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MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
IP strategy support for Quebec businesses
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
$ 70,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
momentumPI helps eligible Quebec companies develop and implement an intellectual property strategy, with businesses covering 30% of service costs up to a maximum of $100,000. Support includes services from a specialized IP firm and training on IP fundamentals and advanced strategies.
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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 : 70,000 $
- Up to 0.7% 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.
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
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 the application is eligible, the company will receive an email shortly with further information.
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 eligible Quebec companies develop and implement an intellectual property strategy, with businesses covering 30% of service costs up to a maximum of $100,000. Support includes services from a specialized IP firm and training on IP fundamentals and advanced strategies.
How much funding can be received?
MomentumPI – Intellectual property support Funds up to 0.7% of admissible expenses, capped at $70,000 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 or by phone at none.
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