OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics

• 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

• 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.