Free startup training modules are available on IP fundamentals and advanced IP strategies.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MomentumPI – Intellectual property support Program
What is the MomentumPI – Intellectual property support?
momentumPI helps support organizations in Quebec help innovative Canadian companies access professional intellectual property services. Funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, it offers training activities and financial support to develop and implement an intellectual property strategy with a specialized IP firm.
How much funding can be received?
MomentumPI – Intellectual property support Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MomentumPI – Intellectual property support program?
To be eligible for the MomentumPI – Intellectual property support program, you must:
Hold a valid NEQ
Have headquarters in Quebec and intend to remain in Canada and expand operations there
Have fewer than 500 employees
What expenses are eligible under MomentumPI – Intellectual property support?
Training activities to raise awareness and equip support organizations and businesses with tools to understand the importance of intellectual property.
Development of an intellectual property strategy.
Implementation of an intellectual property strategy.
Who can I contact for more information about the MomentumPI – Intellectual property support?
You can contact Main by email at momentumpi@mainqc.com.
Where is the MomentumPI – Intellectual property support available?
The MomentumPI – Intellectual property support program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the MomentumPI – Intellectual property support a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MomentumPI – Intellectual property support is a Grant and Funding