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Research Consortium Tax Credit

Tax credit for cooperative pre-competitive research in Quebec
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Gouvernment of Québec
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

Private-sector partners creating a non-profit consortium for cooperative, pre-competitive research can get a tax credit applicable on 80% of the costs.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Research
  • Business Associations
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Academia / students
Revenue structures
  • Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
  • Provincial
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

This grant is specific to companies engaged in precompetitive research activities within the province of Quebec, Canada. The eligible geographical area is thus designated to strengthen the research and development capacity within this region.

  • Companies located in the province of Quebec, Canada.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicants for recognition as a research consortium must be private non-profit research centers established in Canada. They should primarily be funded by member contributions and corporate contracts, representative of a specific sector, and not predominantly public or parapublic funded. These consortia must conduct generic scientific research and development activities in Quebec, with results accessible to members for sectoral technological advancement.

Eligible expenses

This grant is aimed at encouraging companies within the same sector or related sectors to either join existing precompetitive research consortia or create new ones. The activities supported by the grant involve collaborative precompetitive research projects conducted in Quebec.

  • Engaging in the generic phase of developing processes, products, or services collaboratively.
  • Reducing costs and sharing risks associated with large-scale research and development projects.
  • Utilizing specialized resources and equipment to solve specific problems.
  • Enhancing technological capability within the sector to improve international competitiveness.

Eligible geographic areas

The eligible geographic zone for this grant is Quebec.

  • All research activities must be conducted within Quebec.
  • The consortium must have the required facilities and workforce in Quebec.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • Recognition is limited to one consortium per sector of activity.
  • The application process does not incur any fees, as it is free of charge.
  • An agreement exists to allow the exchange of necessary information between certain government agencies without requiring consent from the consortium.
  • Recognized consortia must notify authorities of changes in human or material resources, member composition, or association agreements to avoid revocation of their status.

Documents and links

Research Consortium Tax Credit

Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Consortium Tax Credit Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Research Consortium Tax Credit. 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 Consortium Tax Credit?

Private-sector partners creating a non-profit consortium for cooperative, pre-competitive research can get a tax credit applicable on 80% of the costs.

How much funding can be received?

Research Consortium Tax Credit Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Research Consortium Tax Credit program?

To be eligible for the Research Consortium Tax Credit program, you must: Must be a private, non-profit research center established in Canada. Must perform scientific research and experimental development in Quebec with a generic nature. Must not be predominantly constituted or financed by public or parapublic organizations.

What expenses are eligible under Research Consortium Tax Credit?

This grant is specific to companies engaged in precompetitive research activities within the province of Quebec, Canada. The eligible geographical area is thus designated to strengthen the research and development capacity within this region. Companies located in the province of Quebec, Canada.

Who can I contact for more information about the Research Consortium Tax Credit?

You can contact Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE).

Where is the Research Consortium Tax Credit available?

The Research Consortium Tax Credit program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Research Consortium Tax Credit a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Research Consortium Tax Credit is a Tax Credits

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