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OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Accelerated R&D support for optics photonics and quantum innovation
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Overview
OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics is an accelerated innovation support program managed by Optech for Quebec companies developing products or technologies that integrate optics, photonics, or quantum technologies, offering up to 40% leverage. Eligible activities include feasibility studies, optical design, prototyping, automation and programming, data analysis and processing, testing, and pilot production to accelerate development and reduce validation costs.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Develop a new product
- Research and experimental development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Activities funded
- Development of new products or technologies that integrate optics, photonics, or quantum technologies.
- Acceleration of product or process development projects involving optics-photonics or quantum technologies.
- Feasibility and validation projects for optics/photonics or quantum technology innovations.
- Prototyping and testing projects for solutions using optics, photonics, or quantum technologies.
- Pilot production projects for optics/photonics or quantum technology-based innovations.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a Quebec-based company.
- The company must be active in a high-tech sector.
- The project must involve developing a new product or technology that integrates optics, photonics, or quantum technologies.
- The project should focus on accelerating product or process development (e.g., feasibility, design, prototyping, testing, or pilot production).
Who is eligible?
- Quebec-based companies active in high-tech sectors
- Companies developing products or technologies integrating optics
- Companies developing products or technologies integrating photonics
- Companies developing products or technologies integrating quantum technologies
Eligible expenses
- Feasibility study costs.
- Optical design services.
- Prototyping costs.
- Automation and programming services.
- Data analysis and processing services.
- Testing and validation costs.
- Pilot production costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
1
Check project eligibility
- Confirm your project integrates optics, photonics, or quantum technologies
- Validate that rapid development support is needed for your product, process, prototyping, or validation activities
2
Contact Optech
- Contact Optech via www.optech.org/en for more information
- Request accelerated innovation support through OPZI
3
Define support needs
- Discuss the required services (e.g., feasibility, optical design, prototyping, testing, pilot production)
- Identify the expertise needed to reinforce your in-house R&D team
4
Identify funding options
- Work with Optech to access the best grants and tax credits for your project
5
Receive approval decision
- Wait for approval of leverage (within 2 weeks maximum, as indicated)
Processing and Agreement
- Optech reviews the application and communicates a decision within a maximum of 2 weeks (if approved).
Additional information
- Approved leverage is announced within a maximum of two weeks.
- The program is positioned as an accelerated innovation initiative managed by Optech.
- Optech highlights over 20 years of experience supporting companies with innovation projects.
- Support may include guidance to access grants and tax credits related to the project.
