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MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
IP strategy support for Quebec businesses
Latest source updateLast Update: September 25, 2026Latest change: MomentumPI now states that strategy-development applications are accepted continuously until funds are exhausted, and strategy-implementation files are sent to an evaluation committee with a last planned meeting on December 1, 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 25, 2026
Latest change: MomentumPI now states that strategy-development applications are accepted continuously until funds are exhausted, and strategy-implementation files are sent to an evaluation committee with a last planned meeting on December 1, 2026.
MomentumPI intake and review timing updated
MomentumPI now says strategy-development applications are received and processed continuously until available funds are exhausted. Strategy-implementation applications must be submitted to an evaluation committee, whose last currently planned meeting is December 1, 2026. The application instructions were also updated to require applicants to complete their profile on the MAIN portal before accessing the form.
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Opened August 12, 2026
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Developing an intellectual property strategy.
- Implementing an intellectual property strategy.
Documents Needed
- For the Development track, two quotes from firms specializing in intellectual property.
- For the Implementation track, the company’s IP strategy for evaluation.
- For the Implementation track, at least one quote from an IP expert at the IP firm if the strategy is deemed compliant.
- For the Implementation track, a form presenting the application to the Evaluation Committee (CoDev) if the strategy is deemed compliant.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies that hold a valid NEQ
- Companies with their principal place of business at Québec that intend to remain in Canada and expand their operations there
- Companies with fewer than 500 employees
- Companies that have not exceeded the program's lifetime limit of $100,000
Who is not eligible
- Companies that have exceeded the program's lifetime limit of $100,000
Eligible expenses
- Services from a specialized IP firm selected by the entrepreneur to develop or implement an IP strategy.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Strength of the business model
- Innovative nature of the solution
- Growth potential
- Level of IP maturity
- IP needs
How to apply
- Complete your entrepreneur profile on the MAIN Portal in advance.
- Use the portal to access the application form and submit your application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by intellectual property experts to confirm the company’s eligibility for the service.
- If the application is eligible, the company receives an email inviting it to prepare materials for the committee, and the complete application must be received no later than 10 days before the committee meeting date to be presented.
- Eligible files then undergo a deeper analysis of the business model, the innovative nature of the solution, growth potential, and IP maturity and needs, which determines acceptance and whether the application is directed to the Development or Implementation track.
- In the Development track, the company must obtain three proposals from IP firms; in the Implementation track, it must submit its IP strategy for compliance review, then a cost estimate and a form for the Evaluation Committee (CoDev), which decides on viability and budget allocation.
- If selected, the company receives an official email notification with the next steps to finalize the engagement and begin working with the specialized IP firm of its 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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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?
Developing an intellectual property strategy.
Implementing 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.