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Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a)
Funding for research and innovation projects
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,800,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports research and innovation organizations through funding for strategic projects, partnerships, and technology transfer. The maximum support reaches 600,000 per year and 1,800,000 per project, depending on the project type.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,800,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research and innovation projects addressing strategic issues for Quebec.
- Partnership and network-building projects between academic, institutional, and industrial partners.
- Projects that value and transfer results from public research.
- Technology maturation projects leading to proof of concept and commercialization.
- Startup support service development and infrastructure projects.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project plan or proposal
- Financial planning or budget
- Francization document, if applicable
- Supporting documents requested in the call for projects
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec non-profit organizations in research, development, and innovation.
- Public research establishments in Quebec.
- Quebec health, education, and higher education institutions.
- Organizations supporting startups, including non-profits and social economy enterprises.
- Collaborations involving universities, colleges, public institutions, and industry.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations listed in the RENA registry.
- Organizations not compliant with francization requirements.
- State-owned or government-controlled companies, except the listed public institutions.
- Businesses mainly active in weapons, fossil fuels, gambling, violent games, sexual exploitation, tobacco, or drugs.
- Organizations under bankruptcy or insolvency protection.
Eligible expenses
- Direct and indirect project costs.
- Operating costs for eligible organizations.
- Research project costs, including salaries, materials, equipment, and professional fees.
- Infrastructure acquisition, development, and related costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land purchases.
- Building acquisition, construction, or expansion in project funding sections where excluded.
- Expenses incurred before the application, unless specifically authorized.
- Refundable federal and provincial taxes.
- Projects linked mainly to commercial activities, gambling, weapons, fossil fuels, sexual exploitation, tobacco, or drugs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- All administrative regions
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry for admissibility, analysis, and decision.
- Projects are evaluated by a committee based on program fit, relevance, quality, and impacts.
- Some measures are processed through project calls or on a continuous basis, depending on the stream.
- If approved, a funding agreement or protocol is signed before payment.
- Beneficiaries may need to provide progress, financial, and final reports.
Additional information
- Applications are mainly submitted through project calls.
- Applicants must provide proof of francization status if applicable.
- Beneficiaries must sign a funding agreement or protocol.
- Projects may involve national or international partnerships.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a)?
This program supports research and innovation organizations through funding for strategic projects, partnerships, and technology transfer. The maximum support reaches 600,000 per year and 1,800,000 per project, depending on the project type.
How much funding can be received?
Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a) Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,800,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a) program?
To be eligible for the Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a) program, you must:
Quebec-incorporated organization
Active in research or innovation
Meets integrity requirements
What expenses are eligible under Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a)?
Research and innovation projects addressing strategic issues for Quebec.
Partnership and network-building projects between academic, institutional, and industrial partners.
Projects that value and transfer results from public research.
Technology maturation projects leading to proof of concept and commercialization.
Startup support service development and infrastructure projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a)?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at info@economie.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 866 680-1884.
Where is the Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a) available?
The Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a) is a Researchers And Facilities