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MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
IP strategy support for Quebec businesses
Latest source updateLast Update: September 9, 2026Latest change: MomentumPI now directs applicants to the MAIN portal, adds profile creation for bookings, and tightens the requirements for development and implementation tracks.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 9, 2026
Latest change: MomentumPI now directs applicants to the MAIN portal, adds profile creation for bookings, and tightens the requirements for development and implementation tracks.
MomentumPI application and eligibility update
MomentumPI’s application and consultation flow now uses the MAIN portal, and applicants must create a profile there to book an appointment or submit their application. The development track now requires two quotes instead of three, and the implementation track now requires at least one quote from an IP expert at the firm, along with the form reviewed by the Evaluation Committee. The page also adds detailed eligibility guidance for a compliant IP strategy, including work completed with an IP expert, document and process review, research and analyses, and implementation recommendations. It further clarifies that organizations such as accelerators, business incubators, and entrepreneurship support organizations may pre-qualify companies when they have in-house IP expertise, and it now points companies outside Québec to the ÉleverlaPI Canada site.
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 are required.
- For the Implementation track, the company must submit its IP strategy for evaluation.
- If the IP strategy is deemed compliant, at least one quote from an IP expert at the IP firm is required.
- If the IP strategy is deemed compliant, a form presenting the application to the Evaluation Committee (CoDev) is required.
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 and 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
- Fill out 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.
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.
Is the MomentumPI – Intellectual property support a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MomentumPI – Intellectual property support is a Grant and Funding