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MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
IP strategy support for Quebec businesses
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
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
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Determine your project
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.
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MomentumPI application processing updated
Applications submitted after the stated date will be placed on a waiting list and processed in receipt order, subject to projected budget availability.
The MomentumPI page now says applications submitted after the stated date will be placed on a waiting list. MAIN will process them in the order received, subject to budget availability currently projected for early 2027. The previous wording that later applications would continue to be accepted and could still be reviewed in 2026 has been removed.
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
Ensure you have the required MAIN membership before submitting your application.
- Complete your entrepreneur profile on the MAIN Portal in advance.
- Use the portal to access the application form and submit your application.
- For implementation projects, MAIN puts applications submitted after November 5, 2026 on a waitlist. It reviews them in the order received as funding becomes available.
Processing and Agreement
- Development applications are accepted and processed on an ongoing basis until available funds are exhausted.
- Implementation applications submitted after November 5, 2026, will be placed on a waiting list and processed in order of receipt, subject to budget availability, currently projected for early 2027.
- After eligibility is confirmed, MAIN analyzes the business model, innovation, growth potential, IP maturity, and IP needs to determine acceptance and track assignment.
- Development-track companies must obtain two quotes from specialized IP firms. Implementation-track companies must submit their IP strategy for review; if compliant, they must provide at least one quote from an IP expert at the IP firm and an application presentation form for the Evaluation Committee (CoDev), which assesses viability and determines financial assistance.
- An official decision is sent by email after evaluation. Accepted companies receive the next steps to confirm participation and begin working with their chosen IP firm.
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?
Services from a specialized IP firm selected by the entrepreneur to develop or implement an IP 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.